Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: Solar Panel Installation to Power Tootbus Electric Fleet
Tootbus, has secured approval to install roof-mounted VEV solar panels on its Wandsworth depot to power its electric fleet.
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BYD Unveils BD11 Double-Decker Electric Bus in London
At a global premiere, BYD has unveiled its BYD BD11 double-decker electric bus featuring a Blade Battery chassis in London, UK.
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First & WYCA Announce £11.2 Million Investment for Bramley Depot
First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a 11.2 million GBP investment into the operator's Bramley depot.
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National Express Further Expands UK Coach Network
National Express has announced its latest expansion and development plans to further enhance its UK coach network.
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UK: Rowgate to Launch New Yutong Coaches for FlixBus
In the UK, Rowgate Group is expanding its partnership with FlixBus through the launch of two additional Yutong coaches.
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UK: Go-Ahead to Digitalise Bus Maintenance Operations
Go-Ahead is leveraging the Tranzaura app to digitally transform maintenance operations for its bus fleets.
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First Bus Opens Public Electric Charging Hub at Summercourt Bus Depot
First Bus' Summercourt depot in Cornwall has become the first bus depot in the UK to offer electric charging to the public.
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Mayor of London Proposes Superloop 2 Network
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has unveiled plans to deliver a Superloop 2 network in Outer London if re-elected next month.
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UK Government Proposes Relaxing Bus Driver Age Restrictions
The UK government has launched a consultation on lowering the minimum age for drivers operating buses and coaches over longer distances.
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National Express West Midlands Tickets Now Available on Uber
National Express West Midlands (NXWM), Uber and Masabi have partnered to launch NXWM bus tickets in the Uber app.
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FlixBus Expands Coach Network in Northern England
FlixBus is expanding its network with services to Manchester Airport from Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham and Manchester to York and Bradford.…
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UK Government Announces Grants for Bus Accessible Information
The UK government has announced 4.65 million GBP in funding to support bus upgrades that will provide real-time travel information.
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UK: Electric Buses Rolled Out in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport
First Bus South has announced that its first electric buses have entered service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.
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Manchester Selects Final Operators for Bee Network Bus Services
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has contracted Metroline, Stagecoach, Diamond Bus and Go North West to run Bee Network bus service…
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UK Government Updates Bus Franchising Guidance
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its bus franchising guidance to reflect Greater Manchester's recent experience.
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First Bus to Invest £89 Million in 178 Zero-Emission Buses
First Bus is investing 89 million GBP to procure 178 zero-emission buses and the corresponding infrastructure in four regions in the UK.
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Second Phase of Bee Network Launches in Greater Manchester
In the second phase of the Bee Network, bus services in Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Salford and north Manchester are now under local control.
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Go-Ahead Group Fleet to Surpass 1,100 Zero-Emission Buses
The Go-Ahead Group has achieved a new milestone by surpassing a total of 1,100 zero-emission buses ordered for its fleet.
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New Journey Planner Launched for Manchester's Bee Network
A journey planner and live bus tracker have been added to the Bee Network app as Transport for Greater Manchester launches phase two of bus …
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£143 Million in ZEBRA Funding to Roll Out 950 Zero-Emission Buses
The UK government is investing 143 million GBP to roll out an additional 955 zero-emission buses through its ZEBRA scheme.
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UK: Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Installed at Sheffield Interchange
SWARCO Smart Charging has established an electric bus charging hub at the Sheffield Interchange for South Yorkshire’s first electric buses.
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UK: Yutong E12 Electric Buses Deployed in Nottingham
Twelve Yutong E12 fully electric buses are being rolled out in Nottingham, UK to provide more sustainable local transport services.
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First Bus Completes All-Electric Bus Depot in Norwich
First Bus has completed work on its all-electric Roundtree Way bus depot in Norwich, which is home to Wrightbus electric buses.
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UK: National Express Unveils New Van Hool Altano TDX21 Coach
National Express has unveiled the first of 25 new Van Hool Altano TDX21 tri-axle coaches that are set to enter service in the UK this year.