1 week Ago By [email protected] (Andrew Spence)
Hull is set to receive 42 new electric buses as the Government has announced a £37.8 million investment into green public transport. The Government's Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood will visit Hull today to announce plans to deliver 319 zero emission buses across England by Spring 2027.
Every pound of Government funding is set to be topped up by at least £3 of private investment. Hull is set to receive £3.9 million of this pot to fund 42 new all-electric buses.
Eleven other areas in England that are also set to receive parts of the funding, these include Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Brighton & Hove. In addition to providing new green buses, the funding is set to create jobs in industries such as engineering and construction, boosting regional economies. Just yesterday the Government made changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, including increasing flexibility of the mandate up to 2030, and allowing hybrid vehicles to be sold until 2035, all with the aim of supporting UK EV manufacturers.
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, said: “I’m thrilled to announce this £38 million investment, which will deliver 319 new zero-emission buses to communities across England by 2027. This funding will not only make bus travel cleaner, greener, and more comfortable, but it will deliver on our Plan for Change; creating jobs, supporting local economies, and accelerating our journey towards a zero-emission future. "By backing local councils and UK manufacturers, we are putting the power in the hands of communities, while helping to deliver on our vision of a sustainable, green transport network.
"From Hull to Hove, there’s an electrifying future on the way for our buses.” Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Hull with our free newsletter.
