The city region’s fleet of net zero-friendly double and single deckers will expand to 400 in the coming months.
In total, the regional transport department has confirmed a £57 million order with manufacturer Alexander Dennis. This includes 117 low-emission Enviro400 double-deckers, 60 low-emission Enviro200 single-deckers (in two lengths), and 30 zero-emission Enviro100EV’s. All vehicles have been designed and built in the UK.
The new contract update also includes the option to increase procurement with additional vehicles, potentially meaning Liverpool City Region could invest a total of £95 million for 357 new vehicles. All models meet the combined authority’s specifications for an improved ‘Metro’ bus network which will roll out next year, and complement 109 Enviro200s already serving passengers in the area.
‘We are completely renewing our fleet with ultra-modern, accessible buses that give our residents the premium, reliable experience they deserve. This is about building a fully integrated transport network that is fit for the future,’ said Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region.
‘We are creating a system that connects our communities seamlessly — making public transport the first choice for the 1.6 million people who call the Liverpool City Region home,’ he continued. ‘From Autumn 2026, when St Helens and Wirral lead the transition into public control, we will finally have the power to design a network that puts passengers first. Combined with our new battery-powered trains, electric buses, and our brand-new Mersey Ferry, we are modernising every corner of our transport network to drive our region forward.’
Image: Liverpool City Region / Alexander Dennis
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