Glasgow is set to become the first city in Scotland to trial a free public transport scheme. Starting in “early 2026”, around 1,000 local residents will benefit from the pilot initiative over a ...

There are few things that will get a Glaswegian exercised like the state of the city's buses. With the subway system only looping the city centre, trains mainly focused on commuters from elsewhere and ...

Plans for more public control over buses in Glasgow are getting closer to reality as franchising forms a major part of a draft strategy. The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has launched a ...

First Glasgow buses could face significant disruption next month amid a worker strike ballot over jobs, pay and conditions. Unite the Union confirmed yesterday (November 19) that around 50 First Bus ...

A union has warned that Glasgow buses could be "off the road" as workers set to ballot over strike action. Around 50 First Glasgow workers are being balloted over jobs, pay and conditions.

It is hoped other road users in the area will also benefit as the system works to ease congestion and improve the flow of traffic. The project will use smart signals and real-time and historical data ...

Campaigners say bringing the city's buses back under public control will boost the economy Greater Manchester is full of yellow buses, the most obvious sign they are being brought back under public ...

Retired buses have made a rare reappearance on Glasgow's streets to celebrate 100 years serving the city. A 20-strong convoy made its way from Glasgow Green, through the city centre to the Riverside ...

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