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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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.
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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.
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
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.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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
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
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.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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
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
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.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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 Buses has officially launched the BZR Electric coach chassis, offering up to 720 kWh of battery capacity and a 700 km operating range. #Electromobility
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.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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’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
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
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
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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 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
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.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
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
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.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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 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
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.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
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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July 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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.
🔗 www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/07/tfl-...
🔗 www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/07/tfl-...
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
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.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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
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The all-electric glider is currently being tested in Liverpool 🚌
July 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The all-electric glider is currently being tested in Liverpool 🚌
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
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.
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July 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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
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.
July 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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 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
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.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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
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
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.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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 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
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!
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July 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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 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
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.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
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
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
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
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.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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
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...
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.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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 unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero-emission travel across the capital. #London
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.
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June 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero-emission travel across the capital. #London
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
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.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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