Lothian Buses Expands Fleet with 60 New Volvo-Alexander Dennis Double-Deckers

Event summary

  • Lothian Buses ordered 60 new Volvo B8L tri-axle double-deck buses with Alexander Dennis Enviro400XLB bodies.
  • The 42-foot-long buses will feature inclusive design elements, including wheelchair and buggy spaces.
  • The fleet will primarily serve East Coast Buses and Lothian Country operations, with some allocated to the Airlink 100 service.
  • Lothian Buses plans to order 40 zero-emission double-deckers, subject to Scottish Government funding.

The big picture

This order underscores Lothian Buses' commitment to expanding capacity while adhering to its Driving Towards Net Zero strategy. The collaboration between Volvo and Alexander Dennis highlights the growing trend of strategic partnerships in the bus manufacturing sector to meet rising demand for sustainable public transportation solutions. The deal size and fleet modernization efforts reflect broader industry shifts towards low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.

What we're watching

Sustainability Commitments
Whether Lothian Buses can meet its decarbonization goals with the planned zero-emission bus orders.
Funding Dependencies
The pace at which Scottish Government funding for zero-emission buses will be confirmed and allocated.
Market Expansion
How the collaboration between Volvo and Alexander Dennis will impact their market presence in the UK.