Latest United Kingdom News
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£65 Million Funding Boost Pledged for Electric Bee Network Buses
A new funding boost of £65 million has been pledged to bring 220 additional electric buses to Greater Manchester's Bee Network.
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New Research Highlights the Role of Technology in Encouraging Bus Ridership
Research from Getronics indicates that nearly seven in ten people in the UK would be more inclined to take the bus if technology improved.
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Alexander Dennis Unveils 'British' Liveries for Next-Generation Electric Buses
Alexander Dennis has introduced new ‘tea and toast’ themed liveries for three of its next-generation electric bus demonstrators.
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Norfolk Introduces Tap On Tap Off Technology Across First Bus Services
Norfolk County Council and First Bus have officially introduced Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) payment technology on 88 buses across Norfolk.
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Alexander Dennis Supplies Enviro200 Midibus for Cornish Operations
Alexander Dennis has supplied a new, 8.9 metre Enviro200 midibus to independent UK operator Hopley's Coaches.
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National Express Expands Coach Services to London Stansted Airport
National Express is introducing an expanded timetable for its London–Stansted Airport services from 8 December 2025.
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First Bus to Cease All Services in Cornwall
First Bus has announced the withdrawal of all its bus services in Cornwall due to rising costs and dwindling passenger numbers.
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First Cymru Christmas Strike Action Suspended Following Pay Offer
Previously announced Welsh strike action planned to begin this week has now been suspended following an improved pay offer.
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FlixBus Partners with London Travel In to Expand Long-Distance Services
FlixBus has announced a new partnership with London Travel In, an operator offering services in France, Ireland, Portugal, Latvia and the UK…
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UK: Telford Begins First Electric Bus Trial
Telford has officially begun its journey toward fleet electrification as its first electric bus trial has begun.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers Nine Enviro200 Vehicles to Carousel Buses
Alexander Dennis has delivered nine new Enviro200 midi and full-size single deckers to Carousel Buses, a part of the Go-Ahead Group.
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Ember Launches New Electric Coach Hire Service
Ember, the Scottish operator running the UK’s first all-electric intercity coach routes, has launched a new coach hire service.
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IN PICTURES: Wrightbus' Generation 2 Electroliner Electric Bus
Last week, Wrightbus launched the second generation of its Electroliner. Take a closer look at the upgraded model in pictures.
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From Ballymena to Malaysia: How Wrightbus’ Global Expansion Supports British Businesses
Wrightbus is growing globally with its Malaysian factory while keeping UK manufacturing, jobs, and supply chains central to its operations.
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Alexander Dennis Cybersecurity & Software Update Systems Certified
Alexander Dennis has announced that its Cyber Security Management System & Software Update Management System have been certified.
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Wrightbus Launches First EV-to-EV Repowering Project for Metroline
Wrightbus has announced its first EV-to-EV repowering project, which will upgrade 28 Metrodecker electric buses for Metroline Ltd.
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UK: Bus Improvements Approved for Devon
Funding has been approved for a number of zero emission bus projects and improvements to bus travel in Newton Abbot and Barnstaple.
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Wrightbus Launches Generation 2 Electroliner Electric Bus
Wrightbus has launched the Generation 2 Electroliner, taking the title for the world's most efficient electric bus.
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Belfast Grand Central Station Proves the Value of Seamless Bus–Rail Integration
Since the opening of Belfast's Grand Central Station, Translink has reported a clear increase in ridership, reflecting a modal shift.
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Using Mosaiq Insights to Demonstrate the Impact of Traffic Signal Changes for West Sussex County Council
West Sussex Council used Mosaiq Insights to track bus journey improvements from traffic light upgrades, boosting efficiency and BSIP funding…
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CPT Publishes Handbook on Local Bus Service Delivery
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has launched a new handbook to educate LTAs on the different models for local bus networks.
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National Express to Offer Comprehensive Christmas Services
National Express has announced it will be providing the largest number of coach journeys across the UK this festive season.
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TfGM Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead for Bonfire Night Disruption
TfGM is urging passengers to plan ahead as a number of major events are set to take place across the city tomorrow night (05 November 2025).
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Big Bus Tours to Operate New London Land and Water Tour
Big Bus Tours has announced the introduction of a new land and water tour in London that will utilise a fully-electric APV.