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Strikes to Cause Major Disruption Across Metroline Manchester Services
Roughly 1,000 Unite members working at Metroline Manchester have begun striking today following a breakdown of negotiations around pay.
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Post-Pandemic Bus Driver Pay Rises Sit Above National Average
Bus and coach drivers across the UK have typically received pay rises of almost 30% over the last three years.
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Go-Ahead Expands Bus Operations in Singapore
Go-Ahead Group has secured a new contract from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), nearly doubling its operations in the city-state.
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Wrightbus to Appoint New Chief Executive from December 2025
Wrightbus has announced that its Chief Executive, Jean-Marc Gales, will step into the role of Deputy Chairman from 1 December 2025.
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National Express and Alsa to Join Forces as 'Coach Powerhouse'
National Express has announced plans to join forces with Alsa in January 2026, creating a "pan-European coach powerhouse for the future".
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Alexander Dennis to Keep Scottish Manufacturing Sites Operational
Alexander Dennis has announced today that its Scottish manufacturing sites in Larbert and Falkirk will remain open and operational.
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FTA Launches Review of Charlotte Area Transit System’s Safety and Security
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is launching an investigation into Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)'s safety and security.
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FlixBus Unveils New Shuttle Connecting Delhi International Airport to Noida
FlixBus has announced the introduction of a new Indian airport shuttle bus service connecting Delhi International Airport to Noida.
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Go-Ahead London Appoints New Leadership Lineup
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of its new lineup of Managing, Operations and Finance Directors.
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VDL Groep Reports Signs of Recovery in First Half of 2025
VDL Groep has reported steady performance for the first six months of 2025, with stable turnover and earnings showing signs of recovery.
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Bee Network Services to See Severe Disruption Due to Strike
Unite has announced a co-ordinated strike in Greater Manchester this month, with Bee Network services set to see severe disruption.
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Bee Network Opens Applications for 18-21 Bus Pass
TfGM has opened applications for a new bus pass granting young people aged 18-21 half price travel on the Bee Network.
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Arriva Group Appoints Gianfranco Sgro as New CEO
The Arriva Group has announced the appointment of Gianfranco Sgro as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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NFI Group Celebrates Growth in USA and UK
NFI Group is celebrating recent developments in North America and the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries New Flyer and Alexander Dennis…
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Government Survey Reveals Public Transport Increases Outside London in 2024
The government has released findings as part of the 2024 NTS, which has found increases in public transport use outside London.
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Africa: BasiGo Chosen as Service Agent for CATL
BasiGo has been selected as an authorised service agent for Sub-Saharan Africa by EV battery manufacturer CATL.
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National Express Adds 9,000 Extra Seats Over August Bank Holiday
National Express has announced it will be adding 9,000 extra seats on a number of its intercity routes in response to action by the RMT.
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NFI Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
NFI has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which offers an annual summary of its products & operations with a focus on sustainability.
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FlixBus Announces Presence at Edinburgh Fringe
FlixBus will be present at this year's Fringe Festival, notifying festival goers of its free Scottish travel for those under 22 and over 60.
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Alexander Dennis Announces Repowering Solution with KleanDrive
Alexander Dennis will begin offering electric repowering services for its diesel buses in a partnership with KleanDrive.
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Tata Motors to Acquire Iveco
Tata Motors has announced that an agreement has been reached to acquire Iveco for €3.8 billion.
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Zenobē Announces Further Expansion of Electric Fleets Across Europe
Zenobē has announced the financial closure of a €325 million debt facility from a syndicate of both local and global banks to fund expansion…
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National Express Expands Services Between Southampton and London
National Express has added 10,000 extra seats on its 032 service between Southampton, London Heathrow Airport and London Victoria.
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National Express West Midlands Announces New 17A Service
National Express West Midlands has announced the introduction of a new service between Birmingham city centre and Birmingham Airport.