Ticketing News
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Liverpool City Region Orders 58 Double-Decker Electric Buses from Alexander Dennis
Liverpool City Region has ordered 58 Enviro400EV double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.
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National Express Expands into Scotland with Scottish Citylink
National Express has expanded its services into Scotland through a new partnership with Scottish Citylink.
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Capped Contactless Payments Expand to Greater Manchester's Bee Network Buses
From 23 March, passengers in Greater Manchester will be able to travel seamlessly on Bee Network buses and trams with contactless payments.
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The Impact of megabus’ Retreat on UK Coach Travel
What does megabus' retreat of UK coach services mean for passengers and how does this sit with competitors such as FlixBus who are expanding…
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UK Bus, Coach & Minibus Market Celebrates Two Years of Growth
A new study has shown that the UK's bus, coach and minibus market has recorded a second year of consecutive growth.
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Go Ahead Purchases 26 Volvo Electric Single Decker Buses for TfL
Go Ahead has announced the addition of 26 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses to its London-based fleet.
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Belgium: De Lijn Invests €24.2 Million in Electric Bus Charging Stations
Flemish public transport operator, De Lijn has placed an order with SPIE-Ekoenergetyka to provide charging stations for its electric buses.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 1 2025 Is Here!
Issue 1 2025: looking at bus franchising in the UK and the retreat of megabus, the impact of the congestion relief zone in NYC on buses and …
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Scania UK Installs Totalkare's ATEX-Approved Mobile Column Lifts
Totalkare has partnered with Scania UK to install 8 ATEX-approved mobile column lifts in its Grimsby workshop.
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How Can We Get Secure Communications on Board Buses?
This white paper from Wavecom explores the challenges faced when securing on-board communications against growing threats.
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Wrightbus Unveils StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0 Double-Decker Hydrogen Bus
Wrightbus has introduced the latest upgrade of its hydrogen-powered double-decker bus, the StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0.
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LA Metro Begins Fining Violators Under Bus Lane Enforcement Programme
LA Metro, in collaboration with LADOT, has begun issuing fines under its bus lane enforcement initiative to improve transit efficiency.
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Scotland: 30 Yutong Electric Buses to Join Midland Bluebird Fleet
Midland Bluebird, part of the McGill’s Group, is introducing 30 Yutong battery-electric buses to its operations at the Larbert depot.
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New Irizar Electric Buses Enter Service in Barcelona
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has introduced seven new Irizar ie electric buses into its fleet.
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Canada: OC Transpo to Transform Bus Network in Ottawa
On Sunday April 27 2025, Ottawa will enter a new era of public transit with the launch of OC Transpo’s "New Ways to Bus" network.
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FlixBus Partners with J&B Travel for Coach Services in Northern England
FlixBus UK has announced a new partnership with J&B Travel, a coach operator based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
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DART Purchases 476 GILLIG GNG Buses to Modernise Fleet in Dallas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has purchased 476 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from GILLIG, a North American manufacturer.
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National Express Adds Extra Coach Seats in Response to Stansted Rail Disruption
National Express is increasing capacity on its coach services between London and Stansted Airport due to planned rail maintenance works.
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Wrightbus Announces Plans to Increase Production
Wrightbus has announced that production has increased following a record-breaking year in 2024.
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The VMD 3111 – A Display That’s Tougher Than Your Morning Coffee!
NEXCOM's VMD 3111 is a vehicle-mount display built for tough conditions with its 1200-nit brightness to ensure visibility.
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FlixBus to Launch in Peru and Mexico in 2025
FlixBus has announced its continued expansion in Latin America, with plans to launch in Peru in 2025.
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SoH Fleet Aims to Enhance Electric Bus Battery Management
On 11 February, the SoH Fleet project was launched to help advance the management of electric bus batteries.
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Spain: Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK Bus Demonstrated in Leganés
Karsan's Autonomous e-ATAK bus was recently demonstrated in Leganés, Madrid on a designated 2.3-kilometre route.
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Solaris Urbino 9 LE Electric Debuts in Norway
Vy Buss, Norway’s largest bus operator, has ordered three Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric buses, marking the model's debut in Nordic markets.
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New York MTA Expands Electric Bus Fleet with New Flyer Order
New York’s MTA has ordered 265 battery-electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group.
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UK Transport Minister Engages with Communities on Future of Bus Services
The UK's Local Transport Minister has launched a series of regional roadshows to gather insights on improving bus services.
