Sir Robert Goodwill MP attended the Westminster showcase of UK-made, zero-emission buses and met with the UK bus manufactures as a Chair of the Bus and Coach Industry APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group).
Sir Robert Said:
“The UK is fortunate to have three world-leading bus manufacturers operating in this country - Alexander Dennis, Switch Mobility, and Wrightbus.
These bus manufacturers are supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs, improving air quality, and boosting exports of UK-made green technologies”
The Government has committed to investing in 4,000 zero-emission buses.
Millions of people across the country will be able to make greener, cleaner journeys as almost 1,000 green buses are rolled out with the backing of nearly £200 million in government funding.
Twelve areas in England, from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth, will receive grants from the multimillion-pound package to deliver electric or hydrogen powered buses, as well as charging or fuelling infrastructure, to their region.
The funding comes from the Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme, which was launched last year to allow local transport authorities to bid for funding to purchase zero emission buses.
