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Monday, 04 March 2024

The Telegraph

• UK’s £400m electric bus scheme accused of ’subsidising China’. [subscription]British manufacturers say current scheme is slowing net zero transition

Mail Online

• Britain's e-bus ticking timebomb: How nearly TWO THOUSAND electric buses worth £800m face urgent recall over fears they could see burst into flamesSafety watchdogs have ordered the recall of almost 2,000 electric buses over fears they can catch fire if left unattended.

Other Regional Press

• Calls to fully restore vital Dursley 62 bus link to BristolCALLS have been put forward to restore a vital bus service to connect the Dursley and Berkeley areas to Bristol.

Other News Sources

• Bus Dispatch Management Systems Software Market Booms: 10% CAGR Forecast by 2032Projected to reach a valuation of USD 2.2 billion in 2023, the bus dispatch management systems software market is on a robust growth trajectory, expected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 10% from 2024 to 2032. This surge is primarily fueled by increasing investments in public transport technology startups, enabling innovation in bus fleet optimization solutions.
• Swindon's City Centre Transformation: From Underpass to Premier Bus HubSwindon is undergoing a major transformation, turning its town centre road into a premier bus boulevard for improved public transport.