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Latest Insight & policy 5 Oct 2023
Smart Transport conference spotlight: the role of hydrogen buses in achieving transport net zero
They are quiet, reliable and contribute to zero-carbon public transport – so why do hydrogen-powered buses remain an experimental oddity rather than being a common sight on the roads? Cost is the answer.
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Opinion 21 Aug 2023
The role of hydrogen on the pathway to net zero transport
By Ed Wills, managing director, Brighton & Hove and Metrobus
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Active Travel 24 Jul 2023
Power to look at bigger active travel picture
Key Route Network measures will allow authorities to look beyond local vested interests when determining the future of cycling and bus networks. Laura Laker reports.
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Latest Insight & policy 24 Jul 2023
Wales: the transport trailblazer
A looming nature and environmental crisis is transforming the Welsh Government’s approach to transport. Huw Morris talks to deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters
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Reports 28 Jun 2023
Low Emission Bus Scheme monitoring programme
The low emission bus scheme aims to benefit local authorities, bus operators and passengers with zero emission buses. The trial period was monitored over 12 months.
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Latest news 17 May 2023
Government extends £2 bus fare cap
Bus fares will continue to be capped at £2 on single journeys until the end of October before rising to £2.50 until November 2024, the Government announced today.
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Latest news 30 Mar 2023
Call for Government to 'create post-pandemic bus network'
MPs have called on the Government to build a bus network ‘fit for the post-pandemic world’ with bigger investment in cashless payments, smart ticketing, priority bus routes and demand responsive services.
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Latest news 17 Feb 2023
Government pledges £80 million to support bus operators and extends £2 bus fare cap
The £2 bus fare cap is being extended for three months until the end of June as part of a £155 million Government programme, it has been announced today.
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Latest news 6 Jan 2023
Partnership aims to drive worldwide electric passenger transport growth
Bus manufacturer Marcopolo has entered into an agreement with EV and battery storage specialist Zenobē to support its future mobility strategy and drive the growth of electric passenger transport around the world.
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Latest news 28 Sep 2022
McGill's taking on more electric buses
Bus operator McGill’s is expanding its fleet of electric buses in the west central area of Scotland.
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Latest news 22 Sep 2022
New MD for Go-Ahead London bus company
David Cutts is to become managing director of Go-Ahead London in the new year, replacing John Trayner who is retiring from day-to-day leadership of the capital’s biggest bus company.
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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.