Have your say! – Consultation on ending the sale of new, non-zero emission buses, coaches and minibuses

The government has today launched a public consultation to get the views on setting a specific date between 2025 and 2032 for ending the sale of new non-zero emission (at the tailpipe) buses.

This would mean that, from 2032 at the very latest, the sale of all new buses, powered either in part, or totally, by an internal combustion engine would cease to be allowed. New buses sold from that date would need to be fully zero-emission at the tail pipe.

Such a move would make zero-emission buses the default choice for operators to transition sooner.

The DfT is also launching a call for evidence on phasing out the sale of new, non-zero emission coaches and minibuses.  This will mean that evidence can be gathered on the challenges to moving to a zero-emission fleet, and helping identify an appropriate end of sales date.

The DfT are inviting views on:

• the challenges of transitioning to zero emission coaches and minibuses;
• what would need to be true or in place to withdraw the sale of these vehicles;
• what government could do to accelerate the transition to zero emission coaches and minibuses;
• setting a realistic date to end the sale of these vehicles.

This consultation follows on from an initial consultation on Ending the sale of new diesel buses, which ran from 15 March 2021 to 11 April 2021.

This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 21 May 2022 and you can take part in the consultation here.