The Scottish government has awarded transport group Stagecoach £1.15m to retrofit over 60 buses.
Through the Bus Emissions Abatement programme, Stagecoach will ensure 63 of its buses meet the latest Euro VI standard before being rolled out across the east of the country.
Douglas Robertson, managing director of Stagecoach East Scotland, said: “Scotland’s buses are central to delivering cleaner air in our communities and saving the thousands of lives lost every year to air pollution. Buses are also vital in renewing our economy and keeping our communities connected, helping deliver a green recovery from Covid-19.
“As well as our own extensive investment in cleaner technologies for our own bus fleet, the biggest opportunity to clean up Scotland’s air is from people switching from polluting single person car trips to more sustainable shared public transport and active travel. Every bus journey includes walking, which contributes to better health and well-being.”
This latest contribution is part of Stagecoach’s commitment to deliver cleaner transport technology. Over the last decade, the company has invested more than £1bn in 7,000 new greener vehicles.