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Poland: MPK Poznań Orders Nine Hydrogen Buses from Solaris
MPK Poznań has signed a new contract with Solaris for the order of five new Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses, plus an additional four.
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Swiftly | The State of Public Transit 2025 Industry Report
Swiftly's latest State of Public Transit dives deep into the hard numbers behind public transport ridership as a whole.
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Italy: First Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K Buses Enter Service in Asti
Daimler Buses has delivered the first electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K buses to Asti Servizi Pubblici (ASP), marking a European debut.
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Canada: Oakville Introduces 15 Nova Electric Buses into Local Fleet
The Town of Oakville, Canada, has announced the introduction of 15 large capacity Nova LFSE+ electric buses into its public transport fleet.
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5 Reasons Why Mosaiq Is Your Best Transit Intelligence Solution
Snapper Services highlights five key reasons why its transit intelligence and data analysis system, Mosaiq, stands out.
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Italy: Solaris Delivers First of 137 Hydrogen Buses for TPER
Solaris Bus & Coach has announced the delivery of the first 37 hydrogen buses of an order for Italian transport operator, TPER.
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FlixBus Reveals Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024
Flix has published rankings for its most popular travel destinations in 2024, with passengers travelling most frequently to Paris.
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Credobus Completes Development on First Hungarian Articulated Bus
Credobus has completed work on the very first Hungarian articulated electric bus.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network to Make Further Service Improvements
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has reached 100 million bus journeys, with more improvements for AI-recommended routes now in the pipeline.
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US: MTA Gives Go Ahead for Queens Bus Network Redesign
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has given its approval for the proposed Queens Bus Network Redesign scheme.
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WMATA Orders Up to 500 Low- and Zero-Emission NFI Buses
NFI Group has secured contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to supply low- and zero-emission buses.
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FlixBus Increases UK Services with Desi Coaches Partnership
FlixBus has partnered with London-based operator Desi Coaches, with services between Leicester and London set to commence in mid-March 2025.
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National Express Commemorates 100 Years of Bristol to London Route
National Express has commemorated 100 years of the first Bristol to London coach service with the display of a heritage Bristol Greyhound.
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Bee Network Aims to Be UK’s First Carbon-Neutral Transport Network
TfGM is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power the Bee Network, which aims to be the UK’s first carbon-neutral transport networ…
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Irizar Set to Deliver 11 Electric Buses to Luxembourg
Irizar e-mobility has been chosen to deliver eleven new electric buses for operation in Luxembourg.
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Solaris to Deliver 50 Electric Buses to MZA Warsaw
Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract with MZA Warsaw for the supply of 50 articulated Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses.
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Alexander Dennis Delivers Nine Double Decker Electric Buses to Hong Kong
Alexander Dennis has announced the delivery of a further nine Enviro 500EV zero-emission double decker buses to the MTR Corporation.
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MARTA Announces New Buses, Network Redesigns and More for Atlanta
MARTA has announced the introduction of new bus lines, vehicles and more as part of improvements to Atlanta's public transit network in 2025…
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Bakerloop Express Bus Service Proposed in London
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on the 'Bakerloop' express bus service, following the proposed Bakerloo line extensio…
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Romania: Karsan to Deliver 22 e-ATA Electric Buses in Constanța
In Romania, Constanța Municipality has ordered 22 Karsan e-ATA 12-metre electric buses.
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New York's CRZ: Faster Commutes, Fewer Vehicles, Increased Ridership
The MTA has released additional data on the impact of its newly implemented Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan, New York.
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MBTA to Expand Transit Signal Priority Rollout for Buses in Boston
MBTA and the City of Boston are working to improve bus speed and reliability through a citywide expansion of transit signal priority (TSP).
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STCP Launches Public Tender for 30 Electric Buses in Porto
STCP has announced a public tender for the acquisition of 30 fully electric buses for use in Greater Porto.
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Wrightbus Launches New Electric Bus Models Under Rightech Brand
Wrightbus has introduced its new brand, Rightech, along with four new electric vehicle models: two 7.5-tonne trucks and two buses.
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Yutong Unveils World's First 26-Metre Double Articulated Electric Bus
Yutong has completed production on the world's first 26-metre pure electric double articulated bus.
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Singapore LTA Issues RFP for Autonomous Bus Pilot
Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a pilot deployment of autonomous public bus services.
