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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
National Express West Midlands marks major milestone with new buses
RESIDENTS can now enjoy "smoother, quieter and greener bus journeys" thanks to a new fleet of zero-emission buses now in service across the region. It comes as National Express West Midlands rolls out 170 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-decker zero-emission buses as part of a £95 million investment to modernise its fleet, reinforcing the company's commitment to creating a more sustainable future for public transport. The arrival of these state-of-the-art buses brings the total number of electric buses in operation to 329, meaning nearly a quarter of National Express West Midlands' bus fleet is now zero emissions. Each electric bus saves an average of 61 tonnes of carbon annually, reducing carbon emissions by almost 20,000 tonnes every year - a significant step towards tackling climate change and improving air quality in the Midlands. Antony Goozee, Bus Strategy and Commercial Director at National Express West Midlands, said: 'Replacing our diesel buses with electric vehicles and modernising our depots are key steps in our journey towards operating a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2030. "These new clean, green double-decker buses are not just about improving efficiency and reducing our environmental impact, they also deliver a better experience for our passengers with quieter, smoother and more comfortable journeys.'
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
West Midlands mayor welcomes arrival of new electric bus fleet
The mayor of the West Midlands says the region is "leading the way" on green public transport, after a fleet of new electric double decker buses was Express West Midlands has rolled out 170 new Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 double-decker vehicles as part of a £95 million firm now operates 329 electric buses in the region, meaning nearly a quarter of the fleet is now zero emissions."That means cleaner air, quieter streets and a more comfortable, reliable service for passengers," said mayor Richard Parker. National Express West Midlands said each electric bus saves an average of 61 tonnes of carbon annually, reducing carbon emissions by almost 20,000 tonnes every strategy and commercial director Antony Goozee said the new buses would help the firm on its way towards a fully zero-emission fleet by 2030."These new clean, green double-decker buses are not just about improving efficiency and reducing our environmental impact - they also deliver a better experience for our passengers with quieter, smoother and more comfortable journeys," he added. The operator has also completed a major infrastructure upgrade of its Yardley Wood depot, which dates back to has been modernised with a new advanced charging infrastructure "as part of ongoing efforts to future-proof its operations and ensure long-term sustainability in its services," said Mr added that an electrification upgrade of the Perry Barr depot was also due to be completed in the next few weeks."Buses are the backbone of our network, with over half a million trips made in the region each day," said Mr Parker."That's why we continue to work closely with our bus operators to decarbonise public transport and support our green transport revolution for a cleaner and healthier West Midlands, while creating a network which works for everyone." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
