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Operators announced for first franchised bus services in the Liverpool City Region in 40 years Operators announced for first franchised bus services in the Liverpool City Region in 40 years

Stagecoach will operate the franchised network in St Helens and Go-Ahead will run services in Wirral, with these first franchised services hitting the roads in autumn 2026.

Transdev Rolls Out £6.6m Electric Fleet on Bradford to Keighley Routes Transdev Blazefield begins a £6.6m rollout of zero emission eCitaro buses on Bradford to Keighley routes, boosting air quality and passenger comfort.

West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.

Transdev Rolls Out £6.6m Electric Fleet on Bradford to Keighley Routes Transdev Blazefield begins a £6.6m rollout of zero emission eCitaro buses on Bradford to Keighley routes, boosting air quality and passenger comfort.

West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.

Evolution Not Revolution: Yutong Broadens Its Electric Line-up Yutong expands its electric bus and coach range with new IC12E, T14E and U15 models, plus long-life tech and full lifecycle support.

Yutong expands its electric bus and coach range with new IC12E, T14E and U15 models, plus a refreshed U11DD and combined with the launch of their long-life tech and full lifecycle support. #BusworldEurope2025

BMC PROCITY+ & NEOCITY Debut at Busworld At Busworld Europe 2025, BMC unveiled its next-generation PROCITY+ 12M and 18M models, alongside the compact NEOCITY 8.5M EV.

From compact to articulated, BMC’s new electric bus range demonstrates they're ready for city life. The Procity+ 12M and 18M EVs and the Neocity 8.5M make their debut at Busworld Europe 2025. Quiet, capable and built for the road ahead. #BusworldEurope2025

Daimler Buses Shows Its Electric Confidence at Busworld Daimler Buses showcases its electric line-up at Busworld Europe 2025, featuring the eIntouro, eCitaro Fuel Cell and the new NMC4 battery eCitaro.

At Busworld Europe 2025, Daimler Buses showcased its latest electric and hydrogen solutions: the eIntouro, the eCitaro Fuel Cell, and the eCitaro with NMC4 batteries. #BusworldEurope2025

Volvo Pushes Electric Coaches into the Long Haul League Volvo unveils the BZR Electric coach chassis with up to 720 kWh batteries and 700 km range, redefining long-distance zero-emission travel.

Volvo Buses has officially launched the BZR Electric coach chassis, offering up to 720 kWh of battery capacity and a 700 km operating range. #Electromobility

Lancashire Plugs Back into Real-time Bus Info Lancashire brings back real-time bus arrival screens, giving operators live data and passengers accurate countdowns across 8,000 stops.

Lancashire’s bus stops are getting a digital turbo boost – live countdowns are back, baby! It'll give operators sharper data and passengers no more guessing. #Lancashire

London’s New Electric ‘Bakerloop’ Puts the Bakerloo Extension on the Road New BL1 Bakerloop express bus launches between Waterloo and Lewisham with free first week, fully electric double-deckers and faster journeys.

TfL and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed the new look BL1 express bus today ahead of it going into service this Saturday, 27th September. #Bakerloop #London #TfL

Thirteen New Enviro100EVs Power Local Links in South London Thirteen new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV electric buses join Transport UK on TfL route G1, boosting zero-emission links in South London.

Thirteen dinky Alexander Dennis Enviro100EVs now prowl the backstreets of #Battersea and #Streatham, whispering past parked cars and terraced houses with the swagger of a supermini and the turning circle of a go-kart. #London

First Bus Signs for 17 Next-gen Alexander Dennis Electrics for Bath First Bus orders 17 Alexander Dennis electric buses for Bath, backed by ZEBRA funding, to deliver quieter, cleaner city services from 2026.

Bath’s Georgian crescents are about to get a jolt. First Bus has bagged 17 next-gen Alexander Dennis electrics, 12 midsize Enviro200EVs and five pint-sized Enviro100EVs, ready to thread the city’s quaint streets like (almost) silent assassins. #Bath

Busworld All Set to Go Big in Brussels Busworld Europe 2025: discover new buses, tech, and industry insights in Brussels. Find world premieres, expert talks and the latest innovations.

Busworld Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest yet! We're excited to be a Media Partner and have written all about what's coming: world premieres, new tech, and a fully booked show floor. Get the full scoop on our website! 🚍 #BusworldEurope2025 #BusandCoach #TransportNews

TfL25 wrapped bus (side view). On the road and turning heads. The special edition TfL bus brings bold colours and proud moments to the streets.

TfL Youth Panel members and bus driver with TfL25 wrapped bus. Next stop, the future. TfL’s Youth Panel joins the journey to celebrate 25 years of London on the move.

TfL25 accessibility motif on wrapped bus. Wheelchair access gets the spotlight. 2005’s milestone wrap reminds us why every journey matters.

TfL25 wrapped bus (angled view). Wrapped, ready and rolling. Celebrating 25 years of making every journey count.

TfL is marking 25 years of keeping London moving with a bold new look across eight different transport modes – from buses to the Elizabeth line. See what’s changed and read the article to see how you can share your own transport memories.

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Wrightbus Unveils Zero Emission Tri-Axle Prototype Bus Wrightbus unveils its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker, targeting global markets with a high-capacity battery-electric chassis.

