Arriva welcomes funding for zero emission buses
Mar 26, 2024 6:32:50 GMT
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Arriva welcomes funding for zero emission buses
Arriva UK Bus has been successful in securing funding from the UK Government’s ‘ZEBRA’ scheme for new zero emission buses.
The bids were submitted alongside local transport authorities for Arriva’s operations in Leicester, Tamworth, Redcar, Durham and Darlington and will be welcome news for those communities. The award of funding could see 72 new fully electric buses coming into Arriva’s fleets in the north of England and the Midlands.
The ZEBRA (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area) scheme was introduced by the Department for Transport to encourage local authorities to work with their transport partners and apply for additional funding to accelerate the introduction of zero emission buses and supporting infrastructure in towns and cities across the UK. Arriva shares the Government’s ambition and is keen to partner with authorities and stakeholders on driving forward the decarbonisation agenda.
Alistair Hands, Managing Director, Regions, said: “Partnership with local authorities is at the heart of Arriva’s strategy, so we are delighted to have been part of these successful bids for funding. By bringing fully electric zero-emission and modernised transport to our communities in both the North East and the Midlands, we will improve the passenger experience with cleaner, quieter, more comfortable journeys, while also investing in our longer-term vehicle decarbonisation plan.”
In Leicester, the funding of 25 double decker electric buses would add to the 24 which Arriva expects to be operational by May this year. This will mean that around 50 per cent of all services operated by Arriva in Leicester will be zero emission.
Kim Cain, Area Director North East and Yorkshire said “It’s fantastic news that we’ve been successful in our joint-bids for funding to bring brand new zero emission buses to Darlington, Redcar and Durham. Public transport is vital in supporting the country to decarbonise, and this ZEBRA funding will help to deliver the sustainable and high-performing services that our customers across the North East deserve.”
Andrew Godley, Commercial Planning and Development Director at Arriva UK Bus said “It’s fantastic news that we’ve been successful in our joint-bids for funding to bring brand new zero emission buses to Tamworth and to build on our existing fleet in Leicester. Public transport is vital in supporting the country to decarbonise, and this ZEBRA funding will help to deliver the sustainable and high-performing services that our customers across the Midlands deserve.”
Arriva UK Bus has been successful in securing funding from the UK Government’s ‘ZEBRA’ scheme for new zero emission buses.
The bids were submitted alongside local transport authorities for Arriva’s operations in Leicester, Tamworth, Redcar, Durham and Darlington and will be welcome news for those communities. The award of funding could see 72 new fully electric buses coming into Arriva’s fleets in the north of England and the Midlands.
The ZEBRA (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area) scheme was introduced by the Department for Transport to encourage local authorities to work with their transport partners and apply for additional funding to accelerate the introduction of zero emission buses and supporting infrastructure in towns and cities across the UK. Arriva shares the Government’s ambition and is keen to partner with authorities and stakeholders on driving forward the decarbonisation agenda.
Alistair Hands, Managing Director, Regions, said: “Partnership with local authorities is at the heart of Arriva’s strategy, so we are delighted to have been part of these successful bids for funding. By bringing fully electric zero-emission and modernised transport to our communities in both the North East and the Midlands, we will improve the passenger experience with cleaner, quieter, more comfortable journeys, while also investing in our longer-term vehicle decarbonisation plan.”
In Leicester, the funding of 25 double decker electric buses would add to the 24 which Arriva expects to be operational by May this year. This will mean that around 50 per cent of all services operated by Arriva in Leicester will be zero emission.
Kim Cain, Area Director North East and Yorkshire said “It’s fantastic news that we’ve been successful in our joint-bids for funding to bring brand new zero emission buses to Darlington, Redcar and Durham. Public transport is vital in supporting the country to decarbonise, and this ZEBRA funding will help to deliver the sustainable and high-performing services that our customers across the North East deserve.”
Andrew Godley, Commercial Planning and Development Director at Arriva UK Bus said “It’s fantastic news that we’ve been successful in our joint-bids for funding to bring brand new zero emission buses to Tamworth and to build on our existing fleet in Leicester. Public transport is vital in supporting the country to decarbonise, and this ZEBRA funding will help to deliver the sustainable and high-performing services that our customers across the Midlands deserve.”