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Certification means electric Arrival Bus closer to carrying passengers

The Arrival Bus has achieved EU certification and received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EUWVTA), the manufacturer announced today.

UK's first full-size autonomous bus takes to the roads of Scotland

Live testing of UK's first full-size autonomous bus begins in Scotland.

Tap and go ticketing has been rolled out across Nottingham

Nottingham launches tap and go across public transport

Nottingham has rolled out tap and go ticketing across three of the city’s major transport operators.

UK transport schemes get major funding boost

Funding worth £7 billion is being provided to 'overhaul and level up' major local transport schemes outside of London.

Government launches consultation on end date for sale of non zero emission buses

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on proposals to end the sale of new non-zero emission buses by 2032 "at the very latest".

Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change

New group launched to review transport strategy in North Wales

The Welsh government has established the North Wales Transport Commission to review sustainable and integrated transport plans across the region.

TfL sets out future vision for buses in the capital

Transport for London (TfL) has published its long-term Bus Action Plan that seeks to boost ridership as part of plans to meet net zero targets by 2030.

Government provides £150m in emergency funding support for public transport

The Government will extend its Covid-19 funding support for public transport for a further six months with £150 million for bus and light rail operators.

Mayors urge Government to extend emergency funding to avoid bus service cuts

Seven Metro Mayors across England have warned the Government’s failure to extend emergency Covid support for bus services is on the verge of causing lasting damage.

Government unveils 'system change' to devolve more transport powers

The Government has set out its mission to transport public transport connectivity as part of its new Levelling Up White Paper.

Cardiff Bus deploys 36 electric vehicles to reduce emissions

Cardiff Bus has taken delivery of 36 Yutong E12 zero-emission single-decker buses as part of its decarbonisation strategy.

Nottingham bus operator swaps mirrors for cameras in safety drive

Bus operator Nottingham City Transport is replacing conventional wing mirrors on its fleet with a digital solution to improve safety.

Journeo technologies added to Crown Commercial Service framework

21st Century Passenger Systems, part of Journeo, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s transport technology framework.

Private e-scooters banned on TfL services due to fire safety concerns

Transport for London (TfL) has banned all privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles on London’s transport network.

Ian Downie, head of Yutong Bus UK at Pelican, at the Glasgow launch

Pelican launches zero emissions network for UK coach and bus operators

Pelican Engineering has launched a network for zero emission bus and coach operators to support best practice as the sector transitions to greener transport.

Reports 2 Nov 2021

The future of transport outside cities

This new report from the University of Hertfordshire spotlights several schemes that could make an immediate impact to reduce car dependancy outside of cities.

Car dependency can and must be tackled to reduce carbon emissions, claims new report

A new report from the University of Hertfordshire spotlights several schemes that could make an immediate impact to reduce car dependancy outside of cities.

Budget 2021: City regions to get £5.7bn public transport settlement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed £5.7 billion of investment to help England’s city regions to boost rail, bus, tram and cycling projects.

Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades

The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.

Reports 24 May 2021

The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities

CILT's latest report states that rural communities may be left behind by current plans to reach net zero by 2050.