Bus News

The local bus fares index increased by 4.3% in England outside London between March 2023 and March 2024, latest Government statistics show; with the £2 fare cap for single tickets still in place, the increase […]

For the 53 weeks to 30 March 2024, FirstGroup reports a material increase in profit, which it says is driven by continued progress in both First Bus and First Rail. The Group reports an increase […]

Stagecoach announced on 13 June that it is carrying out a review of its operations in northern Scotland. The company says it has been unable to cover the cost of running its local network due […]

Travel app specialist Citymapper, part of transit technology provider Via, has announced the launch of its first-ever mobile ticketing integration, with National Express West Midlands (NXWM). The operator’s bus tickets are now available within the […]

The municipal operator has placed an order which includes its first electric buses Reading Buses has confirmed new orders for 24 zero-emission and 29 diesel-powered buses. The 24 next-generation Enviro400EV double-deckers will be the operator’s […]

The RHA and CPT have given their thoughts on the manifesto pledges ahead of the general election Trade bodies have given a mixed response to the manifestos announced in the run up to the general […]

ABB announced the launch of a new package consisting of an AMXE250 motor and HES580 inverter which it says has been tailored for electric buses. ABB says the HES580 inverter is the first 3-level inverter […]

Electric vehicle fleet services and battery storage specialist Zenobē has announced that it has secured a further £410 million in financing to speed up its support for the roll-out of electric buses across the UK. […]

The Highland Council has opened a new ‘mobility hub’ which it says is the first of its kind in the Highlands. The hub offers ‘a seamless interchange between different modes of transport’ for people travelling […]

Belfast City Sightseeing has announced a Charity of the Year partnership with local charity Rosie’s Trust, which helps people receiving cancer treatment, end of life care and elderly people with a disability stay together with […]