The awards will support the purchase of 13 new electric vehicles and the conversion of a further 2 diesel minibuses. Various interior upgrades or additional features for a further 9 vehicles ranging from accessibility enhancements such as safety rails, installation of CCTV, USB chargers, 5G ready Wi-Fi and floor replacements.
The initiative has attracted an additional £4.056M in collective investment from the operators. It also enables timely investment in the local bus network utilising DfT Bus Grant.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/03/2026
Decision due: 17 Feb 2026 by Director of Environment & Highways
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport Management
Lead director: Director of Environment & Highways
Contact: Katharine Broomfield, Technical Lead - Bus Service Improvement.