Bus Ambassador

Edwards Coaches has been appointed to run TaithCymru , Transport for Wales's (TfW) new coach service linking north and south-west Wales, with north Wales operator Llew Jones as its partner. Transport for Wales From 25th October, TaithCymru will run nine return journeys a day between Bangor and Carmarthen railway stations. It will call at Caernarfon, Porthmadog, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth bus station and Aberaeron.

Arriva's latest investment on the Wrexham network is a significant one, with 11 new 11.8m Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMCs joining the fleet as part of a £2.5million spend on the town's bus services, replacing the previous Sapphire branded Enviro400City double-decks that have served route 1 between Wrexham and Chester since 2017.

Fourteen new Wrightbus double-deck diesel buses have recently entered service across the TrawsCymru network, and for passengers in some of Wales's more rural corners, that's a bigger deal than it might sound. TrawsCymru is TfW's longer distance bus network, funded by the Welsh Government specifically to link communities the trains can't, with timetables designed to connect into the wider rail network rather than compete with it.

Mid Wales-based operator Celtic Travel has secured a major boost after being awarded the contract to operate the TrawsCymru T4 service, running between Merthyr Tydfil and Newtown. The new contract, set to commence in September 2025, will see Celtic Travel take over one of the TrawsCymru network’s key long-distance routes, linking communities across Powys and the South Wales Valleys. The deal marks a significant win for the Llanidloes-based firm, which is set to step up its role in delivering high-profile inter-urban services as part of the Welsh Government’s flagship TrawsCymru network.

When your business turns 100, you want to mark the occasion with more than cake and a commemorative mug. For Edwards Coaches , the largest operator in the National Express network, the centenary year has kicked off in style with the delivery of a dual-branded Caetano Levante 3A bodi ed Scania K410EB6, complete with the bespoke registration NX25 BUS . Edwards Coaches It’s a coach, yes, but also a case study in clever brand alignment, long-term partnership and how visual identity can reinforce strategic messaging. Coming from a marketing background, I can’t help but appreciate the detail behind the design and what it signals for the next chapter of a company that’s been on the road since 1925 . A moving celebration of a century in service The new vehicle is more than a fleet addition; it’s a symbol of how Edwards Coaches has evolved from a family-run service in the Welsh Valleys to a national player operating 116 daily services on behalf of National Express. The Levante 3A , now one...

The North Wales coast has always been postcard pretty but frustratingly tricky to get along when summer traffic does its slow shuffle on the A55. Arriva Buses Wales thinks it has found a remedy.

The Welsh Government has announced ambitious plans to overhaul the way local bus services operate across Wales. The proposed changes aim to put people and communities at the heart of public transport, creating a system that prioritises connectivity and sustainability.

Since opening its shiny new doors in June, the Cardiff Bus Interchange has been buzzing with activity, now welcoming up to 9,000 passengers a day. Thanks to the addition of 14 new bus services in September, the number of buses using the interchange has jumped from 1,830 to 3,476 a week, packing in even more passengers—between 8,000 and 9,000 a day, to be exact. Talk about a success story.

It’s an exciting day for public transport in Wales with the unveiling of brand new electric buses for the TrawsCymru T1 route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. Transport for Wales Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters had the honour of unveiling these state-of-the-art buses, which will start operating from 26th March 2023 and will be based out of a new charging depot in Carmarthen. Speaking at the event the Deputy Minister, with responsibility for transport, Lee Waters said: “Buses play a vital role in keeping our communities connected and offer people a sustainable transport alternative to the car. “The introduction of brand-new electric buses will provide a great boost to the TrawsCymru service and is another important step forward in achieving our ambition for a high-quality, multimodal, integrated and low-carbon network of public transport across Wales.” Lee Waters MS was joined by officials from Transport for Wales (TfW), Carmarthenshire County Council, route operator Fi...

Last week, 12 brand-new Volvo B8RLE single-deck buses with MCV Evora bodies were unveiled at the Arriva Buses Wales Bangor depot. This fleet represents a £2.2 million investment in the Welsh bus fleet. Arriva UK Bus Starting this month, the new fleet of 12 single-deck buses will operate on the 5 route between Caernarfon, Bangor, and Llandudno. To help passengers stay connected, Wi-Fi and USB ports are installed in each of the new buses. Richard Hoare, Commercial Director, said: “Arriva is committed to providing the best possible service for our customers, and we continue to invest in our fleet. "The 12 new buses in Bangor are a great addition to our Welsh fleet, and this is a significant investment to a vital part of our network and underlines Arriva’s commitment to providing a high quality, fully accessible bus service to our customers.” Arriva UK Bus For the first time, Arriva Buses Wales drivers will use camera-controlled mirrors on buses to assist driving the new fleet. The ne...

This week, Transport for Wales unveiled the first of its brand-new Yutong E12 electric buses at Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) In the new year, the fleet of modern electric buses will be introduced on the TrawsCymru T1 route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth, and a new charging hub with new facilities for drivers and buses will open in Carmarthenshire. The new buses, supplied by Pelican, have been extensively tested for the Welsh terrain and will improve the customer experience by providing comfortable seats, air conditioning, reading lights, tables, and mobile phone charging sockets. The introduction of these greener buses is another step forward in improving Wales' public transport network, encouraging people to travel more sustainably, and contributing to the Welsh Government's goal of zero emissions and combating climate change. The Deputy Minister for Climate Change with responsibility for Transport, Lee Waters said: “This is great news. The in...