Go-Ahead revs up £500m investment in zero emission buses

James Murray
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Go-Ahead revs up £500m investment in zero emission buses

Bus operator inks deal to fund up to 1,200 zero emission buses from Wrightbus, as government announces new UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel

Bus operator Go-Ahead has today announced the latest phase of plans to decarbonise its fleet, confirming it is to invest £500m to enable the delivery of 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses. The company...

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