transdev news
news from Transdev Blazefield, the corporate-side to our collection of local bus companies serving North and West Yorkshire, Lancashire and into Greater Manchester
Here at Transdev Blazefield, we are proud of our links to local communities and businesses across northern England. Whether we're celebrating an achievement, announcing something new, or a updating you on an ongoing project - Transdev news is the section to follow for all business, corporate, and major news.
Local, company-specific news can be found at the bottom of the main homepage for each of our eight regional bus companies.
Our new Transdev Go app is here – FAQs
Our new Transdev Go app is now available to download - read our FAQs on how it works and what you need to do.
Transdev drivers achieve ‘Fleet Elite’ status for safe and smooth driving
134 Transdev drivers achieved ‘Fleet Elite’ status this year, including 21 colleagues who have reached the rank of Grand Master!
Family days out by bus this summer
We're pleased to announce that our buses are taking part in the Great British Summer Savings, helping families enjoy great value days out.
A new Transdev Go app is coming this Summer
This August, we’ll be introducing a new Transdev Go app and website, as we launch a new partnership with transport app developer Passenger.
Transdev Lancashire charity walk raises money for air ambulance
A team of drivers, engineers, and support staff from our companies across Lancashire raised over £500 for North West Air Ambulance Charity.
Women at Transdev: Leadership team strengthened with four new appointments
From engineering to tourism, we’re celebrating the appointment of four new female managers and supervisors across our networks.
Free travel for all service members on Armed Forces Day
Across our entire regional bus network, we are providing free travel for all current service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day.
We’ve partnered with two Air Ambulance services for charity fundraising
Through our Charity of the Year scheme, we’ll be raising money for two amazing emergency services – one in Yorkshire and one in Lancashire.
‘A spectacular day’ – CitySightseeing bus leads York’s Parade with Pride
Our beloved CitySightseeing bus again led the way for York Pride’s annual parade, and what an incredible day it was in the Yorkshire sun.
Transdev celebrates 5 million electric kilometres of sustainable transport
We’re celebrating a new milestone in sustainability: 5 million total kilometres of electric bus travel, completed across Yorkshire.
Journey through York’s incredible past with our new “Time Travelling Adventure”
Our team at CitySightseeing York have created an amazing new kids’ audio tour, which is now playing aboard their iconic open-top buses.
Your new buses for the 464 are here
16 low-carbon emission buses, packed with the latest customer-friendly features, are rolling out on the 464.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Lucy, Charlotte, Dawn, and Jan
In support of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the female colleagues who keep our operations moving across the North of England.
We’ve added hearing loops to our buses!
As of Spring 2026, approximately 150 of our buses have been fitted with hearing loops, so far - and we're planning for the whole fleet.
Teaming up with Henshaws Specialist College for International Wheelchair Day
For many young people, a wheelchair is a lifeline – and feeling confident getting around with it makes a world of difference.
Wuthering Heights by bus – Visit the home of the Brontë sisters on our Brontëbus
Walk in the footsteps of Emily Brontë’s iconic characters and see for yourself where this literary masterpiece came to life, on Brontëbus.
New bus ticket for young learners - ‘School Return’ launches in Lancashire
We are launching a new ‘School Return’ ticket in February 2026, designed to make school transport simpler and more affordable for Under-16s.
An electric year for Harrogate’s state-of-the-art fleet of eco-friendly buses
It’s been one year since the Harrogate Bus Company’s order of 41 state-of-the-art, eco-friendly vehicles was completed.
‘Your Ticket, Your Say’ campaign leads to major bus ticket upgrade
In response to our mammoth 2025 customer campaign, Transdev has officially launched a major bus ticket upgrade in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
All aboard for our new bus driver apprenticeship scheme
We’ve officially launched our brand-new bus driver apprenticeship scheme, opening the door to a successful career in transport.
Introducing the new SWITCH ticket!
Thanks to your feedback, we’re SWITCH is your brand-new ticket to make connecting journeys easier and more affordable.
Food Drives deliver over 1,000 donations across Yorkshire and Lancashire
Transdev’s Christmas Food Drive has been an enormous success, with over 1100 items being donated to food banks across the North of England.
Santa’s all-electric sleigh delivers Christmas delight to local children
Rudolph and the rest of the Reindeer got the day off as Santa chose instead to travel via electric bus when he visited the local children.
Double-Deck the Halls! Transdev raises money for Save the Children this Christmas
From Blackburn and Burnley to York and Leeds, we’ve donned our best (and worst) Christmas Jumpers in support of Save The Children.
Welcome to your new green revolution in zero emission electric bus travel!
They’re green, clean and pristine – and they’re heralding a new era in zero-emission, smooth electric bus travel.
We’re celebrating success at the Harrogate Business Awards!
We’re proud to be named as Large Business of the Year at the prestigious Harrogate Business Awards!
Our electric 36 scoops top UK innovation award
Our groundbreaking electric buses on our flagship Yorkshire route, The 36 linking Harrogate with Leeds and Ripon, scoops top trophy.
Our Wayne’s world is … beating this squeeze with ease!
It’s said to be the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but our ice-cool bus driver Wayne Moody proves you CAN drive a bus through it!
£3.5m new hybrid bus rollout begins on FLYER airport network
The first of our exciting all-new £3.5 million fleet of hybrid buses is now in service on your popular FLYER branded network.
A blooming brilliant way to remember
A run-down memorial garden at our depot in Blackburn has been carefully restored as a peaceful place to remember those who have passed away.
Celebrating almost 1,000 years of top-class customer service on our buses
Together they help thousands of our customers – people just like you – to travel locally and across the North of England for work and play.
More than just electric... it's elf-tastic!
Excited Harrogate youngsters have made transport history as the first to travel on our fantastic new electric double deck buses.
Simple fares for 2025
For all of 2025, the Government has announced that they will cap single bus journeys at just £3!
Meet the sparkling, all-new 1 for you!
We’ve launched the first of 20 all-new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fully electric single deck buses into service on our ever-popular route 1.
We’re the UK’s number one green team!
Great news – our electric transformation has scooped a top UK national bus industry environment award!
All aboard for tail-wagging travels!
Here at Transdev, we’re proud to be working with volunteer trainers from Guide Dogs to help make travel simpler and safer.
Our Emma's on board with her family routes!
19 year old Emma has just joined the growing team at our recently-opened depot in York, having become a fully qualified bus driver.
Our electric transformation to line up at uk-wide bus industry awards
Multi-million pound investment in electric buses and new green depot impress judges at Routeone Awards.
Our drive to better mental health
We are launching a new drive to boost care for our customers and staff as the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our double Golden joy at UK bus industry Oscars
Our customer commitment has earned us a golden double win at the UK bus industry’s biggest celebration of innovation and excellence.
Best foot forward! Our team strides out to save lives in Yorkshire
Our determined dozen set out to follow our ever-popular route 1 all the way from Harrogate to Knaresborough … not by bus, but on foot.