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Evan Prodromou

@evan@cosocial.ca · Jun 11, 2026

Do you thank the bus driver? #EvanPoll #poll #buses #ThankTheDriver

Yes

87.0% (40)

Yes, but...

8.7% (4)

No, but...

0.0% (0)

No

4.3% (2)

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · May 07, 2026

💷 The #UK Department for Transport’s Greener Bus Tool is an Excel-based appraisal toolkit that helps local #transport authorities assess the value for money of investing in zero-emission #buses and minibuses, including battery electric and hydrogen vehicles. It calculates key measures such as the benefit-cost ratio (BCR), net present value and carbon reduction impacts, using guidance from the HM #Treasury Green Book and DfT transport analysis guidance. The tool compares proposed schemes against a “do minimum” scenario, usually replacing buses with Euro 6 diesel models, to estimate additional costs and benefits. It assesses impacts on operators, government finances, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and wider society. Users input data including vehicle and infrastructure costs, annual mileage and funding sources. The tool also supports sensitivity testing and risk analysis to help improve scheme design and assess uncertainty. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greener-bus-tool

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BigD

@BigD@mastodon.nz · Apr 29, 2026

Going to be an interesting day. A prop plane Timaru to Wellington. A jet plane to Auckland. A bus to a train to Britomart, Te Ara Tahuhu. A walk to the ferry terminal. A ferry to Waiheke Island. I think the forecast is all good. Tally-O! #planes #trains #buses #ferry

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 06, 2026

As of 21:02 on Easter Monday, 6 April 2026, #London #Buses Route 16 is operating with a mix of hybrid New Routemasters and electric buses. Service performance remains stable for the bank holiday, with most vehicles maintaining a steady frequency despite some minor delays across the route.

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 02, 2026

🇹🇷🚍 MAN Truck & Bus has begun series production of its fully electric Lion’s City E buses at its plant in #Ankara, marking a further step in its shift to zero-emission #transport. The #Turkish site becomes the company’s third e-bus production hub, alongside plants in Poland and South Africa. The move supports growing demand for electric buses and strengthens MAN’s global production network. The Ankara facility has been upgraded in recent years to support electric mobility, with plans to also build electric intercity and coach models. Since launch, around 3,300 Lion’s City E #buses have been delivered across Europe, covering 250 million kilometres and cutting an estimated 150,000 tonnes of CO2 compared with diesel vehicles. MAN says expanding its electric range is central to its long-term strategy for sustainable transport. https://press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/electric-lions-from-ankara-man-ebus-production-launched-at-turkish-bus-plant/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 02, 2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿📔🚍🚆🚈🚇 The #UK #Government has launched a new national #transport strategy aimed at making journeys across #England simpler, cheaper and better connected. It will give local leaders powers and funding to expand contactless “tap-and-go” travel across #buses, #trains and #trams, building on systems in cities such as #London and #Nottingham. The plan includes over 40 commitments, alongside measures to keep travel affordable, such as fare caps and fuel duty freezes. A new partnership with Google will provide real-time bus tracking via Google Maps, particularly benefiting rural areas. Other initiatives include a £6 million Peak District pilot to better link buses and trains, and expansion of a national parking platform to simplify payments. The strategy also provides £40 million for local transport technology trials and new guidance to help councils deliver joined-up networks. https://dft-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/better-connected-tap-and-go-travel-across-trains-trams-and-buses-announced-in-governments-new-transport-strategy

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 29, 2026

🇦🇺 Tasmanians in #Australia can now travel on #Metro #buses free of charge across the state, as part of a government cost-of-living measure aimed at easing pressure on household budgets amid rising fuel prices. The initiative covers all services, including adult, concession, child/student, urban and regional routes, as well as fare-charging government school buses. Passengers are not required to pay or tap their GreenCard; they can simply board and take a seat. Authorities advise allowing extra time for journeys, particularly during peak periods, as demand is expected to increase. Metro says staff are working to maintain reliable services and support new and existing passengers, with the scheme intended to encourage more people to use public #transport. https://metrotas.com.au/communication/blog/2026/free-bus-travel-2026/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 16, 2026

🇮🇪 Ireland’s National #Transport Authority has launched an inclusivity campaign to promote #diversity across the Transport for #Ireland (TFI) public transport network. Building on previous anti-racism initiatives, the campaign presents public transport as a welcoming space for all passengers, regardless of background, identity or ability. Advertisements will appear on #buses, trams and #trains, as well as on social media, sharing the experiences of people who use public transport each day. Using the tagline “Transport for Ireland is Transport for you, transport for everyone”, the campaign highlights the role of public transport in connecting communities. NTA chief executive Anne Shaw said accessible and inclusive transport is a key priority, noting it provides essential access to education, employment and independence. She added that improving transport options can help remove barriers and support inclusion across society. The campaign will run for several weeks. https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/national-transport-authority-launches-inclusivity-campaign-to-promote-diversity-on-tfi-public-transport-network/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 05, 2026

