Oxford is leading the UK by example with 55 new electric buses from Stagecoach West

• Oxford is leading the UK in electric public transport with 55 new electric buses, reducing pollution.
• A report showed nitrogen oxide emissions dropped from 40% to 32% in 2022, following the introduction of 159 electric buses.
• Oxford plans further pollution reduction, including expanding its zero-emissions zone and testing traffic filters.

Oxford extends clean transport options with 55 new Stagecoach electric buses 

Oxford is setting a new standard for clean air and sustainable transport. The city is rolling out 55 new electric buses, leading the charge in the UK’s push to reduce pollution. The city launched its new fleet in partnership with Stagecoach West and Oxfordshire County Council.

Electric buses are already showing results in the area. A recent report revealed that nitrogen oxide emissions dropped from 40% to 32% in 2022. This decrease came after 159 electric buses were introduced to Oxford’s roads. 

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Chris Hanson, managing director of Stagecoach West, commented:

“Oxford is right at the forefront of electrification and while lots of cities this year are going to start catching us up, actually Oxford is streets ahead and that’s really fantastic.”

The reduction in emissions is a significant achievement. According to the Oxford Source Apportionment report, buses now account for just 4% of road transport nitrogen oxide emissions. This is a 28% drop compared to previous studies. However, cars remain the largest contributor, responsible for 48% of the total emissions.

Councillor Andrew Gant commented on the city’s green ambitions:

“The zero emissions zone started on a small pilot area in the centre of Oxford has shown really promising results and will be rolled out over a bigger area over the course of the next few years.”

Oxford, home to the pioneering EV SUMMIT, has long since been a leader in the UK’s emobility scene. With major decarbonisation projects laying the groundwork for multi-million pound international investments in the region.

Oxford’s progress in electric transport is a model for other cities to follow.