A new National Bus Company (NBC) is being called for by IPPR North, a UK think tank. The company is envisioned to be a joint venture between government and local areas. IPPR North believes it could electrify the rollout of zero-emissions buses across the country. Researchers say this would help improve local transport, with more […]
CaetanoBus is revealing its new generation of city buses, which includes 8.5m, 12m and 18m vehicles. The 18-metre model will include a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) version, designed for high-capacity urban routes and featured with doors on both sides. A stand out feature of the new buses is the use of components and technology from […]
There are now more than 2,000 zero-emission buses on London’s streets. This means two in every nine of London’s world-famous red buses have now gone green, which is more than 20% of the entire bus fleet, increasing from 30 in 2016. TfL’s target is to make its entire bus fleet zero-emission by 2030. TfL says […]
Open-top sightseeing bus company Big Bus Tours is expanding into Edinburgh in partnership with McGill’s Bus Group. This collaboration marks the 28th city in Big Bus Tours’ global portfolio. Originally launched in 2019, Bright Bus Tours has grown steadily over the past six years. Now, in 2025, it evolves into Big Bus Edinburgh, combining the […]
On 10 June, the UK bus manufacturing supply chain and Parliamentarians are due to discuss greater funding and support for British bus building during a parliamentary reception. The gathering is being brought together by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Buses. Co-sponsored by Alexander Dennis and Wrightbus, the APPG aims to secure greater […]
Campaign for Better Transport is calling for an additional £1bn a year for buses. Its claim comes as its analysis reveals four out of every ten wards in England and Wales (3,003 out of 7,608) do not have a ‘reasonable’ level of bus service. Campaign for Better Transport is urging the Chancellor to include the […]
Mellor has hosted Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, at its Rochdale facility as she announced funding for the UK’s transport network. The MP also visited First’s Huddersfield depot. During her visit to Mellor, the MP announced the Government’s £15.6bn transport investment for regions outside of London. The Chancellor was joined by Andy Burnham, Mayor […]
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has unveiled a £15.6bn investment in the country’s transport network. One of the first parts of the upcoming Spending Review to be announced, it includes a number of regions that will have investments made into their bus networks. The money is particularly being focused on investing in the north […]