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Thursday, 27 March 2025

BBC News

• New operators found for bus company going bustA bus operator running services across the Peak District and wider Derbyshire has ceased trading, a council has said.
• Electric bus route scrapped over costsPlans for an "electric rapid transit" scheme in Derby, announced in 2020, have been quietly scrapped, the BBC has learned.

Department for Transport

• Minister and cricketers face off in 'Battle of the Buses', as government pledges to get buses back on track through new billWe're determined to ensure our bus services stay safe, inclusive and comfortable for all passengers.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• First black woman bus driver honoured with industry group blue plaqueA new Northern region for Women in Bus and Coach was celebrated at a gathering on Monday (March 24).

Manchester Evening News

• Greater Manchester's buses are better than they were, but people don't believe itThe Bee Network has improved punctuality - but passengers are not feeling the benefit

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Strathclyde bus franchising a 'financial catastrophe', Easdales claimOwners seize on bus franchising cost in Manchester to affirm their calculations for Strathclyde

Other News Sources

• South Yorkshire chooses Veoliciti software for bus managementSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has selected Velociti Solutions' contract management and performance system to support the management of its bus network.