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Long Beach Transit Orders 30 New Flyer Electric Buses
Long Beach Transit (LBT) has ordered 30 electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot buses from New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network to Launch Annual Bus and Tram Ticket
Bee Network passengers will soon benefit from a new annual ticket, allowing unlimited travel on buses and trams in Greater Manchester.
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Italy: Karsan to Deliver 42 Additional Electric Buses to Campania
Karsan has announced the signing of a new agreement with the region of Campania and ACaMIR for the delivery of 42 e-ATAK electric buses.
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US: GILLIG to Deliver Battery & Clean Diesel Buses for Kitsap Transit
Kitsap Transit has agreed the purchase of up to 15 buses from GILLIG for operation in Kitsap County, Washington State.
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Alexander Dennis Unveils Autonomous Electric Bus for Cambridge Connector
Alexander Dennis has unveiled its first Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus, developed for the Cambridge Connector project.
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Greater Manchester to Invest £86 Million into a Cleaner Region
The Government has confirmed the implementation of a new, locally-led £86 million scheme to clean up air in Greater Manchester.
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Austria: Karsan Delivers First E-Buses for Eisenstadt
Karsan has delivered 6 new e-buses to Austrian public transit operator M. Partsch Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH.
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Canada: Nova Bus to Supply 20 Electric Buses in York
Volvo Group's subsidiary, Nova Bus will supply 80 LFSe+ electric buses to the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada.
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China: Citybus to Implement Velociti Solutions End-to-End Technology
Citybus has announced a partnership with Velociti Solutions to implement Omnibus technology in its new bus operations control centre.
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US: AECOM Tishman to Deliver Deck-Overs for Dyer Avenue
AECOM Tishman has been selected by the PANYNJ as the construction manager for the new Dyer Avenue deck-overs project in New York City.
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UK: 50 Wrightbus Electric Buses to Enter Service in Plymouth
This year, Plymouth Citybus is set to introduce 50 zero-emission electric double-decker buses, manufactured by Wrightbus.
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Canada: Metrolinx Orders Commuter Coaches from MCI
NFI Group has announced a new contract for Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to deliver coaches to Metrolinx in Greater Toronto and Hamilton.
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US: Alexander Dennis Delivers First Enviro500 Double Deckers for STA
Alexander Dennis has delivered the first two of seven Enviro500 double decker buses to the Spokane Transit Authority (STA).
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Sweden: Volvo Buses to Deliver 73 Electric Buses for Svealandstrafiken
Svealandstrafiken has awarded Volvo Buses a contract for the purchase of a total of 73 electric buses.
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Why Is Wire and Cable Protection So Important in the Transit Industry?
Moltec International produces a range of high-performing solutions for wire and cable protection in the bus and rail industries.
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New York's Midtown Bus Terminal Project Secures $1.9 Billion Loan
The US Department of Transportation has approved a 1.9 billion USD loan to support New York's Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project.
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Wrightbus Reports Strongest Ever Start to a Year
Wrightbus has announced its strongest start to a year, with nearly 200 new buses entering service across the UK and Europe in January alone.
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Siemens eMobility to Provide Charging Infrastructure for Buses in Tuscany
Autolinee Toscane, part of the RATP DEV Italia Group, has selected Siemens eMobility to electrify its bus depots across Tuscany, Italy.
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Optimised Charging for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets
Tenix is committed to helping fleet operators navigate the complexities of electrification with ease.
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US: Thomas Built Buses Launches New Battery-Electric School Bus
Thomas Built Buses has announced the launch of its second-generation battery-electric school bus, the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley.
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FTA Announces $22 Million to Support Californian BRT Project
The FTA has announced a construction grant award of 22.2 million USD to support the new SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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Poland: Poznań Order Additional Solaris Electric Buses
MPK Poznań has contracted Solaris Bus & Coach to supply up to 17 articulated electric buses to operate in Poznań, western Poland.
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OC Transpo to Deploy New Flyer Electric Buses in Ottawa
OC Transpo has introduced the first of 22 New Flyer XE40 electric buses ordered for service in Ottawa, Canada.
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Snapper Services Extends Its Reach to Nearly 20 Countries
Snapper Services, a leader in public transport technology, has reached a significant milestone in its global growth journey.
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Our Pass Provides Free Bus Travel for Young People on Bee Network
As part of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, the region is providing free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds through the Our Pass offering.
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National Express Retains London Stansted Airport Contract
National Express has secured a five-year contract to operate coach services to and from London Stansted Airport.
