Latest United Kingdom News
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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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Equipmake Unveils Its Latest Heavy-Duty Electric Bus Motor
At Cenex Expo, Equipmake has unveiled a heavy-duty electric motor for buses and trucks with double the continuous power of its predecessor.
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New Research Highlights the Economic Benefit of UK Bus Services
Recent research commissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has revealed the economic benefits of local bus services.
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Wrightbus Unveils Demonstrator Hydrogen Coach
Wrightbus has unveiled its latest hydrogen coach demonstrator at Cenex Expo, taking place at UTAC Millbrook in the UK.
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Bee Network Awards Final Round of Contracts in Greater Manchester
Diamond Bus and Go North West have been awarded contracts to run school bus services in the final phase of the Bee Network rollout.
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National Express Sells Mortons Travel to Rambler Group Holdings
Rambler Group Holdings has successfully acquired Mortons Travel from National Express for an undisclosed sum.
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Report Details Accessibility Challenges for Disabled Passengers in the UK
Bus Users UK has published a new study detailing accessibility challenges disabled passengers face when travelling by bus across the UK.
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UK: National Express Coventry Trials Volvo BZL Electric Bus
National Express Coventry has announced plans to trial a Volvo BZL Electric single-decker bus over the coming weeks.
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Liverpool Demonstrates New Rapid 'Glider' Bus
Liverpool City Region is demonstrating its new rapid ‘Glider’ bus to serve Liverpool Airport and the city's football stadiums by 2028.
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FlixBus Launches London - Cambridge Electric Coach Service
In partnership with Whippet and Zenobē, FlixBus is launching a 100% electric long-distance coach service between Cambridge and London.
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First Irizar ie tram Electric Bus Delivered in Kent
Kent County Council (KCC) has taken delivery of the first Irizar ie tram electric bus to operate on the Fasttrack network in Kent Thameside.
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TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers Rolled Out in Greater Manchester
The Bee Network is rolling out increased TSEO presence on its buses, as part of the government’s anti-social behaviour commitments.
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FlixBus Offers Coach Tickets in and to Ireland
FlixBus has collaborated with Expressway and Flightlink to launch coach services in and to Ireland from the UK.
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Alexander Dennis Unveils Enviro400EV Electric Bus for London
Alexander Dennis has unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double-decker bus for Transport for London (TfL).
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Seeing Machines' Driver Monitoring System Approved for Wrightbus Buses
Seeing Machines' Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system has been approved for use in Wrightbus buses.
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Wrightbus' NewPower to Convert 32 First Bus Vehicles to Electric Drives
Wrightbus' new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles to electric drives.