Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: First Rightech Electric Buses to Operate in Kent
Rightech, a new electric vehicle brand from Wrightbus, has confirmed that its first electric buses will soon be on the roads in Kent.
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Metroline to Roll Out AI-Driven Service Control Software on London Buses
Metroline is introducing AI-assisted service control software from Prospective.io across its London bus operations.
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National Express West Midlands Introduces 170 Additional Electric Buses
National Express West Midlands has added 170 Alexander Dennis electric buses to its fleet, which now consists of 329 electric buses.
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FlixBus Marks Four Years in the UK with Major Network Expansion
Coach operator FlixBus is marking its fourth year of operations in the UK with a significant expansion of its national network.
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Stagecoach to Fully Electrify Torbay Bus Fleet
Stagecoach has announced that its Torbay bus fleet will become fully electric thanks to new funding from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Wrightbus Invests £25 Million to Develop Next-Generation Vehicles
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced a 25 million GBP investment to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles.
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Bee Network Launches 'Licence for Greater Manchester' for Bus Drivers
A new initiative aimed at improving job flexibility and retention for bus drivers has been introduced for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
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First Bus Invests £70 Million in Zero-Emission Buses for West of England
First Bus has announced an investment of £70 million to introduce 160 zero-emission buses for operation in the West of England.
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FlixBus Offers Flibco Bus Tickets Between Stansted Airport and London
FlixBus has launched ticket sales for new Flibco coach services between Stansted Airport and central London.
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Megabus Announces New Ticketing Partnership with National Express
Megabus has announced a new ticketing partnership with National Express, allowing customers to book journeys on National Express services.
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UK: £37.8 Million to Support Rollout of 319 Electric Buses
The UK government is investing 37.8 million GBP to support the introduction of 319 zero-emission buses across England.
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London: Silvertown Tunnel Opens, Expanding Bus Connectivity
Public transport options in London have expanded with the opening of Silvertown Tunnel, a new 1.4-kilometre river crossing.
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FlixBus and Excelsior to Launch New Coach Services in South of England
FlixBus has announced a partnership with coach operator, Excelsior to introduce new intercity coach services in the South of England.
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Wrightbus Achieves 50 Million Zero-Emission Miles
Wrightbus has hit a significant milestone with the achievement of 50 million zero-emission miles delivered by the manufacturer thus far.
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FlixBus Launches London Airport Services from Nottingham and Leicester
FlixBus has announced a set of new direct coach services running from Nottingham and Leicester to London airports Heathrow and Gatwick.
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UK: Stagecoach Unveils New Look for Fleet Network
Stagecoach has unveiled a brand-new look for its fleet network with a dark blue colour scheme and livery.
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Wales: New Legislation to Return Local Bus Services to Public Control
The Welsh Government has introduced a new Bill to change how local bus services are planned and delivered.
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TfL Calls for Feedback on SL12 Superloop Bus Route in East London
TfL is calling for feedback on proposals for a new bus route providing services between Rainham, Ferry Lane & Grants Hill via Romford.
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Switch Mobility Considers Closing UK Bus Manufacturing Plant
Switch Mobility Limited UK has commenced a consultation process regarding a potential cessation of operations at its Sherburn facility.
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Passenger Satisfaction Rises Across the UK
Passenger satisfaction across UK bus services has risen to 83%, according to independent watchdog Transport Focus.
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South Yorkshire Progresses Plans for Franchised Bus Network
Velociti Solutions' contract management and performance system will support South Yorkshire's franchising plans for the region's bus network…
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New Report Calls for Prioritising Bus Services in Residential Developments
Stagecoach and Go-Ahead Group have launched a report on the importance of integrating bus services into new residential developments.
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Contactless Tap and Go Payments Launch on Greater Manchester's Bee Network
Greater Manchester has introduced an integrated ‘tap and go’ contactless payment system across its Bee Network bus and tram services.
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UK: Hydrogen Bus Trial Begins at Sizewell C Site
A new trial launched on the site of Sizewell C has begun testing the use of hydrogen buses to transport workers to & from the site.