Latest United Kingdom News
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Metroline Expands to Greater Manchester for Bee Network Services
Metroline has begun operating Bee Network services in Greater Manchester, marking the company’s first expansion outside London.
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Greater Manchester Returns All Buses to Public Control Under Bee Network
As of 6 January 2025, Greater Manchester has officially transitioned all bus services back to public control.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Set to Introduce Simpler Fares
Greater Manchester has confirmed details of its new fare structure for Bee Network buses, with all services coming under local control.
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Single Bus Fares in England Rise to £3
From 1 January, a new 3 GBP single fare cap has been introduced for bus journeys in England, rising from the previous 2 GBP initiative.
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UK: Transdev Purchases Routes and Buses from Reliance Motor Services
Transdev has signed an agreement to purchase both routes and buses from Yorkshire-based bus and coach operator, Reliance Motor Services.
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UK: National Express Adds 30,000 Seats Over Christmas Period
National Express has announced it will be adding extra capacity on a number of services to aid passengers travelling over the Christmas peri…
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UK: 62 Wrightbus Electric Buses Reduce Emissions in Hampshire
UK bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, has highlighted the positive impact of electric vehicles rolled out in Hampshire.
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UK: First Bus Reveals Modern Makeover
First Bus has launched a brand new campaign aimed at showcasing a business shift toward people and customers.
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Greater Manchester Reveals Next Steps for Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has presented the next steps for its bus franchising programme under the Bee Network.
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FirstGroup to Acquire RATP Dev Transit London
FirstGroup plc has announced an agreement to acquire RATP Dev Transit London Limited and its subsidiaries from RATP Développement SA.
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Brighton & Hove Buses Highlighted as Accessibility Example
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Brighton to showcase Brighton & Hove Buses’ industry-leading approach to accessibility.
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Transport for London and Met Police Begin Bus Shelter CCTV Trial
TfL has vowed to ensure the safety of women and girls across its network with a brand new trial of CCTV cameras at 20 bus shelters.
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Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to Lower Bus Fares
Greater Manchester's Bee Network has announced a range of initiatives to make public transport more affordable, offering new fare reductions…
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Megabus Announces Major Network Reduction in England and Wales
Megabus has announced plans to significantly scale back its operations in England and Wales due to low passenger demand.
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Wrightbus Launches Next-Generation Diesel Buses
UK manufacturer, Wrightbus has launched its next generation of diesel buses with the latest StreetDeck Ultroliner.
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New Zero-Emission Buses Now in Operation on Key London Route
A total of twenty brand-new, safety-conscious electric buses are now in operation throughout the streets of London.
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Fair Fares Steer Spain's Mobility Success
Last week, Global Mobility Call celebrated the rise of bus ridership in Spain, providing a more sustainable alternative to private vehicles.
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A Wrap-Up of Euro Bus Expo 2024
From 12-14 November, Euro Bus Expo 2024 took place at the NEC Birmingham, welcoming over 7,000 industry professionals.
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The European Entry/Exit System: A Shakeup for European Coach Travel
At this year's Euro Bus Expo, a panel of key figures from the coach tourism sector gathered to discuss the impending arrival of EES & ETIAS.
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Irizar ie tram Electric Buses Deployed in London
The first Irizar ie tram electric buses have commenced service on London's 358 route, operating between Crystal Palace and Orpington.
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Refurbished Cromwell Road Bus Station Reopens in London
Transport for London (TfL) has reopened Cromwell Road Bus Station in Kingston following an extensive upgrade project.
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Alexander Dennis Confirms Details for Next-Generation Enviro200EV
Alexander Dennis has announced detailed specifications for its next-generation Enviro200EV single-decker, scheduled for launch in 2025.
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UK Government Allocates £1 Billion in Bus Funding
The UK government has detailed how 1 billion GBP of recently announced funding will be allocated to local authorities and bus operators.
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Successfully Implementing AI in Bus Operations
Last week, Euro Bus Expo's CPT Operator Forum shed light on some key considerations for implementing AI capabilities into bus operations.