Latest United Kingdom News
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FirstGroup Acquires Wilfreda Beehive in Continued Nationwide Expansion
FirstGroup has announced its acquisition of Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, which is currently trading as Wilfreda Beehive.
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National Express Expands Services Between North West, Birmingham and London
National Express has announced an expansion of its intercity coach services between the North West, Birmingham and London.
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FirstGroup Acquires Bristol's Eagle Coaches
FirstGroup has announced the acquisition of Bristol-based Eagle Coaches, expanding First Bus's diversified coach portfolio.
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Google Maps to Display Live Tracking for Buses Across England
The UK government has announced that passengers in England can now benefit from real-time bus tracking through Google Maps.
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UK: Digital PlusBus Ticket Introduced to Link Rail, Bus and Tram Travel
A digital version of the PlusBus ticket has been launched across the UK, allowing passengers to combine rail and local bus or tram travel.
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South Yorkshire MCA Acquires Five Depots Ahead of Franchising Transition
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has purchased of a set of five depots from private bus operators.
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UK: Work Begins on New Travel Hub in Tyldesley
Work is set to begin on a new travel hub in Tyldesley that will grant local passengers easier access to the Bee Network.
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Survey Indicates Major Improvements in Passenger Satisfaction Under Bee Network
A national survey has found that passenger satisfaction across Greater Manchester has risen sharply under the Bee Network.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Delivers New Enviro100 EV Buses to Go South Coast
Alexander Dennis has announced the delivery of three Enviro100 EV buses to Go South Coast for its Salisbury Reds fleet.
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UK DfT Publishes 10-Year Zero Emission Bus Order Pipeline
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published a 10-year pipeline outlining anticipated orders for zero-emission buses (ZEBs).
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National Express Reports Surge in Easter Holiday Bookings
National Express has reported a surge in bookings for this year's Easter travel period, with some routes increasing by over 40%.
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FlixBus Appoints New Managing Director for UK Market
FlixBus has officially announced the appointment of Shamil Maindiratta as its new Managing Director for the UK market.
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National Express Partners with Airport Bus Express
National Express has announced a new partnership with Airport Bus Express Ltd (ABE) for its existing 717 service.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority Approves Key Franchising Decisions
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has released an update on the latest developments regarding the Weaver Network.
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Alexander Dennis to Supply 164 Additional Buses to Arriva UK
Alexander Dennis has received an order from Arriva UK Bus for a set of 164 new Enviro200 and Enviro400 low-emission buses.
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South Yorkshire Opens Bidding Process for New Publicly Owned Bus Fleet
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is procuring a new fleet of buses for the region’s franchising system.
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Arriva Invests £340 Million in UK Bus Fleet and Depots
Arriva Group has announced a 340 million GBP investment programme aimed at renewing its UK bus fleet and upgrading several depots.
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FlixBus to Grow Partnership with Berrys Coaches
FlixBus has announced growth of its partnership with Berrys Coaches, which will see additional services introduced on a number of routes.
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UK: Stagecoach Launches Fully Electric Bus Fleet in Torbay
Stagecoach and Torbay Council are launching a new fleet of fully electric buses, with vehicles supplied by Alexander Dennis and Yutong.
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UK: £470 Million to be Invested in Transport Schemes Across East Midlands
Over £470 million will be invested to improve bus services and expedite road repairs across the East Midlands.
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New Fleet of Buses to Debut Alongside Introduction of West Yorkshire's Weaver Network
West Yorkshire is set to receive a new fleet of buses alongside the introduction of the publicly-owned Weaver Network in 2027.
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New Mercedes Tourismo Coaches to Operate between Oxford and London Airports
Oxford Bus Company has invested £4 million in a fleet of Mercedes Tourismo vehicles for its coach link between Oxford and London’s airports.
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From Fragmentation to Unity: Empowering Local Operators
UK regional bus operators can overcome fragmented systems with UbiRider, unifying ticketing and fleet management.
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New Publicly Owned Electric Buses Arrive in Liverpool
The first of over 100 publicly owned electric buses have arrived in the Liverpool City Region ahead of their introduction into operation.