To help reduce pollution in London, all coaches operating within the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) must adhere to strict particle exhaust emission regulations set by Transport for London. To avoid incurring a surcharge when entering the zone, coaches must meet the applicable Euro standards for emissions. All of our coaches are fully LEZ compliant.

A coach carrying a full set of passengers occupies much less space on the road than the equivalent number of cars, helping to reduce road congestion. This reduction in traffic allows for smoother traffic flow, enabling our coaches to maintain higher speeds and run more efficiently, with lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions.

Additionally, our coaches can access bus lanes, further easing congestion. At 1st Bus Stop, we maintain our coaches to the highest standards. Our dedicated team of mechanics works in fully equipped, purpose-built garage facilities at our head office depot, ensuring that our coaches operate at their cleanest and most efficient.

We are always eager to explore new opportunities for minimising our environmental impact and continuously improving our sustainability practices. If you’d like to learn more about our commitment to the environment or discuss how we incorporate eco-friendly measures into our operations, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d be happy to share more details with you.

The ‘Euro’ emission standards, established by European Union directives, set the permissible limits for vehicle exhaust emissions. All our coaches meet the Euro 6 standards, and we’ve always prioritised staying ahead of these regulations, ensuring our emissions are consistently well below the required levels. To achieve this, we:

• Invest in new, high-quality vehicles with the latest, cleanest engines.

• Equip our coaches with idler switches that remind drivers to turn off engines after 15 minutes of idling.

• Maintain our fleet to the highest standards, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance.