Nottingham orders 13 electric double-deckers under £65m East Midlands bus investment
By Eve
The East Midlands Combined County Authority will receive £65.5 million over three years (£21.8 million annually from 2026/27 to 2028/29) to support bus services across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Nottingham City Transport has ordered 13 electric double-deck buses with £4.5 million of EMCCA funding, due to enter service in late 2026 as the first step in electrifying the city's double-deck fleet. The revenue funding will support existing services, fare initiatives and fleet upgrades aimed at improving reliability and affordability for passengers.
Why it matters: The £4.5 million order signals a multi-year electrification pipeline for Nottingham's bus fleet, with further double-deck procurements likely as the authority deploys its three-year funding allocation. Operators and charging suppliers should note the late 2026 delivery timeline and the Combined Authority's focus on infrastructure improvements alongside vehicle purchases.