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The UK's Christmas Coach Commitment: Getting From A to B This Festive Season
UK coach operators are set to run a wide range of services across the Christmas period, including the day itself.
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How is Data Driving Fleet Electrification?
Behind every electric bus lies a hero: the data that drives everything from charging patterns and battery performance to route efficiency.
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Buckle Up? Why Urban Buses Don’t Need Seatbelts
Seatbelts save lives. In the UK, they are mandatory in cars and most coaches, so why not on urban buses?
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From Ballymena to Malaysia: How Wrightbus’ Global Expansion Supports British Businesses
Wrightbus is growing globally with its Malaysian factory while keeping UK manufacturing, jobs, and supply chains central to its operations.
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A Blueprint For Bus Success - Learnings From The Bee Network
Manchester’s Bee Network is transforming bus travel through data, digital integration, and passenger-first design.
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The European Entry/Exit System Has Been Implemented – What You Need to Know
We break down everything you need to know about the new European Entry/Exit System, which is now officially being enforced.
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Addressing the Shortage of Bus and Coach Drivers in Europe
At the Busworld Congress, industry professionals debated the causes and solutions for the shortage of bus and coach drivers in Europe.
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Tackling Terrorism on Europe’s Bus and Coach Networks
Security on Europe’s buses and coaches is a critical priority, requiring a coordinated approach to protect services from terrorism threats.
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Zero Emissions, Zero Support? Why Britain Must Back Its Bus Builders
Take a detailed look at the current state of bus manufacturing in the UK, including insight from Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales.
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IN PICTURES: A Peek Inside Wrightbus' Ballymena Bus Factory
A behind-the-scenes look inside Wrightbus’ Ballymena factory, where over 1,200 buses are being built this year alone.
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Mobility for Everyone: Why Buses are the Cornerstone of a Connected Public Transport System in Europe
Arriva’s Sian Leydon highlights how buses drive inclusion, cleaner air, and the green transition during European Mobility Week 2025.
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The Bus Services Bill: What Does It Mean for Local Services?
The Bus Services (No.2) Bill vows to provide tools to restructure networks across the UK – but it may not be so simple for rural communities…
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MOVE 2025: First Bus and a Charging Infrastructure for Everyone
At MOVE 2025, Faizan Ahmad, Decarbonisation Programme Director at First Bus spoke of its shared charging infrastructure across the UK.
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"If you like the idea of sitting on a public bus for a week, you’ll love it!" – From Land's End to John o' Groats via UK's Bus Network
Chartered engineer James White has set out on a journey to travel the length of the United Kingdom – via the public bus network.
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The United States’ First Step Towards Decongestion
The United States' first decongestion measure in New York has lead to a number of improvements to journey times, ridership numbers & more.
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Waiting for Change — The Case for a National Bus Stop Standard
The Bus Centre of Excellence has explored the need for a National Bus Stop Standard, as called for by Campaign for Better Transport.
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The Buzz Behind UK Bus Franchising
With Greater Manchester’s Bee Network spearheading change, could franchising be the answer to improving UK bus services?
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The Impact of megabus’ Retreat on UK Coach Travel
What does megabus' retreat of UK coach services mean for passengers and how does this sit with competitors such as FlixBus who are expanding…
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Fair Fares Steer Spain's Mobility Success
Last week, Global Mobility Call celebrated the rise of bus ridership in Spain, providing a more sustainable alternative to private vehicles.
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The European Entry/Exit System: A Shakeup for European Coach Travel
At this year's Euro Bus Expo, a panel of key figures from the coach tourism sector gathered to discuss the impending arrival of EES & ETIAS.
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Successfully Implementing AI in Bus Operations
Last week, Euro Bus Expo's CPT Operator Forum shed light on some key considerations for implementing AI capabilities into bus operations.
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Accessibility: Where Are We Now?
Industry experts gathered to discuss accessibility changes facing the bus sector over the last five years at this year's Euro Bus Expo.
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Where Do Buses Stop with New Tech?
At InnoTrans 2024, the International Bus Forum explored how the industry can keep pace with the rollout of new technologies.
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Automotive Innovation Paves the Road for Autonomous Buses
This year's edition of AutoSens and InCabin highlighted the impact of the latest automotive innovations on the bus industry.