Trentbarton has invested in 29 Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro200 Euro VI buses.
The 11.8-m long vehicles will be in operation by the summer and follow 20 similar buses bought by the operator last year.
Twenty-three of them will be used on the Ilkeston Flyer, the Villager, H1 and the Mickleover services between Derby and other towns and villages in Derbyshire. The other six will be used further afield in the surrounding counties served by Trentbarton.
Each Enviro200 will feature three large skylights, LED destination screens, under-seat lighting, plus USB and wireless charging docks.
They will also have ADL’s SmartPack efficiency technology, which includes engine stop-start and auxiliary load management.
Tom Morgan, Managing Director of Trentbarton, says: “In the last two years we will have invested more than £10 million in more than 40 new low-emission buses, each of which emits less nitrogen dioxide than a new car.
“This will take the number of low-emission buses in our fleet to more than 200. We’re replacing buses that are more than 10 years old in some places, so this will make a significant improvement to the quality of the service we deliver.
“We’re committed to continued investment in our fleet. We’re sure our customers will appreciate the upgrade, encouraging people to see the bus as the best, greenest and most relaxing and productive way to travel.”
Charlie Miller, Retail Sales Director for Alexander Dennis, adds: “Trentbarton continues to live up to its reputation as ‘the really good bus company’ with this order for more Enviro200 low-emission buses.
“We’re delighted to have again been chosen as Trentbarton’s supplier and we look forward to continuing our relationship with these 29 new buses this year, as well as supporting the buses throughout their operational life with our AD24 aftermarket service.
“This investment will benefit communities across the United Kingdom through our manufacturing and AD24 facilities as well as our wider supply chain.”
