British public transport operator Go-Ahead announced on the seventh (local time) that it might invest 500 million kilos (roughly 880 billion won) in buses to decarbonize its fleet.
The corporate will collaborate with Wrightbus to construct a brand new dedicated manufacturing line. This investment is anticipated to support 500 jobs in UK manufacturing, with 2,000 jobs expected to be added by 2026.
UK Transport Secretary Louis Haigh said: “This announcement will see communities profit from the most recent generation of eco-friendly buses, together with cleaner air and higher journeys. We’ll create the correct environment for businesses to thrive, creating jobs. “We’ll support and speed up the decarbonization of the transport sector.”
As well as, the British government formed a ‘Bus Manufacturing Expert Committee’ and promised support to keep up the leadership in bus manufacturing and carbon-free technology.
GoAhead CEO Matt Carney said, “This investment and collaboration will contribute to accelerating the transition to zero-emission buses across the UK,” emphasizing collaboration with the federal government and native communities and industry growth.
Buses are a priority area for the UK government to enhance public transport and green transport, and last month it announced measures to support improved bus services.
A brand new bus bill is anticipated to be submitted to parliament later this yr, which goals to overhaul bus services across the country.
Reporter Jaeseung Lee energy@aitimes.com
