Arbroath to have new electric bus fleet by 2027
Bus services in Arbroath are set to be fully electric by 2027 in a project funded jointly by Stagecoach and the Scottish Government.
The initiative suppors the introduction of 44 new zero emission buses to serve communities across Angus and Ayrshire, with £4.5 million of public funding supplementing over £13 million from Stagecoach.
The funding, awarded through the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund, will contribute to a wider investment of almost £18 million to transform both depots into fully electric operations.
Of the 44 vehicles, 23 have been allocated to Arbroath. The project will also include the installation of charging infrastructure and the upskilling of local engineering and operations teams to support the transition to electric services.
The investment marks a significant step in Stagecoach’s commitment to reducing emissions and supporting Scotland’s climate ambitions, while continuing to provide reliable and sustainable public transport.
Fiona Doherty, Stagecoach South Scotland managing director, said: “The funding is welcome news as we continue our journey to decarbonise our bus services across the country. Arbroath and Ardrossan provide vital bus services and will now benefit from emission-free bus travel. These plans highlight our continued investment in our people and in zero carbon public transport, bringing state-of-the-art vehicles and infrastructure to support customers and colleagues.”