UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Wrightbus Demonstrates 6-Metre Battery-Electric Bus on the Isle of Man
Wrightbus has demonstrated its 6-metre battery-electric bus on the Isle of Man to showcase the vehicle's suitability for local bus services.
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First Bus Purchases Mercedes-Benz Vehicles for Anderson Travel
First Bus has announced new investments of almost £1 million into a set of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for Anderson Travel.
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Southampton to Receive New Bus Routes & More Frequent Services
East Southampton residents are set to receive new bus routes, more frequent services and improved connections to key destinations.
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Mosaiq Shortlisted for the UK National Transport Awards 2026
Mosaiq has been shortlisted for the UK National Transport Awards 2026 in the Digital and Technology Excellence category.
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Young People Aged 11-16 to Receive Free Bus Travel Across Greater Manchester
Young people aged 11-16 will soon be able to make use of free bus travel across Greater Manchester as Our Pass receives an extension.
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Totalkare Delivers Complete Vehicle Workshop Solution for Richard Bros
Totalkare equips Richard Bros' Cardigan workshop with mobile lifts, a Y-MECH lift, brake tester and tyre changer.
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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.
