FIRST Glasgow has announced plans to invest millions in more ultra-low emission vehicles.

The business plans to invest in another 75 new ultra-low emission vehicles for Glasgow in 2019, which includes £400,000 of investment from the Green Bus Fund and an additional £16.35million investment from First Bus.

This follows on from more than £14m of investment in 2018.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson said: “It is good news that First Bus continue to invest in a modern fleet, manufactured here in Scotland, in partnership with Alexander Dennis.

"These new vehicles will help improve air quality and support the low emission zone which will shortly commence in Glasgow.

"The buses offer significant improvements in amenities and facilities, which I’m confident will help attract new customers, as well as being enjoyed by regular passengers.

"This is a positive step in our ambition to develop a low carbon economy."

Andrew Jarvis, Managing Director for First Glasgow, added: “We are committed to working with Glasgow City Council, Transport Scotland and the Cabinet Minister to improve the city’s bus services.

"The bus is very much part of the solution when it comes to reducing emissions on our already congested roads as one full low emission bus can take up to 75 cars off the road.

“In addition to the 75 Glasgow vehicles, First Bus in Scotland will also be working with Scottish Power Energy Networks to introduce two electric vehicles to the city of Glasgow, as well as continuing to work with Aberdeen City Council on the next phase of Hydrogen bus deployment.”