Stagecoach East Scotland has welcomed the 10,000th passenger on board its new fleet of seven hybrids, as well as the Scottish Transport Minister.
The company introduced the Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro400 MMC-bodied Volvo B5LHs to routes 20 and 21 last month, representing a £2.1m investment.
It also welcomed Humza Yousaf, Scottish Minister for Transport and the Islands, on one of the buses to mark the £300k of support provided by the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
Humza Yousaf said: “I am pleased to see a further seven green buses introduced into the transport network in Angus. Not only are these modern buses better for the environment but they provide a better experience for the passenger.
“This Government is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 42% by 2020 and buses like these play an important part in that.
“We already have around 500 green buses in operation across Scotland.
“We have invested over £14.7 million through the Scottish Green Bus Fund (SGBF) which has helped bus operators purchase a range of low carbon emission vehicles.”
