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

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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. The handover took place at Pelican’s Castleford HQ, where Managing Director Richard Crump welcomed FlixBus UK boss Andreas Schorling to celebrate the delivery. Pelican Bus + Coach Finished in FlixBus’s unmistakable green livery, the high-spec coaches come equipped with USB charging points, power sockets and a focus on comfort aimed squarely at the modern long-distance traveller. A Significant Delivery This significant delivery of FlixBus-branded Yutong vehicles marks the start of another major expansion phase for the express coach brand. Pelican Bus + Coach The new coaches will join the FlixBus UK network over the coming weeks, bringing the total fleet to over 200 vehicles as the brand continues to expand its coverage across the country to over 80 destinations.  FlixBus UK Senior Managing Director Andreas Schorling said...

Celebrating 1,000 Zero Tailpipe Emission Buses on London's Streets

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London, the bustling capital, has reached a momentous milestone as it proudly welcomes its 1,000th zero emission bus to its iconic red bus fleet. These green buses, including the one running on route 204, account for more than one in nine of the city's distinctive red buses. It's like watching a magic trick as these buses have gone green, leaving a trail of cleaner air and a greener future for all Londoners. Transport for London Driving Towards a Greener London Since 2021, Transport for London (TfL) has shown its commitment to environmental sustainability by ensuring that all new vehicles joining the fleet are zero emission. This move has made TfL the green heartbeat of London, setting an example for others to follow. In addition to the zero emission buses, all other buses in the TfL fleet are low emission and meet or even exceed Euro VI emission standards, making them comparable to the Ultra Low Emission Zone. TfL has ambitious plans to transition to a fully zero emission bus ...