Latest United Kingdom News
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UK Government to Invest £1 Billion in Bus Services
The UK government is investing over 1 billion GBP to support bus services nationwide, with an emphasis on rural areas and smaller towns.
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UK: Single Bus Fare Cap to Rise from £2 to £3
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from 2 GBP to 3 GBP at the end of this year.
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Go-Ahead to Invest £500m in Electric Buses
Bus operator Go-Ahead announced it is investing £500m in decarbonising its fleet. The funds will pay for up to 1,200 electric buses.
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Wrightbus Reports on Its Continued Growth
Bus manufacturer, Wrightbus has announced the latest data presenting its continued growth in the UK bus sector.
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UK: Go-Ahead to Invest £500 Million in 1,200 Electric Buses
Go-Ahead is investing 500 million GBP in the production of 1,200 zero-emission electric buses through a partnership with Wrightbus.
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Go-Ahead London Orders 32 Alexander Dennis Small Electric Buses
Alexander Dennis Limited has secured an order from Go-Ahead London to deliver 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses.
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Stagecoach to Supply Electric Buses for Silvertown Tunnel Cyclists
Stagecoach has been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to supply electric buses for the Silvertown Tunnel's new cycle shuttle bus servic…
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FlixBus Introduces Prospect Coaches to UK Network
FlixBus has announced the introduction of Prospect Coaches as a new partner on its UK network.
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Bee Network Celebrates First Year with Record Passenger Numbers
A year ago, Greater Manchester’s Bee Network became the first area in nearly 40 years to bring buses back under local control.
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FlixBus and Chalfont Coaches Further Expand UK Coach Network
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with Chalfont Coaches, a family-owned business based in Northampton
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UK Government Ends Funding for Bus Retrofit Technology
The UK's Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has confirmed the government's decision to permanently end funding for bus retrofit initiatives.
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Alexander Dennis Faces Potential Redundancies in Scotland
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group, has initiated a consultation process regarding 160 jobs at risk of redundancy in Scotland.
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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.