Stagecoach East Scotland has launched a fleet of new hybrid buses for its Kirriemuir, Forfar and Brechin to Dundee routes.
The company has introduced seven electric-hybrid Enviro400 MMC-bodied Volvo double-deckers to routes 20 and 21. The vehicles are constructed to a high-specification with E-Leather seating, free WiFi and USB charging points.
The order represents a £2.1m investment by Stagecoach, of which £300k has been provided through the Scottish Green Bus Fund, by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Green Bus Fund has so far assisted with the purchase of 269 low carbon emission buses across Scotland, including 18 further hybrids at Stagecoach East Scotland.
Jon Oakey, Acting General Manager for Stagecoach East Scotland, said: “We’re committed to improving public transport in Angus and Dundee, so I’m delighted to be introducing our latest investment for the area.
“These new vehicles will complement our existing 18 electric-hybrid buses already in the area, helping reduce our environmental impact and hopefully encourage more customers to opt for our greener, smarter travel.
“We’d like to invite local residents to try these buses for themselves so we’ll be issuing starter packs to residents, including full timetable information and money off vouchers.”
There are no changes to the current timetables or routes on which the new buses will operate.
