Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council Secure Additional Electric Buses For Exeter

Stagecoach South West is pleased to announce that thanks to a successful joint investment of £4.4 million from the transport provider and the Department for Transport (DFT) an additional ten double decker electric buses have been secured for Exeter, bringing the total electric fleet being rolled out across Devon to 51.

This latest investment is in addition to the initial Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA2) funding that Devon County Council secured in March 2024 from the DFT which saw Stagecoach South West investing £15 million into new vehicles and infrastructure.

The first of the electric buses will be arriving in Exeter this summer, followed by North Devon. The full fleet will be rolled out across the South West by early 2026.

When complete the roll out will see all Exeter City Centre services operated by electric vehicles or Euro 6 engine Diesel vehicles which are the cleanest diesel engines available. The 4 Service which serves a key corridor across the city including Cranbrook, the Honiton Road Park & Ride, Exeter City Centre, St Davids Station and the University will be fully operated by electric vehicles.

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Peter Knight said “This is another positive step forward in our journey to delivering a zero-emission fleet for the South West. By contributing £3.5million out of the total £4.4 million it demonstrates how important it is to us to provide an enhanced sustainable travel option for the communities we serve which will see improvements in air quality, reduced carbon emissions and a quieter and more comfortable journey for our customers. This progress wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partners at Devon County Council, along with the continued backing from the government.”