UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Liverpool Buses Return to Public Control as Franchising Begins
Liverpool City Region has begun bringing its bus network under local public control, introducing franchised services across the region.
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Wrightbus Calls on Public to Help Celebrate 80th Birthday
As Wrightbus prepares to enter a landmark year, the manufacturer has called for members of the public to help celebrate its 80th birthday.
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Every Borough of Greater Manchester Now Served by Night Buses
Bee Network night buses have now begun serving every borough of Greater Manchester in a bid to boost the city region's night-time economy.
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Alexander Dennis Prepares In-House Electric Bus Repower Service
Alexander Dennis is bringing its AD Repower electric bus conversion service in-house at its facility in Harlow, Essex
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First Bus to Operate Services for West Yorkshire Weaver Network
West Yorkshire's bus franchising regime has taken another step towards full implementation following the award of a contract to First Bus.
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Leicester to Fund New Electric Buses with £5 Million Grant
A brand-new grant of £5 million is set to be made available to operators within the Leicester Buses One Network Partnership.
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From WhatsApp Groups to BatOnRoute: FlightLink Wales' Safety-First School Run
Nunsys Group's BatOnRoute app gives FlightLink Wales real-time GPS tracking, boosting safety and peace of mind for school run parents.
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National Express Trials Electric Bus at Stansted Airport
National Express will trial a battery-electric eCitaro bus on a shuttle service at London Stansted Airport.
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TfL Superloop to Launch SL12 Bus Route on 5 September
Transport for London (TfL) will launch the new SL12 Superloop bus route on 5 September, with free journeys during the first week.
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M&A Doocey Civil Engineering Invests in Heavy Duty Lifting Solution from Totalkare
M&A Doocey Civil Engineering invests in a heavy duty Y-MECH lift and jacking beam from Totalkare to boost workshop capacity.
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Scotland to Benefit from £55 Million Bus Infrastructure Investment
A £55 million investment in infrastructure will seek to make bus travel more attractive to passengers across Scotland.
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Poor Bus Connectivity Limits Recruitment and Investment, Research Finds
Poor bus connectivity is limiting businesses' ability to recruit staff and affecting investment decisions, according to new research.
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Aston Manor Coaches Invests in Lifting and Testing Equipment
Aston Manor Coaches invests in Totalkare's mobile brake tester and T8DC column lifts to boost workshop efficiency and safety.
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TaithCymru Coach Service to Link North and South Wales
A new daily long-distance coach service connecting north and south Wales will begin operating between Bangor and Carmarthen on 25 October.
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UK: Zenobē to Support WMCA's Transition to Public Ownership
Zenobē is set to transfer all its existing electric bus charging and vehicle availability contracts to the West Midlands Bus Company.
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Disabled Passengers Across England to Receive Free 24/7 Bus Travel
The Government is officially set to lift time restrictions on concessionary passes for disabled passengers across England.
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Vehicle Inspection Pit Safety: 5 Features Every Workshop Should Look For
Totalkare outlines five key safety features workshops should look for in a UKCA compliant vehicle inspection pit installation.
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Greater Manchester to Expand Bee Network with New Night Buses and Routes
Transport for Greater Manchester is set to introduce additional night buses, new routes and more frequent services across the Bee Network.
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Commercialising Connector to Introduce Alexander Dennis Self-Driving Buses
Alexander Dennis will continue with development of connected and automated buses through the Commercialising Connector project.
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Volvo Bus Delivers Final 72 BZL Electric Buses to Arriva UK
Volvo Bus has announced the delivery of a final batch of 72 Volvo BZL Electric buses to Arriva UK Bus's Tottenham Depot.
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UK Government Funding Expands Autonomous Bus and Vehicle Trials
The UK Government has announced funding for projects developing autonomous vehicles, including the Connector bus service in Cambridge.
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UK: 42 Brand-New Electric Buses Rolled Out in Hull
Stagecoach East Midlands has announced the launch of 42 brand-new electric buses onto the streets of Hull.
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New Express Bus to Launch Between St Helens and Liverpool John Lennon Airport
A brand-new express bus service is set to provide direct public transport access to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in under an hour.
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Free August Bus Travel Across East Midlands Extended to 16-18 Year Olds
Young people aged 16-18 will be offered free bus travel across the East Midlands this summer as local government extends a nationwide scheme…
