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Jonny EllMoving through Woden on a bus is about to become really painful. The map says "May - July 2025", but if you look closely, it actually says "May - December 2025"<a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/Canberra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Canberra</a> <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The West <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Midlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Midlands</a> now has 170 new zero-emission electric <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, part of National Express West Midlands' £95 million investment to modernise its fleet. The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 double-decker buses are a major step towards the region’s goal of a cleaner, greener transport system. These new buses bring the total to 329 electric buses, making up nearly a quarter of National Express West Midlands' fleet. The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, praised the initiative, highlighting its benefits for air quality, quieter streets, and smoother travel for passengers. Each electric bus reduces carbon emissions by 61 tonnes annually, helping tackle climate change. Additionally, National Express has upgraded its Yardley Wood depot with advanced charging infrastructure and is working with Zenobē to ensure long-term sustainability through EV fleet and battery solutions. The buses are powered by renewable energy and feature modern amenities for passengers. <a href="https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-welcomes-roll-out-of-170-new-zero-emission-electric-buses-on-the-region-s-roads/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-welcomes-roll-out-of-170-new-zero-emission-electric-buses-on-the-region-s-roads/</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)MAN Truck & Bus has launched large-scale battery production at its <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Nuremberg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nuremberg</a> site in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Germany</a>, investing nearly €500 million in total, with €250 million directed towards battery production for eTrucks and eBuses. This expansion, alongside €250 million for diesel engine production, will secure 400 sustainable jobs, many filled by retrained staff. The new batteries, using NMC cell chemistry, feature advanced safety systems and are produced using a modular, fully automated, and scalable process. Production is designed to reach 100,000 units per year, with an emphasis on flexibility and efficiency. MAN aims for half of its trucks in Europe and 90% of city <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> to be zero-emission by 2030, with series production of MAN eTrucks set to begin in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Munich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Munich</a> in June 2025. <a href="https://press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/man-invests-half-a-billion-euros-in-nuremberg/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/man-invests-half-a-billion-euros-in-nuremberg/</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)VR Sverige AB has ordered 81 <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Solaris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solaris</a> Urbino 15 LE electric buses for suburban routes in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Stockholm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Stockholm</a>, with deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2026. These Class II, low-entry vehicles are designed for both urban and intercity travel, featuring spacious interiors, advanced safety systems, and high-capacity Solaris High Energy batteries for extended range. Fully electric and emission-free at the point of use, they support the region’s shift towards sustainable transport. The order follows a successful collaboration in Kristianstad and marks VR’s first major partnership with Solaris. Once delivered, Stockholm will have 225 Solaris electric <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> in operation, further cementing Solaris’s role in Sweden’s transition to zero-emission mobility. <a href="https://www.solarisbus.com/en/press/more-solaris-buses-in-stockholm-81-urbino-electric-for-vr-sverige-ab-2304" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.solarisbus.com/en/press/more-solaris-buses-in-stockholm-81-urbino-electric-for-vr-sverige-ab-2304</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Wrightbus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wrightbus</a>, a Northern <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> based company, is investing £25 million in research to develop next-generation electric and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/hydrogen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hydrogen</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>. This investment supports the UK’s green transport revolution, creating skilled jobs, cutting <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/emissions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#emissions</a>, and advancing the government’s Plan for Change. The funding includes £10 million to develop efficient electric buses, £5 million for a hydrogen-powered coach, £5 million for vehicle testing, and £5 million for a telematics system to optimise performance and reduce costs. Science Secretary Peter Kyle hailed the investment as a prime example of how R&D can drive business growth, job creation, and regional economic development. The initiative aligns with the UK’s mission to become a clean energy superpower while remaining competitive in global industries. <a href="https://wrightbus.com/en-gb/Peter-Kyle-hails-Wrightbus-%C2%A325-million-R&D-investment" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://wrightbus.com/en-gb/Peter-Kyle-hails-Wrightbus-%C2%A325-million-R&D-investment</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)First Bus has launched 36 new electric buses in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Aberdeen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Aberdeen</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Scotland</a>. 24 new double-deckers and 12 converted repower vehicles—as part of a £12.7 million investment supporting its goal of a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035. Now running on routes 1 and 2, which serve Robert Gordon University (RGU), the buses offer cleaner, greener travel for students and the wider public. The launch was marked on the RGU campus, where students, including Architecture Masters student Heather McCole, welcomed the initiative as a step towards lower emissions and greater environmental awareness. This forms part of First Bus’s wider £100 million <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UK</a> investment in sustainable transport for 2024/25, giving Aberdeen one of the highest proportions of zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> in the country. <a href="https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/aberdeen-students-get-on-board-with-sustainability-as-first-bus-introduces-new-electric-fleet" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/aberdeen-students-get-on-board-with-sustainability-as-first-bus-introduces-new-electric-fleet</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> (TfL) published a new document outlining London’s Bus Contracting and Tendering Process in April 2025. London’s bus services are regulated by <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/TfL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TfL</a>, ensuring coordinated management and improved service quality. Operators compete for contracts, typically lasting up to seven years, with an emphasis on both quality and cost-effectiveness. Introduced in 2001, Quality Incentive Contracts link operator payments to service reliability and performance standards. TfL is also committed to reducing emissions, with a transition to zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> as part of its environmental strategy. Additionally, regular performance monitoring and customer feedback drive continuous service improvements. <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13923.aspx</a>

