Transport & Travel Digest #1
In the first of our Transport & Travel Digests we look at all things locomotive, from EVs to holidays. Featuring stories from Oxford Bus Company, Toyota, Your E-Car and many more.
Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation
Toyota has started to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering. This includes direct assistance to Toyota’s Ukrainian employees and their families and to Ukrainian refugees, as well as corporate donations up to approximately 2.5 million euros.
The Airline offers Ukrainian refugees free travel to Oxford from Heathrow...
Oxford Bus Company is to let Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK free travel on its Airline service.
Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market March Update
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Toyota launches cross-Channel rail freight service to cut emissions from its...
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started transporting new cars by cross-Channel freight train services between its Valenciennes vehicle logistics hub in northern France and the major UK rail depot at Toton, in Nottinghamshire. This is the first phase of its pan-European plan to move a larger number of vehicles by rail freight in line with its ambition to decarbonise its logistics operations.
Bus operators encourage people to get back on services after Government...
Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators today welcomed the news of extended government funding that will help the industry continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot
Leading delivery company DPD has welcomed Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot, launched in Oxford, saying it will bring long term benefits to the city, it’s residents and the wider environment.
Oxford Bus Company hosting engagement events for Bus and Coach Driver...
Oxford Bus Company is holding open events for the public to discover more about bus and coach driving opportunities.
Bramble Energy’s £35 million Series B financing round
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Bramble Energy on the completion of their £35 million Series B financing round.
Oxford SmartZone announces fare changes
Oxford SmartZone has announced that fares will be changing from 27th February 2022. This is the first time that fares have been increased in two years and the changes represent the rising costs across the bus industry.
Bus operators appeal for funding extension to avoid further withdrawals
Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued an urgent appeal for further government recovery funding – to avoid significant cuts to services.
Park&Ride bus travel and parking ticketing combo launched
Regular visitors to Oxford travelling on the park&ride will now benefit from a combined bus and parking season ticket for the first time.
Belmond Le Manoir Quat’Saisons Awarded ‘Gourmet Getaways’ in PetsPyjamas’ Dog-Friendly Travel...
With a brand new year of possible adventures ahead, leading dog-friendly holiday company since 2014, PetsPyjamas, reveals the winners of their Dog-Friendly Travel Awards, with Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire winning the title of Gourmet Getaways.
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Blenheim Palace announces annual Jousting Tournament dates
This spring, step back in time at Blenheim Palace as the UNESCO World Heritage Site transforms into an action-packed battlefield for its annual Jousting Tournament.
Oxford Brookes Business School students partner with Oxfordshire FA to conduct...
Students at Oxford Brookes University have partnered with the Oxfordshire Football Association to conduct research into inclusivity, diversity and access to grassroots sport for young people.
British Living Legends art exhibition to feature in Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of a new art exhibition at the Stables Café that will be on display from Friday 15th March to Monday 3rd June. Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site can marvel at a remarkable series of ‘British Living Legends’ by artist Laura Smith.
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Wootton Science Park unveils £35 million masterplan for new SME science...
Hartwell Plc, the automotive and property development company, has unveiled emerging designs to deliver new carbon efficient lab and workspace buildings for small and medium sized science and technology companies and amenities at Wootton Science Park to the south-west of Oxford.
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