Green Bus Fund hybrids enter service in Oxford

Entry into service follows the news that more funding will be available for low carbon buses

The launch of the Stagecoach hybrids came as new funding for cleaner buses was announced by transport ministers in England and Scotland

The launch of the Stagecoach hybrids came as new funding for cleaner buses was announced by transport ministers in England and Scotland

Stagecoach launched the first of 56 new hybrid vehicles at its Oxford bus operation last month as ministers in Westminster and Holyrood announced further funding to support the introduction of low carbon buses in England and Scotland.

The Perth-based group is introducing 26 hybrid vehicles at its Oxford operation, with a further 30 buses expected to be introduced at Stagecoach Manchester in November. Stagecoach chief executive Brian Souter said that the introduction of the new vehicles...