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Stagecoach sets out pathway to attracting passengers back to bus
Independent research shows that over a million new passengers could start using buses if the transition to zero-emission buses is done right, says Stagecoach […]
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£198m ZEBRA funding for zero-emission fleets
The Government has announced the latest beneficiaries of the ZEBRA scheme, which sees funding announced for 943 more zero-emission buses across England. At the […]
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National Express responds to Stagecoach DWS offer
The National Express Board has delivered a response to DWS Infrastructure’s offer for Stagecoach, and believes its own combination offer provides a number of advantages for shareholders over the DWS offer The Board of National […]
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Stagecoach board withdraws NX recommendation in favour of new offer
A surprise move has seen Stagecoach opt for a £594.9m cash deal with an infrastructure management company that already has a bus group […]
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Bus services in England avoid cliff edge as Government pledges over £150m of funding
The new deal will ensure services continue running as operators and local authorities work towards a sustainable future A package worth over £150m is to be provided by the Government to support bus and light […]
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Keenan of Ayr enters liquidation
The long-standing Scottish coach and bus operator has closed following difficult trading conditions over the last two years Family-owned coach and bus operator Keenan of Ayr Coach Travel went into liquidation on Friday 11 February. […]
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BYD ADL partnership to build 130 Enviro400EVs for Zenobē and National Express Coventry
Zenobē is helping to electrify National Express services with Electric Transportation as a Service (ETaaS) using new vehicles being supplied by the BYD ADL partnership Alexander Dennis (ADL) and BYD UK have announced that their […]
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Bus operators appeal for funding extension to avoid withdrawals
Oxfordshire bus operators issue an urgent appeal for further Government recovery funding to avoid significant cuts to services. Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel […]
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Scottish Government outlines new Network Support Grant
Scottish operators will move to a new Network Support Grant scheme aimed at aiding recovery from pandemic from 1 April. The Scottish Government is to introduce a new grant to help maintain bus services while […]
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Bus Back Better funding cut
The Government’s pledge to ‘level up’ bus services throughout England has been hit with a funding cut On Monday 15 March 2021, the Government released details of how its National Bus Strategy (NBS) would make […]
