Latest United Kingdom News
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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.
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Southampton to Receive New Bus Routes & More Frequent Services
East Southampton residents are set to receive new bus routes, more frequent services and improved connections to key destinations.
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Young People Aged 11-16 to Receive Free Bus Travel Across Greater Manchester
Young people aged 11-16 will soon be able to make use of free bus travel across Greater Manchester as Our Pass receives an extension.
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Watts Way Travel to Utilise First Charge Network to Enable Long-Distance Travel
London-based electric coach operator Watts Way Travel has begun using the First Charge network to support its continued expansion.
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Wrightbus-Refurbished Routemasters to Return to London Streets
A fleet of Routemaster buses is set to return to London's streets following a mid-life refurbishment programme carried out by Wrightbus.
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Liverpool City Region to Introduce Bus Franchising in St Helens in September
Bus services in St Helens will return to public control in September, with the Liverpool City Region introducing bus franchising.
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Silvertown Tunnel Cuts Congestion and Improves Journey Times
A new report from TfL has found that the new Silvertown Tunnel has improved bus journeys since its opening in April 2025.
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National Insurance Changes Add £110 Million Yearly Costs to Bus Industry
Recent changes to employer National Insurance have added an estimated £110 million a year to the bus industry’s costs.
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FlixBus Celebrates Coach Travel from Milton Keynes
FlixBus has celebrated its services from Milton Keynes, which allow customers to travel to London, Nottingham, Leeds & more.
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UK: Leicester City Council Purchases 10 Electric Yutong Buses
Leicester City Council has announced the purchase of a set of 10 fully electric Yutong buses from zero-emission bus supplier Pelican.
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Government Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap in England From January 2027
The UK Government has announced that single bus fares across England will be capped at 2 GBP from 1 January 2027.
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Pelican Bus + Coach Begins Construction of New National Parts Distribution Centre
Pelican Bus + Coach has begun constructing a new National Parts Distribution Centre for Yutong buses across the UK and Ireland.
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UK: Transport Secretary & EU Commissioner to Ensure Smooth EES Border Checks
The Transport Secretary has spoken with the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism regarding the use of EES this Summer…