Latest United Kingdom News
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60 Additional All-Electric Buses Headed to Leicester
Leicester Council has announced that the city is set to receive a delivery of 60 new all-electric buses this coming September.
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New Electric Double Decker Buses Enter Service Across Plymouth & Cornwall
A fleet of fifty new Wrightbus zero emission electric double decker buses have officially entered full service across Plymouth & Cornwall.
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TfGM Lifts Restrictions on Concessionary Bus Passes for Older & Disabled People
TfGM has announced the permanent lifting of its 9:30 restrictions for the use of concessionary bus passes by older and disabled people.
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Transdev Brings Christmas Cheer to Harrogate Community Café
Last week, Transdev delivered presents and festive cheer to Life Destiny Church's community café – The Joyful Brew – in Starbeck, Harrogate.
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Carousel Buses Launches New Direct Service Connecting Slough and London
Carousel Buses has announced the launch of its new 458 service, which is set to begin operation this coming January.
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Bee Network Buses to Run Full Services on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
TfGM has confirmed that, for the very-first time, the city-region will receive a full bus service on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
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National Express Adds 45,000 Seats for Christmas Travel
National Express is increasing capacity across its network for the Christmas and New Year period, adding more than 45,000 extra seats.
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UK: First Bus Acquires J&B Travel Limited
First Bus parent company, FirstGroup, has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based coach operator J&B Travel Limited.
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Autonomous Alexander Dennis Bus to Carry Passengers in Cambridge Connector Trial
Cambridge's autonomous vehicle trial, Connector, is set to begin tests using a new Alexander Dennis self-driving bus.
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FirstGroup plc Acquires Sightseeing Services from RATP Dev
RATP Dev has announced the sale of its sightseeing operations in both London and Bath to FirstGroup plc – effective immediately.
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TfGM Launches Consultation on Potential Public Transport Plans
TfGM is asking those who live, work, travel, visit or study in Greater Manchester to help shape the future of its travel network.
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UK: Carousel Buses to Run First-Ever Christmas Day Service
Carousel Buses has announced that it will be providing Christmas Day bus services in Buckinghamshire for the first time this year.
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Stagecoach Workers to Strike in Cambridge this Christmas
200 Stagecoach workers are set to strike in Cambridge this Christmas period as Unite has announced action over the holiday.
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Unite Urges Government to Prioritise British-Built Buses in £3bn Funding Package
Unite is calling on the UK government to ensure its new £3 billion bus funding package supports British-built buses.
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UK Government Allocates £3 Billion to Stabilise Bus Networks in England
The UK government has announced a 3 billion GBP funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England.
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The UK's Christmas Coach Commitment: Getting From A to B This Festive Season
UK coach operators are set to run a wide range of services across the Christmas period, including the day itself.
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UK: FlixBus and First Bus to Extend Partnership in 2026
First Bus and FlixBus have announced an expansion of their partnership, with 11 additional vehicles joining the FlixBus network.
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National Express to Utilise Wiremind CAYZN to Modernise Pricing
National Express has partnered with Wiremind to both modernise its pricing structure and strengthen its commercial performance across the UK…
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Transport for London Announces Christmas Service Details
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans for travel over the festive period – with a small handful of services set to be suspended.
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Stagecoach West to Roll Out 42 Electric Buses in Gloucestershire
Stagecoach West & Gloucestershire County Council have announced the roll out of 42 new electric buses in Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury…
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Alexander Dennis Completes Fleet Upgrade for Essex Operator
Alexander Dennis has announced the delivery of a major fleet upgrade of nine buses for Stephensons of Essex.
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VIDEO: Wrightbus' Generation 2 Electroliner Electric Buses Operate in Plymouth
Plymouth Citybus, part of the Go-Ahead Group, has introduced Wrightbus’ Generation 2 Electroliner electric buses in service across the city.…
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Wrightbus Appoints New CEO, Axel J. Maschka
Wrightbus has appointed a new CEO, Axel J. Maschka, an experienced figure in the global transport and automotive sectors.
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First Fully Electric Bus Depot Opened in Essex
Essex has received its first electric bus depot following the completion of a project delivered by First Bus & Essex County Council.