Anil Singh has been named as Volvo Bus UK & Ireland’s Regional Sales Manager for bus and coach customers in London, South East and East Anglia.

The latest releases of Volvo Connect contain multiple features that make it easier for you as a bus operator to monitor your fleet. We are committed to providing frequent updates to continuously improve the user experience. Below improvements are free of charge and are included in your service subscriptions, ensuring that you always receive the latest enhancements. Continue reading to discover the updates, including enhanced reporting, map improvements and more data available to export.

Volvo Buses has secured signed orders for more than a dozen Volvo B13R UNVI XL 4x2 single-deck coaches, plus customers hold options on a further 10 vehicles in the final stages of specification – just three months after the model’s announcement.

Volvo provides extensive possibilities for integration of vehicle data with customer systems. With Data Access Services, our customers get access to the building blocks needed for obtaining reliable vehicle data, ensuring control of the fleet and its operations. We are now strengthening our offer with a new API for diesel vehicles. With this new release we offer three APIs based on the ACEA rFMS standard: Connect API – Electric, Connect API – ESS Power and Connect API – Diesel

Volvo Buses has delivered seven new B8R MCV eVoTors to Westbus, a Heathrow-based coach operator, working primarily in and around London, as well as across the UK, Ireland and into mainland Europe.

The first version of the connected service Events is being launched in Volvo Connect for vehicles on our new electric architecture. As a fleet owner, you can now use the Events service for all bus models in the same fleet.

Commonwealth Coaches has taken delivery of a new 53-seat Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor, with a 57-seat model to follow in the coming weeks, as part of a fleet refresh and upgrade.

Suffolk-based BorderBus has placed an order for a second Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa bus following the proven performance of an identical model purchased in October 2023 – which joined a 30-strong fleet comprised largely of competitor brands.

CCH (Comet Car Hire), part of Transdev Group, has taken delivery of four full-size Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, which will operate on a dedicated contract carrying pilots and cabin crew between London Heathrow airport and nearby hotels.

Excessive idling leads to unnecessary fuel consumption and engine wear, increasing costs over time. The Idless service will help you keep track, find the anomalies and take the actions needed to reduce the drawbacks caused by unnecessary idling.

Volvo Buses has opened the order books for a new full-size luxury coach to be built exclusively for the UK and Irish markets, following the signing of a new bodybuilder agreement with Spanish manufacturer, UNVI.

Volvo Buses has secured its first electric vehicle order from Go Ahead, the largest operator of bus services in London. The company will add 25 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses to its fleet later this year, building on a longstanding relationship between manufacturer and operator.

Now we are introducing a significant upgrade in the Tracking Report. We have made several enhancements to improve your experience and provide more flexibility in analyzing your data.

Gatwick Hoppa has taken delivery of three new Volvo B8R MCV eVoRa 11.3m buses to operate a 24/7 service carrying passengers from four major hotels surrounding Gatwick Airport to both North and South terminals.

Volvo Buses has delivered three new Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches to Golden Tours, London’s leading tour and activity provider. The new additions make a magical entrance as the operator celebrates 40 years of business.

With the latest release of Volvo Connect you can view your fault codes in the Map Tool and in the Report Tool as well as in Assets.

The first of two Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches has been delivered to Thandi Red, a family-run coach hire business based in Birmingham that specialises in reliable daily tours across London and the wider UK.

We are excited to announce a comprehensive update to our Calendar Tool, designed to significantly enhance user experience and streamline navigation. The new interface features a refined design that aligns closely with familiar calendar functionalities, making it easier than ever to manage your schedule.

We're happy to introduce a major upgrade to our Report tool – an enhancement that lets you zoom in with precision: a time frame of just four hours.

Volvo Connect has introduced a feature for adding vehicle-associated equipment.