The Oxford Bus Company (OBC), part of Go-Ahead Group, has ordered 104 zero-emission buses from the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus as part of efforts to deliver an all-electric bus fleet in the city. In preparation for the roll out, one of Wrightbus’s demonstrator buses has arrived in Oxford to allow the OBC to finalise its driving training programme. The order is made up of 99 StreetDeck Electroliners, a double deck battery-electric bus and five GB Kite Electroliner single decks. “We are delighted to assist the Oxford Bus Company in their commitment to offering zero-emission public transport in the city which will ensure a quieter, more comfortable ride for customers.”Luke Marion, Oxford Bus Company managing director, said: “We are working closely with Wrightbus as part of our preparation for our transition to electrification. It has also been involved with the movement to decarbonise public transport across the UK and Ireland with its world-first hydrogen double deck, the StreetDeck Hydroliner, alongside the Electroliner.

Source: The Herald October 09, 2023 10:12 UTC