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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 25/09/2026
TfL has unveiled 'Buses for London', the capital's new publicly owned bus company. Route 6 from Willesden to Victoria will be the first to run under it from late 2027, from a new zero-emission depot at Park Royal. #TfL #LondonBuses #BusesForLondon
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Route 6 to Leads the Way as TfL Unveils 'Buses for London'
TfL has unveiled Buses for London, its publicly owned bus company, with route 6 the first to run under it from late 2027 and Park Royal its first depo
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Edwards Coaches has been appointed lead operator for TaithCymru, Transport for Wales's new coach service linking north and south-west Wales, working in partnership with Llew Jones. #TaithCymru #Wales #TransportForWales #CoachTravel #PublicTransport
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Edwards Coaches Named Lead Operator for New TaithCymru Coach Service
Edwards Coaches and Llew Jones will run TaithCymru, TfW's new Bangor to Carmarthen coach, from 25 October with eight new Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Seven British-built Treka CitySprint minibuses are joining Liverpool City Region's franchised Metro network. Three are already running with Stagecoach in St Helens, and four will enter service with Go-Ahead on the Wirral from 25th October.
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Seven British-Built Treka CitySprints Join Liverpool City Region's Metro Fleet
7 British-built Treka CitySprint minibuses on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis join Liverpool City Region's Metro network in St Helens & Wirral.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 10/06/2026
Stagecoach's Gillmoss depot in North Liverpool has undergone a multimillion-pound electrification upgrade, with over 100 new battery-electric buses now ready to enter service across Liverpool City Region. Learn more at the Bus Ambassador Blog: www.busambassador.co.uk/2026/06/gill...
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Gillmoss Depot Electrified as Liverpool's Electric Bus Revolution Begins
Liverpool completes multimillion-pound electrification works at Gillmoss depot, paving the way for over 100 new electric buses to enter service.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 23/01/2026
Stagecoach will operate the franchised network in St Helens and Go-Ahead will run services in Wirral, with these first franchised services hitting the roads in autumn 2026.
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Operators announced for first franchised bus services in the Liverpool City Region in 40 years
Operators announced for first franchised bus services in the Liverpool City Region in 40 years
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 14/11/2025
West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.
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Transdev Rolls Out £6.6m Electric Fleet on Bradford to Keighley Routes
Transdev Blazefield begins a £6.6m rollout of zero emission eCitaro buses on Bradford to Keighley routes, boosting air quality and passenger comfort.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 14/11/2025
West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.
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Transdev Rolls Out £6.6m Electric Fleet on Bradford to Keighley Routes
Transdev Blazefield begins a £6.6m rollout of zero emission eCitaro buses on Bradford to Keighley routes, boosting air quality and passenger comfort.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 19/10/2025
Yutong expands its electric bus and coach range with new IC12E, T14E and U15 models, plus a refreshed U11DD and combined with the launch of their long-life tech and full lifecycle support. #BusworldEurope2025
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Evolution Not Revolution: Yutong Broadens Its Electric Line-up
Yutong expands its electric bus and coach range with new IC12E, T14E and U15 models, plus long-life tech and full lifecycle support.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 13/10/2025
From compact to articulated, BMC’s new electric bus range demonstrates they're ready for city life. The Procity+ 12M and 18M EVs and the Neocity 8.5M make their debut at Busworld Europe 2025. Quiet, capable and built for the road ahead. #BusworldEurope2025
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BMC PROCITY+ & NEOCITY Debut at Busworld
At Busworld Europe 2025, BMC unveiled its next-generation PROCITY+ 12M and 18M models, alongside the compact NEOCITY 8.5M EV.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 12/10/2025
At Busworld Europe 2025, Daimler Buses showcased its latest electric and hydrogen solutions: the eIntouro, the eCitaro Fuel Cell, and the eCitaro with NMC4 batteries. #BusworldEurope2025
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Daimler Buses Shows Its Electric Confidence at Busworld
Daimler Buses showcases its electric line-up at Busworld Europe 2025, featuring the eIntouro, eCitaro Fuel Cell and the new NMC4 battery eCitaro.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 27/09/2025
Volvo Buses has officially launched the BZR Electric coach chassis, offering up to 720 kWh of battery capacity and a 700 km operating range. #Electromobility
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Volvo Pushes Electric Coaches into the Long Haul League
Volvo unveils the BZR Electric coach chassis with up to 720 kWh batteries and 700 km range, redefining long-distance zero-emission travel.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 26/09/2025
Lancashire’s bus stops are getting a digital turbo boost – live countdowns are back, baby! It'll give operators sharper data and passengers no more guessing. #Lancashire
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Lancashire Plugs Back into Real-time Bus Info
Lancashire brings back real-time bus arrival screens, giving operators live data and passengers accurate countdowns across 8,000 stops.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 24/09/2025
TfL and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed the new look BL1 express bus today ahead of it going into service this Saturday, 27th September. #Bakerloop #London #TfL
