Latest United Kingdom News
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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.
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Wrightbus Achieves 50 Million Zero-Emission Miles
Wrightbus has hit a significant milestone with the achievement of 50 million zero-emission miles delivered by the manufacturer thus far.
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FlixBus Launches London Airport Services from Nottingham and Leicester
FlixBus has announced a set of new direct coach services running from Nottingham and Leicester to London airports Heathrow and Gatwick.
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UK: Stagecoach Unveils New Look for Fleet Network
Stagecoach has unveiled a brand-new look for its fleet network with a dark blue colour scheme and livery.
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Wales: New Legislation to Return Local Bus Services to Public Control
The Welsh Government has introduced a new Bill to change how local bus services are planned and delivered.
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TfL Calls for Feedback on SL12 Superloop Bus Route in East London
TfL is calling for feedback on proposals for a new bus route providing services between Rainham, Ferry Lane & Grants Hill via Romford.
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Switch Mobility Considers Closing UK Bus Manufacturing Plant
Switch Mobility Limited UK has commenced a consultation process regarding a potential cessation of operations at its Sherburn facility.
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Passenger Satisfaction Rises Across the UK
Passenger satisfaction across UK bus services has risen to 83%, according to independent watchdog Transport Focus.
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South Yorkshire Progresses Plans for Franchised Bus Network
Velociti Solutions' contract management and performance system will support South Yorkshire's franchising plans for the region's bus network…
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New Report Calls for Prioritising Bus Services in Residential Developments
Stagecoach and Go-Ahead Group have launched a report on the importance of integrating bus services into new residential developments.