Stagecoach will operate the franchised network in St Helens and Go-Ahead will run services in Wirral, with these first franchised services hitting the roads in autumn 2026.

West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.

West Yorkshire is getting a bit fancy. Transdev’s rolling out a £6.6m fleet of posh Mercedes Benz eCitaros on the Bradford to Keighley routes, starting with Shuttle 662. New tech, cleaner air and a much smoother ride await. Curious what the upgrade means for the network? Read the full article.

Yutong expands its electric bus and coach range with new IC12E, T14E and U15 models, plus a refreshed U11DD and combined with the launch of their long-life tech and full lifecycle support. #BusworldEurope2025

From compact to articulated, BMC’s new electric bus range demonstrates they're ready for city life. The Procity+ 12M and 18M EVs and the Neocity 8.5M make their debut at Busworld Europe 2025. Quiet, capable and built for the road ahead. #BusworldEurope2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 🔗 www.busambassador.co.uk/2025/07/tfl-...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

London now has over 2,000 zero-emission buses in operation, including the recent addition of 12 electric buses on route 337 between Clapham Junction and Richmond. #London

Ashton-under-Lyne depot has become Greater Manchester's first fully electric bus hub, marking a significant step in modernising the region's public transport. #GreaterManchester #ElectricBuses #BeeNetwork #Tameside #AshtonUnderLyne

🔋 Bristol just flipped the switch on its first fully electrified bus depot — a big win for cleaner, quieter cities. #ElectricBuses #NetZero #PublicTransport #Bristol #CleanEnergy #TransitTransformation

Turning heads in its bold new Liverpool City Region “Metro” livery, Stagecoach’s Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMC (fleet number 10818, reg. SM66 VCA) is seen making good progress on route 86 to Liverpool One Bus Station.

A £14.7m fleet of new zero-tailpipe-emission buses are arriving in Somerset, with 25 fully electric single and double deckers rolling out across Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Minehead and beyond. #Somerset

A fantastic day at Southport Heritage Running Day, with classic buses raising funds for Elsie’s Story, a trust honouring Elsie Dot Stancombe. Pictured on the special 32 service at Banks is this preserved Volvo B7TL/ALX400 from the NWVRT collection. #Southport

The Liverpool City Region mirrors Manchester's move, aiming to secure bus depots for franchising reform. What lies ahead? #BusFranchising

We bring you one item from our collection each week, and we call it #SaturdayShowoff. This week it's #Salford 235, a very handsome AEC bus from 1939. If you want to see it for real, visiting details are on our website motgm.uk

Tower Transit Group acquires Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), marking a key step towards expanding its UK operations. This strategic move comes just as Liverpool City Region prepares for bus franchising. #Liverpool

Tower Transit Group acquires Huyton Travel (HTL Buses), marking a key step towards expanding its UK operations. This strategic move comes just as Liverpool City Region prepares for bus franchising. #Liverpool

FirstGroup has officially acquired Ireland’s Matthews Coach Hire, marking a major move in the country's transport scene.

@alexanderdennis.bsky.social @kelpizzuti.bsky.social @harrogatebus.bsky.social @busambassador.co.uk Four shots from today, please pass on my thanks to all the drivers working the 21.

Took a ride on the tube ... The Oxford Tube! NEW VIDEO! youtu.be/N9ZZiI23WTE

Love the blue saloon lights on these! 🥰

The Ribble Express in Ormskirk.

Stagecoach South has invested over £860,000 in five new Optare Solo buses, delivering a sustainable, modern upgrade to the Blackwater Valley network. 🌿 Featuring low-emission engines, USB charging and next-stop announcements. 🚍 #Aldershot #BusUpgrade #BlackwaterValley

Greater Manchester's buses are now running under public control, marking a new era for local transport. Discover how this shift is putting passengers first and reshaping the region’s bus services. #BeeNetwork #Manchester

Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎅🎄 Taking the free Christmas day 410 service to Liscard for my annual tradition of a Christmas day pint at the pub. 🍻 Unusually operated by an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 this year!

Santa’s got some serious competition. 🎅 Oatlands kids rode Transdev’s shiny new electric double-deckers to meet him at Harrogate’s Elf Village. Zero emissions, 100% magic. ✨🎄🚍 #The36 #ChristmasJoy #YorkshireLife #Harrogate #PublicTransport

🗣️ "The old deregulated bus system left us with chaos and disconnection." Wales is switching to bus franchising for smarter, greener, better-connected services. South West Wales starts in 2027. Excited or sceptical? 🌿 #Wales #TfW #BusFranchising