UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Alexander Dennis Calls for Support for British Bus Manufacturing
Alexander Dennis has called on the Scottish and UK governments to establish a long-term pipeline of bus orders for domestic manufacturers.
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EAF Group Brakes New Ground with Totalkare Testing Equipment
EAF Group installs a Totalkare 18,000kg in-ground brake tester, bringing DVSA-approved brake testing in-house.
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British Bus Rollout Grows by 3.1% in Q3 2026
New statistics published by the SMMT have shown that Britain's rollout of new buses, coaches and minibuses has risen by 3.1% in Q3 2026.
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VDL, Scania, Nicholson Coachbuilders & More to Showcase New Vehicles at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Euro Bus Expo has unveiled its lineup of brand-new vehicles for this year's edition of the biennial show at the NEC, Birmingham.
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Chalkwell Coach Hire Invests in Galvanised Lifts for All-Weather Maintenance
Chalkwell Coach Hire invests in four Totalkare G9DC wireless galvanised washbay mobile column lifts for its Kent workshop.
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Metroline Claims Connectivity is Key to Revival of UK High Street
New research conducted by Censuswide has found that poor bus connectivity prevents public transport users from visiting local high streets.
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Scotland: First Group Acquires Peace Coaches
FirstGroup has announced an expansion of its coach operations in Aberdeen following the acquisition of local operator Peace Coaches.
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UK: West Yorkshire Mayor Inspects Weaver Network Buses at Wrightbus Factory
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has taken her first look at the new Weaver Network buses on the production line at the Wrightbus Factor…
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Why Every Inspection Pit Needs a Built-In Pit Jack
Totalkare explains why a built-in pit jack saves time and improves safety over portable jacks in inspection pits.
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TfL’s Plan for Publicly Owned London Buses Draws Mixed Industry Reaction
Transport for London's (TfL) plans to establish a publicly owned bus operator in London have received a mixed response from the industry.
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Monmouthshire County Council Returns to Totalkare for In-Ground Brake Tester
Monmouthshire County Council has bought an in-ground brake tester from Totalkare to bring commercial vehicle testing in-house.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers Enviro400 Double-Decker to Beaver Bus
Alexander Dennis has announced the handover of a Enviro400 double-decker to new customer Beaver Bus, based in Leicestershire, England.
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TfL to Operate London Buses for First Time in 17 Years
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled Buses for London, the city's brand-new publicly owned bus company.
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TfL Announces Publicly-Owned Bus Company
TfL has announced Buses for London, a publicly-owned bus company due to launch in late 2027, with Route 6 as its first service.
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Meet Us at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Elydium exhibits at Euro Bus Expo 2026 in Birmingham, discussing timetable data, Bus Open Data and NeTEx fares.
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UK: Arriva Unveils Ultra-Low Emission Buses at Tamworth Festival
Arriva has showcased its new fleet of ultra-low emission buses for Tamworth during the Road, Rail and Ale Festival at Statfold Country Park.
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Transport for Wales Extends £1 Bus Fare for Young People to March 2027
Transport for Wales has extended its £1 bus fare for young people aged 5–21, with the scheme now set to continue into March 2027.
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St Helens Marks First Week of Bus Franchising in Liverpool City Region
More than 110,000 passenger journeys were made during the first week of Liverpool City Region's new franchised bus network in St Helens.
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Wrightbus Buses Operate on Liverpool City Region’s Franchised Network
Wrightbus buses are now operating on the Liverpool City Region’s franchised bus network, with services under public control.
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All London Bus Driver Cabs to Gain Air Conditioning by May 2027
Air conditioning will be installed in all London bus driver cabs by May 2027 following an agreement with Unite the union.
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South Yorkshire Buses to Come Under Public Control in September 2027
South Yorkshire is one year away from introducing the first phase of its bus franchising model in September 2027.
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First Bus Expands Energy Trial to Cover Entire Caledonia Depot
First Bus has announced an expansion of its new energy technology across the whole of its Caledonia depot in Glasgow.
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London’s SL12 Superloop Route Enters Service
Transport for London (TfL) has launched the new SL12 Superloop bus route, connecting Gants Hill, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham.
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Alexander Dennis to Expand Liverpool City Region Fleet to 400
Alexander Dennis has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to supply at least 207 new low and zero-emission buses.
