An electric bus charges at York Park & Ride (Credit: Shutterstock)
The number of ultra-low emission buses on UK roads will double to more than 500 thanks to a new £48m government investment.

The money, from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, will fund 263 new green vehicles and infrastructure such as charge points in 19 local authorities in England and Wales.
Buses minister Nusrat Ghani announced the investment at the UK Bus Summit today. “This government is doing more than ever before to reduce emissions across all modes of transport and I’m delighted to see the bus industry putting itself at the forefront of this,” he said.
The news follows the announcement of more than 300 charge points for ultra-low emission taxis yesterday, using more than £6m government investment.
“These measures chart a path for Britain to become a world leader in the zero-emission revolution, ensuring that the UK has cleaner air, a better environment and a stronger economy,” today’s announcement said.
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