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#superloop-bus-service

The buses in La París de Sudamérica evolved out of a system of taxis, and each route is run by a separate company to this day.

The ScotZEB3 programme will deliver a total of 334 vehicles, comprising 227 buses and 107 coaches, to be integrated into fleets operated by companies including Stagecoach, Lothian, First Bus, Ember and Rock Road.

It works, it's fast, it's reliable. People who rely on the line are saying how much of a great addition it is to their daily commute. Rolling out Line 5 in phases was the right decision. Tempering expectations is really important. I think that [the TTC] could have saved themselves a lot of harm and damage if they were more clear about that with Line 6.

The framework covers vehicles powered by hydrogen, battery-electric and diesel technologies, as well as different bus formats including single-deck, double-deck, articulated and 6×2 models. Framework agreements are designed to streamline procurement processes by allowing public buyers to purchase vehicles without conducting a full open tender.

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.

The upBUS system is being developed by the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Lightweight Design (SLA), the Chair of High Frequency Electronics (HFE), and the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM). It is based on a detachable passenger compartment that can automatically couple either to a road vehicle chassis or to a cable car suspension. The overall concept and its intended role in urban transport have been previously outlined in the upBUS project article published by Sustainable Bus.

The design, which has a cycle lane between the stop and the kerb, is intended to allow bus passengers to get on and off safely while cyclists continue moving. Sarah Gayton, street access campaign co-ordinator at the National Federation of the Blind of the UK, said: "It does not address the concerns that blind and visually impaired people have and it's totally insulting to think that we'll accept this."

The February 4, 2026 groundbreaking marks the start of construction of a relocated and rebuilt Renton Transit Center designed to serve Sound Transit's Stride S1 Bellevue-Burien line, local King County Metro services and the future RapidRide I Line, according to a press release issued by Sound Transit. This new Bus Rapid Transit 'Stride' line will truly knit our region together, bringing Renton the fast, reliable, and green transit service it has long deserved.

For more than a decade, autonomous buses have been "almost ready." Demonstrations with safety drivers began around 2015, and ten years later, this is still largely what we see. The reason is not a lack of ambition - it is physics, safety, and economics. Autonomous buses on city streets are inherently difficult. They carry dozens of passengers, operate as heavy vehicles, and move through a chaotic urban environment.

The Bay Wheels bikeshare program, operated by Lyft, expands into East San Jose this summer. This move links areas like Mayfair and Alum Rock to Downtown San Jose and the Berryessa BART Station, creating seamless routes for work, school, or leisure. Eligible residents can access an annual membership for just $5, with each ride costing $1, making it a practical choice for short trips that also encourage outdoor activity and reduce traffic congestion.

The N118 route will launch on Saturday January 17. It'll follow the same journey as the existing N18 bus, starting at Trafalgar Square and serving all the same stops up to Sudbury and Harrow Road station. From there, it'll turn off towards Ruislip station in Hillingdon, travelling via Whitton Avenue West, Sheridan Terrace, Pett's Hill, Alexandra Avenue, Eastcote Lane, Victoria Road and Pembroke Road.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed on January 23rd the operators that will deliver the first phase of its new bus franchising system, bringing buses back under public control for the first time since deregulation in the 1980s. The move places Liverpool among a small group of English regions outside London to adopt a franchised public transport model, fundamentally changing how local bus services are planned, funded and delivered.

Flixbus parent group Flix announces it has acquired a majority stake in Flibco, a European platform specializing in airport transfer services. The transaction marks the German group's structured entry into the airport shuttle segment and represents a further step in its strategy to integrate mobility offerings across Europe, complementing long-distance coach services with a high-frequency segment characterized by stable demand.

Indian long-distance bus operator LeafyBus has signed an agreement with Eicher Trucks & Buses for the deployment of 100 electric intercity sleeper buses on national routes in India. The programme is centred on the Skyline Pro E 13.5-metre electric sleeper coach and foresees a phased rollout, with 35 vehicles scheduled to enter service by March 2026, according to India Times.