New age of transport dawns in Hull as new Stagecoach East Midlands electric buses hit the roads 11th August 2026 Public transport in Hull has taken another major step forward in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and environmental impact, as a new fleet of ultra-modern electric buses have started to take passengers around the city. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilStagecoach East MidlandsZEBRA2
Free bus travel for kids and discount journeys for 16-19-year-olds this summer in Hull and the East Riding 30th July 2026 Families travelling across Hull and the East Riding this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children, with the region’s two bus operators both signing up to the Government’s ‘Great British Summer Savings Scheme’. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesGreat British Summer Savings SchemeHull and East Yorkshire Combined AuthorityHull City CouncilMayor's FareStagecoach East Midlands
Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June 9th June 2026 Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilLet's Experience ElectricLet's Go Electric!Priory Park & Ridesustainable transport
Shock the Dock – Hull’s electric bus revolution begins 25th March 2026 Hull and the East Riding have taken a major step towards cleaner air and greener transport this week, as East Yorkshire Buses unveiled its brand-new fleet of zero emission vehicles. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets East Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull City Councilsustainable transportThe DeepZEBRA2
Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service 19th November 2025 Hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding took the opportunity over the spring and summer to enjoy trips to the North York Moors thanks to the return of a popular bus service. The Moorsbus (M1) was brought back thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through their […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMoorsbus CICNorth York Moors
Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support 20th June 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […] Read more Business Environment News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVivergo Fuels
Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric! 23rd May 2025 Organised by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ will take place on Saturday 21 June, from 10am-3pm, and will showcase the growing range of EVs, both cars and commercial, that are now available and allow people from across Hull and East Yorkshire to explore some of the benefits of […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilElectric buseselectric carsHull City CouncilLet's Experience Electric
Councils confirm continuation of ‘Freedom Pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers 9th May 2025 A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. After initially being introduced in September 2024, the Young Person’s Freedom Pass, an initiative between the two local authorities and the region’s bus […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlands
Moorsbus returns to help passengers in Hull and the East Riding discover the North York Moors 2nd May 2025 Residents of Hull and the East Riding will be able to enjoy trips to the North York Moors this summer, thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring back the Moorsbus (M1) service. Running every Sunday and Bank Holiday, from Sunday 4 May to Sunday 28 September, a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMoorsbus CICNorth York Moors
Countdown begins to Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election 17th March 2025 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and Local Returning Officer for Hull has today posted the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for the Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election, following its publication by the Combined Area Returning Officer, Alan Menzies of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The pre-election period is now […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Alan MenziesCombined AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEast Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral electionHull City CouncilNotice of ElectionRegister to vote
Hull Bus Alliance celebrates electric bus milestone 15th October 2024 The Hull Bus Alliance has welcomed an important milestone in the revolution of public transport in the city, after The Go-Ahead Group placed a national order for zero-emission buses, which follows a similar order being placed by Stagecoach earlier this year. To reach the UK’s net zero goal by 2050, the Department for Transport has […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlandssustainable transportZEBRA2
Councils fund new ‘freedom pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers 30th September 2024 Hundreds of young people in Hull and the East Riding are to receive six months of free bus travel to support them as they leave care. Working in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach East Midlands, Hull City Council has introduced the Young Persons’ Freedom Pass using bus service […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlands
