York bus depot one of first in UK to become fully eclectic
It's part of a Government investment in green transport
Last updated 2nd Mar 2023
A bus depot in York is set to become one of the first in the UK to run fully electric vehicles.
The "first bus York depot" will go totally green by March 2024.
It's part of a £7.6 million pound investment by the Government to put 34 new electric buses on Yorkshire's roads.
Councillor Andy D’Agorne, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:
“We are delighted to be successful in receiving an additional £1.8 million in funding towards providing clean, zero emission public transport across the city.
“This is fundamental to achieving the city’s carbon reduction goals while supporting the development strategy set out in the Local Plan. To encourage greater use of the bus network, and sustainable travel routes, our network and bus services must be safe, convenient and attractive to residents, commuters and visitors.”