Reading to host 'UK's largest' CNG bus fleet

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Town to have 20 natural gas-powered buses on the streets by the end of May

The UK's largest fleet of natural gas-powered buses will hit the streets of Reading over the coming month. Next Tuesday, 11 of the buses will start on routes around the town with a further nine to be...

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