Pride and Joy Presents: New wardrobes for the Well-Dressed Bus Driver
Pride and Joy will be presenting a selection of garments for bus drivers that reflect the growing demand for informal uniforms that combine comfort, without compromising on a smart corporate image.
Featuring polo shirts, trousers, gilets and coats, Pride and Joy has road tested its collection, incorporating the latest sustainable fabrics and garment styles, to offer branded uniforms specifically for bus drivers. As a result, Pride and Joy can assist bus companies transition to a modern wardrobe to reflect the new era of bus travel.
“We help our clients deliver the all-important customer-facing essence of their brand values, whether that’s the traditional reassurance of the shirt and tie, or the modern relaxed face of bus transport,” says Jane Byrne of Pride and Joy.
“Modern bus travel has evolved significantly, offering enhanced comfort, efficiency, and accessibility for passengers. Along with the technology and new streamlined interiors, we are looking at what our customers’ human interaction looks like, and how our bus driver uniforms reflect these advancements.” Says Jane.
Pride and Joy’s new uniforms are designed with comfort, practicality, and professionalism in mind, utilising breathable, durable fabrics suitable for long shifts. Features like breathable trousers, ergonomic design, and seasonal variations, lightweight options such as gilets for summer and insulated jackets for winter, ensure that drivers remain comfortable and brand aligned in all conditions.
• Breathable fabrics for all-day comfort
• Sustainable fabrics
• Customised embroidered or printed branding
• Seasonal options with lightweight summer and insulated winter wardrobe items
Pride and Joy puts heritage at the heart of Citylink's new bus driver wardrobe
Pride and Joy was tasked with reviewing Citylink’s driver and office uniform which consisted of a traditional shirt and tie, black trousers and a black workwear jacket, which wasn’t cohesive and didn’t reflect the brand as well as it could.
For the focal point, Pride and Joy started with a brand-new bespoke tartan tie, working with the brand colours of navy, blue and yellow. A matching tartan scarf, navy dress and cardigan options for office staff and for drivers, a corporate shirt, trousers, jumper or tank top and softshell gilet or jacket. Staff are also given a yellow and blue hi-viz vest and coat to complete the wardrobe.
“Citylink’s uniform is a hybrid wardrobe with corporate garments along with an eye for health and safety with the hi-viz coats and jackets. Introducing new elements like the bespoke tartan tie and scarf adds a modern-day heritage feel.” Says Jane Byrne. “Retaining certain elements such as the traditional shirt and tie felt appropriate for the company’s traditional service values and providing some great layering choices for staff gives them greater autonomy over their uniform."
Pride and Joy will be presenting its new bus driver uniform collections on stand 348.
TransMach to showcase industry-leading ETM at Euro Bus Expo
Heralding a first for the UK bus and coach sector, TransMach will be showcasing its innovative 5G-enabled durable ETM (electronic ticket machine) at Euro Bus Expo in November, which represents a major step forward in cost-efficient, flexible and secure onboard ticketing for bus operators.
Having been in development during 2024 and currently undergoing field trials with a number of operators, TransMach’s TM700 is an Android-based ruggedized tablet with 5G capability, which delivers faster contactless transaction speeds and increased network security. The tablet also features an upgraded in-built GPS for improved geo-tracking of vehicles and provision of real-time service location information for passengers.
Also providing market-leading flexibility, the 8-inch tablet is housed in a highly durable ruggedized silicone outer case, which can be mounted in any vehicle. The unit is IP67-rated, ensuring the highest level of dust and water protection. It can either be locked into its dashboard mount or removed for the driver to conduct vehicle inspections.
The TM700 accepts contactless (cEMV) payments, ITSO smartcards and QR codes, offering full compatibility with any operator’s onboard hardware or digital ticketing systems.
TransMach expects to roll-out the TM700 to customers in early 2025, once any further refinements from the trials are completed. Commenting on the launch of its latest hardware, TransMach’s Director, Minesh Vandra, said:
““TransMach’s mission has always been to provide the latest technology that adds value to operators and enhances the passenger experience. Its 5G capability makes the TM700 unique in the UK bus industry and this will improve ticket processing speed and data security, which are two very important factors for operators. As well as future-proofing against the need for upgrades and maintenance, TransMach’s versatile new solution will also help customers to manage the complexity of BODS compliance by avoiding any data loss.
“In addition, a lot of effort has gone into ensuring that the new back-office system can manage multiple fare configurations at once, to make advance scheduling and pricing much easier, without disrupting existing set-ups. TransMach continues to focus on helping operators to make significant efficiencies in cost and time, by harnessing the benefits of security-assured contactless ticketing technology, backed up by a dedicated in-house support function and cloud-based asset management.”
As well as launching its industry-leading TM700 at Euro Bus Expo, TransMach will be discussing the developments being made in open and closed loop software for contactless ‘multi modal’ ticketing. In particular the growing use of TOTO (tap-on, tap-off) with credit and debit cards, as well as working with transport app providers to deliver payment-linked QR codes on smartphones, which are growing in popularity.
TransMach is exhibiting on stand 170.
Aziz Coach Service adds a Noone Turas 900s midi on DAF chassis
Aziz Coach Service of Birmingham has taken delivery of a DAF LF with Noone Turas 900s bodywork, supplied by Jones Coach and Bus Sales.
It is a 37-seat example that additionally includes a courier position. Each passenger seat has diamond stitching and a three-point belt, while the trim level also includes USB charging points and a fridge.
Within the cab area is a carbon fibre finish on the dash and steering wheel, while the LF’s front-engined layout permits a large rear boot along with side lockers. Jones Coach and Bus Sales and Brian Noone additionally offer a PSVAR option on the Turas 900s, although that has not been specified on the Aziz vehicle.
However, the midicoach is finished with the operator’s distinctive graphics and comes complete with a cherished registration mark.
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