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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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.
As part of efforts to improve travel information and make travel easier for passengers, Portsmouth City Council will be adding over 300 real-time information screens to bus stops throughout the city.
Portsmouth City Council is exploring a streamlined approach for e-scooters and bike rentals, aiming to improve convenience and sustainability in the city and the broader Solent area.
Portsmouth's City Centre South is set for a transport upgrade, introducing widened roads and pedestrian-friendly crossings to enhance public transport and active travel, with completion targeted for May 2024.
As Breeze user numbers continue to grow, Solent Transport is responding by continually adding new services and features to make the app even better.
With an increased fleet of pedal and e-bikes available through the Breeze app, Beryl aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and encourage greener and healthier journeys across the Solent region.
Solent Transport's agreement with Voi and Beryl sets co-operative practices for a seamless multi-operator experience, with a key focus on enhancing services, resolving conflicts and promoting efficient micro-mobility operations.
First Bus is set to reinforce its commitment to a zero-emission future by building a purpose-built all-electric site in Portsmouth capable of hosting up to 90 new electric buses, with 62 green vehicles to be launched from its Hoeford depot from April 2024.
In order to reduce car ownership and air pollution in the city, Portsmouth City Council's new partnership will see the launch of a car club scheme in selected wards of the region in summer 2023.
Riders in Southampton and Portsmouth have covered over 2.6 million miles on Voi rental e-scooters since the launch of the scheme two years ago, with demand for micro-mobility options continuing to grow.
As part of a new partnership, Solent Transport will now offer its customers with rail ticketing through its Breeze travel app, providing them with improved access to all modes of transportation across the region.
As part of the UK government's £25.3 million investment to achieve a net zero transport network, 117 British-built zero-emission buses will be rolled out across Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Stagecoach customers are now taking advantage of the UK government's £2 fare cap, with services on the South Coast and in South Lancashire amongst those seeing the highest number of travellers.
Stagecoach passengers across Oxford, Manchester, Yorkshire, Preston, Northampton, Mansfield, Portsmouth, Chichester, Winchester, Torquay, Folkestone and Newcastle will benefit from more sustainable buses from 2023.
As part of the trial extension, Solent Transport will continue to monitor rental e-scooter usage, working closely with local stakeholders in Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight to ensure that communities can provide feedback to the trial.