Post by snoggle on Sept 4, 2018 14:23:32 GMT
Slightly surprised no one's picked up on this move by Stagecoach. In an interesting move that potentially eclipses London's efforts with electric double deckers Stagecoach Manchester aim to put 105 all electric E400 Cities into service on core commercial routes in Greater Manchester by early 2020. They are hoping for some government money from "green bus" funds but it is an interesting move by Stagecoach in the light of signs from Andy Burnham that he wants a more regulated network. Not the first time that Stagecoach have done things like this to demonstrate the deregulated, privatised network can do "nice things" for politicians.
Note this juicy phrase from the press release that is clearly designed to pump up Mr Burnham's ego.
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www.stagecoach.com/media/news-releases/2018/2018-08-28.aspx
Note this juicy phrase from the press release that is clearly designed to pump up Mr Burnham's ego.
Stagecoach is already the UK's biggest investor in hybrid-electric bus technology and has invested more than £1billion in new greener buses over the past decade. The new e-bus fleet for Manchester would significantly outstrip plans recently announced by London Mayor Sadiq Khan for 68 new electric double-decker buses in the capital.
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Martin Griffiths, Chief Executive of Stagecoach Group, said: "This game-changing initiative is the biggest single investment in e-bus technology anywhere in Europe. It is a clear sign of our bold ambition to transform Greater Manchester's bus network
"Our plans will put Greater Manchester at the forefront of the drive to improve local air quality, and help cement Britain's position as global leader in manufacturing low-emission vehicles. It is also part of our wider partnership proposals to maximise the potential of the bus network to drive the region's economy and better connect its communities.
"By working together, bus operators , the Mayor and the region's local authorities can deliver the quick and sustained improvements we all want to see in Greater Manchester's bus network, building on the major progress we've already made and avoiding unnecessary extra costs to local taxpayers."
"Our plans will put Greater Manchester at the forefront of the drive to improve local air quality, and help cement Britain's position as global leader in manufacturing low-emission vehicles. It is also part of our wider partnership proposals to maximise the potential of the bus network to drive the region's economy and better connect its communities.
"By working together, bus operators , the Mayor and the region's local authorities can deliver the quick and sustained improvements we all want to see in Greater Manchester's bus network, building on the major progress we've already made and avoiding unnecessary extra costs to local taxpayers."
www.stagecoach.com/media/news-releases/2018/2018-08-28.aspx
