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Wednesday, 20 June 2012
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- Leeds bus firms face service crackdown EXCLUSIVETransport bosses are preparing a pioneering scheme to claw back control of bus services in West Yorkshire.
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- Fast-charge battery buses in CoventryThree Optare Versa EV battery-electric buses supported by two fast-charging stations are now in service with Travel De Courcey on a park-and-ride service in Coventry.
- Nine operators back York ticketA multi-operator day ticket is being launched in York on 1 July following an agreement reached between the city council and nine local bus operators.
- Free travel to restore confidence...?In an unusual move to try and restore confidence in local bus services, Metro, the West Yorkshire PTE, was this week offering free travel on 16 PTE-supported bus services in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, following the ending of a contract with Tyrer Buses after complaints about service reliability.
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- Bus group speeds ahead after Santander funding deal THE Green Bus is extending its fleet with the acquisition of three new buses following a new funding package from Santander Corporate Banking.
- Bus group speeds ahead after Santander funding deal THE Green Bus is extending its fleet with the acquisition of three new buses following a new funding package from Santander Corporate Banking.
- National Express strengthens senior management team TRANSPORT operator National Express has beefed up its management team with the arrival of a new chief operating officer and a new HR director for its coach business.
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