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Friday, 20 June 2025

BBC News

• Free city bus service extended after new fundingA free electric bus service that carries passengers around Leicester city centre will continue to run into 2026 after securing more government funding.
• Extra school bus service after parent petitionA cancelled school bus has been replaced by an extra trial service after parents put pressure on Surrey County Council (SCC).

The Mirror

• DWP free bus passes in England and full list of everyone eligibleAmid controversial plans to cut disability benefits, many Brits are worried they'll lose their free bus pass. However, reports suggest millions may still be entitled to the perk

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Go North East slammed for using North Tyneside streets as unofficial bus 'depots'A North Tyneside councillor has said it is time for Go North East to stop idling on New York and Murton's streets

Northern Echo

• Heck! Community Pink Bus needs new drivers for serviceA bright pink bus helping people in rural North Yorkshire is calling for more volunteer drivers to keep up with growing demand.

Other Regional Press

• Bus shelter upgrades in package planned to make BUS shelters in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire are in for a 32m makeover as part of the county Mayor's commitment to make a 'tangible difference' to the lives of residents.

Bus and Coach Buyer

• Strong will to support UK bus manufacturing at parliamentary event, says APPGThe parliamentary reception held by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Buses attracted over 80 attendees. The Secretary of State for was unfortunately unable to attend.

Bus-News

• BYD Unveils New Electric Intercity eBus B13.b at UITP SummitBYD has introduced its latest electric intercity bus, the BYD eBus B13.b, at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg. This marks its European debut and expands BYD's offering in the interurban segment of zero-emission transport.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Blackpool Transport and Northern link up to boost seamless travelBlackpool Transport has partnered with rail company Northern to offer train passengers an add-on allowing unlimited travel on its network.