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London’s New Electric ‘Bakerloop’ Puts the Bakerloo Extension on the Road
New BL1 Bakerloop express bus launches between Waterloo and Lewisham with free first week, fully electric double-deckers and faster journeys.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 23/09/2025
Thirteen dinky Alexander Dennis Enviro100EVs now prowl the backstreets of #Battersea and #Streatham, whispering past parked cars and terraced houses with the swagger of a supermini and the turning circle of a go-kart. #London
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Thirteen New Enviro100EVs Power Local Links in South London
Thirteen new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV electric buses join Transport UK on TfL route G1, boosting zero-emission links in South London.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 23/09/2025
Bath’s Georgian crescents are about to get a jolt. First Bus has bagged 17 next-gen Alexander Dennis electrics, 12 midsize Enviro200EVs and five pint-sized Enviro100EVs, ready to thread the city’s quaint streets like (almost) silent assassins. #Bath
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First Bus Signs for 17 Next-gen Alexander Dennis Electrics for Bath
First Bus orders 17 Alexander Dennis electric buses for Bath, backed by ZEBRA funding, to deliver quieter, cleaner city services from 2026.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 01/09/2025
Busworld Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest yet! We're excited to be a Media Partner and have written all about what's coming: world premieres, new tech, and a fully booked show floor. Get the full scoop on our website! 🚍 #BusworldEurope2025 #BusandCoach #TransportNews
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Busworld All Set to Go Big in Brussels
Busworld Europe 2025: discover new buses, tech, and industry insights in Brussels. Find world premieres, expert talks and the latest innovations.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 22/07/2025
TfL is marking 25 years of keeping London moving with a bold new look across eight different transport modes – from buses to the Elizabeth line. See what’s changed and read the article to see how you can share your own transport memories. 🔗 www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/07/tfl-...
TfL25 wrapped bus (side view). On the road and turning heads. The special edition TfL bus brings bold colours and proud moments to the streets.TfL Youth Panel members and bus driver with TfL25 wrapped bus. Next stop, the future. TfL’s Youth Panel joins the journey to celebrate 25 years of London on the move.TfL25 accessibility motif on wrapped bus. Wheelchair access gets the spotlight. 2005’s milestone wrap reminds us why every journey matters.TfL25 wrapped bus (angled view). Wrapped, ready and rolling. Celebrating 25 years of making every journey count.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 22/07/2025
Wrightbus has unveiled a 6x2 zero-emission double decker built for global demand, aiming to tap into high-capacity markets from Hong Kong to Hamburg. #ZeroEmissionBus #BusIndustry #PublicTransport #Wrightbus #EVFleet #SustainableTransport #ElectricBus #CleanTech
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Wrightbus Unveils Zero Emission Tri-Axle Prototype Bus
Wrightbus unveils its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker, targeting global markets with a high-capacity battery-electric chassis.
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ScouseScene @scousescene.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The all-electric glider is currently being tested in Liverpool 🚌
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 21/07/2025
Members of the public are invited to view and share their thoughts on the Liverpool City Region’s new ‘Glider’ bus at a drop-in session taking place at Mann Island on Wednesday 23 July, between 10am and 4pm. #Liverpool #ElectricBus
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Electric 'Glider' Bus Begins Real World Trial in Liverpool
Rapid transit 'glider' bus begins testing in Liverpool City Region as part of Mayor Rotheram’s 2028 high-capacity bus fleet plans.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 16/07/2025
Tried and tested: the summer-only CC12 runs direct between Rhyl and Llandudno with coach comfort and air con – a smart spec on a scorching day. But loadings were light and without through ticketing, several passengers waved it on. A well-judged route but it may struggle to coast into another season.
A white coach bus with a red dragon graphic and "Cymru Coastliner" branding is parked at a Rhyl bus station under clear blue skies.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 14/07/2025
First Bus is throwing open the depot gates. EV drivers and fleets can now plug in to charge their vehicle at Glasgow's Caledonia Bus Depot — with 14 more sites to follow. Cheap, fast charging and no bus pass required. #ElectricVehicles
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First Bus Opens Up EV Chargers to Fleets & Public
First Bus has opened up EV charging at 15 depots across the UK. Caledonia depot is the first to offer ultra-rapid charging to fleets and the public.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 11/07/2025
Sometimes, you just need a good news story. With the headlines full of strikes, closures and the general doom and gloom that seems to come with the transport patch, it’s refreshing to find something that reminds us what the industry is really about — people. #Blackburn
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East Lancashire Busmen Restore Memorial Garden
Two East Lancashire busmen have restored a run-down memorial garden at their depot as a peaceful place to remember colleagues who have passed away.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 10/07/2025
NICE AND SQUEEZY … Transdev driver Wayne Moody calmly guides his Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora bus through Yorkshire’s Bolton Abbey arch – just 9 ft 5 inches wide – as images of him completing the task without a scratch go viral on social media. #Ilkley #York #Shipley #BoltonAbbey #Yorkshire
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Nice & Squeezy: Making Yorkshire’s Tightest Squeeze a Breeze
It’s the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you can get a bus through Bolton Abbey stone arch!
