Stoke-on-Trent offers £10 million to electrify bus fleetsAuthor: Adam SmithPublished 7 hours agoStoke-on-Trent bus operators are invited to apply for a £10 million grant to support the transition to zero-emission electric buses, aiming to improve air quality and modernise local transport infrastructure.The initiative aims to support sustainable transport, as road transport remains a significant contributor to air pollution and carbon emissions.Replacing diesel buses will reduce pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, linked to health problems, while using energy sources aligned with local air quality objectives.Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for Growth, Regeneration and Transport, highlighted the importance of clean transport: “Buses are a lifeline for thousands of people… Replacing diesel buses will mean fewer harmful emissions on our streets and better air quality.”Applications for the grant are now open, with funding awarded based on eligibility and availability, encouraging operators to propose ambitious electrification plans and develop a sustainable bus network for the future.Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.
Buses are going electric in Stoke-on-Trent!
