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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.