Reading Transport announce hybrid bus order

Council-owned bus operator Reading Transport has announced it has placed its first order for hybrid buses today (Wednesday).

The order follows a successful bid for funding from the government's Green Bus Fund, which aims to increase the use of low carbon vehicle technology in Britain's bus fleet. The six Alexander Dennis Enviro 400s, which will feature a hybrid drive system produced by BAE Systems, will enter service with the operator later this year. It is understood that if successful, they...