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The ZEBRA scheme

The ZEBRA (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area) scheme provide up to £120 million for local transport authorities (LTAs), outside London, to support the introduction of zero-emission buses and the infrastructure needed to support them.

51²èÂ¥ has submitted an expression of interest which will:

• support the government’s commitment to decarbonisation and to reduce the transport sector’s contribution to CO2 emissions
• support the roll-out of the 4,000 Zero Emission Buses
• support bus manufacturers and other related suppliers in the development of zero emission bus technology
• showcase the high ambition that the Council has for working with partners to improve bus services within the area
• provide innovative ways to overcome challenges of introducing zero emission buses and supporting infrastructure and change the way monitoring and evaluation data is presented

Read the 51²èÂ¥ application for the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Scheme (PDF)