Cleaner, greener bus journeys are on the way

BUS passengers in Yorkshire are set to benefit from cleaner, greener bus journeys thanks to the fourth round of the Green Bus Fund.

The Green Bus Fund aims to cut greenhouse gas emission levels and encourage bus operators and local councils to make the switch to more environmentally-friendly buses.

The successful bidders include City of York Council, Yorkshire Coastliner Limited and First York .

Five bus manufacturers will benefit from orders for their eco-friendly hybrid, electric and biomethane gas buses including Alexander Dennis Limited, BYD, Optare, Scania and Volvo.

Local transport minister, Norman Baker, said: “Buses are an essential part of people’s day-to-day lives up and down the country and are a key tool for enabling economic growth.

“At the same time, we want this growth to be green, which is why we are investing in these brand new low carbon buses.”

The £12m funding for 213 new low carbon buses will deliver better services for passengers while also cutting carbon and delivering economic growth.