West Northamptonshire secures £2.2 million for 17 electric buses under ZEBRA scheme
By Eve
West Northamptonshire will receive £2.2 million in government funding to deploy 17 electric buses, replacing older diesel vehicles in partnership with Stagecoach. The investment forms part of a £10.4 million package supporting electric bus rollouts in West Northamptonshire, Liverpool and Nottinghamshire, and contributes to a national programme introducing 484 zero emission buses across England under the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) initiative.
Why it matters: The award signals continued ZEBRA funding for regional bus operators and highlights Stagecoach as a delivery partner, offering insight into upcoming depot charging infrastructure tenders. Contractors and charge point operators should monitor West Northamptonshire for associated depot electrification and maintenance contracts as the 17 vehicle fleet enters service.