Stagecoach makes £900k investment in new high-tech bus fleet for Barnsley

A fleet of six new, high-tech buses has been launched in Barnsley following an investment of £900k by bus operator Stagecoach Yorkshire.

Stagecoach has introduced the Enviro200 MMC single decker buses on service 1, which serves Barnsley to Staincross up to every 10 minutes.

As part of this investment, the vehicles will have start/stop technology and environmentally-friendly low emission engines.

As well as contactless payments, passengers will also benefit from free Wifi and free on-bus USB charging points to charge mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices.

Other benefits on Service 1 will include seats made from E-Leather which is a technologically advanced and environmentally-friendly material.

Matt Davies, managing director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “This major investment is part of our ongoing commitment to the Barnsley Bus Partnership to improve local bus services and help to reduce the increasing congestion problems we see on the roads in South Yorkshire.

“Modern lives are busy and fast-paced so being able to use – and charge - smart phones, tablets or laptops on-board for work or leisure is becoming a key expectation of the travel experience.

“With the E-leather luxury seating, we hope to make journeys more comfortable and pleasant, while the environmentally-friendly low emission Euro 6 engines on our new buses will improve air quality and encourage our communities to be greener and reduce congestion by getting onboard the bus.”

Cllr Roy Miller, cabinet spokesperson for Place, added: “We are delighted to see new investment going into Barnsley’s bus service.

“The new fleet of buses will reaffirm our green credentials and show commitment to promoting sustainable travel within the Barnsley Bus Partnership.”

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