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Zero-emission bus market surges

SMMT: Deliveries of new buses, coaches and minibuses reach 16-year high

Mark Moran
17 February 2025

 

The UK’s new bus, coach and minibus market has strengthened its recovery, recording a second consecutive year of growth and the best annual performance since 2008, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A 70.1% increase in registrations saw 8,390 buses join Britain’s roads in 2024 to become the largest overall European bus market, reflecting growing operator confidence in ridership levels and substantial government funding...

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