Wednesday 17 June 2020

Leicester City Council upgrades its fleet with 13 electric buses to tackle air pollution

Leicester City Council has ordered 13 electric buses to tackle air pollution.

The fleet of zero-emission buses, which is expected to come into operation in 2021, aims to convert Leicester’s three park-and-ride services to electric bus operation.

The electric bus provider Pelican Bus and Coach will supply the new vehicles, which will be fitted with 422KWh water-cooled batteries and other innovative features for passenger comfort including LED lights, USB charging points and passenger information systems.

Adam Clarke, Leicester Deputy City Mayor for Environment and Transportation, commented: "Electric vehicles will play a big part in our work to improve the city’s air quality and I look forward to these buses coming into service next year."