🚄🔧 Passengers are warned of rail disruptions south of Peterborough on Sunday 15 March due to further testing of a new digital signalling system. Thameslink and Great Northern services will not run on key sections, with replacement #buses operating between Hitchin, Bedford, Peterborough, St Neots, Stevenage, Hertford North, Potters Bar and #Luton #Airport Parkway. Long-distance trains from northern #England will start or terminate at #Peterborough, with coaches connecting to Bedford and #London. The £1.4bn East Coast Digital Programme is introducing in-cab digital signalling between Welwyn and Hitchin later this year, aiming for safer, greener, and more reliable journeys. Passengers are advised to check National Rail before travelling and allow extra time. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-thameslink-railway/pressreleases/video-passengers-reminded-of-rail-service-changes-south-of-peterborough-on-sunday-15-march-3435932

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 02, 2026

STCP – Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto has launched operations with 20 new-generation CAETANO e.CityGold electric #buses supplied by CaetanoBus, advancing its fleet decarbonisation goals. The 12-metre zero-emission buses carry up to 88 passengers and feature CRRC’s state-of-the-art components, including high-speed battery systems. STCP has also ordered 30 more units, taking its future CAETANO electric fleet to 65 buses by 2026. This continues a long-standing partnership with CaetanoBus, which combines its own engineering expertise with global technologies to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable urban #transport solutions, supporting Porto’s transition to greener #mobility. https://caetanobus.pt/en/caetanobus-delivers-20-new-generation-caetano-electric-buses-to-stcp/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Mar 02, 2026

🚌🇵🇹 CaetanoBus is leading the world’s first #hydrogen Bus Rapid #Transit (BRT) consortium headed by a bus manufacturer, marking its shift from vehicle producer to #mobility solutions provider. The project supports the launch of #Metro do Porto’s first hydrogen-powered #BRT corridor in Porto. Under a single-contract model, CaetanoBus coordinated vehicle supply, green hydrogen production, refuelling infrastructure, solar energy generation, depot energy management and long-term maintenance. The system includes 12 H2.CityGold 18-metre #buses using #Toyota fuel cell #technology. The integrated structure centralises accountability, aiming to improve reliability, reduce complexity and lower total cost of ownership. CaetanoBus plans to expand the model with a pay-per-use offer, enabling operators to access fleet and energy infrastructure on a per-kilometre basis, reducing upfront capital costs. https://caetanobus.pt/en/caetanobus-leads-the-worlds-first-oem-led-hydrogen-brt-consortium/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 27, 2026

#Kent County Council has introduced Dover’s first fully electric #buses on the #Dover #Fastrack network, in partnership with #Stagecoach South East and Dover District Council, funded through the Department for Transport’s ZEBRA scheme. The fleet of five #Volvo BZL buses can travel up to 300km on a single charge and feature low-floor access, wheelchair spaces, digital screens and USB charging. Dover Fastrack, linking Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory station, has expanded its timetable since launching in November 2024. Councillors and operators highlight the investment as a step towards modern, sustainable public #transport and supporting local economic growth. https://news.kent.gov.uk/articles/kent-county-council-welcomes-arrival-of-dovers-first-fully-electric-bus-fleet

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 25, 2026

The first of more than 100 publicly owned electric #buses has arrived in the #Liverpool City Region, ahead of entering service in the coming weeks. The zero-emission double-deckers, built by Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis Limited, can travel up to 275 miles on a 90-minute charge and feature wheelchair and pram space, audio-visual announcements, USB charging and free Wi-Fi. Purchased by the Combined Authority, the fleet supports Mayor Steve Rotheram’s target for the region to reach net zero by 2035. The rollout comes as buses are brought back under local control for the first time in 40 years. Franchising will begin in St Helens this autumn and expand across the region by 2027, allowing the authority to set fares, routes and timetables as part of wider transport investment. https://liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/first-of-more-than-100-new-publicly-owned-electric-buses-arrive-in-liverpool-city-region

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 25, 2026

The Go-Ahead Group has launched a national “Better By Bus” campaign to encourage more people to travel by bus, highlighting benefits for customers, communities and the environment. Running for 12 months across #England, from the Isle of Wight to #Yorkshire, the campaign uses radio, digital audio, billboards and on-bus branding. It aims to grow the 11 million daily bus users by promoting affordability, #accessibility, and lower environmental impact. Key benefits include fares under £3 on participating routes, fewer cars on the road, and support for local businesses, as passengers spend on average £32 per return journey locally. Go-Ahead says the campaign will help people see buses as a practical, greener alternative to car travel, while Roads and #Buses Minister Simon Lightwood notes government investment makes now an ideal time to choose bus travel. 🚌 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahead-launches-national-better-by-bus-campaign/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 20, 2026

