ZEBRA 2 (Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas) funding was conditionally awarded to the County Council by the government in January 2024 in order to part fund the cost of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) which are significantly more expensive than diesel engine equivalents.
Subject to the receipt of government funding, West Sussex County Council, Surrey County Council and Gatwick Airport Ltd will also make financial contributions.
The DfT is expected to confirm any funding allocation to the County Council in February 2025 with spending on the project likely to start in April 2025.
Subject to the receipt of government funding, the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport will be asked to approve the addition of grant funding to the capital programme for the purpose of supporting the purchase of Zero Emission Buses serving West Sussex routes.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/02/2025
Decision due: April 2025 by Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)
Contact: David Crockford, Public Transport Manager Email: david.crockford@westsussex.gov.uk.
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