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Transport for London (TfL) is giving eight different transport services a new look as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, with the same design featuring across TfL services for the first time.

Two years in development and built on opposite sides of the world, Wrightbus has officially unveiled its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker. The prototype emerged this week from both Ballymena and Malaysia, with orders already lined up for Europe and the Far East.

Families and tourists heading to the seaside this summer are once again enjoying scenic rides on an open-top bus, as Stagecoach brings back a popular open top bus service along the Wallasey coastline.

Arriva Group has announced the completion of a major electrification project at its Norwood Depot in South London. The £17m investment reflects Arriva’s position as a leading London operator and a forerunner in clean, modern transport. 

IVECO BUS has secured a new order from OTW, the public transport operator for Wallonia, for 127 CROSSWAY Low Entry buses. It’s the third contract signed between the two in the last two years, following earlier deals in 2023 for 22 DAILY minibuses and 42 hybrid CROSSWAYs.

A big step for sustainable mobility in Spain: Valencia’s municipal transport company EMT has ordered 84 new city buses from MAN Truck & Bus, including 57 fully electric Lion’s City 12 E models and 27 Lion’s City 18 buses equipped with MAN’s EfficientHybrid technology. This marks MAN’s largest eBus order in Spain to date.

Flemish operator De Lijn has confirmed an order for 100 new articulated electric buses from IVECO BUS. It's the latest call-off under a framework deal signed in 2023, which already covers 141 E-WAY 18-metre buses currently in delivery. The new batch is set to start arriving in the final quarter of 2026.

A boost for East Lancashire’s evening economy is on its way as bus operator Transdev unveils plans for new later evening journeys on a key route across the region.

Grab your bucket and spade! Coastliner, Yorkshire’s award-winning bus network linking Leeds and York with the North Yorkshire Coast, is to add extra journeys delivering more seats, more often this summer.

Good news for public transport users in East Lancashire – bus operator Rosso is teaming up with a local authority to bring new evening and Sunday journeys to a popular local route.

A second rapid transit vehicle will begin road testing in the Liverpool City Region this month, as part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s pledge to roll out a new fleet of high capacity ‘gliders’ across the region by the end of 2028.

First Bus has officially launched First Charge , a new name for its growing shared-charging programme. The idea is simple but significant: open up its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to more than just buses.

Greater Manchester is set to strengthen its public transport offering with more night buses, new services, and increased frequency on key routes, as part of the ongoing expansion of the Bee Network. These improvements aim to support regional economic growth, enhance passenger convenience, and bolster the night-time economy.

London Gatwick Airport is taking a significant leap towards zero-emission ground transport by awarding a major contract to Irizar e-mobility for its fully electric ie tram buses. This marks the first deployment of completely electric buses at the airport, setting a precedent for sustainable airport shuttle services in the UK.

It’s the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but ice-cool Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you CAN get a bus through it!

Independent operator Tyrers has taken delivery of two new Enviro200s from Alexander Dennis. It is the first time the Bolton and Chorley firm has bought new Enviro200 from the manufacturer, although the model is already a familiar sight on roads across the UK.

Transdev in Yorkshire has commenced the phased deployment of its new £3.5 million fleet of hybrid-electric buses onto its established FLYER network, serving Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). This significant investment underscores Transdev's commitment to modernising public transport infrastructure, aligning with contemporary demands for increased passenger capacity, enhanced accessibility and reduced environmental impact.

Sometimes, you just need a good news story. With the headlines full of strikes, closures and the general doom and gloom that seems to come with the transport patch, it’s refreshing to find something that reminds us what the industry is really about — people.

Pelican Bus + Coach has officially handed over 20 new Yutong GT12 coaches to FlixBus UK, marking a major milestone in the express operator’s latest fleet expansion. The handover took place at Pelican’s Castleford HQ, where Managing Director Richard Crump welcomed FlixBus UK boss Andreas Schorling to celebrate the delivery. Pelican Bus + Coach Finished in FlixBus’s unmistakable green livery, the high-spec coaches come equipped with USB charging points, power sockets and a focus on comfort aimed squarely at the modern long-distance traveller. A Significant Delivery This significant delivery of FlixBus-branded Yutong vehicles marks the start of another major expansion phase for the express coach brand. Pelican Bus + Coach The new coaches will join the FlixBus UK network over the coming weeks, bringing the total fleet to over 200 vehicles as the brand continues to expand its coverage across the country to over 80 destinations.  FlixBus UK Senior Managing Director Andreas Schorling said...