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New £120 Million Scheme for Zero-Emission Buses (England)

To improve air quality in towns and cities across England, the Department for Transport has launched a new fund help local transport authorities introduce zero-emission buses. The £120 million Zero Emission Buses Regional Area scheme will allow local authorities to bid for funding to purchase green buses and reduce carbon emissions from local public transport. The funding aims to deliver up to 500 zero-emission buses.

To ensure the funding is used quickly, the government is calling on consortia of local transport authorities, energy companies, bus operators and manufacturers to come together to work up strong cases for funding.

Applicants have until the 21st May 2021 to submit expressions of interest for a fast-track process. Those who need more time to develop their proposals will have until the 25th June 2021 to submit expressions of interest.

31st March 2021