The decision has faced backlash for its damage to biodiversity

This will double the fleet from April 2024 – to 100 buses

Wrightbus has secured the funding, as it looks to build 3,000 zero-emission buses

A new study forecasts the number of buses on the country’s roads will grow by close to 180%, rising to a total of 2,800 vehicles

The initiative is forecast to fund up to 500 zero-emission buses

Since 2017, TfL has worked to phase out polluting diesel buses and spent around £85m on retrofitting older buses to Euro VI or cleaner standards