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Stagecoach North Scotland to acquire certain assets from D&E Coaches
The extended network is expected to be rolled out next January
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Scania celebrates success at Euro Bus Expo 2018
Seven vehicle orders were secured during the show Scania enjoyed its best ever Euro Bus Expo exhibition, both in terms of orders signed and sealed at the show and with regard to visitor reaction to […]
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Luxembourg Irizar ie
Voyages Emilie Weber is acquiring 14 18m Irizar ie all-electric, buses, which will join seven 12m ie buses already in service. The latest vehicles, due for delivery from March 2019, are the first 18m Irizar […]
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Egged gas-fuelled Crossway LEs
Egged Bus System has ordered 43 Crossway LE Natural Power 12m vehicles from Iveco Bus which will be delivered by the beginning of December. Powered by Cursor 9 NP engines the 43-seaters with air-conditioning will […]
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First Manchester announces proposal to close Rusholme Depot
First Manchester has announced a proposal which could see its Rusholme depot close, with staff, services and vehicles relocated to other depots in its Manchester division. The Rusholme depot was acquired by First Manchester, with […]
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Ashok Leyland increases stake in Optare
Ashok Leyland has increased its shareholding in Optare to 99.08%, from 98.31%, in order to reduce the company’s debt burden. In a consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 2018, Optare’s net debt […]
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First West of England offers free travel for poppy-wearers
First West of England is offering free travel across its entire network on 11 November 2018 to people who wear a poppy, so they can attend commemorative events. The operator decided upon the generous offer […]
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TfL to receive £350m bailout from DfT
Transport for London (TfL) is expected to borrow £350m from the Government because of a funding shortfall it faces after delays to the £15bn Crossrail scheme. According to The Guardian, the Department for Transport (DfT) […]
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Liverpool City Region mayor launches public debate on bus network
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has launched a public debate about the region’s bus network. Speaking about the announcement, he said: “Buses are the backbone of our transport system, with more […]
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Surrey County Council announces multi-operator ticket
Surrey County Council has launched ‘Acorn,’ a multi-operator bus ticket for North Surrey, in response to changes in the local bus network. A collaborative project between the council and bus operators, the new ticket will […]
