The Department for Transport (DfT) said the investment will also support an additional 2,000 jobs across the wider UK supply chain by 2026. She plans to reiterate the Government’s commitment to decarbonising local transport, supporting jobs and fostering an environment for investment in UK manufacturing, the DfT said. Also on Tuesday, the Transport Secretary is expected to unveil plans to create a new UK bus manufacturing expert panel. “This announcement will see communities across the country benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses – which will deliver cleaner air and better journeys. Its new Buses Bill is set to be introduced in Parliament by the end of this year, aiming to improve bus services nationwide.

Source: The Herald October 07, 2024 23:11 UTC