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Portsmouth’s first zero-emission electric buses hit the road
The new electric vehicles signify the arrival of the region’s first zero-emission buses, and are the first of 62 to enter service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport by Summer 2024.
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Abellio launches fully electric bus fleet in West London
With the launch of its fully electric bus fleet on Route 111 in West London, Abellio London celebrates its 111th electric bus going into operation.
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Go-Ahead Group signs contract for its first hydrogen fuel cell buses
Brighton & Hove and Metrobus have ordered 20 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which are set to be delivered in June 2022, signalling the Go-Ahead Group's first order of hydrogen powered buses.
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The Sustainable Bus Update: Volume 12
Volume 12 of the Sustainable Bus Update sees First Bus take on a big development project for one of its hubs in Scotland, while operator Keolis has expanded its electric network in Europe.
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Dublin unveils three new hydrogen fuel cell buses
Commuters in Dublin could soon be travelling on hydrogen fuel-cell buses, after the NTA and Bus Éireann announced an investment of more than €2 million to purchase three zero emissions vehicles.
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Millions of pounds poured into sustainable transport projects in UK
Funding for green transport projects continues to flood in as a new project in Northern Ireland seeks to further its hydrogen fuel technology capability.
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Northern Ireland orders 145 low-emission buses in £66 million investment
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon believes the investment will help local businesses as well as contribute to a more sustainable transport solution in Northern Ireland.
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Aberdeen becomes home to world’s first hydrogen-powered double decked bus
The world's first hydrogen-powered bus is preparing to hit the streets of Aberdeen, with vehicles from Wrightbus to be operated by First Aberdeen.
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Belfast to roll out Ireland’s first hydrogen-powered double decker buses
The announcement was made by Translink, Energia Group and Wrightbus with support from the Department for Infrastructure and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
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Facing the future head-on: How First Bus is combating tough times in the bus industry by investing in new, green vehicle technologies
6 April 2017 | By Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First Bus
Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First Bus, discusses how the transport operator is overcoming tough conditions in the bus industry head-on by trailing and investing in new, green vehicle technologies.
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Lothian Buses agrees 4 year deal with Wrightbus for up to 316 vehicles
1 November 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Lothian Buses has awarded a four year framework agreement to Wrightbus for the supply of up to 316 vehicles.
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Parkeon installs 1,000th CCTV system for National Express
2 August 2016 | By Parkeon
National Express customers, drivers and staff are benefiting from latest generation CCTV technology, thanks to the operator’s partnership with smart transport systems provider Parkeon, which has delivered over 1,000 systems across the West Midlands and Dundee...
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West Yorkshire to receive 45 new buses thanks to £10m investment
5 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
First Bus has confirmed it will roll out 45 new double deck buses across West Yorkshire thanks to a £10 million investment.
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Reading Buses places £1.3 million order for six Streetdeck double deck buses
15 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Reading Buses has placed a £1.3 million order with British bus manufacturer Wrightbus to supply six Streetdeck double deck models.
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Mayor of London announces £60m deal for 195 new Routemaster buses
29 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Mayor of London Boris Johnson MP has confirmed a £60 million deal for delivery of almost 200 additional Wightbus Routemaster buses for the capital.