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Germany: Daimler Buses Hits Milestone with 100th Service Centre
Daimler Buses has hit a significant milestone with the opening of its 100th eBus service centre with a new facility for Omniplus in Germany.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Enhances Bus Accessibility
Greater Manchester's transition to the franchised Bee Network is helping to make public transport more accessible and inclusive.
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New York MTA Purchases 265 Electric Buses
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has purchased 265 new zero-emission electric buses.
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BYD Delivers 20 Electric Buses for Mexico City Metrobús
BYD Mexico recently delivered a batch of 20 electric buses to Mexico City Metrobús, the first in a set of deliveries totalling 55 all-electr…
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Karsan Delivers 250th Electric Vehicle for Italy
Karsan has delivered its 250th electric vehicle for Italy as part of an order of 12 e-JEST Minibuses intended for operation in Florence.
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Estonia: Škoda Group to Deliver Trolleybuses to Tallinn
Škoda Group has been awarded a tender for the delivery of up to 70 trolleybuses for operation in Estonia's capital, Tallinn.
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AI, Electric Buses & the Art of Smart Charging: Tenix Leads the Charge
Tenix CHARGE transforms electric fleet management into a data-driven science, delivering measurable benefits.
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CES 2025: May Mobility to Develop Autonomous Minibus
May Mobility has announced a partnership with Tecnobus for the development of a new autonomous EV minibus.
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Metroline Expands to Greater Manchester for Bee Network Services
Metroline has begun operating Bee Network services in Greater Manchester, marking the company’s first expansion outside London.
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Nova Bus Forms Strategic Partnership with Lithion Technologies
Nova Bus has announced a partnership with Lithion Technologies to collect, transport and recycle all of Nova's end-of-life batteries across …
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Yutong Bus T15E: Exceptional Battery Performance & Driving Range
Yutong Bus has completed an extreme cold endurance challenge for its high-end electric coach, the T15E, in Finland.
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Greater Manchester Returns All Buses to Public Control Under Bee Network
As of 6 January 2025, Greater Manchester has officially transitioned all bus services back to public control.
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India: Tata Motors to Supply 148 Additional Electric Buses to BMTC
Tata Motors has announced it will deliver a further 148 electric buses to BMTC, following an earlier order of 921 vehicles.
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Ebusco Continues Organisational Restructure
Ebusco has further informed employees about its previously announced organisational restructuring.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Set to Introduce Simpler Fares
Greater Manchester has confirmed details of its new fare structure for Bee Network buses, with all services coming under local control.
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Single Bus Fares in England Rise to £3
From 1 January, a new 3 GBP single fare cap has been introduced for bus journeys in England, rising from the previous 2 GBP initiative.
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US: Missoula Achieves Key Milestone in Zero-Emission Bus Transition
Missoula, Montana, is decarbonising its public transit system, with more than half of its fleet now consisting of GILLIG electric buses.
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State of Michigan Announces Partnership with Electreon, Xos, Inc.
The State of Michigan has announced a new partnership with Electreon and commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos, Inc.
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Solaris Signs First United States Contract
Solaris Bus & Coach has announced it has signed its first contract for a vehicle delivery in the United States.
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Germany: IVECO BUS to Supply 580 Vehicles for BusGruppe
IVECO BUS has been awarded a tender for the supply of 580 vehicles for BusGruppe, including 250 electric buses.
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Poland: Solaris Signs New Contract with TLT Tychy
Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a new contract with Tyskie Linie Trolejbusowe (TLT Tychy) for the delivery of 18 new Trollino 12 trolleybuses…
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Karsan to Launch Autonomous e-ATAK Bus in Sweden
Karsan has unveiled plans to deploy Sweden’s first Level-4 autonomous bus into passenger service in Gothenburg from August 2025.
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PSI Wins Order from OVAG Oberbergischen Verkehrsgesellschaft
PSI Transcom GmbH will implement the PSItraffic/DMS Depot Management System for the Gummersbach depot with around 80 vehicles.
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UK: Transdev Purchases Routes and Buses from Reliance Motor Services
Transdev has signed an agreement to purchase both routes and buses from Yorkshire-based bus and coach operator, Reliance Motor Services.
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Explore the Next Frontier of Clean Bus and Coach Transportation
The Zero Emission Bus Conference will take place on 7–9 October 2025 in Brussels, co-hosted alongside Busworld Europe.
