Demand for greener buses boasting the latest low emission technology rose three fold last year, after more 2,100 buses and coaches were registered that were in line with the EU's Euro-VI emissions standard.
The surge in demand means that 53.5 per cent of new buses and coaches registered in the UK last year met the standard, which according to real world testing carried out by Transport for London (TfL) on the 159 London Bus route reduces NOx emissions by 95 per cent compared to the previous generation Euro-V models. The technology is also said to capture up to 99 per cent of soot particulates, further reducing air pollution in congested city centres.
Demand for greener buses has soared in recent years with only 10 Euro-VI compliant models registered in 2013, 526 registered in 2014, and 2,143 registered last year.
"Industry has invested billions of pounds in advanced vehicle technology that delivers real results so it is encouraging to see this rapid uptake of Euro-VI in the UK," said Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which yesterday released the new figures. "The UK automotive sector remains committed to working alongside operators, government and local councils to encourage widespread adoption of the latest vehicles that will help dramatically improve the air quality in our towns and cities."
Interest in new Euro-VI buses was particularly strong in London, Glasgow and Birmingham, which are all under mounting pressure to improve their air quality.
Over 55 per cent of all buses added to London's bus fleet last year met the standard, while the proportion of new Euro-VI buses in Birmingham and Glasgow stood at over 83 per cent.
The news came on the same day as environmental law firm ClientEarth confirmed it was seeking urgent court action against the government, after accusing ministers of failing to come forward with a sufficiently ambitious plan for bringing UK air quality into line with EU standards.
It also follows hot on the heels of the government's latest attempt to expand the UK's green bus fleet through the award of £7m to 18 local authorities to part fund the fitting of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to 439 buses. The technology is designed to slash NOX emissions from existing buses by between 50 per cent and 90 per cent.
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