A bus route between Warwick and Leamington Spa will soon feature zero emission buses thanks to new funding from the government.

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced on Friday (March 21) it would be awarding Warwickshire County Council £4.3 million to aid the rollout of electric vehicles in the county.

The funding will see the local authority, Stagecoach Midlands and Warwick District Council roll out 27 all electric buses that will serve routes and settlements across Warwickshire.

The following services will operate electric vehicles:

• 1 – Warwick Town Centre - Woodloes Park -, Spinney Hill - Leamington Town Centre – Whitnash - South Farm.
• 4 – Brownsover - Elliotts Field Retail Park - Rugby Rail Station - Rugby Town Centre - Bilton - Admirals Estate - Cawston Grange.
• 5/5A – Nuneaton Town Centre - Chapel End - Camp Hill - Nuneaton Town Centre.
• 9 – Nuneaton Town Centre – Stockingford – Nuneaton Town Centre.
• 10 – Nuneaton Town Centre – Stockingford – Grove Farm.
• 48A – Nuneaton - Hartshill - Mancetter - Atherstone (extending to Grendon - Dordon - Polesworth - Tamworth on Sundays and Bank Holidays only).

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and planning said: "I'm thrilled to announce that Warwickshire County Council has been awarded £4.3 million from the government's ZEBRA 2 funding scheme.

"Once again, this shows real recognition, nationally, that we are a place the Government trusts and believes is worth additional resources to drive innovation and infrastructure.

"This fantastic investment will allow us to introduce 27 zero-emission buses across the county, working alongside Stagecoach Midlands and Warwick District Council.

"These new electric buses will serve a variety of routes and communities in Warwickshire, including Warwick Town Centre, Leamington, Rugby, and Nuneaton. This is a huge step forward for sustainable transport in our region, offering cleaner air and a quieter environment for everyone.

"We're fully committed to making public transport a more attractive and cleaner option for residents, and this investment will play an important role in achieving that goal. It will also help us reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for Warwickshire."