Some lucky political historian and/or transport enthusiast has just acquired an extremely bizarre and unique vehicle, with this custom-made, strengthened bus, once used to shuffle the lady PM between appointments, fetching £16,940 at auction. Read More >>
Public transit is a great way to reduce traffic and gridlock in a crowded city. But do those benefits still apply when the streets are filled with 100 foot buses like the Fraunhofer Institute's AutoTram Extra Grand? Forget tight corners; this thing might not even make it through a green light. Read More >>
Featured comment by dirtymagic86:
"I think normal bendy buses don't have the "specially-developed steering algorithm".. Plus these ones run on a special mix of diesel and the blood of c..." More »
When you've got millions of ££££ from the International Olympic Committee to blow on preparations for the big games, in addition to beautiful venues and breathtaking stadiums, you're also going to end up with a bit of bizarre local art that's supposed to highlight and reflect the culture of the host country. Read More >>
A Bristol bus driver who crushed a cyclist on purpose has been done for grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 17 months in jail. As someone who used to regularly ride a bike, this video and story just scares the life out of me. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mil:
"No where in the road rules does it say cyclist have to cycle on the edge of the road. In actual fact, all advanced cycling courses encourage cycling i..." More »
The first of the new London buses that will replace the ditched bendy bus has arrived in town, with the Routemaster-inspired, hybrid-powered double decker ready for private testing prior to launch. Read More >>
Featured comment by kooli9:
"Firstly i do like this new design, however it is rather long and long vehicles and london streets simply don't mix.
Also the cost to remove the ben..." More »
Today is the last day those of you in London will see the notorious 'Bendy Bus' in service, with the fleet of articulated people carriers being taken out of service after one final Friday night of ferrying drunk people home. Read More >>
Featured comment by dadoftriplets:
"It's good to finally see a politician who actually follows through with what he/she says in their manifesto! But getting them off London's roads mean..." More »