Wrightbus has unveiled a 6x2 zero-emission double decker built for global demand, aiming to tap into high-capacity markets from Hong Kong to Hamburg. #ZeroEmissionBus #BusIndustry #PublicTransport #Wrightbus #EVFleet #SustainableTransport #ElectricBus #CleanTech

The all-electric glider is currently being tested in Liverpool 🚌

Electric 'Glider' Bus Begins Real World Trial in Liverpool Rapid transit 'glider' bus begins testing in Liverpool City Region as part of Mayor Rotheram’s 2028 high-capacity bus fleet plans.

Members of the public are invited to view and share their thoughts on the Liverpool City Region’s new ‘Glider’ bus at a drop-in session taking place at Mann Island on Wednesday 23 July, between 10am and 4pm. #Liverpool #ElectricBus

A white coach bus with a red dragon graphic and "Cymru Coastliner" branding is parked at a Rhyl bus station under clear blue skies.

Tried and tested: the summer-only CC12 runs direct between Rhyl and Llandudno with coach comfort and air con – a smart spec on a scorching day. But loadings were light and without through ticketing, several passengers waved it on. A well-judged route but it may struggle to coast into another season.

First Bus Opens Up EV Chargers to Fleets & Public First Bus has opened up EV charging at 15 depots across the UK. Caledonia depot is the first to offer ultra-rapid charging to fleets and the public.

First Bus is throwing open the depot gates. EV drivers and fleets can now plug in to charge their vehicle at Glasgow's Caledonia Bus Depot — with 14 more sites to follow. Cheap, fast charging and no bus pass required. #ElectricVehicles

East Lancashire Busmen Restore Memorial Garden Two East Lancashire busmen have restored a run-down memorial garden at their depot as a peaceful place to remember colleagues who have passed away.

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. #Blackburn

Nice & Squeezy: Making Yorkshire’s Tightest Squeeze a Breeze It’s the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you can get a bus through Bolton Abbey stone arch!

NICE AND SQUEEZY … Transdev driver Wayne Moody calmly guides his Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora bus through Yorkshire’s Bolton Abbey arch – just 9 ft 5 inches wide – as images of him completing the task without a scratch go viral on social media. #Ilkley #York #Shipley #BoltonAbbey #Yorkshire

Transdev Unleashes Hybrid Power on Flyer Airport Network Transdev in Yorkshire rolls out 15 new hybrid FLYER buses to Leeds Bradford Airport, with a £3.5m investment to cut emissions and boost capacity.

Transdev launches first of 15 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses for its FLYER network to Leeds Bradford Airport, investing £3.5m to boost capacity, cut emissions and improve accessibility across routes to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley. #Yorkshire #Leeds #Bradford #HybridBuses

FlixBus Doubles Down on UK Expansion with 20 New Yutong GT12 Coaches The Bus Ambassador blog features interesting articles about the decarbonisation of public transportation throughout Europe.

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. #Flixbus

De Lijn Rolls Out BYD Buses in Antwerp Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp.

In European news, Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp. #Antwerp #DeLijn #ElectricBuses

Celtic Travel to Operate TrawsCymru T4 Service Celtic Travel has been awarded a contract to deliver the TrawsCymru T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September 2025.

From September, Celtic Travel will take over running the TrawsCymru T4 bus service between Merthyr Tydfil and Newtown. Until then, Stagecoach will keep operating the T4 as usual. #TrawsCymru #Newtown #Merthyr www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/06/celt...

Stagecoach London Rolls out Electric Macmillan Bus Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero emission travel across London.

Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero-emission travel across the capital. #London

Arriva's Cymru "Coachliner" Takes to the Road Arriva is bringing the North Wales coast within easy reach with the launch of a new express coach service, just in time for the summer holidays.

This summer, Arriva Buses Wales launches the Cymru Coastliner CC12, a premium express coach service between Rhyl and Llandudno operating from 22nd June to 25th August. #Llandudno #Rhyl #InterurbanTravel

AI Powered Timetables Promise a Smoother Ride for Greater Glasgow AI-powered bus timetables launch across 25 Glasgow routes from 15th June, aiming to boost reliability and cut delays after an 8.5% punctuality gain.

Could AI make the bus more reliable? Glasgow doubles down on AI for better buses. Following a successful first phase, a second rollout of AI-powered timetables is now underway, targeting more consistent journey times and improved passenger confidence. #Glasgow #AIMobility #SmartCities

Leigh Guided Busway Shows What Bus Priority Can Do New analysis has revealed the benefits of the £122m Greater Manchester Bus Priority Programme, including quicker journeys and happier passengers.

Nearly ten years on, the Leigh Guided Busway is delivering results—faster journey times, increased ridership and strong public satisfaction. A compelling case study for why meaningful bus priority infrastructure matters. #Manchester

First Bus & Ticketer Renew Partnership in £20m Investment New ticket machines to be rolled out across the entire First Bus fleet, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to best-in-class service for customers.

A major tech upgrade for First Bus: the operator renews its partnership with Ticketer in a £20m deal to roll out next-gen ticketing and real-time systems across the fleet. #DigitalMobility #TransportTech #SmartTicketing

Qbuzz Goes Back to China for 62 More Yutong Buses Dutch bus operator Qbuzz has signed an order for 62 electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong. It is the second order from Qbuzz.

Dutch operator Qbuzz has ordered 62 more electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, after the first 50 arrived on time and impressed both drivers and passengers. #Netherlands