Month: February 2025

Thousands of people in South Yorkshire have had their say as part of the region’s franchising consultation exercise. More than 7,600 took part and shared their views on proposals to create a new franchised bus […]

Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is inviting feedback on proposals for Phase Two of its A64 Bus Priority Improvements project which aims to tackle congestion, enhance bus reliability, and […]

The renamed Vectare business has grown its fleet with a mix of single- and double-deckers from Alexander Dennis Alexander Dennis has delivered 15 new Enviro200 single-deck buses and 11 new Enviro400 double-deckers to Central Connect, […]

Transport for Greater Manchester is introducing a new annual ticket allowing customers unlimited travel on buses and trams for the equivalent of between £2.75 and £4.10 per day, a claimed saving of around 15% over […]

New express services will build on the success of Transport for London’s Superloop routes Transport for London (TfL) has launched the consultation for a proposed new ‘Bakerloop’ express bus service. The consultation was launched at […]

Palmer Energy Technology has announced that it is to supply a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to FirstGroup subsidiary FirstGroup Energy. Palmer Energy Technology was founded by Andy Palmer, the former CEO of Aston […]

First Bus has announced the introduction of Money First Aid training for 300 key members of staff, including all mental health  first aiders, well-being champions, and managers. This decision follows a successful pilot programme developed […]

Transport for London Chief Operating Officer Claire Mann and Director of Buses Lorna Murphy headed to Ballymena recently to see the Capital’s new buses in build Wrightbus recently welcomed Transport for London Chief Operating Officer […]