The Council propose to procure 34 hydrogen fuel cell buses from The Bamford Bus Company Limited. This purchase enables the Council to accelerate the introduction of ultra-low and zero emission buses into Surrey, whilst retaining ownership of the capital asset, i.e. the buses. This will help create more carbon neutral transport options and assist in achieving climate change targets by providing residents with greener and more sustainable travel choices. The Council will lease the 34 hydrogen fuel cell buses to Metrobus. This will confirm the Council’s ownership of the buses, annual lease costs, maintenance schedule and maintenance costs, with maintenance costs borne solely by Metrobus.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/01/2022
Decision due: 22 Feb 2022 by Cabinet
Decision due: 9 Aug 2023 by Executive Director Environment, Infrastructure and Growth
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
Lead director:
Contact: Paul Millin Email: paul.millin@surreycc.gov.uk Tel: 020 8541 9365.