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Zero Tailpipe Emission Double Deck Buses Roll into Plymouth

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A bold new era for public transport is arriving in Plymouth—quietly. The first of 50 zero-emission, electric double-decker buses have touched down in Plymouth, marking a significant shift in how the city moves its people. For bus and coach operators across the UK, this transformation offers a powerful case study in what’s possible when government, local authorities and transport operators pull together.
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Arriva Buses Wales Launches 12 New Buses in Bangor

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Last week, 12 brand-new Volvo B8RLE single-deck buses with MCV Evora bodies were unveiled at the Arriva Buses Wales Bangor depot. This fleet represents a £2.2 million investment in the Welsh bus fleet.

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Starting this month, the new fleet of 12 single-deck buses will operate on the 5 route between Caernarfon, Bangor, and Llandudno. To help passengers stay connected, Wi-Fi and USB ports are installed in each of the new buses.

Richard Hoare, Commercial Director, said:
“Arriva is committed to providing the best possible service for our customers, and we continue to invest in our fleet.

"The 12 new buses in Bangor are a great addition to our Welsh fleet, and this is a significant investment to a vital part of our network and underlines Arriva’s commitment to providing a high quality, fully accessible bus service to our customers.”

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For the first time, Arriva Buses Wales drivers will use camera-controlled mirrors on buses to assist driving the new fleet. The new fleet of buses consists of low-emission Euro 6 engines, making them an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. 

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