An environmentally friendly bus fleet which provides an alternative to the car has earned Reading Borough Council and Reading Buses a place on the inaugural UK Net Zero 50 List.
Both Reading Borough Council and Reading Buses are now urging as many people as possible to vote for them in the People’s Choice Award before voting closes at 12 noon on November 15.
The winner will be announced at the Net Zero List Reception on November 16.
The list, which coincides with COP27, represents the top 50 individuals, initiatives, products and services helping the UK reach Zero Net.
Reading Borough Council and Reading Buses have been recognised in the Net Zero Public Sector category for their proactive approach to investment in bus priority infrastructure and municipal ownership of an environmentally friendly bus fleet, to deliver attractive public transport alternatives to the car, cleaner air and lower carbon emissions in Reading.
As the first-ever of its kind, the Net Zero 50 list will showcase the work already underway, the 50 most inspiring individuals, initiatives, products and services that are driving forward decarbonisation across the UK.
Said Robert Williams, Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been included on the UK Net Zero 50 list, and would be delighted if we were also selected People’s Choice Awards.
“We operate a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles and take pride in being locally owned and locally managed from Reading. Our company ownership model means that we are solely focused on providing the best possible service to the people of the area.
“This initiative truly recognises that reaching net zero is everyone’s responsibility.”
Votes for the People’s Choice Award can be cast at https://www.netzero50.uk/vote.