The mayor of London has revealed that over 2,000 zero-emission buses are now operating on the city’s streets.

Sir Sadiq Khan highlighted that Transport for London’s (TfL) fleet of zero-emission buses is the largest in Western Europe, outpacing those in cities like Paris, Berlin, and Madrid.

Currently, this fleet constitutes more than 20% of the total buses in London, having grown from an initial 30 vehicles launched in 2016. This expansion aligns with the mayor’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as these buses generate no harmful exhaust emissions.

“I will persist in my efforts to ensure that buses remain the most accessible, affordable, and sustainable transportation option,” stated the mayor.

According to TfL, there are 107 bus routes in London that are entirely zero-emission, along with 30 routes that have transitioned to partial zero-emission status.

Additionally, two routes within the city are being serviced by a fleet of 20 hydrogen buses.

Lorna Murphy, TfL’s director of buses, emphasized the importance of “decarbonising” the public transport network.

On Friday, route 337, which connects Clapham Junction to Richmond, officially became the newest fully electric bus route in the city.