UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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Additional £3 Million to Support Bus Franchising Across England
The government has committed a further £3 million to supporting a set of 6 mayoral authorities in their establishment of bus franchising.
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UK: Wrightbus Granted Funding for Autonomous Bus Project
Wrightbus, Loughborough University, and Queen’s University Belfast will study how autonomous buses can address critical mobility challenges.
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Strikes Set to Affect Bus Services in East & Central London
Over 300 bus drivers from the East London Bus & Coach Company are set to strike next week as the group has escalated industrial action.
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FirstGroup Acquires Wilfreda Beehive in Continued Nationwide Expansion
FirstGroup has announced its acquisition of Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, which is currently trading as Wilfreda Beehive.
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National Express Expands Services Between North West, Birmingham and London
National Express has announced an expansion of its intercity coach services between the North West, Birmingham and London.
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FirstGroup Acquires Bristol's Eagle Coaches
FirstGroup has announced the acquisition of Bristol-based Eagle Coaches, expanding First Bus's diversified coach portfolio.
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Google Maps to Display Live Tracking for Buses Across England
The UK government has announced that passengers in England can now benefit from real-time bus tracking through Google Maps.
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Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams
A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless "tap-and-go" travel across buses, trains and trams in England.
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The Impact of Alexander Dennis’ Falkirk Factory Closure on the UK Bus Industry
Alexander Dennis’ Falkirk factory closure would impact UK jobs and supply chains, raising concerns about domestic bus manufacturing.
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Alexander Dennis Proposes New Scottish Manufacturing Approach
Alexander Dennis has begun consulting on a new manufacturing approach that aims to secure Scottish production operations and safeguard jobs.
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South Yorkshire MCA Acquires Five Depots Ahead of Franchising Transition
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has purchased of a set of five depots from private bus operators.
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UK: Work Begins on New Travel Hub in Tyldesley
Work is set to begin on a new travel hub in Tyldesley that will grant local passengers easier access to the Bee Network.
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Scotland: Ember to Purchase 100 Additional Yutong Electric Buses
Ember has been awarded £13.2 million by the Scottish Government to acquire an additional 100 new electric coaches from Yutong.
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First Fully Electric Bus Hits the Road in Inverness
The Highlands Council has officially released its very first fully electric bus onto the roads in Inverness.
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£45 Million Pledged for Zero Emission Buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government will invest £45 million to introduce more than 330 zero emission vehicles to Scotland’s bus operators.
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Survey Indicates Major Improvements in Passenger Satisfaction Under Bee Network
A national survey has found that passenger satisfaction across Greater Manchester has risen sharply under the Bee Network.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers New Enviro100 EV Buses to Go South Coast
Alexander Dennis has announced the delivery of three Enviro100 EV buses to Go South Coast for its Salisbury Reds fleet.
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UK DfT Publishes 10-Year Zero Emission Bus Order Pipeline
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published a 10-year pipeline outlining anticipated orders for zero-emission buses (ZEBs).
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National Express Reports Surge in Easter Holiday Bookings
National Express has reported a surge in bookings for this year's Easter travel period, with some routes increasing by over 40%.
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FlixBus Appoints New Managing Director for UK Market
FlixBus has officially announced the appointment of Shamil Maindiratta as its new Managing Director for the UK market.
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National Express Partners with Airport Bus Express
National Express has announced a new partnership with Airport Bus Express Ltd (ABE) for its existing 717 service.
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Every Greater Manchester Borough to Get Bee Network Night Bus Service
All ten boroughs of Greater Manchester are set to receive night bus services under the latest package of improvements to the Bee Network.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority Approves Key Franchising Decisions
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has released an update on the latest developments regarding the Weaver Network.
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National Express and Ridango Shortlisted for Transport Ticketing Awards 2026
National Express and Ridango are finalists in the Best Passenger Experience Initiative category at the Transport Ticketing Awards 2026.
