"The UK government has allocated £73.2 million to support 484 zero-emission buses across England. The funding, assigned to councils and combined authorities, is complemented by £94 million from operators and local authorities, bringing total investment to over £167 million."
"South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) receives the largest share, £33.42 million, to support 186 battery-electric buses in Sheffield. The programme includes £59.28 million for vehicles and £25.99 million for infrastructure, including the electrification of the Olive Grove depot."
"Tees Valley Combined Authority is allocated £11 million for 82 electric buses and the electrification of depots in Hartlepool and Darlington, with completion expected by 2027. The region is set to reach 170 electric buses in operation, with Arriva receiving 54 units and Stagecoach 28."
The UK government has committed £73.2 million to fund 484 zero-emission buses across England, distributed to councils and combined authorities. This funding is supplemented by £94 million from operators and local authorities, bringing total investment to over £167 million. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority receives the largest allocation of £33.42 million for 186 battery-electric buses in Sheffield, including depot electrification. Other significant recipients include Tees Valley Combined Authority (£11 million for 82 buses), Liverpool City Region (£7 million for 36 buses), and Devon County Council (£7.53 million for 90 buses). The Isle of Wight will receive £3.67 million for 23 vehicles, with Southern Vectis contributing an additional £8.1 million. Most allocations extend existing Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programmes, with several regions planning transitions to bus franchising by 2027.
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