Arriva eyes new responses to localism and sustainability challenges

At present, environmental and sustainability programmes at Arriva’s UK Bus division are being driven largely by the need to make cost savings. However, managing director Mike Cooper believes a significant change of emphasis will become inevitable,

James Dark

11 May 2012

At present, environmental and sustainability programmes at Arriva’s UK Bus division are being driven largely by the need to make cost savings. However, managing director Mike Cooper believes a significant change of emphasis will become inevitable,

It is a moot point as to whether the recession and the onset of the Government’s austerity measures has increased or lessened public transport companies’ focus on environmental considerations.

While the need to ensure business is as efficient as possible has led to new investment in low carbon technology, there is no doubt that local and central government policy has swerved sharply towards economic considerations. As a result, there is less regulatory pressure on businesses to...