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 03/07/2025
Transdev launches first of 15 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses for its FLYER network to Leeds Bradford Airport, investing £3.5m to boost capacity, cut emissions and improve accessibility across routes to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley. #Yorkshire #Leeds #Bradford #HybridBuses
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Transdev Unleashes Hybrid Power on Flyer Airport Network
Transdev in Yorkshire rolls out 15 new hybrid FLYER buses to Leeds Bradford Airport, with a £3.5m investment to cut emissions and boost capacity.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 01/07/2025
Pelican Bus + Coach has officially handed over 20 new Yutong GT12 coaches to FlixBus UK, marking a major milestone in the express operator’s latest fleet expansion. #Flixbus
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FlixBus Doubles Down on UK Expansion with 20 New Yutong GT12 Coaches
The Bus Ambassador blog features interesting articles about the decarbonisation of public transportation throughout Europe.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 27/06/2025
In European news, Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp. #Antwerp #DeLijn #ElectricBuses
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De Lijn Rolls Out BYD Buses in Antwerp
Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 27/06/2025
From September, Celtic Travel will take over running the TrawsCymru T4 bus service between Merthyr Tydfil and Newtown. Until then, Stagecoach will keep operating the T4 as usual. #TrawsCymru #Newtown #Merthyr www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/06/celt...
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Celtic Travel to Operate TrawsCymru T4 Service
Celtic Travel has been awarded a contract to deliver the TrawsCymru T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September 2025.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 20/06/2025
Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero-emission travel across the capital. #London
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Stagecoach London Rolls out Electric Macmillan Bus
Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero emission travel across London.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
This summer, Arriva Buses Wales launches the Cymru Coastliner CC12, a premium express coach service between Rhyl and Llandudno operating from 22nd June to 25th August. #Llandudno #Rhyl #InterurbanTravel
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Arriva's Cymru "Coachliner" Takes to the Road
Arriva is bringing the North Wales coast within easy reach with the launch of a new express coach service, just in time for the summer holidays.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
Could AI make the bus more reliable? Glasgow doubles down on AI for better buses. Following a successful first phase, a second rollout of AI-powered timetables is now underway, targeting more consistent journey times and improved passenger confidence. #Glasgow #AIMobility #SmartCities
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AI Powered Timetables Promise a Smoother Ride for Greater Glasgow
AI-powered bus timetables launch across 25 Glasgow routes from 15th June, aiming to boost reliability and cut delays after an 8.5% punctuality gain.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
Nearly ten years on, the Leigh Guided Busway is delivering results—faster journey times, increased ridership and strong public satisfaction. A compelling case study for why meaningful bus priority infrastructure matters. #Manchester
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Leigh Guided Busway Shows What Bus Priority Can Do
New analysis has revealed the benefits of the £122m Greater Manchester Bus Priority Programme, including quicker journeys and happier passengers.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
A major tech upgrade for First Bus: the operator renews its partnership with Ticketer in a £20m deal to roll out next-gen ticketing and real-time systems across the fleet. #DigitalMobility #TransportTech #SmartTicketing
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First Bus & Ticketer Renew Partnership in £20m Investment
New ticket machines to be rolled out across the entire First Bus fleet, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to best-in-class service for customers.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
Dutch operator Qbuzz has ordered 62 more electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, after the first 50 arrived on time and impressed both drivers and passengers. #Netherlands
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Qbuzz Goes Back to China for 62 More Yutong Buses
Dutch bus operator Qbuzz has signed an order for 62 electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong. It is the second order from Qbuzz.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/06/2025
London now has over 2,000 zero-emission buses in operation, including the recent addition of 12 electric buses on route 337 between Clapham Junction and Richmond. #London
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London's Zero-Emission Bus Fleet Hits 2,000 Milestone
TfL's zero-emission bus fleet is now the largest in Western Europe, bigger than other major capital cities like Paris, Berlin and Madrid.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 06/06/2025
Ashton-under-Lyne depot has become Greater Manchester's first fully electric bus hub, marking a significant step in modernising the region's public transport. #GreaterManchester #ElectricBuses #BeeNetwork #Tameside #AshtonUnderLyne
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Ashton Depot Powers Up as Manchester’s First Fully Electric Bus Hub
Greater Manchester has taken another step forward in its green revolution through the Bee Network with the first electric bus depot now complete.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 03/06/2025
