UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Watts Way Travel to Utilise First Charge Network to Enable Long-Distance Travel
London-based electric coach operator Watts Way Travel has begun using the First Charge network to support its continued expansion.
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Wrightbus-Refurbished Routemasters to Return to London Streets
A fleet of Routemaster buses is set to return to London's streets following a mid-life refurbishment programme carried out by Wrightbus.
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National Express Coach Business Affected by Increased Competition
Mobico Group has reported that increased competition in the UK coach market has affected the performance of its National Express business.
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Liverpool City Region to Introduce Bus Franchising in St Helens in September
Bus services in St Helens will return to public control in September, with the Liverpool City Region introducing bus franchising.
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Silvertown Tunnel Cuts Congestion and Improves Journey Times
A new report from TfL has found that the new Silvertown Tunnel has improved bus journeys since its opening in April 2025.
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National Insurance Changes Add £110 Million Yearly Costs to Bus Industry
Recent changes to employer National Insurance have added an estimated £110 million a year to the bus industry’s costs.
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Alexander Dennis Completes Delivery of 109 Buses for Liverpool's Franchise Launch
Alexander Dennis has completed the delivery of 109 Enviro200 single-deck buses for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Dublin Airport Introduces Ireland's First Pantograph Charging System for Electric Buses
Dublin Airport has commissioned Ireland's first pantograph charging system for its electric shuttle buses.
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FlixBus Celebrates Coach Travel from Milton Keynes
FlixBus has celebrated its services from Milton Keynes, which allow customers to travel to London, Nottingham, Leeds & more.
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Wrightbus to Supply GB Kite Electroliners to Transport for Wales
Wrightbus will supply Transport for Wales (TfW) with a set of six new GB Kite Electroliner single-deck zero emission electric buses.
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Free Bus Travel Should Follow £2 Fare Cap, Says UCL
Transport policy from UCL has called on the UK Government to go beyond the bus fare cap by introducing free local bus travel across England.
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UK: Leicester City Council Purchases 10 Electric Yutong Buses
Leicester City Council has announced the purchase of a set of 10 fully electric Yutong buses from zero-emission bus supplier Pelican.
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Government Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap in England From January 2027
The UK Government has announced that single bus fares across England will be capped at 2 GBP from 1 January 2027.
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New Weekend Hopper Fare Offer Introduced in London
The Mayor of London's Weekend Hopper fare will come into effect this weekend, allowing unlimited travel on one single fare payment.
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Heidi Alexander Remains Transport Secretary Under Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Heidi Alexander as Secretary of State for Transport following the formation of his new government.
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Pelican Bus + Coach Begins Construction of New National Parts Distribution Centre
Pelican Bus + Coach has begun constructing a new National Parts Distribution Centre for Yutong buses across the UK and Ireland.
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UK: Transport Secretary & EU Commissioner to Ensure Smooth EES Border Checks
The Transport Secretary has spoken with the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism regarding the use of EES this Summer…
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Falcon Buses Launches New Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV Single-Deckers
Falcon Buses has presented its brand-new fleet of 13 next-generation Enviro200EV single-deckers to passengers in Surrey.
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Free Bus Travel for Children Across England During August
The UK government has confirmed an initiative allowing children aged between five and 15 to travel for free on local bus throughout August.
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National Express Launches Coach Service Between Devon and Birmingham
National Express is introducing a new daily coach service linking North Devon with Birmingham ahead of the summer travel season.
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London Bus and Tram Fare Freeze Extended
Bus and tram users across London are set to benefit from another four months of frozen fares until November 2026.
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Magtec Completes Electric Repower of London Routemaster Bus
Magtec has repowered a London Routemaster bus with an electric driveline and a 200kWh battery system for Golden Tours.
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Coach Service to Shorten Journey Times Between North & South Wales
A new long-distance coach service will seek to shorten journey times between the north and south of Wales when it launches this coming autum…
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PODCAST: All Routes Considered – FlixBus: A Journey to Prominence
FlixBus UK Managing Director Shamil Maindiratta joins this edition of the show to discuss the company's recent growth and more.
