Latest United Kingdom News
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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.
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Poor Bus Connectivity Limits Recruitment and Investment, Research Finds
Poor bus connectivity is limiting businesses' ability to recruit staff and affecting investment decisions, according to new research.
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UK: Zenobē to Support WMCA's Transition to Public Ownership
Zenobē is set to transfer all its existing electric bus charging and vehicle availability contracts to the West Midlands Bus Company.
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Disabled Passengers Across England to Receive Free 24/7 Bus Travel
The Government is officially set to lift time restrictions on concessionary passes for disabled passengers across England.
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Commercialising Connector to Introduce Alexander Dennis Self-Driving Buses
Alexander Dennis will continue with development of connected and automated buses through the Commercialising Connector project.
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Volvo Bus Delivers Final 72 BZL Electric Buses to Arriva UK
Volvo Bus has announced the delivery of a final batch of 72 Volvo BZL Electric buses to Arriva UK Bus's Tottenham Depot.
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UK Government Funding Expands Autonomous Bus and Vehicle Trials
The UK Government has announced funding for projects developing autonomous vehicles, including the Connector bus service in Cambridge.
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UK: 42 Brand-New Electric Buses Rolled Out in Hull
Stagecoach East Midlands has announced the launch of 42 brand-new electric buses onto the streets of Hull.
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New Express Bus to Launch Between St Helens and Liverpool John Lennon Airport
A brand-new express bus service is set to provide direct public transport access to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in under an hour.
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Free August Bus Travel Across East Midlands Extended to 16-18 Year Olds
Young people aged 16-18 will be offered free bus travel across the East Midlands this summer as local government extends a nationwide scheme…
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Wrightbus Demonstrates 6-Metre Battery-Electric Bus on the Isle of Man
Wrightbus has demonstrated its 6-metre battery-electric bus on the Isle of Man to showcase the vehicle's suitability for local bus services.
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Jacobs to Design Charging Infrastructure for LA Metro's Electric Bus Transition
Jacobs has been selected by LA Metro to design and build charging infrastructure at two bus operating divisions.
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First Bus Purchases Mercedes-Benz Vehicles for Anderson Travel
First Bus has announced new investments of almost £1 million into a set of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for Anderson Travel.