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Fleet upgrade for Lynx

The Norfolk operator is upgrading its fleet with a mixture of new and high quality second-hand purchases Based in King’s Lynn, West Norfolk operator Lynx is embarking on a fleet upgrade, reports Steven Knight. Due [...] The post Fleet upgrade for Lynx appeared first on CBW.

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City Sightseeing York partners with Great Scenic Journeys for new app

Open-top tour operator City Sightseeing has joined forces with Great Scenic Journeys to create a new mobile application for its services in York, one of over 100 locations it operates in worldwide. The 21-stop tour [...] The post City Sightseeing York partners with Great Scenic Journeys for new a...

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Arriva launches new app and website

Arriva UK and technology specialist Passenger have launched a suite of digital app-based services including mobile ticketing, data management, journey planning and real-time information across Arriva’s seven UK bus operating companies outside London. The post Arriva launches new app and website a...

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Bus Éireann extends CitySwift partnership

Irish national bus company Bus Éireann has announced the expansion of its partnership with performance optimisation platform CitySwift. Bus Éireann’s five-year partnership with CitySwift launched in 2024, enabling the operator to harness AI-powered analytics and [...] The post Bus Éireann extends...

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Transport investment package promises better East Midlands buses

The £298m of investment from EMCCA in transport promises better buses and safer streets across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Nearly £300m of funding for transport improvements has been approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority [...] The post Transport investment package promises be...

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BEM for First’s Peter Mambara in King’s Birthday Honours

Head of Technical and Training at First Bus Peter Mambara has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to public transport and transport engineering in the bus industry. [...] The post BEM for First’s Peter Mambara in King’s Birthday Honours appeared f...

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Preston and NCT lower fares

Nottingham City Transport and Preston Bus both recently announced new summer low fare promotions. NCT is introducing a new £2 evening single ticket from Sunday 21 June, offering a one third saving during evening hours. The [...] The post Preston and NCT lower fares appeared first on CBW.

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CameraMatics secures investment for growth

AI-powered video telematics and fleet intelligence provider CameraMatics reports that it has secured up to €49m of investment to deliver the next phase of product innovation to support its growing customer base across the UK, [...] The post CameraMatics secures investment for growth appeared firs...

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More depots needed for CPCA franchising

According to a report by the BBC, plans for franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will need to include provision for new bus depots. With franchised services planned to begin from late 2027, the region’s current [...] The post More depots needed for CPCA franchising appeared first on CBW.

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Flix goes AI with ChatGPT

The coach operator has integrated its booking systems with ChatGPT to provide users with a new way to compare travel options FlixBus parent company Flix has announced an integration with ChatGPT, a move it says [...] The post Flix goes AI with ChatGPT appeared first on CBW.

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Zenobē secures £980m financing deal

The electrification specialist has raised further financing to support the introduction of over 1,000 more electric buses, which it says will help local authorities and commercial operators make the switch Electrification specialist Zenobē has announced [...] The post Zenobē secures £980m financi...

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Electric buses for Manchester busway

The Leigh-Salford-Manchester bus rapid transit corridor now has its first electric buses thanks to a delivery of new Wrightbus double-deckers, reports Maxson Goh The Leigh Guided Busway in Greater Manchester began operation in 2016 and [...] The post Electric buses for Manchester busway appeared ...

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Political pressures?

In conversation with Steve Norris and Stephen Bramall, Leon Daniels asks whether transport might be affected as the UK Government is distracted by internal issues In the latest episode of his Lunch with Leon podcast, [...] The post Political pressures? appeared first on CBW.

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Future-proof skills

The IRTE Skills Challenge returns in 2026, once again highlighting emerging talent in the PSV industry. Maxson Goh takes a closer look The 2026 Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) Skills Challenge returned to the [...] The post Future-proof skills appeared first on CBW.

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Bio alternative?

Could biogas have offered a practical and viable stepping stone from diesel to zero tailpipe emissions, and is it still a realistic option? Jonathan Welch speaks to CNG systems supplier Hexagon Agility Sales Director Milosz [...] The post Bio alternative? appeared first on CBW.

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Aberdeen advances

Jonathan Welch takes a closer look at the nascent Aberdeen Rapid Transit project, which aims to bring high-quality frequent transport to the city Despite what it might look like from the accompanying photos, we’re not [...] The post Aberdeen advances appeared first on CBW.

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A different perspective

Emily Whitlam provides a different perspective on an open day event, from her role as a volunteer at the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust 1000hrs on Saturday 16 May marked the beginning of the busiest weekend [...] The post A different perspective appeared first on CBW.

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Alpro Capital Acquires Lee’s Coaches

North-East-based investment firm Alpro Capital has announced the acquisition of County Durham coach operator Lee’s Coaches. Founded in the 1960s, Lee’s carries out UK and European holidays and tours, as well as undertaking school, sports [...] The post Alpro Capital Acquires Lee’s Coaches appeare...

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On the right track

Wrightbus saviour and clean energy entrepreneur Jo Bamford CBE explains why he believes hydrogen still has a role for the future despite the termination of the Aberdeen project, and why decarbonisation matters regardless of the [...] The post On the right track appeared first on CBW.

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Safety as standard

Jonathan Welch reports from the launch of Transport for London’s updated Bus Safety Standard 2 at Millbrook Proving Ground Over the course of a special three-day event held at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground near Milton [...] The post Safety as standard appeared first on CBW.

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