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Nottingham City Transport has ordered five Yutong U11DD double-deck and seven E12 single-deck electric buses through UK partner Pelican Bus & Coach, announced at the ALBUM Conference 2026. The 12 buses will enter service in April 2027, following 19 electric double-deckers due in late 2026, with funding support from the Mayor of the East Midlands and the East Midlands Combined County Authority via Nottinghamshire County Council. Once delivered, NCT's zero-emission fleet will reach 93 vehicles, representing one-third of its total fleet.

Why it matters: The order signals sustained procurement momentum in the East Midlands, with combined authority funding enabling a phased rollout that will require charging infrastructure for 31 new electric buses across two delivery windows. Pelican's 40% UK value-add model and the scale of NCT's electrification offer a template for other regional operators pursuing zero-emission transitions with public funding.

Nottingham City Council has introduced a salary sacrifice scheme with Tusker to enable employees to lease electric vehicles. The programme is part of the council's broader employee benefits package. Fleet World reported the initiative, which aligns with public sector efforts to support EV adoption among staff.

Why it matters: Salary sacrifice schemes drive demand for workplace charging infrastructure and can signal future procurement needs as councils expand EV fleets. The move reflects growing public sector commitment to electrification, creating opportunities for charge point operators to partner with local authorities.

Transform Trust finished installing electric vehicle charge points at all 26 of its primary schools in Nottingham and Derby in October, with Cantrell Primary and Nursery School in Bulwell the final site. Nottingham City Council's Workplace Travel Service funded installations at city schools, while schools outside the council area accessed Office of Zero Emission Vehicles grants. The trust uses the chargers for inter-school travel, off-site meetings and home visits.

Why it matters: The project demonstrates how public sector organisations can layer local authority workplace schemes with OZEV funding to deliver multi-site charging estates. It also shows education trusts emerging as a distinct procurement segment for workplace charging infrastructure.