Colin from Edinburgh, Oklahoma<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Electric" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Electric</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a> charged by <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wind</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Power" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Power</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Edinburgh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Edinburgh</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Scotland</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)Over £7.4m has been secured for new bike lanes, footpaths, and active travel infrastructure across the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Liverpool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Liverpool</a> City Region, including <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Halton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Halton</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Knowsley" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Knowsley</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Liverpool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Liverpool</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Sefton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sefton</a>, St Helens, and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Wirral" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wirral</a>. This funding, from the government’s Active <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Travel</a> Fund, will improve connections between existing and planned routes, promoting <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/walking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#walking</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cycling</a>, and wheeling as safer alternatives to car use. Additional funds will support projects like <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/cycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cycle</a> safety training, secure bike parking, and social prescribing schemes for health and wellbeing. The investment is part of a wider plan to create a 600km network of walking and cycling routes, with 148km already delivered. This forms part of Mayor Rotheram’s plan for an integrated, London-style <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> system. Other major investments include over 100 zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, a new Mersey Ferry, and improvements to St Helens town centre and the Liverpool Baltic rail station. <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/over-7m-of-new-funding-to-move-walking-and-cycling-plans-for-the-region-forward" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/over-7m-of-new-funding-to-move-walking-and-cycling-plans-for-the-region-forward</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)The <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UK</a> Government is investing nearly £38 million to deliver 319 new zero-emission <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> across <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/England" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#England</a> by spring 2027. This funding will improve public <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a>, reduce emissions, and support the country’s zero-emission goals. It will create jobs in engineering, construction, and green manufacturing, boosting local economies. Twelve local authorities have secured funding, with significant contributions for areas like Nottinghamshire, Hull, and the West of England. The investment, which is expected to leverage additional private funding, supports cleaner, more comfortable travel. The government is also encouraging UK manufacturers, with 60% of funded buses to be procured from domestic firms. This initiative complements the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) programme, which has funded an additional 995 buses. The Bus Services Bill, which aims to phase out new diesel and petrol buses, will also progress in Parliament. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england</a>

Manchester Evening News: Number one for news, opinion, sport & celebrity newsThe day Downing Street called to ask about bus fares in Harpurhey <a href="https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/day-downing-street-called-ask-31345980" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/day-downing-street-called-ask-31345980</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Solaris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Solaris</a> has secured a major contract to deliver 89 electric buses to <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Stockholm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Stockholm</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Sweden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sweden</a>, for Nobina <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Sverige" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sverige</a> AB. The order includes Solaris Urbino 15 LE electric <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, each 15 metres long, equipped with Solaris High Energy batteries. These buses will serve urban and suburban routes in Stockholm, with deliveries scheduled for the first half of 2026. This follows previous orders from Nobina, including 55 electric buses in 2024. Solaris has been operating in Sweden since 2003, delivering nearly 800 buses, including zero-emission models. In 2024, Solaris sold 1,525 vehicles, a 4.7% increase from 2023, contributing to a 13% revenue growth, with zero-emission vehicles making up 83% of sales. <a href="https://www.solarisbus.com/en/press/solaris-secures-another-major-contract-to-deliver-electric-buses-to-sweden-2302" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.solarisbus.com/en/press/solaris-secures-another-major-contract-to-deliver-electric-buses-to-sweden-2302</a>

