Imperial gets on board with Catch the Bus Month
Back in 1829, the first ever bus journey travelled from Paddington to Bank in London. Today, more than five billion bus journeys are made every year in the UK, at…
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Imperial recognises engineering skills at industry awards
Imperial Engineering was a proud sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge 2024 for the bus and coach sector, which is celebrating its 13th year. Held over three days at S&B Automotive…
Shift to zero-emission buses puts spotlight on e-compressor care
The PSV sector is leading the way in the UK’s Net Zero journey as Europe’s largest zero emission (ZEV) bus market by volume, with almost half of the units entering…
BYD launches electric double decker bus for UK market
Chinese electric vehicle conglomerate, BYD, has unveiled its first electric double decker bus model that’s been customised for the UK market. The BYD BD11, which is the manufacturer’s first model…
Return to new bus and coach supply stability ‘some way off’
Whilst the market for new buses and coaches remains relatively buoyant and manufacturing lead times are reducing, an industry-wide return to pre-2020 levels of vehicle supply stability remains some way…
UK is Europe’s biggest ZEV bus market by volume
Registrations of new buses and coaches have rebounded positively after three challenging years, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In total, there…
Imperial celebrates 60 years with renewed commitment to skills development
2024 sees the 60th anniversary of Imperial Engineering’s incorporation and once again, the leading bus and coach parts distributor is pledging its support to the IRTE Skills Challenge, which now…
Imperial’s Christmas opening hours
Our Christmas closure will start from 1pm on Friday 22nd December. Customers are advised to ensure that any urgent orders are are placed in good time. A very happy Christmas…
Bus brake system maintenance over the winter months
Freezing, wet weather over the winter months is a hostile environment for bus braking systems. Whilst buses are intentionally designed to sit low to the ground to ensure ease of…
Bus patronage improves as BFCG extended by a year
Industry data has shown that passenger numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in over three years. The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has urged the government…