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Arriva has joined forces with Transport for London to trial the world's first double decker hybrid bus.

The groundbreaking bus will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 30 per cent, by using a combination of an electric engine and small diesel engine, which keeps the battery pack charged. Also when the vehicle brakes, energy which would normally be wasted is also recycled and used to charge the battery. 

Mark Yexley , Managing Director, Arriva London, said:

Buses play a vital role in encouraging people to use public transport more often. By introducing more environmentally-friendly means of public transport, we're helping in the battle to reduce carbon emissions across the UK . This hybrid engine initiative is excellent and its potential is immense. We're delighted to be part of it.

The hybrid bus will operate on Route 141, run by Arriva, from Palmers Green, Wood Green, Turnpike Lane Station, Haringey, Manor House, Newington Green, Mildmay Park , Hoxton, Old Street Station, Moorgate, Bank Monument and to London Bridge Station. 

A leaf motif on the buses will help passengers recognise its environmentally-friendly status.

This inaugural service comes after the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone recently announced plans for an increased hybrid bus fleet for the capital.

Ken Livingstone said:

This world first further marks London as leading the way forward in cleaner technologies for public transport. Hybrid vehicles can make a real contribution to a cleaner, greener transport network for the capital.  Again, we call on bus manufacturers and operators to rise to this challenge to make hybrid buses economically and financially feasible.