🔋 Bristol just flipped the switch on its first fully electrified bus depot — a big win for cleaner, quieter cities. #ElectricBuses #NetZero #PublicTransport #Bristol #CleanEnergy #TransitTransformation
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Bristol Powers Up Its First Fully Electrified Bus Depot
Bristol’s first electrified bus depot was opened today by a government minister and the West of England’ new mayor.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 28/05/2025
Turning heads in its bold new Liverpool City Region “Metro” livery, Stagecoach’s Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMC (fleet number 10818, reg. SM66 VCA) is seen making good progress on route 86 to Liverpool One Bus Station.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 26/04/2025
A £14.7m fleet of new zero-tailpipe-emission buses are arriving in Somerset, with 25 fully electric single and double deckers rolling out across Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Minehead and beyond. #Somerset
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First Bus Launches £14.7M Electric Fleet in Somerset
The first new electric vehicles (EVs) from First Bus in Somerset have entered service this week, ushering in the area’s first zero-emissions buses.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 30/03/2025
A fantastic day at Southport Heritage Running Day, with classic buses raising funds for Elsie’s Story, a trust honouring Elsie Dot Stancombe. Pictured on the special 32 service at Banks is this preserved Volvo B7TL/ALX400 from the NWVRT collection. #Southport
A blue double-decker bus with the number 32 is traveling on a rural road surrounded by fields. The destination signs show Southport and Floral Hall. The sky is clear and blue, and utility poles line the road.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 04/03/2025
The Liverpool City Region mirrors Manchester's move, aiming to secure bus depots for franchising reform. What lies ahead? #BusFranchising
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LCR to Secure Bus Depots in Major Franchising Move
Liverpool City Region's buses are going public in 2027, with new depots, better services and a £119m investment in buses, routes and infrastructure.
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Museum of Transport Greater Manchester @motgm.uk · 01/03/2025
We bring you one item from our collection each week, and we call it #SaturdayShowoff. This week it's #Salford 235, a very handsome AEC bus from 1939. If you want to see it for real, visiting details are on our website motgm.uk
A handsome old-fashioned double deck bus stands inside the Museum of Transport. Its colour scheme is red and whote with gold and white lining, and on the side it says Salford Corporation in ornate lettering. The destination says Whitefield 24, and there's a triangular badge on the radiator that says AEC.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 26/02/2025
Tower Transit Group acquires Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), marking a key step towards expanding its UK operations. This strategic move comes just as Liverpool City Region prepares for bus franchising. #Liverpool
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Tower Transit Group Acquires Huyton Travel
Tower Transit, part of the Kelsian Group, has acquired Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), expanding its footprint ahead of Liverpool's bus franchising plans.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 26/02/2025
Tower Transit Group acquires Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), marking a key step towards expanding its UK operations. This strategic move comes just as Liverpool City Region prepares for bus franchising. #Liverpool
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Tower Transit Group Acquires Huyton Travel
Tower Transit, part of the Kelsian Group, has acquired Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), expanding its footprint ahead of Liverpool's bus franchising plans.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 05/02/2025
FirstGroup has officially acquired Ireland’s Matthews Coach Hire, marking a major move in the country's transport scene.
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FirstGroup Takes the Wheel at Matthews Coach Hire
First Bus acquires Matthews Coach Hire Ltd, an independent, family-owned coach and bus operator in Ireland.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 29/01/2025
Love the water splash, Scott!
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Scott Poole @scottpoole11.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
@alexanderdennis.bsky.social @kelpizzuti.bsky.social @harrogatebus.bsky.social @busambassador.co.uk Four shots from today, please pass on my thanks to all the drivers working the 21.
Number 95 seen in Arkendale, with the church in the background, while working back to Knaresborough.Aldborough, just a mile or so from Boroughbridge, is home to a Roman relic in the village, a popular attraction. Here 95 is seen passing through. The 21 service visits several villages along the route, offing photography all year round. Here 95 is seen at Flaxby, passing through towards Connythorpe, home of the Tiger Inn.
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Geoff Marshall @geofftech.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Took a ride on the tube ... The Oxford Tube! NEW VIDEO! youtu.be/N9ZZiI23WTE
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Let's Ride ... The Oxford Tube
YouTube video by Geoff Marshall
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18/01/2025
Love the blue saloon lights on these! 🥰
An Arriva Merseyside owned Volvo B8RLE with MCV eVoRa bodywork is pictured at a bus stand at Ormskirk bus station in the dark. The passenger saloon is lit by dark blue LED lighting and it is reflected in the road surface.
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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 11/01/2025
The Ribble Express in Ormskirk.
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