Technical education pathways for young people are a priority for the Burnham government, a move that has been welcomed by industry. Coach and bus and its representative bodies must ensure that the sector plays a part in development of those by schools, colleges, local leaders, and employers.

New technical education pathways: how will coach and bus figure? - routeone

Technical education pathways are a priority for Andy Burnham, and coach and bus must ensure it is part of that transition.

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Coach operators who invested early in PSVAR-compliant vehicles say the DfT's new home-to-school exemption framework, running to summer 2030, risks rewarding those who delayed compliance.

Home-to-school PSVAR policy leaves the compliant counting costs

Those who invested early into accessible fleets argue the latest exemption framework for home-to-school coach services risks rewarding delay

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London operator Anderson Travel has invested almost £1 million in new vehicles. Two large Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches have joined alongside three Sprinter-based minicoaches as part of work by parent First Bus to continue to build its coach presence.

Anderson Travel sees almost £1 million investment in new vehicles - routeone

First Bus subsidiary Anderson Travel has invested almost £1 million in two new large coaches and three smaller fleet arrivals.

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Velociti Solutions will again provide its Omnibus scheduling software to Imberbus in 2026, continuing a partnership that has supported the heritage bus event since its launch more than 15 years ago:

Velociti extends 15-year Omnibus partnership with Imberbus - routeone

Velociti Solutions has renewed its support for Imberbus by extending a partnership through which its Omnibus scheduling software has been used to plan the heritage fixture for more than 15 years. Imberbus returns on 15 August and is expected to involve around 40 buses operated by volunteers. Organisers anticipate that approximately 4,000 people will attend […]

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Habib Turki has taken up the position of Secretary General of international road transport body IRU. He brings a strong background in sectors including tourism. UK trade bodies the Confederation of Passenger Transport and RHA are both members of IRU.

Habib Turki takes up position as Secretary General of IRU - routeone

Habib Turki has taken the helm of world road transport organisation IRU as Secretary General. He was elected in May.

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Irizar UK has launched a dedicated OEM parts operation to support coaches and battery-electric buses from the Spanish manufacturer. It sits within the dealership's work to bolster aftersales service and follows a move to purpose-built headquarters earlier this year.

Irizar UK launches parts operation for OEM's coaches and buses - routeone

Irizar UK has launched a dedicated domestic parts operation to support operators of coaches and buses from the Spanish builder.

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Worries over the ability of some coach operators to deliver planned rail replacement work have been aired after delays to the arrival of Accessible Information Regulations compliance equipment from one supplier. Issues clearing customs for induction loops have been cited by that business.

Rail replacement AIR worries after customs delay impacts supplier - routeone

Worries have been aired about delivery of some planned rail replacement after a customs delay impacted a supplier of AIR compliance kit.

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Transport for London continues to investigate a fire involving a Switch Mobility Metrodecker EV battery-electric double-deck in late-June. There is no indication of when buses will return to use, although one operator in the capital has removed its from service as part of a new route contract.

TfL probe into Switch Metrodecker EV fire ongoing as buses idle - routeone

An investigation by TfL into a fire that destroyed another Switch Mobility Metrodecker EV battery-electric double-deck remains underway.

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New Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced free bus travel for 11-16-year-olds on the Bee Network from January 2027, extending the Our Pass scheme to benefit almost 200,000 children.

New Greater Manchester Mayor extends free bus travel scheme

The new Mayor of Greater Manchester has used her first day in office to announce that bus travel in the region will be free for young people.

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With Andy Burnham now having his feet under the table as Prime Minister, Bus Users UK Chief Executive Lydia Horbury has called upon him to make passengers central to every decision involving the mode - and to not forget the role that coaches play in the mobility field.

Bus Users UK's message to Andy Burnham: put passengers first - routeone

With Andy Burnham Prime Minister, there is a unique opportunity to place coach and bus at the centre of government ambitions, BUUK says.

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Flibco has advocated enhanced collaboration between the coach industry, government and airports to build access for scheduled coach services to those locations. It points to scope for coach and bus-based improvements to be rolled out rapidly as a major benefit of the modes to airport travel.

Flibco seeks tripartite collaboration on better airport coach services - routeone

Airport shuttle specialist Flibco has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to help increase coach services to airports.

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RHA has published its 2026 coach manifesto. The document will lead the trade body's engagement on coach with politicians and stakeholders. It majors on five key areas to assist the sector in delivering on its potential and ensuring that 'it can thrive in the years ahead,' says RHA MD Richard Smith.

RHA publishes 2026 coach manifesto to lead political engagement - routeone

RHA has published its 2026 manifesto for the coach industry, which the trade body says sets out government actions for the sector grow.

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Dhillon of London has added another Yutong GT12 to its fleet, continuing its support for the model supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach. The distinctive livery was applied at the factory.

Dhillon of London welcomes a further Yutong GT12 addition - routeone

Dhillon of London has added a further Yutong GT12, supplied by Pelican Bus and Coach. It joins previous examples of the type in the fleet.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has invited operators to bid for a share of a £10m fund towards the purchase of electric buses and associated infrastructure. The money is coming from Bus Services Fund and Integrated Transport Fund allocations. Stoke currently has no zero-emission buses.

Stoke-on-Trent opens £10 million grant fund for electric buses - routeone

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has invited operators to bid for a pot of at least £10 million in grant funding towards battery-electric buses.

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Centrebus business Hulleys by High Peak has added a pair of 8.9m Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses to its fleet. They continue a strong purchasing streak of the type in new and used form by the owning group for its various operations.

