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Latest news 6 May 2022
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.
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Latest news 25 Apr 2022
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.
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Latest news 12 Apr 2022
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.
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Latest news 5 Apr 2022
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.
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Latest news 29 Mar 2022
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".
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Latest news 22 Mar 2022
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.
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Latest news 15 Mar 2022
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.
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Latest news 2 Mar 2022
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.
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Latest news 15 Feb 2022
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.
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Latest news 2 Feb 2022
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.
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Latest news 2 Feb 2022
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.
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Latest news 26 Jan 2022
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.
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Latest news 15 Dec 2021
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.
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Latest news 13 Dec 2021
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.
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Latest news 16 Nov 2021
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.
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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.
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Latest news 2 Nov 2021
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.
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Latest news 27 Oct 2021
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.
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Latest news 1 Jun 2021
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.
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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.