Go-Ahead, the operator of the largest zero emission bus fleet in the UK, has now put into service a total of 1,000 zero emission buses at its London operation.
The 1,000th bus was charged earlier this month by Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor, Transport and Mete Coban, MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.
These zero emission buses at Go-Ahead London are expected to cut carbon emissions by about 60,000 tonnes each year – equivalent to removing around 37,500 cars from London’s roads annually.
Go-Ahead London is the largest bus operator in London, running more than 2,500 buses across 170 routes, serving more than one million passengers per day.
This milestone means that almost half of Go-Ahead London’s routes are now served purely on zero emission buses.
Go-Ahead London first introduced zero emission buses into its fleet 12 years ago and operates from several electrified depots, including one of Europe’s largest in Northumberland Park.
Across London, 13 of Go-Ahead London’s depots now have charging points and electric buses, with plans underway to electrify its sites in Sydenham, Thamesmead and Stockwell this year.
In 2025, the company invested in a new operating control centre for Go-Ahead London to boost reliability of its services.
The new control centre also supports zero emission transport by providing live information on the battery range and state of charge for all electric buses.
Matt Carney, CEO, Go-Ahead Bus, said: “This milestone reflects years of investment, innovation, and partnership with Transport for London.
“It’s a key step towards our commitment to a fully zero emission fleet by 2035 and adds to the new zero emission buses we’re delivering this year, right across the UK.”
