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Mar 22, 2021 12:15 GMT EXPANDS FLEET OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES

Carousel Buses has increased the number of ultra-low emission buses in its fleet, thanks to a significant investment in green technology.

12 buses in the company's fleet have been upgraded to the latest Euro VI emission standard, through fitment of exhaust after-treatment technology which reduces emissions of harmful nitrous oxides by as much as 90%.

The £200,000 investment in retrofitting the vehicles will positively contribute to improving air quality across , and parts of and . The upgraded vehicles will go into service this month on the Chiltern Hundreds services between , , Gerrards Cross and .

The buses will operate on the 101, 102, 104 and 105 routes. It will take the number of Euro VI buses in the Carousel Buses fleet to 28, more than 50% of the total fleet.

Phil Southall, Managing Director of Carousel Buses, said: “This significant investment is a positive step forward in our on-going commitment to introduce more sustainable modes of transport. The introduction of more ultra-low emission vehicles will further help improve air quality in our communities and is another step in helping us build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Each has free Wi-Fi, luggage space, and contactless payment technology. Carousel Buses are continuing to maintain extensive cleaning regimes and high levels of hygiene to protect the health and well-being of passengers and colleagues. The regimes are carefully monitored, with a continued greater focus on high-touch areas.

The Bus Company has kept the people of Oxford moving since 1881. Our services now span the width and breadth of Oxford and also take passengers to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. In addition, our City Sightseeing Oxford hop-on, hop-off open topped bus company provides enjoyable tours of Oxford. And our sister companies, and Carousel Buses provide convenient travel services across South , and Buckinghamshire respectively. Contacts

City Sightseeing Press Contact For general enquires [email protected] +44 (0)1865 790522 Fax: +44 (0)1865 202154

Greig Box Turnbull Press Contact Media enquiries [email protected] 03301 331 074

Oxford Bus Company Press Contact For general enquires [email protected] 01865 785400

Thames Travel Press Contact For general enquires [email protected] 01865 785400

Carousel Buses Press Contact For general enquires [email protected] 01494 450151