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First Bus and FlixBus Launch Five-Year Partnership

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First Bus and FlixBus have announced a five-year partnership that will see eight new or expanded coach routes launching across the UK from next year, strengthening long-distance travel options nationwide. The collaboration marks a major milestone for both companies, with First Bus furthering its reach into the intercity coach market and FlixBus doubling down on its UK expansion.

Ebusco launches in Australia

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Ebusco is taking the first steps in its expansion plans for Australia with the introduction of the Ebusco 2.2. The Ebusco 2.2, with its tried-and-true concept, can travel up to 280 miles on a single charge in a variety of climate and weather conditions. Ebusco With this model, Ebusco introduces a new zero-emission mode of transportation in Australia, complete with a spacious design, USB ports at every seat, and the quiet and smooth operation that is synonymous with electric buses. Peter Bijvelds, Global CEO of Ebusco is proud to be in Australia to launch the Ebusco 2.2 and said, “When I started this company 10 years ago, I knew that we needed to find a better and a cleaner way to move people. We now have more than 400 buses around the world that have travelled more than 60 million kilometers. This has saved already more than 55 million kg of CO2” Simon Pearce, Australian Director of Ebusco said, “For the past three years a small team has been working hard in the background to get to th

First Real-life Look at Liverpool City Region’s New Hydrogen Buses

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A demonstrator Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV vehicle will be on display at The Royal Albert Dock from Sunday 25th September to Wednesday 28th September 2022, giving the general public the first opportunity to see the distinctive new Metro livery and to learn more about the advantages that the zero-emission hydrogen buses will bring to the area. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority 

74 Battery-Electric Single-Deck Buses for First in Scotland

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The BYD ADL partnership will produce 50 Enviro200EVs for First Glasgow's Scotstoun depot. First Aberdeen will receive 24 Yutong E12 models from Pelican Bus and Coach. The latter will be Yutong's first vehicles for First in Scotland. First Bus First has committed £35 million to the production of the 74 zero emission buses and associated infrastructure, with the BYD ADL batch accounting for £19.7 million, and the Yutong deliveries accounting for £8.4 million. Furthermore, £4.8 million will be invested in Scotstoun and £2.1 million in Aberdeen to install rapid charging points. The work is expected to take a year, with the first buses arriving in 2023. When the delivery is completed, 50% of the First Aberdeen fleet will be zero-emission. Two batches of Wrightbus StreetDeck Hydroliner hydrogen fuel cell-electric double-deckers will operate alongside the Yutongs. In conjunction with extensive work at its Caledonia depot, the 50 BYD ADL buses included in the latest order will bring Fi

50 Zero Emission Alexander Dennis Buses for Manchester Bee Network

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In preparation for the franchised Bee Network bus system's anticipated September 2023 debut, Transport for Greater Manchester has ordered 50 zero-emission double deck buses from Alexander Dennis. Alexander Dennis

Transdev Thanks Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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North West bus operator Transdev today announces its service arrangements for Monday, 19th September 2022 – the date of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, to be held at Westminster Abbey in London. Transdev