Brighton and Surrey councils given funding for zero-emission buses
Two councils in Surrey and East Sussex are among 12 local authorities to receive a share of £37.5m of government funding for new zero-emission buses.Brighton & Hove City Council has been allocated £2,360,656 for 13 vehicles, while Surrey County Council has been given £1,740,820 for 12 buses.Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said the investment would support the local economy and "make bus travel cleaner, greener and more comfortable"."By backing local councils and UK manufacturers, we are putting the power in the hands of communities", he said.
The money is set to fund 319 new vehicles across England, which should be functional by Spring 2027.The investment comes as the Bus Service Bill, which aims to give control back to local authorities, progresses through Parliament.
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