Latest United Kingdom News
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Zero Emissions, Zero Support? Why Britain Must Back Its Bus Builders
Take a detailed look at the current state of bus manufacturing in the UK, including insight from Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales.
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Alexander Dennis Supplies New Electric Buses in South London
Alexander Dennis has supplied 13 Enviro100EV battery-electric buses to Transport UK for use in South London.
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IN PICTURES: A Peek Inside Wrightbus' Ballymena Bus Factory
A behind-the-scenes look inside Wrightbus’ Ballymena factory, where over 1,200 buses are being built this year alone.
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Wrightbus to Appoint New Chief Executive from December 2025
Wrightbus has announced that its Chief Executive, Jean-Marc Gales, will step into the role of Deputy Chairman from 1 December 2025.
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National Express and Alsa to Join Forces as 'Coach Powerhouse'
National Express has announced plans to join forces with Alsa in January 2026, creating a "pan-European coach powerhouse for the future".
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UK Power Networks Lower Road to Make Way for Buses by Old Oak Common
UK Power Networks has announced a £3.5 million investment to allow the lowering of a road by the new HS2 station, Old Oak Common.
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The Bus Services Bill: What Does It Mean for Local Services?
The Bus Services (No.2) Bill vows to provide tools to restructure networks across the UK – but it may not be so simple for rural communities…
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Go-Ahead London Appoints New Leadership Lineup
Go-Ahead has announced the appointment of its new lineup of Managing, Operations and Finance Directors.
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Stagecoach SW Partners with VEV for Charging Infrastructure Across Devon
Stagecoach South West has partnered with VEV to implement a new DC charging infrastructure across bus depots in Barnstaple, Torquay & Exeter…
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Alexander Dennis Presents Autonomous Enviro100AEV Bus at Cenex Expo
The Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV autonomous electric bus was presented to the public at Cenex Expo at Millbrook Proving Ground.
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Bee Network Opens Applications for 18-21 Bus Pass
TfGM has opened applications for a new bus pass granting young people aged 18-21 half price travel on the Bee Network.
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NFI Group Celebrates Growth in USA and UK
NFI Group is celebrating recent developments in North America and the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries New Flyer and Alexander Dennis…
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Additional Buses, Cheaper Travel and New 24-Hour Services Announced for Bee Network
A series of major updates have been announced for Greater Manchester's Bee Network, two years on from the project's initial inception.
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First Bus York Depot Contributes to Local NO₂ Reduction
The City of York Council has released figures showing that First Bus' local electric fleet has contributed to a 27% reduction in NO₂.
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Government Survey Reveals Public Transport Increases Outside London in 2024
The government has released findings as part of the 2024 NTS, which has found increases in public transport use outside London.
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First Bus to Launch Battery Storage Site at Hoeford Depot
First Bus has announced it will launch its largest battery storage site at its Hoeford bus depot in Hampshire next month.
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West Yorkshire CA Opens Dynamic Market for Franchised Services
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) has opened its 'dynamic market' for potential franchised bus services.
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Go-Ahead London Opens New Operations Control Centre
Go-Ahead London has officially opened its new Operations Control Centre (OCC) with a ceremony attended by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
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Wrightbus Announces Presence at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Wrightbus has announced its presence at next year's Euro Bus Expo, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 3–5 November 2026.
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National Express Adds 9,000 Extra Seats Over August Bank Holiday
National Express has announced it will be adding 9,000 extra seats on a number of its intercity routes in response to action by the RMT.
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FlixBus Unveils New Coach Promoting Rajasthan Tourism
FlixBus has unveiled a custom-branded coach showcasing the tourism landscape of Rajasthan as part of a new partnership.
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Wales: Young Person's £1 Bus Fare Pilot Begins 1 September
The Welsh Government has reminded those aged between 16 & 21 to sign up for a free mytravelpass before a new £1 scheme begins in September.
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UK: Construction Underway to Support Salisbury's Electric Bus Fleet
EO Charging is constructing charging facilities at Salisbury Reds’ Castle Street depot to support 23 new electric buses in 2026.
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New Transport Committee Report Demands UK Bus Funding Reform, More Ambition
A new report calls on the Government to reform the funding process for local bus services and improve connectivity across the UK.