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Solaris Delivers First Electric Bus with a Battery Passport
Solaris has delivered the first series-produced electric bus with a battery passport to BVG in Berlin, Germany.
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Clean Energy Awarded RTA Contract for New Hydrogen Fuelling Station
Clean Energy has been awarded a contract for the design and construction of a new hydrogen fuelling station for the RTA in California.
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UK: National Express Adds 30,000 Seats Over Christmas Period
National Express has announced it will be adding extra capacity on a number of services to aid passengers travelling over the Christmas peri…
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Hitachi ZeroCarbon to Equip COBUS Buses with BatteryManager Software
Hitachi ZeroCarbon is set to equip 100 COBUS Industries buses with its ZeroCarbon BatteryManager software.
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UK: 62 Wrightbus Electric Buses Reduce Emissions in Hampshire
UK bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, has highlighted the positive impact of electric vehicles rolled out in Hampshire.
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BC Transit to Add 900 Buses to Fleet Network
BC Transit has announced a new fleet acquisition strategy, focusing on the addition of over 900 buses to its fleet within the next five year…
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NEXCOM's Cutting-Edge Technology Recognised
NEXCOM's ATC 3750-IP7-8M & VTK-SCAP vehicle hardware have won the 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award.
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UK: First Bus Reveals Modern Makeover
First Bus has launched a brand new campaign aimed at showcasing a business shift toward people and customers.
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Greater Manchester Reveals Next Steps for Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has presented the next steps for its bus franchising programme under the Bee Network.
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US: MCI to Supply 100 Commuter Coaches for METRO Houston
MCI has been awarded a new contract for the purchase and subsequent supply of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches for METRO Houston.
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FirstGroup to Acquire RATP Dev Transit London
FirstGroup plc has announced an agreement to acquire RATP Dev Transit London Limited and its subsidiaries from RATP Développement SA.
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Snapper Boosts Public Transport Efficiency
Snapper Services is launching two new features for its Mosaiq Insights platform —Running Times and Stop Details.
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Hodge’s Coaches Boosts Fleet Maintenance with Totalkare In-Ground Brake Tester
Hodge’s Coaches has recently installed a DVSA-approved in-ground brake tester from Totalkare to enhance their fleet maintenance.
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Sweden: Solaris to Supply 46 Electric Buses in Dalarna
Solaris Bus & Coach has secured a contract with Keolis Sverige to deliver 46 battery-electric buses for the Dalarna region of Sweden.
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REMP AS Signs Agreement for Enhanced Fleet Efficiency!
Tenix is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with REMP AS, a forward-thinking transport company in Norway.
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New Flyer Continues Partnership with Hexagon Purus
Hexagon Purus has been chosen by New Flyer to supply hydrogen storage cylinders for its hydrogen fuel cell-electric transit buses in 2025.
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NYC DOT Completes 96th Street Redesign
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has completed a major redesign of Manhattan's 96th Street.
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Brighton & Hove Buses Highlighted as Accessibility Example
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Brighton to showcase Brighton & Hove Buses’ industry-leading approach to accessibility.
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UCLA and Electreon to Deliver California’s First Wireless Charging Road
UCLA has been awarded a grant to support the electrification of its BruinBus fleet and fund the state’s first wireless charging road.
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MAN Advances Construction of Battery Production Facility in Nuremberg
MAN Truck & Bus recently held a topping-out ceremony for its new battery production facility in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Transport for London and Met Police Begin Bus Shelter CCTV Trial
TfL has vowed to ensure the safety of women and girls across its network with a brand new trial of CCTV cameras at 20 bus shelters.
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Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to Lower Bus Fares
Greater Manchester's Bee Network has announced a range of initiatives to make public transport more affordable, offering new fare reductions…
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Megabus Announces Major Network Reduction in England and Wales
Megabus has announced plans to significantly scale back its operations in England and Wales due to low passenger demand.
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Wrightbus Launches Next-Generation Diesel Buses
UK manufacturer, Wrightbus has launched its next generation of diesel buses with the latest StreetDeck Ultroliner.
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ENRX and InductEV: Agreement to Standardise
ENRX and InductEV have partnered to establish standards for wireless inductive EV charging and energy transfer technology.
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Poland Solaris to Supply Articulated Hydrogen Buses in Konin
Solaris Bus & Coach has been contracted by MZK Konin to supply five articulated hydrogen-powered buses in Konin, Poland.
