Go-Ahead reaches 1,000 zero-emission buses in London fleet

Go-Ahead announces it has reached 1,000 zero-emission buses in operation at Go-Ahead London.

The milestone confirms the operator as the largest zero-emission bus fleet owner in the United Kingdom, based on figures released in a press note by Go-Ahead. The 1,000th vehicle was charged in London in the presence of Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, and Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.

Go-Ahead London operates more than 2,500 buses across 170 routes in the capital, carrying over one million passengers per day. With 1,000 zero-emission buses now in service, almost half of the operator’s routes are fully served by zero-emission vehicles (40 percent).

Go-Ahead has plans to convert its entire fleet of 5,000 UK buses to zero emission vehicles by 2035. Zero-emission buses exceeded 2,500 units (+62%) in 2025 as UK market posts 17-year high.

Go-Ahead has 1,000 e-buses in London

Zero-emission operations at Go-Ahead London began more than 12 years ago. Since then, the company has developed a network of electrified depots to support fleet expansion. Among them is the Northumberland Park facility, described as one of Europe’s largest electric bus depots.

Across London, 13 Go-Ahead depots are currently equipped with charging infrastructure and host electric buses. Further electrification projects are underway at the Sydenham, Thamesmead and Stockwell depots, scheduled for completion this year, according to the press note by Go-Ahead.

Operational oversight has also been upgraded. In 2025, Go-Ahead London invested in a new Operating Control Centre designed to support service reliability. The control centre provides live data on battery range and state of charge for all electric buses in operation, enabling centralized monitoring of fleet performance.

Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, said: “London is leading the charge on zero emission buses, with Go-Ahead’s 1,000th electric bus joining our 2,800 strong zero emission fleet. Since the Mayor took office, London’s bus network has gone from strength to strength, with the number of zero emission buses rising from just 30 in 2016 to nearly 3,000 – a third of the fleet. This progress is helping to clean up our toxic air, tackle the climate crisis, and protect the health of Londoners as we continue to build a greener London for everyone.” 

Lorna Murphy, TfL’s Director of Buses, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and helps those travelling in London do so in a way that is sustainable and eco-friendly. Working with operators like Go-Ahead London, we’re on a mission to transition to a fully zero-emission bus fleet in the capital and decarbonise the public transport network.” 

Andy Edwards, Managing Director, Go-Ahead London said: “Reaching 1,000 zero-emission buses is a landmark moment for Go-Ahead London and we’re proud to continue our leadership in zero-emission. We’re looking forward to building on this success and helping improve air quality across London.”  

Matt Carney, CEO, Go-Ahead Bus added: “This milestone reflects years of investment, innovation, and partnership with Transport for London. It’s a key step towards our commitment to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035 and adds to the new zero-emission buses we’re delivering this year, right across the UK.”