Latest United Kingdom News
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Bee Network Supports Cleaner Air in Greater Manchester
Air quality in Greater Manchester continues to improve, supported by ongoing investment in cleaner public transport through the Bee Network.
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Wrightbus Appoints Christian Reynolds as Group Chief Operating Officer
Wrightbus has officially appointed Christian Reynolds as its Group Chief Operating Officer following his company introduction in April.
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Arriva UK Appoints Martijn Gilbert as New Managing Director
Arriva Group has announced the appointment of Martijn Gilbert as its new Managing Director for the Arriva UK Bus unit.
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Second High Capacity 'Glider' to Begin Tests in Liverpool
A second rapid transit vehicle is set to begin road testing in the Liverpool City Region later this month.
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UK: Half-Price Bus Travel for Young People in the East Riding
Young people aged 16 to 19 in the East Riding are benefiting from reduced bus fares this summer, with the return of a discount scheme.
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Bee Network Sees Over 10 Million Tap and Go Journeys
Manchester's Bee Network has seen more than 10 million 'tap and go' journeys since the payment method's introduction on 24 March.
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UK: Alexander Dennis Trials Enviro100EV with Go-Coach
Alexander Dennis has completed a two-week demonstration of its Enviro100EV 'big small bus' with operator Go-Coach.
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First Bus Officially Launches Shared-Charging Initiative
First Bus has officially launched First Charge, the new branding for its shared-charging initiative across England and Scotland.
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Further Improvements Planned for Greater Manchester's Bee Network
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is proposing further improvements: new night buses, a new daytime service, and increased frequency.
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Irizar e-mobility to Supply Electric Buses to London Gatwick Airport
Irizar e-mobility has entered into an agreement with London Gatwick Airport to supply a fleet of fully electric buses.
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National Express West Midlands Announces Family Summer Bus Ticket
National Express West Midlands has announced the addition of its brand-new £75 Family Summer Special bus ticket.
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Transdev Begins Rollout of FLYER Hybrid Bus Fleet
Transdev has begun the rollout of its brand-new Citaro hybrid bus fleet on its FLYER network serving Leeds Bradford airport.
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National Express Offers Free Coach Journeys for Kids this Summer
National Express has announced that kids may travel for free on their services across the United Kingdom this summer.
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FlixBus Receives 20 Yutong Coaches for Summer Expansion
FlixBus has accepted a delivery of 20 new Yutong buses as part of a major Summer expansion across the United Kingdom.
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UK: NAO Reports Concern Over Commercial Viability of Bus Services
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) examines falling bus ridership figures, despite a range of government interventions.
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Bee Network Influences Travel Trends Across Greater Manchester
A new report has found that Great Manchester's Bee Network is beginning to influence travel trends across the region.
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MOVE 2025: First Bus and a Charging Infrastructure for Everyone
At MOVE 2025, Faizan Ahmad, Decarbonisation Programme Director at First Bus spoke of its shared charging infrastructure across the UK.
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Greater Manchester's Bus Priority Schemes See Improved Travel Times and Safety
A new report has highlighted the impact of Greater Manchester’s 122 million GBP Bus Priority Programme, now integrated into the Bee Network.
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Alexander Dennis Enters UK Consolidation Consultation
Alexander Dennis has entered a consultation on a new consolidation strategy for its UK manufacturing operations.
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First Bus Extends Partnership with Ticketer
First Bus has announced the renewal of its partnership with Ticketer, as well as a new £20 million investment into new ticketing machines.
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UK: £3 Bus Fare Cap Extended to March 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that England's 3 GBP bus fare cap will be extended through to March 2027.
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Bakerloop Express Route to Begin Service in Autumn
London's new Bakerloop express bus route is now officially scheduled to begin service this autumn following positive feedback.
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National Express Expands Coach Services Between London and the South Coast
National Express is increasing the frequency and speed of its coach services between London and key destinations along the South Coast.
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IPPR North to Unveil Blueprint for New National Bus Company
IPPR North has announced that it will unveil a blueprint for a new National Bus Company (NBC) at an event in Liverpool today.