Go-Ahead #London has marked a major milestone with its 1,000th zero-emission bus entering service in the capital. The vehicle was charged by Seb Dance and Mete Coban. The fleet is expected to cut carbon emissions by around 60,000 tonnes a year, the equivalent of removing about 37,500 cars from London’s roads. Nearly half of the operator’s 170 routes are now fully zero-emission. Go-Ahead London runs more than 2,500 #buses and carries over one million passengers daily. It began introducing electric buses more than a decade ago and now operates 13 electrified depots, with further sites due to be converted this year. #Transport for London said the expansion supports the capital’s ambition to deliver a fully zero-emission bus network and improve air quality. ⦵ 🚌🔌⚡ https://www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahead-celebrates-1000-zero-emission-buses-in-london/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 17, 2026

#Southwark Council and #Transport for #London are partnering on the Better Bus Southwark project to improve services between London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and the South Circular. The initiative aims to boost bus speed, reliability, accessibility, safety, and the look of streets, while reducing pollution and car use. Up to £10 million funding over four years will support journey time cuts of up to 30% and the introduction of zero-emission #buses. Local residents, businesses and bus users are invited to share experiences and priorities to shape improvements and enhance the overall travel experience. https://engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/bbs-launch-survey

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 11, 2026

The Mayor and council leaders have unveiled a new #Transport Vision for the West of #England, aiming to create a reliable, integrated network to support the region’s growing #economy. The plan prioritises better buses, more #trains, a new mass #transit system, improved walking and cycling routes, and upgraded streets and travel hubs. The West is the largest city-region without mass transit, and leaders aim to begin building within four to five years. Backed by £752 million in funding, more than 250 new low-emission buses, new rail stations and expanded active #travel schemes are under way. The vision links transport investment to jobs, productivity and housing growth, with further strategies and public consultation on #buses to follow. https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/a-transport-network-you-can-trust-the-wests-new-transport-vision/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 11, 2026

Greater #London Authority Freedom of Information release: The GLA has disclosed correspondence between Mayor Sadiq Khan and bus manufacturers under the #Environmental Information Regulations. The material includes letters from Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis in 2025 concerning #UK bus #manufacturing and zero-emission fleets. Wrightbus urged continued support for domestic producers, highlighting its #Ballymena base, growth to nearly 2,400 staff and its hydrogen and electric buses operating in London. The Mayor replied that investment in zero-emission #buses benefits jobs across the UK and welcomed Wrightbus’s role in expanding London’s fleet. Alexander Dennis provided a consultation update on proposals to consolidate UK operations in Scarborough, putting up to 400 jobs at risk in #Scotland. It called for fresh orders, potential furlough support and procurement reforms to strengthen UK manufacturing. https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/governance-and-spending/sharing-our-information/foi-disclosure-log/eir-bus-manufacturers-jan-2026

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 09, 2026

#Reading #Buses has introduced 24 Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV electric double-deckers on its flagship purple 17 and claret 21 routes. The buses entered service after a launch event at the operator’s Great Knollys Street depot on 5 February. Funded through the second round of the Government’s Zero-Emission Regional Bus Areas (ZEBRA 2) scheme with Reading Borough Council, they are the operator’s first battery-electric double-deckers. One carries ZEBRA branding, while another features “warming stripes” showing local temperature rises, developed by the University of Reading. The buses use Driventic electric drive systems with batteries of up to 472kWh, providing a full day’s operation on a single charge. Thirteen fast chargers have been installed at the depot. They replace biogas double-deckers on route 17, which are being redeployed to remove older diesel vehicles. A further eight Enviro400EVs are due to enter service on route 26. https://www.alexander-dennis.com/reading-buses-launches-24-alexander-dennis-enviro400ev-electric-double-deckers-on-flagship-routes/

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 05, 2026

A Westminster Hall debate on UK bus #manufacturing was held on 27 January, led by MPs Jim Allister and Euan Stainbank. As of Q3 2025, 144,429 buses were licensed in the #UK, with 17% built domestically by Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus, and Switch. The sector relied on a broad supply chain, so even UK-built #buses often used imported components. Around 4,400 people worked for the three main manufacturers, while 53,000 were employed indirectly. Investment in UK bus manufacturing exceeded £180 million annually. Job security remained a concern, with potential closures and relocations affecting hundreds of roles. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2026-0012/

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