London achieves 2,000 zero emission buses milestone

There are now more than 2,000 zero-emission buses on the capital’s streets, with TfL reporting that it is the largest zero emission bus fleet in Western Europe.

Zero emission buses make up more than 20 per cent of the entire bus fleet, increasing from 30 in 2016.

London's red bus fleet is one of the greenest in the world, with lower CO2 emissions per passenger kilometres compared to other global cities like New York and Vancouver. Since 2021, all new vehicles joining the fleet have been zero-emission, helping TfL become the green heartbeat of London. In addition, all of TfL's other buses meet or exceed Euro VI emission standards, the same emissions standard as the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Buses also help to cut congestion as they carry up to 80 times the number of passengers as a car, while taking up just three times as much space, making the most efficient use of road space.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “It's fantastic London is leading the charge with more than 2,000 zero-emission buses in the capital, the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Western Europe.

“I’m proud we’ve taken London’s bus network from strength to strength since I became Mayor in 2016, increasing the size of the network, making transport greener and improving bus safety and customer experience. The number of London's world-famous red buses that have now gone green has increased from just 30 in 2016 to more than 2,000 today. This is helping to clean up London’s toxic air, protect the environment and the health of Londoners.

“I will continue to do everything I can to ensure buses remain the most accessible, affordable and sustainable form of transport as we continue to build a greener, fairer London for everyone.”