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Belgium: De Lijn Orders 32 Articulated Electric Buses
De Lijn, has ordered 32 articulated electric buses from Iveco as part of its plan to achieve emission-free public transport by 2035.
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R&A Transport Services Elevates Workshop with Totalkare Equipment
Totalkare has provided a mobile brake tester and set of mobile column lifts for maintenance and repair provider, R&A Transport Services.
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New Zero-Emission Buses Now in Operation on Key London Route
A total of twenty brand-new, safety-conscious electric buses are now in operation throughout the streets of London.
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The Rugged Vehicle Computer VMC 1110
NEXCOM's VMC 1110 is a robust all-in-one vehicle computer powered by an Intel Atom® dual core x7211RE 1.0GHz processor.
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Fair Fares Steer Spain's Mobility Success
Last week, Global Mobility Call celebrated the rise of bus ridership in Spain, providing a more sustainable alternative to private vehicles.
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A Wrap-Up of Euro Bus Expo 2024
From 12-14 November, Euro Bus Expo 2024 took place at the NEC Birmingham, welcoming over 7,000 industry professionals.
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Stertil-Koni's Innovative In-Ground ECOLIFT
Stertil-Koni's innovative in-ground ECOLIFT is designed to deliver strength, safety, and versatility for heavy duty vehicle maintenance.
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The European Entry/Exit System: A Shakeup for European Coach Travel
At this year's Euro Bus Expo, a panel of key figures from the coach tourism sector gathered to discuss the impending arrival of EES & ETIAS.
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Irizar ie tram Electric Buses Deployed in London
The first Irizar ie tram electric buses have commenced service on London's 358 route, operating between Crystal Palace and Orpington.
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Poland: Solaris to Supply 10 Battery-Electric Buses to Gliwice
Solaris and PKM Gliwice have signed an agreement to deliver 10 Urbino battery-electric buses to Gliwice, Poland in November 2025.
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Refurbished Cromwell Road Bus Station Reopens in London
Transport for London (TfL) has reopened Cromwell Road Bus Station in Kingston following an extensive upgrade project.
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Wrapping Up a Fantastic Euro Bus Expo 2024
As Euro Bus Expo 2024 concludes, Snapper reflects on what was an incredible week at the NEC in Birmingham, England last week.
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Spain to Focus Efforts on Decarbonising Mobility
At Global Mobility Call on 19 November, experts took part in a roundtable discussion concerning the decarbonisation of mobility.
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Alexander Dennis Confirms Details for Next-Generation Enviro200EV
Alexander Dennis has announced detailed specifications for its next-generation Enviro200EV single-decker, scheduled for launch in 2025.
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Wrightbus Announces Further Expansion Into Europe
Wrightbus has announced plans for expansion into Europe following a significant order for German operator Regionalverkehr Köln Gmbh (RVK).
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US: MCI Ships First Battery-Electric Coach from North Dakota Facility
NFI subsidiary Motor Coach Industries has shipped the first battery-electric bus constructed in its facility in Pembina, North Dakota.
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UK Government Allocates £1 Billion in Bus Funding
The UK government has detailed how 1 billion GBP of recently announced funding will be allocated to local authorities and bus operators.
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Successfully Implementing AI in Bus Operations
Last week, Euro Bus Expo's CPT Operator Forum shed light on some key considerations for implementing AI capabilities into bus operations.
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Accessibility: Where Are We Now?
Industry experts gathered to discuss accessibility changes facing the bus sector over the last five years at this year's Euro Bus Expo.
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Falcon Buses Orders 13 Alexander Dennis Enviro200EV Electric Buses
At Euro Bus Expo, Alexander Dennis announced its first order from an independent operator for its next-generation Enviro200EV electric buses…
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Yutong Showcases U11DD Electric Bus at Euro Bus Expo 2024
Pelican Bus and Coach has showcased its U11DD double decker electric bus at this year's Euro Bus Expo 2024 in Birmingham.
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BYD B12 Single Decker eBus Bound for Inter Campus Operation in Hertforshire
BYD's B12 single decker electric bus is set to begin operation on Uno's Route 690 inter campus shuttle at the University of Hertfordshire.
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Belgium: Solaris Wins Tender to Supply 24-Metre Electric Buses
Solaris has won a tender to supply up to 45 double-articulated Urbino 24 electric buses to operate in Liège, Belgium.
