"The initial ZEBRA-zero emission bus regional areas-scheme, touted proudly by Prime Minister Johnson's Government, committed to 4,000 British-built buses by the end of the last Parliament. The scheme delivered just 2,270 buses, of which about 46% were built abroad. There was a material and harmful chasm between political rhetoric and delivery for UK manufacturers Euan Stainbank MP (Falkirk, Labour)"
"Euan Stainbank MP (Falkirk, Labour), who opened the debate, stated that 694 more zero-emission buses were registered in Britain in 2025 compared with 2024. For reference, ACEA data covering vehicles over 3.5 tonnes indicate 2,856 registrations in 2025 versus 1,827 in 2024, corresponding to an increase of 1,029 units and a growth rate of 56 per cent. However, over the same period discussed in Parliament, Stainbank said that the number of buses manufactured in the United Kingdom declined by 167 units."
Zero-emission bus registrations in Britain rose markedly in 2025, reported as a 38% year-on-year increase. ACEA data for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes show 2,856 registrations in 2025 versus 1,827 in 2024, a 56% increase in that category. Domestic bus production fell by 167 units over the same period. The ZEBRA scheme committed to 4,000 British-built buses but delivered 2,270, with about 46% of those built abroad. UK bus manufacturers are following divergent industrial paths amid the transition to zero-emission fleets and varied procurement and funding outcomes.
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