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routeone 11h ago

London’s bus model isn’t a silver bullet for service improvements

Slow bus speeds in the capital contradict the often-repeated view about franchising What do mobility scooters, canal narrowboats and me (in a 10k race) have in common? They all move, roughly speaking, at 7mph. That’s also the typical speed of a London bus these days according to the Confederation...

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routeone 11h ago

Carolean Coaches: earning a crown in challenging times

With just a couple of years of operation under its belt, Walsall-based Carolean Coaches seems to be successfully riding the wave of pre-franchising uncertainty Registered with Companies House less than a week after the coronation of King Charles in 2023, the aptly named Carolean Coaches is a youn...

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routeone 2d ago

Mark Jordan promoted to Ops and Aftersales Director by Irizar UK

Longstanding coach industry man steps up to take responsibility for complete vehicle lifecycle

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routeone 2d ago

484 electric buses to be funded by £73m of government funding

The government has announced part-funding of 484 new zero-emission buses via a £73.2 million package for councils and combined authorities in England. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is the biggest recipient with £33.42 million going towards 186 battery-electric buses in Sheffi...

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routeone 2d ago

Loss of free bus travel for antisocial acts moves forward in Scotland

Phased approach to travel removal will be taken to ensure fair and robust process, says minister

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routeone 2d ago

New Tourismo trio arrive with Blackburn operator S-Line Travel

Accessible newcomers are 12m, 53-seat examples that join other Tourismos in Lancashire fleet

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routeone 2d ago

Oil and diesel prices lift in February ahead of March crisis: Portland

Upticks came ahead of global upheaval from war in Iran while HVO saw steep rise in February

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routeone 2d ago

Arriva to introduce 809 new buses to regional and London fleets

Over half of deliveries to be zero-emission; project will also see 150 existing buses refurbished

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routeone 3d ago

Road transport welfare, workforce needs spotlighted in RHA political push

RHA has stepped up political engagement with policymakers in England and Wales, securing cross-party support in Westminster for improved roadside facilities while launching a new Wales manifesto. More than 100 parliamentarians have backed RHA’s campaign calling for improved roadside facilities fo...

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routeone 3d ago

Stagecoach East work against VAWG spreads nationally, firm says

Best-practice materials feed into other group subsidiaries, police, and Bus Services Act training

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routeone 3d ago

Berrys Coaches to increase vehicle commitment to FlixBus network

Taunton operator to take four Yutong GT12 coaches, two of which will replace existing vehicles

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routeone 3d ago

Lawyer Ruth Graham joins Road Operators’ Safety Council board

Specialist in handling claims on behalf of operators brings decades' experience in that legal field

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routeone 3d ago

Bespoke coach-style luxury vehicles part of new Nicholson brand

Limos and 4x4 luxury models also part of forthcoming range from Woodall Nicholson business

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routeone 3d ago

South Lanarkshire Council takes 16 Treka Bus Mobility minibuses

Education transport is the focus for new fleet members, but other work is part of their brief

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routeone 3d ago

Tomorrows Travel names Simone Biceci as Operations Manager

Former military man joins from National Express in a strengthening of Dorset operator's team

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routeone 4d ago

Coach sector confident on demand but facing rising costs, survey finds

The UK coach and minibus sectors remain broadly optimistic about demand in 2026, but operators are increasingly concerned about rising operating costs, labour shortages and regulatory pressures, according to new research from National Coach Network. Its Q1 2026 industry survey, based on responses...

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routeone 4d ago

At least two potential Sprint articulated bus suppliers, says WMCA

Approval is sought to spend money on 24 articulated battery-electrics and depot infrastructure

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routeone 4d ago

GreenRoad makes executive appointments as AI safety platform growth accelerates

Fleet safety technology supplier GreenRoad has appointed Yali Harari (pictured, left) as CEO and Yossi Carmil (right) as Executive Chairman as part of what it describes as a leadership evolution aimed at accelerating global expansion and advancing its next-generation AI platform. Yali steps into ...

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routeone 4d ago

Young Bus Professionals readies for Nottingham conference in April

Two-day gathering set to deliver a host of networking and learning opportunities to delegates

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routeone 4d ago

Road to 2026 routeone Awards begins as nominations open

First stage begins the journey to this year's presentation evening on 4 November in Birmingham

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