Traffic accidents
A double-decker bus traveling on Calder Road in Edinburgh collided with a telecommunications mast at 10.15am on Monday, November 3, causing injuries to several passengers. The incident occurred when the bus, carrying 11 passengers, struck the mast. Five passengers were checked by paramedics at the scene, while three were
Electric vehicles
Golden Arrow Bus Services, South Africa's oldest transportation company, is making a significant push towards electrification with the launch of a mega-charging hub in Arrowgate. The company, which operated the country's first electric tram in 1896, is swapping thousands of litres of diesel for batteries, solar
Electric vehicles
As the fall semester approaches, both Bloomington Transit and IU Campus Bus Service have made changes to their routes to better serve IU students and Bloomington residents. The changes are primarily due to the transition to a new fleet of electric buses and an attempt to improve the efficiency of
County councils
The historic downtown Saye Building in Athens, a 22,000-square-foot structure built in the 1920s, has been demolished after a lengthy preservation battle with the Athens First United Methodist Church. The church purchased the property in 2004 and initially planned to renovate it, but eventually decided to demolish it due
Restaurants
Stagecoach Yorkshire has launched a prize draw offering two day-tickets for its popular Peak Sightseer open-top bus service and £100 to spend at one of the Longbow Venues. To enter, individuals need to comment "Peak Sightseer" on Stagecoach's Facebook or Instagram post referencing the competition. The
County councils
Surrey County Council has taken a significant step towards reducing emissions and improving air quality in the region by investing over £16 million in 34 zero emission hydrogen buses. The new buses, built in the UK by Wrightbus, have been added to the existing fleet of 23 single decker hydrogen
County councils
Worcestershire County Council has joined forces with the UK Government and LMS Travel to bring a new tap on/tap off contactless payment system to the county's bus services. The technology, provided by Ticketer, allows passengers to pay for their journeys by simply tapping their contactless card or
County councils
Warwickshire County Council and the UK Government have collaborated to introduce a new bus service, connecting Nuneaton and Rugby for the first time with a regular route. The new Service 84 and its variant 84A will begin operating on Saturday, July 26, 2025, significantly enhancing public transport options for residents
County councils
Nottinghamshire residents can once again enjoy up to a third off group bus travel, thanks to the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans. The discount is applicable to selected group tickets, allowing passengers to explore local attractions, events, and town centers at a lower cost. The scheme includes
Restaurants
Stagecoach are giving away two-day tickets for the Peak Sightseer open-top bus service and £100 to spend at one of the Longbow Venues as part of a prize draw. To enter, social media users need to comment "Peak Sightseer" on Stagecoach's Facebook or Instagram post referencing
County councils
As part of a series of improvements to its services, Chaserider Buses will introduce new evening journeys on three routes and start operating on Sundays, providing residents with more travel options and increased connectivity to towns in Staffordshire. This development comes after funding from Staffordshire County Council enabled the expansion
County councils
Nottingham City Council is set to accept £3.2m in external funding for the city's public transport network in 2025/26, courtesy of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the Department for Transport. This investment will support various initiatives aimed at improving services for passengers, including
