Monday 8 June 2020

Warrington Borough Council launches bid to become UK’s first all-electric bus town

Warrington Borough Council launches bid to become UK’s first all-electric bus town

Warrington Borough Council has launched a bid to become the 'UK’s first all-electric bus town'.

In an expression of interest to the Department for Transport, the council has stressed that having an all-electric bus fleet would be a vital scheme in raising the profile of Warrington as a place to live and work.

The local authority's transport plan, which was adopted in December last year, notes the two priorities of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving air quality.

Hans Mundry, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “The opportunity to bid to have the UK’s first all-electric bus fleet was too good an opportunity to miss and would substantially support our commitment to tackling the climate emergency.

“With the support of all of our local bus operators, who can see the benefits for themselves, we can work together to be part of a game-changing transport offering for the people of Warrington."

Written by

Bruna Pinhoni

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