- £500 million investment announced to deliver 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses, ensuring greener and better journeys for passengers
- bus operator Go Ahead’s investment to benefit communities across the country, supporting hundreds of jobs and delivering growth
- Transport Secretary brings together industry to advance opportunities for investment in the UK ahead of investment summit
Up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set to be supported as bus operator Go Ahead today (8 October 2024) announces a major £500 million investment to decarbonise its fleet, including creating a new dedicated manufacturing line and partnership with Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus.
The investment is set to fund the manufacturing of up to 1,200 new zero emission buses over the next 3 years. Built for operator Go Ahead, this investment will accelerate the transition to greener buses across the country including in Plymouth, Gloucestershire, East Yorkshire, London and the Isle of Wight.
On top of directly supporting 500 manufacturing jobs, the £500 million…