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Alexander Dennis' Enviro400EV Set to Operate in Leeds
At Euro Bus Expo, Alexander Dennis is showcasing its Enviro400EV double-decker bus, which Transdev Blazeilfield will operate in Leeds.
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IN PICTURES: Yutong's E12 Electric Bus for Stagecoach
At Euro Bus Expo, Pelican Bus and Coach is displaying one of 158 Yutong E12 electric buses ordered by Stagecoach.
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Alexander Dennis Displays Enviro100EV at Euro Bus Expo 2024
Decked in Transport for London (TfL) livery, Alexander Dennis has showcased its Enviro100EV electric bus at Euro Bus Expo 2024.
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Arriva to Lead Thematic Forum at Global Mobility Call 2024
Arriva will participate in the Global Mobility Call event, due to take place in Madrid from 19–21 November 2024.
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Irizar Group to Expand UK Presence
During its participation at Euro Bus Expo, Irizar Group confirmed its plans for future growth in the UK, including a new HQ near Blyth.
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FlixBus Continues Its UK Expansion with New Partnership
At Euro Bus Expo, FlixBus has announced a significant new partnership with trentbarton, a bus operator based in Derbyshire.
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Totalkare Named Best Manufacturing Employer in the UK
Totalkare has been named the number one Manufacturing Employer in the UK, as part of the Best Companies 2024 rankings.
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BYD Showcases New BD11 Double Decker Bus at Euro Bus Expo 2024
BYD is showcasing its new all-electric bus, the BD11, at Euro Bus Expo 2024 in Birmingham.
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Mellor Displays Bee Network Bus at Euro Bus Expo
At Euro Bus Expo, British bus manufacturer, Mellor, is displaying a Strata LF bus produced for Greater Manchester's franchised Bee Network.
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Hitachi Rail & Hitachi Energy Combine for Ultrafast Bus Charging in Italy
Hitachi Rail & Hitachi Energy have announced they will be combining to provide a new, ultra-fast charging system for electric buses in Italy…
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Stagecoach Receives 64 New Zero-Emission Buses for West Midlands
Stagecoach has taken delivery of 64 new zero-emission buses for operation across Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Taking a Closer Look at Irizar's ie tram Electric Bus
The Irizar ie tram is an electric bus aims to combine the appearance and comfort of a tram with the flexibility of a bus.
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IN PICTURES: Karsan Launches in UK with e-JEST Electric Bus
At Euro Bus Expo, Karsan has launched the right-hand drive version of its e-JEST electric minibus for the UK market.
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Golden Dragon Supports Indonesia’s Transition to Electric Buses
Golden Dragon is expanding its presence in Indonesia through the supply of additional electric buses for PT Bianglala Metropolitan (PT BMP).
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Tenix at Euro Bus Expo 2024 & More!
Tenix has published a list of events it will be appearing at this November, including Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham from 12–14 November 2024.
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The Best Heavy Duty Flooring for Vehicle Lifting Areas
Totalkare discusses heavy duty flooring options, and how to pick the right material for your next big upgrade.
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Where Do Buses Stop with New Tech?
At InnoTrans 2024, the International Bus Forum explored how the industry can keep pace with the rollout of new technologies.
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Nedre Romerike Minibuss Chooses Saga Tenix as its IT Provider
Saga Tenix will deliver systems for fleet management and charging solutions for minibuses for Nedre Romerike.
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Poland: City of Szczecin Purchases 14 Electric Buses from Solaris
Representatives of both the City of Szczecin and Solaris Bus & Coach have signed an agreement for the purchase of 14 zero-emission buses.
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Minister for Local Transport to Open Final Day of Euro Bus Expo
Simon Lightwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport, will make an address at Euro Bus Expo 2024 on Day 3.
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First Bus Invests £12.7 Million in Aberdeen’s Electric Bus Fleet
First Bus is investing 12.7 million GBP to bring a fleet of 36 electric buses to Aberdeen, Scotland, servicing Robert Gordon University.
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Wrightbus Acquires RGI Bus & Coach Refurbishment
Wrightbus has acquired RGI Bus & Coach Refurbishment, enabling the manufacturer to offer a complete suite of refurbishment options.
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Masats Is Presenting Its Latest Technological Advances at Euro Bus Expo
At Euro Bus Expo next week, Masats will be presenting several new developments with the aim of improving accessibility and safety.
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FlixBus and First Bus to Expand UK Coach Network
FlixBus has signed a five-year partnership with First Bus to launch additional UK coach services.
