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Wednesday, 15 July 2020

BBC News

• NI can become 'leader' in hydrogen technology', says economy ministerThe economy minister's comments come amidst plans for hydrogen buses on the streets of Belfast in 2020.

The York Press

• Bus company First York increases services A YORK bus firm has confirmed that as of today (July 14), the capacity across its buses will increase.

Other Regional Press

• Bus companies in Oxford boost services as lockdown easesOXFORD Bus Company and Thames Travel have ramped up some services and increased the number of customers that can be carried on board in response to a growing demand for bus travel.
• Bus companies in Oxford boost services as lockdown easesOXFORD Bus Company and Thames Travel have ramped up some services and increased the number of customers that can be carried on board in response to a growing demand for bus travel.
• More seats available on York buses as lockdown measures easedFirst York buses have been operating at a 25 per cent capacity during the lockdown

Other News Sources

• TfL reintroduces bus fares across LondonReintroduction of revenue collection on London buses completed last weekend   All London buses once again require passengers to pay a fare after Transport for London and the capital’s operator’s announced they have completed a programme to install additional safety measures across the bus fleet. Passengers are now required to touch in with Oyster, contactless and concessionary cards on all buses, entering through the front doors on most buses in a near complete return to traditional front-door boarding arrangements. The reintroduction of revenue collection and front-door board...
• First Bus ramps up capacityMove follows new guidance from governments First Bus was the first operator to introduce seat markings to assist with social distancing   First Bus has confirmed that as of this week the capacity across its buses will increase to 50%. It follows the reduction of social distancing restrictions in England, Scotland and Wales, the operator has worked quickly to implement the changes safely, in line with changing advice from the governments. Vehicles have been updated with new layouts and signs to inform customers of the additional seats which have now made available on board. All changes hav...