Alexander Dennis wins 164 bus order from Arriva UK, largest single deal to date
By Eve
Alexander Dennis will supply 164 Enviro200 and Enviro400 low emission buses to Arriva UK Bus, comprising 113 single deckers and 51 double deckers for delivery across 15 depots in England and Wales during summer and autumn 2026. The order follows an earlier 57 bus delivery in early 2025, taking recent deployments to 221 vehicles. All buses will feature SmartPack efficiency technology to qualify for Bus Service Operators Grant incentive payments.
Why it matters: The deal marks the largest single bus order Arriva has placed with Alexander Dennis and signals sustained fleet investment in low emission public transport infrastructure across multiple English and Welsh depots. Procurement teams should note the BSOG qualification criteria and the phased delivery timeline extending into late 2026.