Latest Operating Contracts News
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South Yorkshire Progresses Plans for Franchised Bus Network
Velociti Solutions' contract management and performance system will support South Yorkshire's franchising plans for the region's bus network…
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Eurocoaches to Operate FlixBus Services in West of England
Eurocoaches has joined the FlixBus UK network, set to operate routes in the West of England from April 2025.
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Liverpool City Region to Return Buses to Public Control from 2026
Mayor Steve Rotheram has revealed advanced plans to return bus services to public control across the Liverpool City Region.
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The Buzz Behind UK Bus Franchising
With Greater Manchester’s Bee Network spearheading change, could franchising be the answer to improving UK bus services?
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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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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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Arriva to Operate Electric Bus Fleet in Budapest
Arriva has secured contracts in Budapest to become the first operator to run a fully electric bus fleet in the Hungarian capital.
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UK: Local Authorities Granted Powers to Take Control of Bus Services
UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has unveiled measures to revolutionise bus services across England, granting powers to local leaders.
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Manchester Selects Final Operators for Bee Network Bus Services
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has contracted Metroline, Stagecoach, Diamond Bus and Go North West to run Bee Network bus service…
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UK Government Updates Bus Franchising Guidance
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its bus franchising guidance to reflect Greater Manchester's recent experience.
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Transport for London Completes Superloop Network's Orbital Loop
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the city's new Superloop network of express bus services now circles the entire UK capital.
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Welsh Government Announces Plans for Bus Franchising
The Welsh government has announced franchising plans to launch buses as a public service in Wales.
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Arriva to Expand Its Electric Bus Services in London
Arriva has won an additional two bus contracts and has announced plans to invest in 87 new electric buses in London.
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Go North West and First Manchester to Operate Bee Network School Buses
Go North West and First Manchester have been awarded contracts to operate school bus services for Greater Manchester's Bee Network.
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TfL Awards Final Superloop Contract to Go-Ahead London
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a contract to Go-Ahead London to operate the city's Superloop route through the Silvertown Tunnel.
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Scotland to Grant Bus Franchising and Partnership Powers to Local Authorities
The Scottish Government has laid new regulations in parliament to grant bus franchising and partnership powers to local transport authoritie…