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Friday, 27 June 2025

BBC News

• Stagecoach confirms bus depot closure plansBus operator Stagecoach has confirmed plans to close two depots in southern Scotland later this summer in a move affecting more than 100 staff.
• Upgraded £7m bus fleet to be rolled outA new fleet of 24 upgraded British-built buses are set to be introduced in East Sussex at a cost of more than £7m.
• Orders not enough to keep us in Scotland, says bus firm bossThe firm claims it would need almost 400 orders in the next two years to retain its Larbert and Falkirk sites.

The Guardian

• Local bus services in England still declining despite investment – reportNational Audit Office questions viability of many routes, with half of all operator income from public subsidy. Local bus services in England have continued to decline despite attempts by successive governments to bolster investment in services, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report.

The Mirror

• Bus services in a 'cycle of decline' after years of failure, watchdog warnsA report by the National Audit Office (NAO) warned that attempts to improve bus services and attract more passengers have been met by a string of failures by successive governments

Local Government

• First phase of smart bus display installation underway across North Lincolnshire Digital bus displays are being installed across towns and villages in North Lincolnshire showing times of buses, real-time estimate for services, network messages for any changes or diversions and the full timetable to improve the passenger experience.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Bus services are stuck in a 'cycle of decline' following years of failed fixesThe report shows successive governments failed to attract more passengers to bus services

Other Regional Press

• Infrastructure Minister cuts first sod at Moira Park and Ride rail facilityInfrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has officially cut the first sod at the site of an enhanced Moira Park and Ride rail facility.

Bus and Coach Buyer

• Antony Goozee is new National Express West Midlands MDAntony brings over 30 years experience in public transport, including seven years with National Express West Midlands as Bus Strategy and Commercial Director. Before that, he held a number of senior director roles at the Rotala Group.

Bus-News

• Bee Network Influences Travel Trends Across Greater ManchesterA new report has found that Great Manchester's Bee Network is beginning to influence travel trends across the region.
• UK: NAO Reports Concern Over Commercial Viability of Bus ServicesBus ridership numbers in England remain below pre-pandemic levels despite a range of government interventions, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Tootbus to launch AI-powered Tootie conversational city guide50-language tool is set to turn open-top bus tour experience into 'a conversation with the city'
• Bus services in new housing developments anti-congestion callPlanning reform to unlock new housing developments must not lead to increased congestion and such projects should have 'a measurably positive impact on local transport networks' including bus services, according to a group of transport and environmental organisations.
• Renewable fuel client-facing verification launched by ZemoParticipants can issue clients with a Fleet GHG Emission Declaration for renewable fuel used
• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority joins UTGMembership comes as YNYCA is part of government 'franchising pilot' for rural bus services
• Anil Singh named Volvo Bus RSM for London, SE and AngliaAnil Singh has been named Regional Sales Manager for London, the South East and East Anglia by Volvo Bus UK and Ireland.
• Bus services in new housing developments anti-congestion callFramework via bill amendment to limit the increase in traffic from new developments is sought

Urban Transport Group

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority joins Urban Transport GroupYork and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) has become the newest Member of the Urban Transport Group (UTG), the UK's network of transport authorities.

Other News Sources

• Local bus services in England - ReportLocal buses are the most used form of public transport in England. There were around 1.8 billion bus journeys outside London in 2023-24. Buses are essential for millions of people to get to work, education, shops and medical appointments.