Zeelo's partnership with Tesco in Goole reaps success
Commuter and school transport specialists Zeelo has announced booming ridership figures for its partnership with Tesco's distribution centre in Goole.
The transit tech revealed that patronage for the staff service, which is operated by Les Holland Coach Travel, had grown by 672% over the past two years.
A recent survey of its users conducted by Zeelo found 93% of respondents said the service was an important reason for accepting their job. In addition, 81% said they wouldn't be able to reach work without the service and 94% believed it improved their mental well-being at work.
The survey also found that 98% said they saved money and 92% saved time by means of the service.
Further afield, Zeelo reports that its services took 64,000 car journeys off the road in 2023, resulting in a reduction of 411 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Sam Ryan, CEO of Zeelo, says:"Zeelo's partnership with Tesco exemplifies our commitment to providing innovative commuting solutions that not only benefit employees but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
"We are proud to play a pivotal role in enhancing the workplace experience at Tesco and look forward to continuing our journey towards greater accessibility, convenience, and environmental responsibility."
Michael Holmes, Distribution Centre Manager at the Tesco Goole site, adds: “It’s been a great success for our colleagues, and for us.
"If I go back two years, we only had 600 Tesco colleagues, and what we have done with Zeelo is manage to recruit for Tesco, the agency and even our cleaning team to ensure we hit our headcount, which means we can hit volumes for the stores."
Cuckmere Buses adds a further EVM Cityline minibus to its fleet
Cuckmere Buses of East Sussex has returned to EVM for another Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a low-entry Cityline conversion.
It seats 16 and can accommodate six standees. Access is via a Masats double-leaf door, the opening for which includes a fold-out ramp. Tracking is within the low-floor area and a luggage cage is provided.
Panoramic double glazed side windows are fitted, while at the rear is a one-piece boot door. USB charging points are installed and the Cityline has a multimedia system with a seven-inch screen, saloon speakers, and a reversing camera.
Wood effect Tarabus non-slip flooring forms part of the specification, along with an Auto Clima 12kW saloon air-conditioning unit, convector heaters with thermostat control, and colour-coded side skirts.
As with previous EVM Cityline deliveries to Cuckmere Buses, the latest arrival carries a distinctive Best Impressions-designed livery. It joins six other examples of the type with the charity.
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Alexander Dennis wins BC Transit order for 29 Enviro500 tri-axles
Canadian public transport agency BC Transit has ordered a further 29 Enviro500 tri-axle double-deckers from Alexander Dennis.
The deal represents a continuation of longstanding collaboration between BC Transit and Alexander Dennis and its predecessors, with the corporation having purchased its first double-deckers in 2000.
The new Enviro500s will continue a replacement programme for older double-deckers with BC Transit, a process that began in 2021. The first of those life-expired buses has already been returned to the UK to join the manufacturer’s heritage fleet.
Delivery of the latest batch is expected in 2025. The buses will be produced by the partnership between Alexander Dennis and Big Rig Manufacturing in North America and they will be supported by the bus manufacturer’s own staff, as well as through the wider NFI Parts organisation.
BC Transit provides planning, marketing, fleet and funding support for all transit services in British Columbia outside the Vancouver region. It works with 59 local governments and operates 57 transit systems, and has bought over 110 double-decker buses since 2000.
Including the latest 29 for BC Transit, Alexander Dennis has now taken confirmed orders in Canada and the United States for more than 110 examples of its Enviro500 and battery-electric Enviro500EV range since a restart of production for the model in North American format was announced.
Speaking about the most recent deal, BC Transit President and CEO Erinn Pinkerton says: “BC Transit is proud of our continued partnership with Alexander Dennis. This new order for 29 Enviro500 buses will help to ensure we are able to keep our essential transit services running efficiently for our customers.
“Transit ridership continues to grow in British Columbia, and we look forward to these buses going into service next year.”
