NCT orders 12 more electric single and double-deck buses to add to growing fleet.

The announcement came during the ALBUM.

The Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) hosts Conference 2026, an annual conference that brings together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the UK bus sector.

Conference Gold Sponsor Pelican Bus & Coach is the UK’s Yutong partner, contributing 40% to the value of the buses at their Yorkshire facility by completing them to NCT specifications.

The most recent order follows NCT’s previously announced investment in 19 electric double-deck buses, 13 of which are from Yutong, bringing the total number of new electric vehicles ordered to
31.

Today’s order announcement includes five Yutong U11DD double-deck buses and seven E12 single-deck vehicles. The additional 12 buses are slated to start service in April 2027, while the previously announced vehicles will arrive in late 2026.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority and the Mayor of the East Midlands provided cash for the investment.

(EMCCA), granted by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Once these additional 31 electric vehicles are delivered, NCT’s zero-emission electric fleet will number 93 vehicles, marking another significant milestone in the company’s transition to zero-emission transportation, with one-third of the fleet operating entirely on electricity.

Rob Hicklin, NCT Finance Director, stated: “We are thrilled to announce our order for an extra

Pelican Bus & Coach operates 12 Yutong electric buses. Since their first single-deck bus began service with NCT two years ago, our electric bus fleet has shown to be incredibly dependable, clocking over 5 million km in operation.”

Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK at Pelican Bus & Coach, said, “We are delighted to receive these additional orders from NCT.” “The vehicles will join the growing Yutong fleet on Nottingham’s streets.”

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, stated:
“People expect their buses to be clean, quiet, and efficient, and EMCCA is on the job. To support this in Nottingham, we are adding 31 extra buses to the NCT fleet, ensuring that more people have a great experience when using public transport.”These buses provide everything our elders have requested from their rides, including air conditioning, greater leg room, and full-color destination displays. And this is critical; the more people take the bus, the closer we will be to creating a clean, well-connected, and climate-resilient city.”

NCT’s electric buses continue to help the region achieve its goal of being carbon-neutral, while also providing consumers with a contemporary, pleasant, and sustainable method of transportation.

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