Latest United Kingdom News
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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.
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FlixBus Partners with First Bus’ J&B Travel to Expand Yorkshire Services
FlixBus has announced an expansion of its Yorkshire services via a partnership with FirstGroup-owned coach operator J&B Travel.
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South Yorkshire Invites Bids for £800,000 DRT Pilot Contract
The SYMCA has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services across Rotherham and Doncaster.
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TfL Confirms Seven Week Free Travel Extension on Three Key Routes
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that free bus travel on the SL4, 108 and 129 routes will be extended for a further seven weeks.
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Hampshire County Council to Invest £50 Million in Doubling of Bus Services
Hampshire County Council intends to spend more than £50 million to improve bus services as part of its Bus Services Improvement Plan.
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National Express Bus to Overhaul Energy Procurement Model with Zeonbē & SQE
National Express Bus has partnered with SQE and Zenobē in order to overhaul its UK energy procurement model.
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FirstGroup Recognised for Sustainability Efforts
FirstGroup has been recognised by a set of three corporate assessments for its efforts towards sustainability.
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UK: Blackpool Transport Announces Fare Changes
Blackpool Transport has announced a review of pricing for its bus and tram fares, with some set to freeze and some set to be raised.
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National Express to Provide Coach Services for Carabao Cup Final
National Express will offer coach services for Manchester City fans looking to attend the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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Volvo Electric Buses to Enter Service on Dover Fastrack
From 23 February 2026, five new Volvo BZL electric buses will enter service on the Dover Fastrack corridor.
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Turning Survival into Growth: A Roadmap for Regional UK Transport Operators
UK regional bus operators can move from survival to growth with UbiRider by adopting flexible fares and data-driven insights.
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West of England Unveils New Transport Vision
The West of England Combined Authority has presented a new long-term Transport Vision for Bristol and Bath.