El MundoDefensoría exige al CTP respuestas sobre evaluación a buses de la ruta San José-CartagoDefensoría exige al CTP respuestas sobre evaluación a buses de la ruta San José-Cartago San José, 01 abr (elmundo.cr) – La Defensoría de los Habitantes solicitó explicaciones al Consejo de Transporte P [...]<a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/AutotransportesLumacaS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AutotransportesLumacaS</a>.A. <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/CTP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CTP</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/CalidadDelServicio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CalidadDelServicio</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Cartago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cartago</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/CostaRica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CostaRica</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Defensor%C3%ADaDeLosHabitantes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DefensoríaDeLosHabitantes</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Denuncias" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Denuncias</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Evaluaci%C3%B3n" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Evaluación</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Inspecci%C3%B3n" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Inspección</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/Ruta300" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ruta300</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/SanJos%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SanJosé</a> <a href="https://bots.fedi.cr/tags/TransporteP%C3%BAblico" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TransportePúblico</a><a href="https://elmundo.cr/costa-rica/defensoria-exige-al-ctp-respuestas-sobre-evaluacion-a-buses-de-la-ruta-san-jose-cartago/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://elmundo.cr/costa-rica/defensoria-exige-al-ctp-respuestas-sobre-evaluacion-a-buses-de-la-ruta-san-jose-cartago/</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)A new Bill in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wales</a> aims to transform local bus services, making them more reliable, affordable, and integrated. The Bus Services (Wales) Bill proposes one network, one timetable, and one ticket across Wales, coordinated nationally with local input. It seeks to improve service delivery via franchised contracts with private, public, and third-sector operators. The Bill tackles issues like poor reliability, unaccepted tickets, and lack of integration with other <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> modes. Benefits include better service, easier transitions between <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trains</a>, and reinvested ticket revenue. The reform will start in South West Wales in 2027, with full implementation across the regions by 2030. <a href="https://www.gov.wales/new-legislation-transform-local-bus-travel" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.wales/new-legislation-transform-local-bus-travel</a>

555-dial-a-gayThe 20 <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/beeline?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#beeline</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bus?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bus</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/buses?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/transit?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transit</a>

Alo Japan<a href="https://www.alojapan.com/1231578/overtourism-hit-kyoto-launches-new-bus-service-for-tourists/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alojapan.com/1231578/overtourism-hit-kyoto-launches-new-bus-service-for-tourists/</a> Overtourism-hit Kyoto launches new bus service for tourists <a href="https://channels.im/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/Kyoto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Kyoto</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/KyotoTopics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KyotoTopics</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/overtourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#overtourism</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/tourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tourism</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#京都</a> <a href="https://channels.im/tags/%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#京都府</a> KYOTO – The city of Kyoto launched an express bus service on Saturday, connecting Kyoto Station with the area’s major tourist destinations. The bus service was introduced as part of the city’s efforts to tackle overtourism, a term used to describe the negative impact that an influx of tourists can have on the environment and

Colin from Edinburgh, OklahomaOne of our zero-emission <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Electric" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Electric</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a> shot from inside another one. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Clean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Clean</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Quiet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Quiet</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Cheap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cheap</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Public" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Public</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Edinburgh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Edinburgh</a> We don't need or want <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tesla</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched the Care Leavers <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/MetroCard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MetroCard</a>, offering free travel on <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#buses</a>, <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trains</a>, and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/ferries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ferries</a> to care leavers aged 18-21 across the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Liverpool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Liverpool</a> City Region. The initiative, benefiting around 1,500 care leavers, removes <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transport</a> barriers to education, employment, and social activities, promoting independence and reducing isolation. Mayor Rotheram highlighted its positive impact on young people transitioning to adulthood, giving them the freedom to explore opportunities and connect with their communities. Care leavers Tyler Preistley and Bekie Mariel shared how the pass has improved their lives, providing financial relief and increased mobility. The MetroCard is automatically issued by local authorities when care leavers turn 18. <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-launches-care-leavers-metrocard-as-delighted-recipients-tell-of-benefits-of-free-travel" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-launches-care-leavers-metrocard-as-delighted-recipients-tell-of-benefits-of-free-travel</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#London</a> Freedom of Information release: Concerns Over Delayed Hybrid <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a> and Increased Costs on Arriva London Bus Routes 66, 103, and 370"It was always the case that Routes 66, 103 and 370 at Grays would only receive replacement Hybrid vehicles once they had been released from other depots following introduction of new electric vehicles. This is expected to occur in the Autumn of this year. Arriva’s current operations are in line with their contract award and hence no price adjustment from that agreed for the new contracts is being applied." <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-4055-2425" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-4055-2425</a>

CLondoner92 (New Account)Local <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transport</a> Minister Simon Lightwood participated in the 'Battle of the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Buses</a>', a precision time trial event with <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Essex" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Essex</a> cricketers Matt Critchley and Paul Walters, to promote bus driver apprenticeships. The event, organised by First Bus, highlighted the rigorous standards and skills required for bus drivers, including manoeuvring, reversing, and passing a theory test. The government is investing £1 billion to improve bus infrastructure and service reliability, as part of the Bus Services Bill. This bill aims to boost local control, enhance driver training, and improve safety, including measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and violence against women. It also outlines a transition to zero-emission buses by 2030. The event underscores the importance of bus services in driving growth and creating job opportunities across the UK. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-and-cricketers-face-off-in-battle-of-the-buses-as-government-pledges-to-get-buses-back-on-track-through-new-bill" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-and-cricketers-face-off-in-battle-of-the-buses-as-government-pledges-to-get-buses-back-on-track-through-new-bill</a>

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