£20m to be put towards electrifying buses in Sheffield
The cash is set to come from the government
£20m is to be put towards replacing old diesel buses in Sheffield with electric alternatives.
The cash, which comes from a government fund, will enable local bus operators to go electric by paying for the vehicles themselves, as well as the necessary chargers.
It comes at bus services across South Yorkshire prepare to come back under public control and as the local council aims to cut pollution while offering reliable journeys.
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “We are making good progress to improve air quality in the city, however, more zero-emission buses are essential to further reduce pollution and improve the air we breathe."
"The new £20m funding from the Government is very welcome and goes alongside £11m that Sheffield City Council is investing for new electric buses.
“We will work closely with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and bus operators to get new electric buses running in Sheffield as soon as possible, to make bus travel cleaner and greener.”