Latest United Kingdom News
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Industry Figureheads Meet for First UK Bus Manufacturing Panel
Local leaders met this past Thursday (13 March) to discuss the future of bus services across the UK.
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Deploys Repowered Electric Bus
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has introduced its first repowered electric bus through a collaboration with Go North West and Wrightbus.
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Eurocoaches to Operate FlixBus Services in West of England
Eurocoaches has joined the FlixBus UK network, set to operate routes in the West of England from April 2025.
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UK: Electrification Complete at Stagecoach’s Chesterfield Bus Depot
Stagecoach’s Chesterfield bus depot has been converted to support electric buses through a partnership with VEV.
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National Express Enhances Coach Services from Birmingham to London Airports
National Express is enhancing coach services between Birmingham, Heathrow, and Gatwick, increasing frequency and reducing journey times.
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Transport Made Simple Joins FlixBus UK Network
Transport Made Simple (TMS) has announced a new partnership with FlixBus UK, introducing five Yutong GT12 coaches to the network.
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Wrightbus Enters Coach Market with Launch of Contour
Wrightbus has entered the coach market with the launch of its new Contour coach, marking its return to the sector after more than 30 years.
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UK Public Transport Deserts Revealed in New Report
A new report published by travel booking company GetByBus has named England's top 'Public Transport Deserts'.
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FirstGroup Completes Acquisition of RATP Dev Transit London
FirstGroup plc has officially completed its acquisition of RATP Dev Transit London, repurposing the company as First Bus London.
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London: Superloop SL11 Bus Route Proposed in Thamesmead
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on the proposed SL11 Superloop express bus route in Thamesmead.
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Waiting for Change — The Case for a National Bus Stop Standard
The Bus Centre of Excellence has explored the need for a National Bus Stop Standard, as called for by Campaign for Better Transport.
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UK: Wrightbus Announces Creation of 50 New Jobs
Wrightbus has announced the creation of 50 new jobs following the increase in diesel bus electrification at its NewPower factory.
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Liverpool City Region to Return Buses to Public Control from 2026
Mayor Steve Rotheram has revealed advanced plans to return bus services to public control across the Liverpool City Region.
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The Buzz Behind UK Bus Franchising
With Greater Manchester’s Bee Network spearheading change, could franchising be the answer to improving UK bus services?
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Wales: FlixBus Expands Connectivity from Cardiff
FlixBus has announced a long-term partnership with Cardiff-based Watts Coaches, following an initial collaboration in December 2024.
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Liverpool City Region Orders 58 Double-Decker Electric Buses from Alexander Dennis
Liverpool City Region has ordered 58 Enviro400EV double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.
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National Express Expands into Scotland with Scottish Citylink
National Express has expanded its services into Scotland through a new partnership with Scottish Citylink.
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Capped Contactless Payments Expand to Greater Manchester's Bee Network Buses
From 23 March, passengers in Greater Manchester will be able to travel seamlessly on Bee Network buses and trams with contactless payments.
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The Impact of megabus’ Retreat on UK Coach Travel
What does megabus' retreat of UK coach services mean for passengers and how does this sit with competitors such as FlixBus who are expanding…
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UK Bus, Coach & Minibus Market Celebrates Two Years of Growth
A new study has shown that the UK's bus, coach and minibus market has recorded a second year of consecutive growth.
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Go Ahead Purchases 26 Volvo Electric Single Decker Buses for TfL
Go Ahead has announced the addition of 26 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses to its London-based fleet.
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Wrightbus Unveils StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0 Double-Decker Hydrogen Bus
Wrightbus has introduced the latest upgrade of its hydrogen-powered double-decker bus, the StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 2.0.
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FlixBus Partners with J&B Travel for Coach Services in Northern England
FlixBus UK has announced a new partnership with J&B Travel, a coach operator based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
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National Express Adds Extra Coach Seats in Response to Stansted Rail Disruption
National Express is increasing capacity on its coach services between London and Stansted Airport due to planned rail maintenance works.