Monthly Economy & Travel Industry Summary: September 2025 The Federal Reserve follows through with rate cuts; hotel demand continues to sag

Our Monthly Economy & Travel Industry Summary for September 2025 is out!

The Federal Reserve follows through with rate cuts; hotel demand continues to sag.

#TravelIndustry #Economy #BusIndustry #TourismInsights

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#ALBUMMember Volvo is introducing City Brake technology to London buses, helping protect passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
Read the full story: bit.ly/4lIaeli
#BusIndustry #TransportInnovation #RoadSafety

#ALBUMMembers Lynx and @passenger.tech have teamed up to transform passenger experience with a personalised digital strategy. See how this collaboration is putting SME ingenuity to work: bit.ly/4mL4B78
#BusIndustry #DigitalInnovation

#ALBUMMembers Velociti Solutions and CitySwift have teamed up to streamline bus timetabling. With faster updates, real-time data & smoother operations for operators.
Find out more: bit.ly/4m7QSat
#BusIndustry #TransportInnovation #DataDriven

Big wins for @lothianbuses.bsky.social at the IRTE Skills Challenge 2025. Congrats to Jamie, Stuart & Michael on their awards and to Lothian’s team for being named Outstanding Apprentice Team! An inspiring example from the operator.
🔗 bit.ly/4mhpkz5 #BusIndustry

🏆 The 2025 #UKBusAwards now includes a ‘Top SME Operator’ category, perfect for #ALBUMmembers to shine! Enter here: bit.ly/4f99S5K
Entries close 1st August. ALBUM proudly supports UKBA
#SMEOperator #BusIndustry #PublicTransport

Wrightbus Unveils Zero Emission Tri-Axle Prototype Bus Wrightbus unveils its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker, targeting global markets with a high-capacity battery-electric chassis.

Wrightbus has unveiled a 6x2 zero-emission double decker built for global demand, aiming to tap into high-capacity markets from Hong Kong to Hamburg. #ZeroEmissionBus #BusIndustry #PublicTransport #Wrightbus #EVFleet #SustainableTransport #ElectricBus #CleanTech

Alex Warner calls the ALBUM Conference a breath of fresh air, praising our operators for passion, pride and leadership that puts communities first.
📖 Full article: bit.ly/4l7TxjW
#BusIndustry #PublicTransport #Leadership #PassengerTransport #SMEs

#ALBUMMember ‪@lothianbuses.bsky.social‬ launch new charity bus design with #AgeScotland to raise awareness of social isolation among older people. Promoting this partnership across #Edinburgh & the Lothians bit.ly/4dTsO88 #PublicTransport #BusIndustry #LothianBuses

#ALBUMMember @lothianbuses.bsky.social and #ShelterScotland have raised an incredible £16,000 by giving unclaimed lost property a second life. A fantastic example of sustainability in action & community impact 👏 bit.ly/4jvdhMN
#BusIndustry #HomelessnessAwareness #LothianBuses

ABA Urges Expansion of CDL Tax Incentive Bill Addressing workforce shortages in commercial driving and urging lawmakers to extend tax incentives for CDL holders.

ABA supports expanding the CDL tax credit bill to include Class B drivers—helping ease the driver shortage and support motorcoach operators. #BusIndustry #ABAUpdates #CDLdrivers
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#ALBUMMember @Journeo named in the #ORESAGrowthIndex2025 as one of the UK’s top 100 fastest-growing businesses! A great example of how #TransportTech is driving smarter journeys across the UK. 👏 bit.ly/4dAhIV2 #PublicTransport #BusIndustry #GrowthIndex

As the Fare Cap Scheme draws to a close later this year, what comes next for our sector? ALBUM Chair David Astill offers a vital perspective.
📖 Read via ‪@routeone.bsky.social‬ 👉https://bit.ly/4drNtQl
#farecap #ALBUMBus #BusIndustry #BusPolicy
‪@cpt-uk.bsky.social‬

#ALBUMMember Rotala proposes a route-by-route bus franchising model for the West Midlands, citing benefits like reduced costs and improved services. Could this be the future of public transport in the region? bit.ly/3YPhXWl
#BusIndustry #PublicTransport #DiamondBus

The ALBUM Report 2025 is LIVE! 🚌 Covering the UK’s independent & municipal bus sector & this year’s #ALBUMConference2025 workbook.
Essential reading for next week. 📘 👉 bit.ly/4lZfwKV
#ALBUM2025 #PublicTransport #BusIndustry #TransportLeaders #PassengerTransport

#ALBUMMember Grant Palmer unveils a fresh look with new livery for it's two Enviro200s. This refresh reflects their evolution while staying true to their local roots. Read more: bit.ly/4lSHmsf #PublicTransport #BusIndustry #GrantPalmer

#ALBUMMembers Traveline & Passenger set to deliver new national digital travel services, simplifying journey planning across England, Scotland & Wales. One step closer to seamless public transport. Read More abut the partnership🔗https://bit.ly/4lhO6iK #BusIndustry

Following the 2024 Your Bus Journey survey by Transport Focus #ALBUMMember @reading-buses.co.uk ranked 8th in England for customer satisfaction & improving their overall customer satisfaction to 89% 👏 A huge achievement for this SME operator. bit.ly/3FSa5wB #BusIndustry #ReadingBuses

#ALBUMMember Chartwell Bus Sales proudly announces the sale of two brand-new ADL Enviro400 double-decker buses to Coastal Coaches. A milestone for the operator. Read more: bit.ly/4iM5IBY #BusIndustry #PublicTransport #SMEOperators

#ALBUMmember @diamondbusnw are celebrating 10 years of serving the Greater Manchester community! From its beginnings in Atherton in 2015, Diamond has grown to become a major operator in #GreaterManchester Read more:https://bit.ly/41YhNwx #BusIndustry #DiamondBus

'London-style' buses to be delivered nationwide with £1bn boost The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

Are we seeing the bus revolution we’ve long been waiting for in the UK?

I’m excited!

#BusIndustry #PublicTransport #OutsideLondon
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