Latest United Kingdom News
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SYMCA to Submit Proposal for £1.45 Billion Transport Improvement Programme
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has detailed plans for a £1.45 billion Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme.
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VDL to Launch Right-Hand-Drive Futura 3 at Euro Bus Expo 2026
VDL Bus Group has announced it will present its brand-new right-hand-drive VDL Futura 3 at Euro Bus Expo 2026.
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Autumn Budget Offers Limited Relief for Bus and Coach Operators
CPT has warned that the UK Government’s Autumn Budget does not provide sufficient support for bus and coach operators.
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Alexander Dennis to Launch AD24 Aftermarket Services at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Alexander Dennis' AD24 aftermarket service will launch new parts, service and maintenance contracts at Euro Bus Expo 2026.
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Alexander Dennis and Volvo Buses Propose Tram-Style Electric Bus for UK
Alexander Dennis and Volvo Buses are assessing the feasibility of developing a tram-style electric bus for the UK market.
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Innovation Challenge to Showcase New Technological Solutions at Euro Bus Expo 2026
This year's Euro Bus Expo will showcase a range of practical responses to the coach and bus industry's largest operational challenges.
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500th Electric Bus Enters Operation on Bee Network
More than 500 yellow electric buses are now in operation on the streets of Greater Manchester as the Bee Network hits a major milestone.
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Government to Introduce New Fines for Antisocial Behaviour on Public Transport
The Government has announced new measures to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport across England.
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Alexander Dennis Calls for Support for British Bus Manufacturing
Alexander Dennis has called on the Scottish and UK governments to establish a long-term pipeline of bus orders for domestic manufacturers.
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British Bus Rollout Grows by 3.1% in Q3 2026
New statistics published by the SMMT have shown that Britain's rollout of new buses, coaches and minibuses has risen by 3.1% in Q3 2026.
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VDL, Scania, Nicholson Coachbuilders & More to Showcase New Vehicles at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Euro Bus Expo has unveiled its lineup of brand-new vehicles for this year's edition of the biennial show at the NEC, Birmingham.
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Nottingham City Transport Celebrates Arrival of New Wrightbus Electroliners
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has celebrated the arrival of the first of a set of six Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner Gen 2.0 buses.
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Metroline Claims Connectivity is Key to Revival of UK High Street
New research conducted by Censuswide has found that poor bus connectivity prevents public transport users from visiting local high streets.
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TfL’s Plan for Publicly Owned London Buses Draws Mixed Industry Reaction
Transport for London's (TfL) plans to establish a publicly owned bus operator in London have received a mixed response from the industry.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers Enviro400 Double-Decker to Beaver Bus
Alexander Dennis has announced the handover of a Enviro400 double-decker to new customer Beaver Bus, based in Leicestershire, England.
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TfL to Operate London Buses for First Time in 17 Years
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled Buses for London, the city's brand-new publicly owned bus company.
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UK: Arriva Unveils Ultra-Low Emission Buses at Tamworth Festival
Arriva has showcased its new fleet of ultra-low emission buses for Tamworth during the Road, Rail and Ale Festival at Statfold Country Park.
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St Helens Marks First Week of Bus Franchising in Liverpool City Region
More than 110,000 passenger journeys were made during the first week of Liverpool City Region's new franchised bus network in St Helens.
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South Yorkshire Buses to Come Under Public Control in September 2027
South Yorkshire is one year away from introducing the first phase of its bus franchising model in September 2027.
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Alexander Dennis to Expand Liverpool City Region Fleet to 400
Alexander Dennis has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to supply at least 207 new low and zero-emission buses.
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Every Borough of Greater Manchester Now Served by Night Buses
Bee Network night buses have now begun serving every borough of Greater Manchester in a bid to boost the city region's night-time economy.
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First Bus to Operate Services for West Yorkshire Weaver Network
West Yorkshire's bus franchising regime has taken another step towards full implementation following the award of a contract to First Bus.
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Leicester to Fund New Electric Buses with £5 Million Grant
A brand-new grant of £5 million is set to be made available to operators within the Leicester Buses One Network Partnership.
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National Express Trials Electric Bus at Stansted Airport
National Express will trial a battery-electric eCitaro bus on a shuttle service at London Stansted Airport.