Post by capitalomnibus on Sept 24, 2023 22:51:44 GMT
Arriva UK Bus invests in new electric fleet in Leicester
Brand new electric buses will soon become a familiar sight in Leicester as Arriva has invested in a fleet of 24 electric double decker buses – the first vehicles of their type in the city and Arriva’s first electric double deckers outside of London.
This landmark moment for the city’s transport network is part of Arriva’s pledge to deliver a sustainable and environmentally-friendly bus network.
The buses will have USB charging points, better lighting and digital customer information screens. They can carry around 90 passengers and are also built with a ‘low-bridge’ specification.
The Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers will roll out of depots and onto the streets of Leicester in October. Arriva drivers and engineers are now being trained on the zero-emission vehicles whilst chargers and infrastructure for the battery-electric fleet are being installed at Thurmaston depot.
The new fleet has been made possible through a partnership between Arriva and Leicester City Council. They made a successful joint bid through the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme to unlock the £11 million worth of green investment required to purchase new buses.
Alistair Hands, Managing Director - Regions, said:
“Welcoming the new Wrightbus electric fleet into Leicester is a game-changing moment in our continued drive to operating a greener, decarbonised bus network.
“We are delighted to have worked in partnership with Wrightbus and Leicester City Council to have been able to make this happen.
“It’s our aim to make Arriva UK Bus the best choice for passengers and we know our customers value our progressive attitude towards decarbonising public transport.
“We care passionately about the environment and we’re showing that we’re doing the right thing for the planet and our customers.”
Brand new electric buses will soon become a familiar sight in Leicester as Arriva has invested in a fleet of 24 electric double decker buses – the first vehicles of their type in the city and Arriva’s first electric double deckers outside of London.
This landmark moment for the city’s transport network is part of Arriva’s pledge to deliver a sustainable and environmentally-friendly bus network.
The buses will have USB charging points, better lighting and digital customer information screens. They can carry around 90 passengers and are also built with a ‘low-bridge’ specification.
The Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers will roll out of depots and onto the streets of Leicester in October. Arriva drivers and engineers are now being trained on the zero-emission vehicles whilst chargers and infrastructure for the battery-electric fleet are being installed at Thurmaston depot.
The new fleet has been made possible through a partnership between Arriva and Leicester City Council. They made a successful joint bid through the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme to unlock the £11 million worth of green investment required to purchase new buses.
Alistair Hands, Managing Director - Regions, said:
“Welcoming the new Wrightbus electric fleet into Leicester is a game-changing moment in our continued drive to operating a greener, decarbonised bus network.
“We are delighted to have worked in partnership with Wrightbus and Leicester City Council to have been able to make this happen.
“It’s our aim to make Arriva UK Bus the best choice for passengers and we know our customers value our progressive attitude towards decarbonising public transport.
“We care passionately about the environment and we’re showing that we’re doing the right thing for the planet and our customers.”
