UK Parliament debate on local bus manufacturing challenges amid 38% rise in zero-emission buses and falling domestic output

UK Parliament debate on local bus manufacturing challenges amid 38% rise in zero-emission buses and falling domestic output

Zero-emission bus registrations in Britain increased by 38 per cent year on year in 2025, while domestic bus production fell by 167 units over the same period. These figures framed a Westminster Hall debate held on 27 January, in which MPs examined the state of British bus manufacturing amid the ongoing transition to zero-emission fleets. The session focused on manufacturing output, procurement mechanisms and the distribution of public funding, …