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Saturday, 25 February 2012

BBC News

• In pictures: London's new busEvan Davis takes a look at London's brand-new bus, modelled on the classic Routemaster

The Herald

• Bus firms warn of fares hike after cut in subsidyBUS passengers in Scotland's cities will bear the brunt of service cuts and fare hikes due to changes to the way government subsidies are handed out, two of the country's biggest operators have claimed.

London Evening Standard

• New Routemaster is 'an exercise in nostalgia'Don't be misled by the streamlined corners and lop-sided windows, as the second coming of the Routemaster is a throwback bus

Wales Online

• Cardiff news: Concern that Cardiff Bus fares are set to rise againCARDIFF Bus is considering hiking its fares for the second time in just four months, it has emerged.

Other Regional Press

• South Kirklees Bus Review underwayHave your say on proposed changes to services from October 2012.
• MSP calls for fare deal on buses in cityBUS services should be regulated to ensure more people receive services and to curb price hikes, a Glasgow MSP says.