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First Bus Launches £14.7M Electric Fleet in Somerset

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The first of 25 brand-new electric buses have now entered service in Somerset, marking a major shift towards zero-emission public transport in the region. The buses are part of a £14.7 million project delivered by First Bus South in partnership with Somerset Council, with funding support from the Department for Transport’s ZEBRA 2 (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area) scheme.

Tower Transit Group Acquires Huyton Travel

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In a move that’s sure to shake up the bus scene in the Liverpool City Region, Tower Transit Group, part of the Kelsian Group, has taken over local bus operator Huyton Travel, otherwise known as HTL Buses.

First 24-Hour Bus Service in West Yorkshire Sees Skyrocketing Growth

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In West Yorkshire, the 72 Service, running non-stop between Leeds and Bradford, has been a game-changer since it kicked off last September. And the stats? Well, they’re pretty incredible.

FirstGroup Takes the Wheel at Matthews Coach Hire

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Exciting news from FirstGroup! They’ve just acquired Matthews Coach Hire, a family-owned coach and bus operator in Ireland with a solid reputation and over 40 vehicles to its name – including two shiny new electric coaches.