Leith Minibus Hire didn’t just recognize the ULEZ sign. They took the time to modernize their fleet, get rid of their “diesel guilt” and change the way they viewed eco-friendly modes of transport to sound less preachy than your vegan friend at a barbecue. Electric coaches, Euro 6-engines, and carbon-neutral routes will begin rolling out faster than London can expand its low emission zone’s.
Sustainable Travel Through Innovation
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Through working with environmental strategists – professionals that are both passionate about the environment and practical in their recommendations (think Greta Thunberg and Top Gear), Leith Minibus Hire is re-positioning themselves to be a leader in Green Transport similar to how someone watches the latest David Attenborough Documentary on Netflix, and takes notes. Base fleet modernizing? Aggressively! Base emission target? Ambitious! Greenwashing? Zero!
Adapting to Expanding ULEZ and Emission Zones
In the real world ULEZ Zones are expanding faster than Starbucks locations and Leith Minibus Hire knew what was going to happen based on spoilers on Twitter. London, Birmingham and Manchester – every major city’s emission boundaries are getting drawn tighter than airport security and older diesel coach transportation is being rendered useless like Premier League substitutes. The new lineup is all Euro 6 compliant minimum and have the smoothest access to all low emission zones comparable to that of any of the current electric vehicles.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Changing UK Transport
However, the best part of this is global investment in EVs. Electric coaches are more than just an idea – they’re already on the roads of Britain with people on board instead of just some vague concept. The fear of not being able to charge? That’s a thing of the past thanks to strategically placed charging stations that are easier to find than a Waze route. Additional pluses include a quiet ride, no CO2 emissions, quick off the mark acceleration and the ability to surprise drivers and passengers alike.
The hybrid vehicle is like the ‘middle child’ nobody talks about because it doesn’t have a specific cult following like Teslas do, yet they’re used by nearly every taxi/operator in the country. The combination of diesel and electric provides 30% more fuel economy than regular diesel engines, and if you’re looking for an equivalent that’s similar to the Prius, consider it 50 passenger seats instead. Moreover, they’re ideal for taxi operators who want to switch from fossil fuels to EVs but cannot go from nothing to everything overnight.
Alternative Fuels and the Business Case for Sustainability
HVO and biodiesel are emerging as the driving catalyst in the immediate world of transportation. They produce 90% less emissions than conventional diesel fuel. It is comparable to changing from smoking cigarettes to using nicotine patches. Clearly not completely optimized; however they are on the path to significantly improving our world as we move toward more environmentally sound fuels.
The business model creates itself. The lower costs of fuel combined with reduced congestion charges and the ability to access restricted areas is an attractive bonus for consumers. Additionally, brand image is attractive to customers. Gen-Zers will now select a greener mode of transportation regardless of the cost similar to the way they shop at Whole Foods.
Sustainable travel is not simply a marketing ploy. Legislation, economics and logic have converged in the form of sustainable travel. Leith Minibus Hire’s sustainable travel strategy has created a perfect time for their achievement of compliance with legislation.