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Zero-emission bus volumes fall but market share reaches record high

30 April 2026
 

Sales of zero-emission bus volumes in the UK fell -20.4% to 588 units in the first quarter of 2026, but out-performed the overall market, according to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Nearly two in five (37.3%) new buses registered were zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) – a record market share and clear evidence of the sector’s rapid transition to electric and hydrogen, said SMMT.

Data showed that registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses...

+76% more

 

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