Nottinghamshire receives a £1 million investment from the Government to deliver a new fleet of zero-emission buses.
Across the area, new electric buses will replace older diesel vehicles, cutting harmful emissions and improving journeys for people travelling for work, education and healthcare.
The investment will see a further £1 million go to Nottinghamshire for 11 new buses through expansions of existing Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) projects.
It follows a £2.6 million investment into the county in 2025 for 42 new electric buses under the same scheme.
Today’s investment also forms part of a £73.2 million package that will deliver 484 zero-emission buses across England, building on the Government’s existing ZEBRA programme, which has already funded more than 2,500 cleaner buses nationally.
Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, said: “Buses are the backbone of our public transport system, and passengers in Nottinghamshire deserve a network they can rely on and be proud of.
“This funding will replace polluting diesel buses with new electric vehicles that will make a real difference to people’s daily lives, better connecting them to work, to healthcare and to opportunity, whilst cleaning up the air we all breathe.
“We’re delivering better connections for people getting about their daily lives, and I’m proud to back the ambition in Nottinghamshire to do it.”
Together, these investments support the Government’s broader plan for better buses, underpinned by the landmark Bus Services Act 2025, which handed councils new powers to shape their local networks and accelerate the transition to cleaner, greener transport.
MP for Mansfield, Steve Yemm, said: “This is fantastic news for Nottinghamshire and my constituency.
“People who live, work and study in the area rely on the bus network, so to boost it with brand new vehicles that make the ride cleaner and greener is really welcome.
“This Labour Government is showing it will continue to deliver on its promise to invest in our transport, putting passengers at the heart of it whilst still bearing down on climate change.”
Graham Vidler, CEO of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome step forward for the UK’s transition to greener public transport. Bus operators across the country are committed to decarbonising their fleets, with the Government funding announced today being matched by more than £94 million of investment from operators in new vehicles and charging infrastructure.
“This partnership between government and industry is exactly what is needed to deliver the next generation of greener, quieter buses while maintaining reliable services for passengers.”
