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The latest vehicle developments and the practical details that matter when identifying, sourcing and replacing bus glass.
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New Scania Touring: the 90 mm B-pillar change and glass identification
A documented change around the driver’s window makes generation-specific parts checks essential. Here is what fleet and workshop teams should record.
For fleet & workshop teams
Bus windscreen damage: repair, assessment or replacement?
Assess visibility, damage and the actual glazing specification before choosing a repair or replacement. A practical guide for fleet teams.
European Bus Glazing Weekly Briefing: 12–16 October 2026
This week’s verified themes: Solaris at TRANSEXPO, the evolving bus exhibition calendar and what fleet teams can do to prepare for changing glass configurations.
Latest reporting
How to identify the right bus windscreen: a fleet checklist
VIN, pane position, markings, heating and clear photographs: the information a supplier needs to identify replacement glass.
Solaris at TRANSEXPO 2026: two zero-emission buses and the glazing aftermarket
Solaris is exhibiting Urbino 10.5 electric and the next-generation Urbino 12 hydrogen in Kielce. What should the glazing aftermarket monitor as model families change?
UN Regulation No. 43 in 2026: why safety-glazing proposals matter to repair networks
UNECE published new working documents on safety glazing in 2026. We explain what a proposal is—and what it is not—for glass suppliers and fleets.
IVECO eFLEXY City and Line: new compact electric vehicles, new glass-identification questions
IVECO BUS launched its eFLEXY Line and City range at FIAA. Large side windows and a glazed tailgate make the glazing configuration a worthwhile aftermarket question.
VDL Futura 3: why a new curved windscreen matters beyond styling
The third-generation VDL Futura brought a visibly different front end to the European coach market. Here is why that design detail also matters to glazing identification and fleet maintenance.
Switchable glass for buses: the significance of Saint-Gobain Amplisky
PDLC-based switchable glazing offers on-demand transparency. What could it mean for bus interiors, replacement procedures and the aftermarket?
The Weekly Glazing Brief
The week’s developments, in one place.
Catch up on vehicle launches, glazing technology and the implications for fleet maintenance.