Latest Policy News
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Arriva Group Announces New Zero Emission Institute
Arriva Group has announced a new Zero Emission Institute that aims to accelerate its journey to net-zero operations.
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Electric Buses Contribute to Improved Health in Gothenburg
A study from the University of Gothenburg has demonstrated that electric buses have contributed to lower noise levels and improved health.
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US DOT Recognises 10 Transit Agencies in FTA Climate Challenge
The US Federal Transit Administration has recognised the efforts of 10 transit agencies who are tackling climate change.
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Victoria to Upskill Mechanics to Work on Zero-Emission Buses
Victoria has invested in a pilot programme to upskill bus diesel mechanics and transport technicians to work on zero-emission electric buses…
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£7 Billion in Government Funding to Boost UK Bus Services
The UK government has granted funding to 31 areas to level up local bus services outside London as part of the bus transformation programme.
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Scotland's ScotZEB Programme Awards over £62 Million for Electric Buses
The Scottish Government has awarded over 62 million GBP through the first phase of ScotZEB to support operators to adopt electric buses.
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Scottish Government Allocates £800,000 to Support Bus Partnerships
The Scottish Government has allocated over 800,000 GBP in funding to support three bus partnerships that will improve local bus services.
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Scotland Offers Free Bus Travel for Under 22s
Under 22s living in Scotland can now benefit from free bus travel through a Scottish Government scheme, which launched on 31 January 2022
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TfL to Make 24-Hour Bus Lanes Permanent
TfL intends to make its 24-hour bus lanes permanent after the successful trial has decreased journey times and improved service reliability,
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Bus on Shoulder Training Begins in San Diego Using Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology
Driver training has begun on San Diego's Bus on Shoulder pilot program aiming to improve reliability for the South Bay Rapid transit service…
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Turning England's Buses Electric
In the year 2019/20, a mere 2% of England’s 32,300 local buses were electric – that’s roughly 640 buses in the country.
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Report Encourages Federal Fleet Transition To EVs By 2030
By 2030, a fleet of cost-competitive EVs would achieve 7.6 million metric tons of GHG emissions reductions.
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The MTA and NYCDOT Unveil Plan to Improve Bus Services in New York City
The MTA and NYCDOT have together unveiled a plan to improve bus services in New York, increasing speeds and enhancing passenger experience.
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NFI Named as ZEB Partner of Choice by Nine American Transit Agencies
NFI subsidiaries New Flyer and MCI have been named ZEB partners of choice by a total of nine major transit agencies across the country.
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Transport Scotland: £50 Million for Zero Emission Buses in 2021
The Scottish Government has launched the first £50 million phase of a new Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).
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Prime Minister Launches £3 Billion Bus Strategy for England
Bus Back Better: bus strategy to see passengers across England benefiting from more frequent, reliable and cheaper bus services.
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London’s Buses Now Meet ULEZ Standards across the Entire City
The main bus network now exclusively uses Euro VI or cleaner buses, the same emissions standard as London's Ultra Low Emission Zone.
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Greater Manchester Reaches Next Step in Bus Reform Journey
GMCA will be asked to give the go-ahead to a consultation on the impacts of COVID-19 on the bus market and its proposed franchising scheme. …
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£500 Million for Scotland's Bus Priority Infrastructure
The Bus Partnership Fund will tackle the impact of congestion on bus services so that bus journeys are quicker and more reliable in Scotland…