Photo: BRS electric bus
The UK’s Aviation Minister, Keir Mather MP, has confirmed that Bristol Airport will welcome over 21 electric Airport Flyer buses in 2026.
The investment in greener passenger transport is a key part of the airport’s commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2030. The airport has bold plans to make its entire Airport Flyer fleet electric.
Transitioning from diesel to electric buses is projected to reduce emissions by around 74%, the equivalent of an annual saving of 1.327 tonnes of CO2e or 4.83 million miles in a petrol car.
Offering cleaner, greener, quieter, sustainable transport for passengers travelling to and from the South West air transport hub, the buses will also offer Wi-Fi and USB charging points, as well as disabled access and room for guide dogs to sit with their owners.
“This is all part of our commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2030,” said Hannah Pollard, Head of Sustainability at Bristol Airport. “We’re on track to meet that challenging target thanks to our major private investment, with emissions being cut through the replacement of diesel vehicles with electric across our airside and landside fleet.”
The airport currently has 11 electric buses for transporting customers between the terminal and car parks and the aircraft and the terminal. Meanwhile, seven electric vehicles are used for ground services across the site, with a further six electric buses due early next year. The two bus routes benefitting from the new electric fleet carried over 1,170,000 passengers and staff so far in 2025, marking the airport’s busiest year for bus usage to date.
“This investment not only brings environmental benefits, but also quieter and smoother journeys for our customers,” said Rob Pymm, Commercial Director for First Bus in the West of England. “It represents a shared commitment to delivering cleaner, sustainable transport for the region and a better experience for the growing number of customers who use these services.”
