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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 17h

At Busworld Europe 2025, Daimler Buses showcased its latest electric and hydrogen solutions: the eIntouro, the eCitaro Fuel Cell, and the eCitaro with NMC4 batteries. #BusworldEurope2025

Daimler Buses Shows Its Electric Confidence at Busworld

Daimler Buses showcases its electric line-up at Busworld Europe 2025, featuring the eIntouro, eCitaro Fuel Cell and the new NMC4 battery eCitaro.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 15d

Volvo Buses has officially launched the BZR Electric coach chassis, offering up to 720 kWh of battery capacity and a 700 km operating range. #Electromobility

Volvo Pushes Electric Coaches into the Long Haul League

Volvo unveils the BZR Electric coach chassis with up to 720 kWh batteries and 700 km range, redefining long-distance zero-emission travel.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 16d

Lancashire’s bus stops are getting a digital turbo boost – live countdowns are back, baby! It'll give operators sharper data and passengers no more guessing. #Lancashire

Lancashire Plugs Back into Real-time Bus Info

Lancashire brings back real-time bus arrival screens, giving operators live data and passengers accurate countdowns across 8,000 stops.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 18d

TfL and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed the new look BL1 express bus today ahead of it going into service this Saturday, 27th September. #Bakerloop #London #TfL

London’s New Electric ‘Bakerloop’ Puts the Bakerloo Extension on the Road

New BL1 Bakerloop express bus launches between Waterloo and Lewisham with free first week, fully electric double-deckers and faster journeys.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 19d

Thirteen dinky Alexander Dennis Enviro100EVs now prowl the backstreets of #Battersea and #Streatham, whispering past parked cars and terraced houses with the swagger of a supermini and the turning circle of a go-kart. #London

Thirteen New Enviro100EVs Power Local Links in South London

Thirteen new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV electric buses join Transport UK on TfL route G1, boosting zero-emission links in South London.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · 19d

Bath’s Georgian crescents are about to get a jolt. First Bus has bagged 17 next-gen Alexander Dennis electrics, 12 midsize Enviro200EVs and five pint-sized Enviro100EVs, ready to thread the city’s quaint streets like (almost) silent assassins. #Bath

First Bus Signs for 17 Next-gen Alexander Dennis Electrics for Bath

First Bus orders 17 Alexander Dennis electric buses for Bath, backed by ZEBRA funding, to deliver quieter, cleaner city services from 2026.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Sep 1

Busworld Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest yet! We're excited to be a Media Partner and have written all about what's coming: world premieres, new tech, and a fully booked show floor. Get the full scoop on our website! 🚍 #BusworldEurope2025 #BusandCoach #TransportNews

Busworld All Set to Go Big in Brussels

Busworld Europe 2025: discover new buses, tech, and industry insights in Brussels. Find world premieres, expert talks and the latest innovations.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 22

TfL is marking 25 years of keeping London moving with a bold new look across eight different transport modes – from buses to the Elizabeth line. See what’s changed and read the article to see how you can share your own transport memories.

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TfL25 wrapped bus (side view). On the road and turning heads. The special edition TfL bus brings bold colours and proud moments to the streets.

TfL Youth Panel members and bus driver with TfL25 wrapped bus. Next stop, the future. TfL’s Youth Panel joins the journey to celebrate 25 years of London on the move.

TfL25 accessibility motif on wrapped bus. Wheelchair access gets the spotlight. 2005’s milestone wrap reminds us why every journey matters.

TfL25 wrapped bus (angled view). Wrapped, ready and rolling. Celebrating 25 years of making every journey count.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 22

Wrightbus has unveiled a 6x2 zero-emission double decker built for global demand, aiming to tap into high-capacity markets from Hong Kong to Hamburg. #ZeroEmissionBus #BusIndustry #PublicTransport #Wrightbus #EVFleet #SustainableTransport #ElectricBus #CleanTech

Wrightbus Unveils Zero Emission Tri-Axle Prototype Bus

Wrightbus unveils its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker, targeting global markets with a high-capacity battery-electric chassis.

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ScouseScene @scousescene.bsky.social · Jul 21

The all-electric glider is currently being tested in Liverpool 🚌

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 21

Members of the public are invited to view and share their thoughts on the Liverpool City Region’s new ‘Glider’ bus at a drop-in session taking place at Mann Island on Wednesday 23 July, between 10am and 4pm. #Liverpool #ElectricBus

Electric 'Glider' Bus Begins Real World Trial in Liverpool

Rapid transit 'glider' bus begins testing in Liverpool City Region as part of Mayor Rotheram’s 2028 high-capacity bus fleet plans.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 16

Tried and tested: the summer-only CC12 runs direct between Rhyl and Llandudno with coach comfort and air con – a smart spec on a scorching day. But loadings were light and without through ticketing, several passengers waved it on. A well-judged route but it may struggle to coast into another season.

A white coach bus with a red dragon graphic and "Cymru Coastliner" branding is parked at a Rhyl bus station under clear blue skies.

Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 14

First Bus is throwing open the depot gates. EV drivers and fleets can now plug in to charge their vehicle at Glasgow's Caledonia Bus Depot — with 14 more sites to follow. Cheap, fast charging and no bus pass required. #ElectricVehicles

First Bus Opens Up EV Chargers to Fleets & Public

First Bus has opened up EV charging at 15 depots across the UK. Caledonia depot is the first to offer ultra-rapid charging to fleets and the public.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 11

Sometimes, you just need a good news story. With the headlines full of strikes, closures and the general doom and gloom that seems to come with the transport patch, it’s refreshing to find something that reminds us what the industry is really about — people. #Blackburn

East Lancashire Busmen Restore Memorial Garden

Two East Lancashire busmen have restored a run-down memorial garden at their depot as a peaceful place to remember colleagues who have passed away.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 10

NICE AND SQUEEZY … Transdev driver Wayne Moody calmly guides his Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora bus through Yorkshire’s Bolton Abbey arch – just 9 ft 5 inches wide – as images of him completing the task without a scratch go viral on social media. #Ilkley #York #Shipley #BoltonAbbey #Yorkshire

Nice & Squeezy: Making Yorkshire’s Tightest Squeeze a Breeze

It’s the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you can get a bus through Bolton Abbey stone arch!

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 3

Transdev launches first of 15 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses for its FLYER network to Leeds Bradford Airport, investing £3.5m to boost capacity, cut emissions and improve accessibility across routes to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley. #Yorkshire #Leeds #Bradford #HybridBuses

Transdev Unleashes Hybrid Power on Flyer Airport Network

Transdev in Yorkshire rolls out 15 new hybrid FLYER buses to Leeds Bradford Airport, with a £3.5m investment to cut emissions and boost capacity.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jul 1

Pelican Bus + Coach has officially handed over 20 new Yutong GT12 coaches to FlixBus UK, marking a major milestone in the express operator’s latest fleet expansion. #Flixbus

FlixBus Doubles Down on UK Expansion with 20 New Yutong GT12 Coaches

The Bus Ambassador blog features interesting articles about the decarbonisation of public transportation throughout Europe.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 27

In European news, Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp. #Antwerp #DeLijn #ElectricBuses

De Lijn Rolls Out BYD Buses in Antwerp

Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 27

From September, Celtic Travel will take over running the TrawsCymru T4 bus service between Merthyr Tydfil and Newtown. Until then, Stagecoach will keep operating the T4 as usual. #TrawsCymru #Newtown #Merthyr www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/06/celt...

Celtic Travel to Operate TrawsCymru T4 Service

Celtic Travel has been awarded a contract to deliver the TrawsCymru T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September 2025.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 20

Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero-emission travel across the capital. #London

Stagecoach London Rolls out Electric Macmillan Bus

Stagecoach London unveils electric Macmillan tribute bus honouring Martyn Henderson, boosting cancer awareness and zero emission travel across London.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 18

This summer, Arriva Buses Wales launches the Cymru Coastliner CC12, a premium express coach service between Rhyl and Llandudno operating from 22nd June to 25th August. #Llandudno #Rhyl #InterurbanTravel

Arriva's Cymru "Coachliner" Takes to the Road

Arriva is bringing the North Wales coast within easy reach with the launch of a new express coach service, just in time for the summer holidays.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 18

Could AI make the bus more reliable? Glasgow doubles down on AI for better buses. Following a successful first phase, a second rollout of AI-powered timetables is now underway, targeting more consistent journey times and improved passenger confidence. #Glasgow #AIMobility #SmartCities

AI Powered Timetables Promise a Smoother Ride for Greater Glasgow

AI-powered bus timetables launch across 25 Glasgow routes from 15th June, aiming to boost reliability and cut delays after an 8.5% punctuality gain.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 18

Nearly ten years on, the Leigh Guided Busway is delivering results—faster journey times, increased ridership and strong public satisfaction. A compelling case study for why meaningful bus priority infrastructure matters. #Manchester

Leigh Guided Busway Shows What Bus Priority Can Do

New analysis has revealed the benefits of the £122m Greater Manchester Bus Priority Programme, including quicker journeys and happier passengers.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 18

A major tech upgrade for First Bus: the operator renews its partnership with Ticketer in a £20m deal to roll out next-gen ticketing and real-time systems across the fleet. #DigitalMobility #TransportTech #SmartTicketing

First Bus & Ticketer Renew Partnership in £20m Investment

New ticket machines to be rolled out across the entire First Bus fleet, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to best-in-class service for customers.

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Bus Ambassador @busambassador.co.uk · Jun 18

Dutch operator Qbuzz has ordered 62 more electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, after the first 50 arrived on time and impressed both drivers and passengers. #Netherlands

Qbuzz Goes Back to China for 62 More Yutong Buses

Dutch bus operator Qbuzz has signed an order for 62 electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong. It is the second order from Qbuzz.

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