Arriva Group has been awarded the Twente-ZHO concession for both bus and rail services in the east of The Netherlands, part of the province of Overijssel, following a competitive tender process. Services are due to start operating in December 2023 and the contract will run for four years with an option to extend for another year, up until 2028.To serve passengers in the region, Arriva will operate over 100 completely new zero emission buses and around nine trains from its existing fleet. The company will also welcome 450 new colleagues to service the contract, which is estimated to be valued at EUR 300 million through the life of the contract.Arriva was successful in its bid because it will take a holistic view of the transport infrastructure across the region and has plans to introduce changes to the timetable to ensure faster journey times on inter-city connections and focus on improved accessibility for the elderly and those with disabilities, who rely on public transport.Arriva will also be improving the connection between buses and trains to ensure a seamless transition between modes of transport and is examining walking distances and how public transport connects with cycling routes. All of this will improve the appeal of public transport for wider parts of the community.
Arriva Group has been awarded the Twente-ZHO concession for both bus and rail services in the east of The Netherlands, part of the province of Overijssel, following a competitive tender process. Services are due to start operating in December 2023 and the contract will run for four years with an option to extend for another year, up until 2028.To serve passengers in the region, Arriva will operate over 100 completely new zero emission buses and around nine trains from its existing fleet. The company will also welcome 450 new colleagues to service the contract, which is estimated to be valued at EUR 300 million through the life of the contract.Arriva was successful in its bid because it will take a holistic view of the transport infrastructure across the region and has plans to introduce changes to the timetable to ensure faster journey times on inter-city connections and focus on improved accessibility for the elderly and those with disabilities, who rely on public transport.Arriva will also be improving the connection between buses and trains to ensure a seamless transition between modes of transport and is examining walking distances and how public transport connects with cycling routes. All of this will improve the appeal of public transport for wider parts of the community.
