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Monday, 06 July 2026

BBC News

• 'Dambusters' bus honours county's WW2 roleA new bus service honouring Lincolnshire's aviation heritage has launched. The B617 is named after the famous 617 Squadron, better known as the Dambusters, which was based in the county during World War Two.
• Bus and tram fare freeze before autumn riseSingle fares are to remain at £1.75 for a further four months before rising in November, TfL says.

The Guardian

• 'Did Westminster just ignore buses?' Burnham aims to shake up UK transportIn the fourth of a series on nationalisation, we look at plans to emulate Manchester's Bee Network in Britain's buses and rail

Birmingham Mail

• Department for Transport confirms free bus pass age change for people born after 1961Anyone celebrating their 66th birthday after this time will have to wait longer for their pass under plans

London Evening Standard

• City Hall backs bus driver 'Bill of Rights' amid sweltering London heatwavesTemperatures soared up to 50C in some vehicles last week while many buses were affected by faulty air-conditioning

Peterborough Telegraph

• Councillor warns of concerns about proposed replacement bus services in PeterboroughA long-serving councillor has raised concerns about the adverse impact proposed but service changes may have on residents in Peterborough.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Coordinated leadership critical to coach decarbonisation: RHA chiefCritical to the decarbonisation of vehicle classes including coach under the next Prime Minister is 'substantial coordinated leadership' from the government and sectors involved, RHA Managing Director Richard Smith has said.
• East Yorkshire Buses reports 8.8% usage growth on York routesEast Rider services' growth exceeds 10%, and will benefit from 11 new Enviro400 double-decks

Other News Sources

• How Yellow Buses Helped Fuel the Rise of the Man Poised to Lead BritainAndy Burnham brought Greater Manchester's public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.
• Revolution in Scenic Travel: Lake District's New 340 Transport Pass Makes Multi-Route Touring Easier, Cheaper and More Sustainable for Global TouristsTravel across one of the United Kingdom's most visited natural destinations is becoming significantly simpler. A new £40 travel pass has been introduced to improve mobility across the region.