Work has started on the installation of charging infrastructure at Exeter bus depot in readiness for the arrival of the new electric fleet later this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in the Matford Park and Ride, the charging points will be available for use by the public when not in use by a Stagecoach bus, creating a Community Charging Hub with high-speed charging technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We secured the initial Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) funding from the Department for Transport (DFT), with Stagecoach South West investing \u00a315 million in to the project. This was announced in March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first of the electric buses will be arriving in Exeter this summer, followed by Torbay and North Devon. The full fleet will be rolled out across the South West by early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n
\r\nA Devon County Council spokesperson said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t
\u201cWe are committed to reducing carbon emissions and given that on road transportation makes up more than a quarter of Devon\u2019s total carbon emissions the decarbonisation of public transport is a crucial part of our response to the climate emergency and helping us to achieve our targets.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese new electric buses can help transform our local bus network in Devon and hopefully they will appeal to more people and encourage them to travel by bus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\n\n
\r\n\t\r\nPeter Knight, Stagecoach South West Managing Director said <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t
\u201cGetting spades in the ground is an exciting moment for Stagecoach in the South West, \u00a0it\u2019s the start of our journey to creating a significant decrease in carbon emissions that will not only contribute to cleaner air and improved public health but also aligns with Exeter’s broader environmental goals of reducing the city\u2019s carbon footprint and achieving its 2030 net zero goal.
\n\u201cThis project wouldn\u2019t be possible without the backing from local authority partners Devon County Council and Torbay Council who share our ambitious plans to deliver a greener thriving bus service for the region. Their support along with the Governments and Stagecoach Groups gives us confidence for the future, and we look forward to\u00a0welcoming the new fleet that will benefit the local community and bus users\u2019 alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\n\n\nStagecoach anticipates that for each new electric bus introduced to the fleet it has the capacity to remove approximately 20 to 40 cars from the road. This reduction is equivalent to saving around 40 tonnes of CO2 per year per bus. When multiplied across the entire fleet of twenty electric buses being introduced in Exeter, this could result in a reduction of up to 12,000 tonnes of CO2 over the estimated 15-year life of these vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new state-of-the-art buses will improve the passenger experience, providing users with considerably quieter, smoother, and more comfortable journeys. They will also meet Enhanced Accessibility Standards and will come with the latest passenger experience features.ENDS
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