Liverpool Increases Electric Vehicle Fleet: Set to Acquire 50 New Electric Buses
The Liverpool City Region is set to revolutionize its public transport system with a significant expansion of its electric bus fleet. This ambitious project, which is backed by a commitment of £26 million, was officially unveiled recently.
At the unveiling ceremony, Louise Haigh, the Secretary of State for Transport, praised the move as a "fantastic example of local leaders delivering better services for their communities." The Secretary of State was present at the event to witness the unveiling of the new bus livery, which mirrors the city region's £500 million fleet of new trains in design and colour scheme.
Mayor Steve Rotheram, who made a landmark decision last year to franchise bus services in the region following a major public consultation, has been at the forefront of this initiative. He aims to prioritize passengers with the new system, making travel cheaper, greener, and more reliable.
The expansion brings the total number of fully electric buses secured for the city region's publicly owned fleet to more than 100. In the past few months, Mayor Rotheram has ordered an additional 100 fully electric buses, bringing the total investment to over £26 million.
Funding for the new electric vehicles will be drawn from the CRSTS (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement), a pot of £710 million set aside for major transport projects in the region. This investment is a testament to the Government's commitment to supporting local leaders across the country to deliver on their transport priorities and breaking down barriers to delivering better buses.
The new buses are part of a strategy to clean up the air with fewer emissions. Around 70% of the public supported the plans to franchise bus services, indicating a strong desire for change. The new system will allow greater local control of fares, timetables, and routes, ensuring that the needs of the community are at the heart of the transport system.
Franchised bus services are set to begin in St Helens in 2026 and will be introduced across the region by the end of 2027. Mayor Rotheram aims to reach net zero carbon in the Liverpool City Region by 2035, and this expansion is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
Louise Haigh, the Secretary of State for Transport, supports the plans for public control of buses in the Liverpool City Region. She indicated that this is a fantastic example of local leaders delivering better services for their communities and a step towards a more sustainable and integrated transport system for the region.
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