Operation of Truro Park & Ride Bus Service with Electric Fleet Transition
Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Truro Park & Ride Bus Service with Electric Fleet Transition
Awarded 17 Jan 2025
Awarded17 Jan 2025
Value£4,354,692.96
SupplierFirst South West Limited
AgencyCornwall Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 5mo3y 2mo term, 56% elapsed
Awarded 17 Jan 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028
About
Cornwall Council awarded a contract to First South West Limited for the operation of the Truro Park & Ride Bus Service.
The service connects key destinations including Truro College, the Royal Cornwall Hospital, New County Hall, and the city centre, operating from 6:30am to 7:30pm, Monday to Saturday, with 10–15 minute intervals during peak times.
The Council owns 8 buses leased to the operator, with maintenance, fuelling, and insurance managed by the operator.
The service completes approximately 60,000 passenger journeys per month.
Following a successful Zebra 2 funding bid, the Council introduced 7 electric vehicles and installed charging infrastructure at the Langarth (1,209 parking spaces) and Tregurra (1,379 parking spaces) terminals.
The contract value is £4,354,692.96.
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