Leicester to pursue autonomous city bus trials

Self-driving buses could be on the horizon in Leicester as the City Council has announced its plans for a £75 million cash injection into the city’s bus network, reports the Leicester Mercury. By the end of 2027, the aim is for all vehicles to be electric, bus stops will be improved, and ticketing will be simpler, […]

Breedon issues “Back British Cement” campaign update

Breedon Group has issued an update to its Back British Cement campaign, which was launched in January this year to make the case for urgent action to secure the future of domestic cement production. In a statement the company says it was pleased that new Prime Minister Andy Burnham highlighted the importance of supporting British […]

Bee Network to launch new night bus service

Extra night buses, new routes and more frequent services are being rolled out across the Bee Network at the end of this month. Almost two thirds of the extensive service changes will launch between Thursday 30 August and Thursday 6 September, representing the most significant upgrades to the Bee Network since bus franchising was completed last year. […]