Hull City Council will receive £3.9 million from the UK government to support the rollout of 42 zero-emission buses, with deployment expected by spring 2027.
The funding is part of a broader £37.5 million Department for Transport initiative aimed at adding 319 electric buses across 12 local authorities in England. The move aligns with the government’s push to decarbonise public transport, while supporting UK-based manufacturing and local job creation.
The investment coincides with the ongoing passage of the Bus Service Bill, which seeks to return more control of transport services to local councils.
This follows Hull’s recent approval of a separate £7.6 million DfT grant focused on enhancing bus service frequency, adding up to 30 new shelters, and improving accessibility across key routes.
