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Motion · S6M-09852 · 3 Jul 2023

New Emission-free Buses in Glasgow

Lodged by Sandesh Gulhane Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Glasgow’s First Bus fleet will soon have over 200 emission-free vehicles following the delivery of new electric buses in July 2023; notes that the first of 50 new electric vehicles will be seen out in service around the city from 3 July 2023 and understands that they are set to save over 3,000 tonnes of CO2e per year as they replace older diesel buses; notes that, to accommodate these new zero-emission arrivals to the fleet, there has been a year of significant works at its Scotstoun depot to install the necessary infrastructure and 27 dual-headed rapid charging points, which is now complete; understands that the 50 new electric vehicles, provided by the Larbert-based vehicle manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Ltd, are fitted with market-leading lithium iron phosphate batteries, boasting a range of over 370km on a single three-hour charge, and commends this investment as a step towards decarbonising the transport infrastructure and improving air quality in Glasgow.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.