The latest order will push Go-Ahead’s fleet of electric buses in London towards the 600 mark
BYD UK and Alexander Dennis have taken a repeat order from Go-Ahead London for a further 141 battery-electric buses, taking the total to be delivered to the operator during 2023 to 299 vehicles, following Go-Ahead London’s success in winning contracts for bus routes tendered by Transport for London, which is seeking an entirely zero-emission bus fleet by 2030.
In total, 169 Enviro400EV double-deckers and 130 Enviro200EV single-deckers are expected to be supplied by the end of this year, with deliveries already under way. The double-deckers will be 10.8m examples, while the single-deckers will be built to three different lengths of 9.6m, 10.2m and 10.9m to suit different route profiles and passenger volumes. They will take the total number of BYD ADL electric buses in the Go-Ahead London fleet to 577.
Go-Ahead London Engineering Director Richard Harrington said: “As the capital’s largest, and most experienced electric bus company, we are in the process of introducing around 300 zero-emission vehicles this year. This pace of innovation would not be possible without dependable industry partners like BYD and Alexander Dennis, who are building these new buses to our exacting specification. This now includes an eye-catching new interior with high-backed seats and additional amenities, which is proving very popular with the travelling public.”
BYD UK Managing Director Frank Thorpe said: “We are very pleased to support Go-Ahead London once again with another significant electric bus order, as it continues to expand its zero-emission fleets. It underlines how effectively BYD–Alexander Dennis buses are providing an efficient and reliable solution for operators seeking to introduce more eco-friendly bus services. BYD is dedicated to developing innovative and effective EV technology for a more sustainable future and to see how operators such as Go-Ahead are embracing ‘electric’ is making the ‘green dream’ come alive.”
Alexander Dennis President & Managing Director, Paul Davies, said: “We’re delighted that the largest single operator of electric buses in the UK has again chosen the BYD–Alexander Dennis partnership. This takes the number of our zero-emission buses in the Go-Ahead London fleet to well over 500, representing a stunning vote of confidence in these reliable, cost-effective buses. We look forward to continuing to develop our relationship with Go-Ahead London and supporting the further electrification of its fleet.”
