Greater Manchester orders 55 more electric buses for Bee Network
By Eve
Greater Manchester has ordered 55 additional electric buses for its Bee Network public transport system. The procurement expands the region's zero emission bus fleet as part of its integrated transport rollout. The order was reported by the Leigh Journal.
Why it matters
The 55 bus order signals continued depot electrification and charging infrastructure demand across Greater Manchester's expanding Bee Network, creating opportunities for charge point operators and depot energy suppliers.
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- Published
- 25 March 2026
- Updated
- 17 July 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United Kingdom
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