Hulleys by High Peak adds a pair of Alexander Dennis Enviro200s - routeone

Centrebus operation Hulleys by High Peak has added a pair of Enviro200 buses at 8.9m and each with 30 seats, supplied by Alexander Dennis.

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Portsmouth City Council has created a new "bus stop standard" that will categorise all 579 bus stops in the city and set requirements for each, from basic amenities through to premium features like smart lighting, wi-fi and indoor waiting areas. Read more: www.route-one.net/news/portsmo...

Around 270 visitors attended the Confederation of Passenger Transport ride-and-drive on 27 July as the event moved to Carver Barracks in Essex from its long-term home at North Weald Airfield. A strong range of vehicles from minicoaches to a 98-seat double-deck bus were on hand to try.

Successful move to Carver Barracks for CPT ride-and-drive 2026 - routeone

CPT saw a successful 2026 ride-and-drive event at Carver Barracks near Saffron Walden in Essex on 28 July, with around 270 people present.

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PLS rolls out three-tier approach for Access Lift underfloor unit >>> www.route-one.net/suppliers/pl...

PLS rolls out three-tier approach for Access Lift underfloor unit - routeone

PLS) has introduced a three-tier structure for its Access Lift, which serves accessible minibuses in an underfloor cassette-type format.

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Niche ground transport management agency Proximity Coach Travel has made its first senior appointment since formation with the naming of experienced sales professional Vinny Hanson as Director of Business Development. He is the brother of co-founder Matt Hanson.

Proximity Coach Travel names Vinny Hanson in development role - routeone

Proximity Coach Travel has appointed experienced sales professional Vinny Hanson as Director of Business Development.

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Hodgsons Coaches of Barnard Castle has welcomed two Van Hool TDX27 Astromega double-decks. Each seats 83 and is PSVAR compliant, and has a DAF MX-13 engine developing 530bhp.

Hodgsons Coaches welcomes Van Hool TDX27 Astromega pair - routeone

Hodgsons Coaches of Barnard Castle has taken delivery of two Van Hool TDX27 Astromega double-decks, supplied by VDL Bus and Coach UK.

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Until early 2026, the government believed that unplanned rail replacement work would be outside scope of the PSV Accessible Information Regulations. That now-reversed position is behind the decision to award a further six-month exemption from AIR for coaches on those unplanned duties from 1 August.

DfT view to early 2026 put unplanned rail replacement outside AIR - routeone

Until early 2026, DfT believed that unplanned rail replacement services would not be in scope of the PSV Accessible Information Regulations.

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Further protests against the impact on SME operators of bus franchising in West Yorkshire have not been ruled out by organiser Squarepeg Buses, which says it saw strong public support for the first of those on 16 July.

More protests against West Yorkshire bus franchising not ruled out - routeone

Further protests against bus franchising in West Yorkshire have not been ruled out by Squarepeg Buses, which led such an exercise on 16 July.

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Wattsway Travel has agreed to use First Bus depot charging infrastructure to extend the range of its electric coach work: www.route-one.net/news/wattswa...

Wattsway Travel extends electric coach mileage via First Charge network

London-based operator Wattsway Travel will use First Bus depot charging infrastructure to support longer distance coach work

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The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is to launch a 12-month demand-responsive transport trial with technology provider Via in August: www.route-one.net/news/symca-a...

SYMCA and Via to launch South Yorkshire on-demand bus pilot - routeone

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is to introduce a new demand-responsive bus service in parts of Doncaster and Rotherham under a 12-month pilot with transport technology company Via. OnDemand Powered by South Yorkshire People’s Network and Via will begin operating on 3 August, providing bookable shared journeys in areas where “traditional services are […]

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First Bus has launched a three-year national partnership with Air Ambulances UK, beginning with a £20,000 donation and commitment to match colleague fundraising : www.route-one.net/charity/firs...

First Bus names Air Ambulances UK as national charity partner

The three-year partnership with the charity has been launched beginning with a £20,000 donation and commitment to match colleague fundraising

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Leicester City Council and the city's bus operators have pledged to invest around £75 million in electric vehicles, passenger information, bus priority and simpler ticketing as part of a renewed arrangement running to March 2030: www.route-one.net/news/leicest...

Leicester bus operators back One Network Partnership to 2030

Leicester City Council and the city's bus operators have pledged around £75 million in electric vehicles, bus priority, and simpler ticketing

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DL Jones of Mid-Wales has added a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an Altas Tourline midicoach to its fleet. The 16-seat vehicle has been supplied by EVM UK.

DL Jones adds an Altas Tourline minicoach conversion from EVM - routeone

DL Jones of Pontrobert in Powys has added a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an Altas Tourline S minicoach conversion to its fleet.

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EVM UK & Ireland: A partner built for coach and bus operators

EVM UK has built its business around positioning itself as an end-to-end partner for operators, rather than simply a vehicle seller.

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National Express UK coach posted a £22.9m loss for the 15 months to March 2026 amid rising competition, per Mobico's latest accounts. Global profit guidance raised to £215m-£230m on Alsa's strong performance. Full story: www.route-one.net/news/mobico-...

Mobico reports £22.9m loss for National Express UK coach arm

Mobico has reported losses for its National Express coach operations in the UK amid more positive results across the business globally.

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Edwards Coaches has bolstered its growing third-party PSV and HGV maintenance, repair and refurbishment business with the purchase of more Stertil-Koni vehicle lifts. The operator expects further expansion in that field to come via its investment in equipment and facilities.

Edwards Coaches invests further in third-party maintenance scope - routeone

Edwards Coaches has continued to expand its third-party maintenance and support service via investment in facilities and equipment.

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