Hull City Council to receive £3.9m funds for 42 new green buses
Hull City Council has been allocated £3.9m of government funding for 42 new zero-emission buses.The Department for Transport (DfT) said the green vehicles, which are expected to be operational in the city by spring 2027, would "make bus travel cleaner, greener and more comfortable".It is part of a wider £37.5m investment to fund 319 new vehicles across England, with Hull among 12 authorities benefitting from the scheme.Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, who is due to visit the city later to announce the plans, said the funding would also create jobs, support local economies and "accelerate the 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," said Lightwood.The investment comes as the Bus Service Bill, which aims to give control back to local authorities, progresses through Parliament.Last month, Hull City Council approved £7.6m of DfT funding to improve its bus services, which includes increasing frequency on all key routes, installing up to 30 new bus shelters and improving accessibility.
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