Norfolk County Council and First Bus have announced that they are to bring an additional 24 brand new electric double-decker buses to Norfolk.
The new buses are in addition to supporting infrastructure at two bus depots, adding to the current fleet of 76 buses already operating in the region.
The £13.8m investment will see the new buses operating in Great Yarmouth and Norwich by Autumn 2026.
Reportedly, £8.9m is funded by First Bus and the remainder supported by Norfolk’s Bus Service Improvement Plan grant.
The Caister Road depot in Great Yarmouth will be upgraded to support 10 electric buses serving service 8, connecting James Paget Hospital to Caister via the town centre.
Meanwhile, the Vulcan Road depot in Norwich will accommodate 14 electric buses for routes 28, 36, 37, and 38, linking communities in Thorpe Marriott, Horsford, Mulbarton, and Ives Road with Norwich city centre.
Managing director of First Bus East of England, Piers Marlow, said: “We’re really pleased that more people across Norfolk will soon be able to enjoy the many benefits of electric buses, and we’re proud to be working with Norfolk County Council to make this possible.
“This investment in new vehicles and depot infrastructure is another important step towards a cleaner, healthier future for everyone who lives, works and travels in Norfolk.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