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Greater Manchester Readies Fleet for Bee Network Takeover
Greater Manchester is preparing to take full control of its bus network, with a fleet of Bee Network buses set to launch on 5 January 2025.
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Irizar i3 Class II Electric Bus Unveiled at FIAA
Last month, Irizar Group unveiled its new Irizar i3 Class II electric bus at the 2024 International Bus and Coach Fair (FIAA) in Madrid.
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Wavecom: Is 5G Taking over from Wi-Fi?
This whitepaper from Wavecom considers the coexistence of 5G and Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6/6E) for onboard bus connectivity.
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Automotive Innovation Paves the Road for Autonomous Buses
This year's edition of AutoSens and InCabin highlighted the impact of the latest automotive innovations on the bus industry.
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Alexander Dennis Delivers First Ever Enviro100EV Buses to West Scotland
Alexander Dennis has launched the first batch of Enviro100EV electric buses into service at a launch event in Ayr.
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Totalkare to Exhibit at Euro Bus Expo ’24
Totalkare is thrilled to participate in Euro Bus Expo ’24, taking place at Birmingham NEC from 12-14 November 2024.
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NFI Expands Winnipeg Facility to Build All-Canadian Zero-Emission Buses
NFI Group is expanding its New Flyer production facility in Winnipeg, Canada to enable full Canadian assembly of its Xcelsior buses.
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Bee Network Launches First New Bus Route in Wigan
The Bee Network has introduced its first new bus service in Greater Manchester, connecting Wigan with the Middlebrook retail park.
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Pioneering Sustainable Glazing and Cab Protection for the Global Transport Industry
Dellner Glass provides cab protection for bus drivers with solutions such as driver protection screens and bodyside window systems.
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National Express Expands Capacity on UK Coach Network
National Express is expanding capacity on its UK network, adding over 16,000 extra seats each week on popular intercity and airport routes.
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Masats Will Present its New RE2b Ramp at SITCE
At SITCE 2024, Masats will be showcasing its RE2b electric ramp and its Passenger Information System (PIS-L).
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SITCE 2024 to Bring Together Urban Land Transport Experts
Under the theme of 'Smarter Journeys for Sustainable Cities', SITCE will help to build a more inclusive and sustainable transport ecosystem.
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Vehicle Lineup Announced for Euro Bus Expo 2024
Euro Bus Expo 2024 will take place in Birmingham, bringing together leading manufacturers to present the next generation of buses.
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New York’s RTS Orders 44 Xcelsior Clean-Diesel Buses from New Flyer
New Flyer of America has received an order from New York’s Regional Transit Service (RTS) to supply 44 Xcelsior clean-diesel transit buses.
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Hayden AI Pilots Perception Platform to Improve Fleet Efficiency in Barcelona
Hayden AI is set to install its revolutionary mobile perception platform on Barcelona’s public transit buses for a six-month pilot project.
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UK Government to Invest £1 Billion in Bus Services
The UK government is investing over 1 billion GBP to support bus services nationwide, with an emphasis on rural areas and smaller towns.
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New Flyer Secures Largest Hydrogen Bus Order with SamTrans
New Flyer of America has received its largest hydrogen fuel cell bus order to deliver 108 Xcelsior CHARGE FC to SamTrans in California.
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Buenos Aires Launches Tender for 20 Electric "Trambuses"
The City of Buenos Aires has issued a tender to acquire 20 electric trambuses as a sustainable transportation option.
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UK: Single Bus Fare Cap to Rise from £2 to £3
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from 2 GBP to 3 GBP at the end of this year.
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Selwyns Travel Expands Workshop Capabilities with Totalkare Pit
Selwyns Travel has installed a vehicle inspection pit from Totalkare, which will improve the company's maintenance capabilities.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 2 2024 Is Here!
Euro Bus Expo 2024; Can the bus industry keep pace with the rollout of new technologies to deliver efficient and desirable services? & more!
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LibertyBus Awarded 10-Year Contract to Operate Bus Services in Jersey
LibertyBus, the current operator of bus services in Jersey, has been awarded a ten-year contract to continue running services on the island.
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Talking Telematics and Data: Interview with Bus & Coach Buyer
Bus & Coach Buyer sat down with Snapper Services' Director of Business Development, Jon Salmon.
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Innovative Vehicles Presented at FIAA 2024
FIAA, the international bus and coach show, is currently under way in Madrid. Major bus manufacturers are displaying their innovative vehicl…