The UK government aims to end the sale of new non-zero emission buses (non-ZEBs) by 2030 at the earliest as part of the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill. A consultation received 45 responses, primarily from manufacturers and operators, with most in favor of a clear end date for non-ZEB sales. Support for a deadline emphasized the importance of public funding and necessary infrastructure. Manufacturers preferred earlier phase-out dates compared to operators. The government is assessing the decarbonisation of coaches and minibuses, with no specific dates proposed yet.
The UK aims to end the sale of new non-zero emission buses by 2030 at the earliest, as part of the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill.
Responses to the consultation showed a majority of support for a clear deadline on non-ZEB sales, emphasizing the need for public funding and infrastructure.
Manufacturers favored earlier phase-out dates compared to operators, who cited operational and cost-related challenges in transitioning to zero-emission buses.
The consultation received 45 responses, with 2030 commonly preferred by stakeholders for the end of new non-ZEB sales, amid calls for tailored approaches based on fleet profiles.
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