Latest United Kingdom News
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Cambridgeshire Launches Procurement Process for Guided Busway Scheme
Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a procurement process for a major £150 million guided busway project.
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125 Additional Electric Buses to Enter Service on Bee Network
An additional set of 125 electric buses are destined for operation on Greater Manchester's Bee Network following a new order from Wrightbus.
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Wrightbus to Supply 193 Electric Buses in West Yorkshire
Wrightbus has been contracted to supply 193 electric buses to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority under a deal worth up to 100 million GBP…
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UK: First Repowered Electric Buses to Enter Service in Bath
The first repowered electric buses have entered service in Bath as part of First Bus' electrification programme across the West of England.
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UK Government Announces Free Bus Travel for Children in August
The UK Government has announced that bus travel will be free for children in England during August this year.
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Zenobē Enables Electrification of Go-Ahead Fleet
Zenobē has announced the funding of more than 280 electric buses under a committed finance framework agreement (CFFA) with Go-Ahead.
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Electric Buses Play Growing Role in Improving Air Quality, Report Finds
A new report from the Clean Air South network has outlined the role of electric buses in improving air quality.
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South Yorkshire Seeks Public Input on Local Network Improvements
A call has been put out to those living in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield, requesting feedback on plans for a new bus network.
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Nearly 600 Bee Network Drivers Balloted to Strike Over Pay
Almost 600 Bee Network drivers employed by Go North West in Bolton, Denton, Heywood and Wigan are set to be balloted for strike action.
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Optibus and Mosaiq See >90% On-time Performance in Major UK Bus Networks
Using data powered by the Mosaiq Global Public Transit Index (GPTI), when looking at the United Kingdom, clear patterns emerges.
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TfL Go App Update Allows Users to View Spending Cap Information
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the introduction of a number of brand-new features to the TfL Go app.
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How Totalkare's Equipment Improved Safety and Uptime at Green Metro Coaches
Totalkare supplies Green Metro Coaches with G9DC column lifts, brake testers and workshop tools to boost safety, compliance and fleet uptime…
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First Bus Launches New UK-First Trial to Support National Grid Demand
First Bus has launched a trial that will see bus depots aid in the balancing of the UK's electricity system by adjusting when vehicles charg…
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Devon’s Electric Bus Transformation Gains Momentum
Stagecoach's transition to electric buses in the South West of England is emerging as a scalable model for regional fleet electrification.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers Additional Enviro200 Midibuses to Grant Palmer
Alexander Dennis has announced the delivery of two new Enviro200 midibuses to Bedfordshire-based independent operator Grant Palmer Limited.
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UK: North Lincolnshire Launches New On-Demand Transport Service
A new bus service in North Lincolnshire is set to provide improved on-demand transport for the general public.
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UK: Stagecoach Unveils 22 Yutong Electric Double Decker Buses in Guildford
Stagecoach has unveiled a new fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD electric double decker buses during a community event in Guildford.
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Flibco Launches New Coach Service Between London Stansted Airport and Finsbury Park
Flibco has announced the launch of a major new coach service connecting London Stansted Airport to Finsbury Park.
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Transport UK Introduces Wrightbus Electric Buses on London’s Route 493
Transport UK London Bus has commenced operation of Route 493 in London, using a new fleet of Wrightbus electric buses.
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UK: Four New Single-Decker Alexander Dennis Buses Enter Operation in Gateshead
A set of four new single-decker Alexander Dennis electric buses have hit the roads between Gateshead and the Metrocentre.
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16 Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners Introduced in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove Buses has celebrated the introduction of new electric buses into the city with a launch event at the Royal Pavilion Gardens.
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Additional £3 Million to Support Bus Franchising Across England
The government has committed a further £3 million to supporting a set of 6 mayoral authorities in their establishment of bus franchising.
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UK: Wrightbus Granted Funding for Autonomous Bus Project
Wrightbus, Loughborough University, and Queen’s University Belfast will study how autonomous buses can address critical mobility challenges.
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Strikes Set to Affect Bus Services in East & Central London
Over 300 bus drivers from the East London Bus & Coach Company are set to strike next week as the group has escalated industrial action.