30 new zero-emission electric buses coming to Cambridge

Images have been released of the construction of 30 new electric buses for Cambridge, which are set to hit the city’s streets in May.

The zero-emission, double decker buses will mean the Cambridge Park & Ride network and Citi 2 service will become fully electrified and carbon-free.

The announcement represents a significant investment in green travel for the region, with the new vehicles costing close to £500,000 each. The new fleet is being funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Department for Transport, Greater Cambridge Partnership and Stagecoach East.

Cllr Elisa Meschini, chair of the GCP’s executive board, said: “It is fantastic to know 30 new electric vehicles will be with us this spring to demonstrate our commitment to providing cleaner buses to help to reduce carbon emissions in Cambridge.

“This will improve air quality and make our city a greener, healthier place to live, work and visit. By working in partnership with the Combined Authority and Stagecoach East, we are demonstrating how we can transform the way we travel around the area and improve the quality of bus services and vehicles to benefit our bus users and residents.”