Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: Plymouth Receives First Zero-Emission Electric Bus
Plymouth has received the first of fifty zero-emission electric double-decker buses as part of a new project led by Plymouth Citybus.
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New Report Analyses Coach Fare Increases Across Europe
A new report from TRASPOL and CheckMyBus reveals that long-distance coach fares in Europe have risen steadily over the past five years.
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Which Bus Routes in London Are Currently Free to Ride?
Select bus routes in London are currently free of charge following the opening of the new Silvertown Tunnel last month.
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West Midlands Set to Bring Bus Services Under Public Control
Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has signed an order to bring the region's bus network under public control.
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Wrightbus Secures £150 Million Funding Package from HSBC UK
Wrightbus has received £150 million in funding from HSBC UK for the increase of production across sites in Northern Ireland and Malaysia.
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Alexander Dennis Delivers 12 Enviro400EV Superloop Buses for Arriva London
Alexander Dennis has delivered 12 new Enviro400EV zero-emission double decker buses to Arriva London for operation on the SL6 route.
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First Bus Launches New Fully Electric Glasgow Airport Express Service
First Bus has unveiled its brand-new, fully electric Glasgow Airport Express service with help from Grado.
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NewPower Data Shows High Efficiency for Repowered Fleet
Data from NewPower has shown that repowered buses converted from diesel to battery-electric power systems are the most efficient available.
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"If you like the idea of sitting on a public bus for a week, you’ll love it!" – From Land's End to John o' Groats via UK's Bus Network
Chartered engineer James White has set out on a journey to travel the length of the United Kingdom – via the public bus network.
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UK: Jersey Bus Ridership Increases to 47%
Jersey's dedicated bus operator, LibertyBus, is now responsible for the transportation of 47% of the island's peak-time car users.
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National Express West Midlands Rolls Out 170 Zero-Emission Buses
170 new zero-emission buses have hit the West Midlands streets as part of a collaboration between National Express West Midlands & Zenobē.
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UK: First Rightech Electric Buses to Operate in Kent
Rightech, a new electric vehicle brand from Wrightbus, has confirmed that its first electric buses will soon be on the roads in Kent.
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Metroline to Roll Out AI-Driven Service Control Software on London Buses
Metroline is introducing AI-assisted service control software from Prospective.io across its London bus operations.
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National Express West Midlands Introduces 170 Additional Electric Buses
National Express West Midlands has added 170 Alexander Dennis electric buses to its fleet, which now consists of 329 electric buses.
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FlixBus Marks Four Years in the UK with Major Network Expansion
Coach operator FlixBus is marking its fourth year of operations in the UK with a significant expansion of its national network.
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Stagecoach to Fully Electrify Torbay Bus Fleet
Stagecoach has announced that its Torbay bus fleet will become fully electric thanks to new funding from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Wrightbus Invests £25 Million to Develop Next-Generation Vehicles
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced a 25 million GBP investment to develop next-generation electric and hydrogen vehicles.
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Bee Network Launches 'Licence for Greater Manchester' for Bus Drivers
A new initiative aimed at improving job flexibility and retention for bus drivers has been introduced for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
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First Bus Invests £70 Million in Zero-Emission Buses for West of England
First Bus has announced an investment of £70 million to introduce 160 zero-emission buses for operation in the West of England.
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FlixBus Offers Flibco Bus Tickets Between Stansted Airport and London
FlixBus has launched ticket sales for new Flibco coach services between Stansted Airport and central London.
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Megabus Announces New Ticketing Partnership with National Express
Megabus has announced a new ticketing partnership with National Express, allowing customers to book journeys on National Express services.
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UK: £37.8 Million to Support Rollout of 319 Electric Buses
The UK government is investing 37.8 million GBP to support the introduction of 319 zero-emission buses across England.
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London: Silvertown Tunnel Opens, Expanding Bus Connectivity
Public transport options in London have expanded with the opening of Silvertown Tunnel, a new 1.4-kilometre river crossing.
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FlixBus and Excelsior to Launch New Coach Services in South of England
FlixBus has announced a partnership with coach operator, Excelsior to introduce new intercity coach services in the South of England.