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Transport for London bus operator Metroline, which is a subsidiary of global transport operator ComfortDelGro, has confirmed a significant order for 48 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses. The order is one of the largest for the Volvo BZL Electric bus so far, and they will enter service in London in the second half of next year. Volvo Buses The Metroline vehicles will have MCV bodywork and be constructed to TfL specifications in a variety of lengths (9.7m, 10.35m, and 10.8m), with a maximum capacity of 62 to 67 passengers depending on length. The buses will be designed to Transport for London specifications and will include Volvo Connect Zone Management and CCS depot charging. ComfortDelGro (UK) Group Engineering Director Ian Foster said, “Metroline is pleased to place this order with Volvo for the latest additions to our single deck ZE fleet. We have a long-standing relationship involving all areas of our transport operations around the world, and this reflects the trust we have in V

Stagecoach passengers will benefit from a multi-million pound investment in 200 new low-emission double decker buses, which will be introduced across the country in 2023. It is the single largest order placed in the UK bus industry this year. Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) The new buses will be delivered to passengers in towns and cities across the UK beginning in March 2023. The 200 buses will be introduced in areas ranging from Torquay in the south to Newcastle in the north east. Alexander Dennis will manufacture the new buses in the United Kingdom. They have Euro VI engines, which are much cleaner and help to reduce carbon emissions. Stagecoach will remove older buses from its fleet as a result of this investment, which will benefit local air quality. As part of its sustainability strategy, Stagecoach is continuing to reduce carbon emissions, with the goal of having a zero-emissions UK bus fleet by 2035. Stagecoach bus services helped to avoid over 19,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions thro

The roof of a new bus shelter at Seacombe Ferry terminal has been transformed into a blanket of lush greenery to help attract bees and increase biodiversity in the area. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Clear Channel, which manages bus shelters in the region, installed the bus stop and its living roof as part of a recent major revamp of Seacombe Ferry Terminal in collaboration with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Wirral Council. Living roofs, also referred as 'Bee Bus Stops,' have been popping up in towns and cities across the country, from Glasgow to Brighton, but this is the first in the Liverpool City Region. The shelters' roofs are planted with native wildflowers, such as kidney vetch, thyme, selfheal, and wild marjoram, chosen to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The green 'Bee Bus Stop' is located just outside the brand new Eureka! Science + Discovery attraction, which is set to open later this week. As part of Mayor Steve

This week, Transport for Wales unveiled the first of its brand-new Yutong E12 electric buses at Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) In the new year, the fleet of modern electric buses will be introduced on the TrawsCymru T1 route between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth, and a new charging hub with new facilities for drivers and buses will open in Carmarthenshire. The new buses, supplied by Pelican, have been extensively tested for the Welsh terrain and will improve the customer experience by providing comfortable seats, air conditioning, reading lights, tables, and mobile phone charging sockets. The introduction of these greener buses is another step forward in improving Wales' public transport network, encouraging people to travel more sustainably, and contributing to the Welsh Government's goal of zero emissions and combating climate change. The Deputy Minister for Climate Change with responsibility for Transport, Lee Waters said: “This is great news. The in

Equipmake, the electrification specialist, has unveiled its latest pure-electric bus technology in the form of a zero-emission version of the New Routemaster double-decker bus at this year's Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. Equipmake The clean, green New Routemaster was unveiled on Equipmake's stand at the Euro Bus Expo, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 1st to the 3rd of November. This process replaces its hybrid drivetrain entirely with Equipmake's cutting-edge Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED), which contains 95% British-made components. The electric version of the New Routemaster will be evaluated over the next six months, with pre-service trials already underway in London with Metroline. The programme will provide useful test data as Transport for London (TfL) continues to evaluate a variety of clean technologies, including cutting-edge repower systems like Equipmake's ZED.  Zenobē, the EV fleet and battery storage specialist, is providing charging infrastr

One of the greenest tours in the world will soon be offered by City Sightseeing Glasgow, which has announced it will introduce a full fleet of brand-new electric Wrightbus Electroliner open-top buses. Wrightbus The city's major attractions, including Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Green, Clydeside Distillery, Riverside Museum, Glasgow University, The Hunterian, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, are served by the open-top tour, which utilises famous red buses. The Glasgow tour operator is a subsidiary of City Sightseeing Worldwide, a global company that offers open-top tours in just under 100 cities worldwide, including Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Berlin, New York, Dubai, and Johannesburg. Investment in the vehicles totals £4,500,000, including funding from the Scottish Zero Emission Bus (ScotZEB) Challenge Fund. Sharon Morrison, Communications Director at City Sightseeing Glasgow, said: “We are excited to be introducing a full electric fleet to our open top tour in Glasgow. It’s g

Alexander Dennis has unveiled its Enviro400FCEV hydrogen-fuel cell double decker at Euro Bus Expo 2022 in Birmingham as part of its next generation of zero-emission buses. The vehicle at the show is the first for the type’s launch customer, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) Building on its extensive experience as the UK market leader for clean buses and taking advantage of lessons learned across the NFI Group, Alexander Dennis has developed a cutting-edge new zero-emission technology platform as the foundation for a new generation of battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel cell buses. The Enviro400FCEV hydrogen-fuel cell double decker is the first of a new series of zero-emission buses that Alexander Dennis fully developed, produced, and supported with AD24 whole-vehicle aftermarket support. Initial vehicles, which were first revealed last year, have now been finished, and deliveries to Liverpool City Region, the launch customer, are anticipated to

Alexander Dennis has shared an exclusive preview of its next generation of battery-electric buses at Euro Bus Expo 2022 in Birmingham, providing new information on their design, specification and capabilities. Alexander Dennis Alexander Dennis has developed a new zero-emission technology platform as the foundation for a new generation of battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel cell buses. It's based on the comprehensive expertise gained as the UK market leader for low, ultra-low, and zero-emission buses and learnings from across the NFI Group. Furthermore, the company will continue to offer the hugely successful BYD ADL partnership's electric buses, providing cities, transportation authorities, and bus operators with even more options to meet their operational needs.