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London is set to have the largest double-decker electric bus fleet in Europe next year when 68 new zero-emission vehicles take to the capital’s streets.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the 68 buses will be added to Transport for London’s (TfL) growing bus fleet next summer.
The new buses will mean that two routes run by Metroline from Barnet to central London will then be exclusively operated by electric double-decker buses.
“We’re committed to reducing emissions from London’s buses and making routes 43 and 134 exclusively electric is an important step to a zero-emission fleet,” said TfL’s director of bus operations, Claire Mann.
“Buses are crucial to reduce Londoners’ reliance on cars, and with this landmark order it means the largest pure electric double-deck bus fleet in Europe will help reduce emissions across the capital,” added Mann.
“Electric buses are good for air quality and improve the customer experience, with less noise and fewer vibrations, all creating a more comfortable journey.”
The announcement was made as cross-party leaders from cities across England and Wales gathered in London to urge the Government to tackle the nation’s growing air pollution crisis.
“We’re doing all we can to improve our air quality and we need the government to match our ambition to solve this national health crisis,” said Khan.
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