Celebrating Over a Million Miles For The Park and Ride Fleet!

Time really does fly when you’re working on the Park and Ride! At Roberts Travel Group, we’re incredibly proud of our enduring partnership with Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council in operating electric Park and Ride service. This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone: this ground-breaking initiative has surpassed one million electric miles!

Operating this service is an absolute pleasure. Whether we’re helping commuters on their journey into Leicester or welcoming visitors exploring our vibrant city, we’re thrilled to play a vital role in reducing congestion, improving air quality, and creating an accessible city for all. Together, we’ve built a fantastic team driving positive change in sustainable travel!

A Greener Leicester

Park and Ride services are jointly run by Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council, and operated by Roberts Travel Group. The service features 10 zero-emission buses, connecting Birstall, Enderby, and Meynell’s Gorse to the city centre. These state-of-the-art vehicles have transported thousands of passengers, with every ride contributing to cleaner air and smoother journeys for all.

This fleet was the first step in the £60.5m Leicester Buses Partnership-led Electric Bus Project, which now boasts 134 electric buses, accounting for over half the city’s fleet.

Stylish and Smart Travel

It’s not just about sustainability—comfort is key! These distinctive green buses, named after Leicester City Football Club’s 2021 FA Cup-winning team, offer:

• USB ports at every seat
• Free Wi-Fi
• Digital screens with next-stop announcements, voiced by BBC Radio Leicester’s Ady Dayman.

Whether you’re commuting, shopping, or visiting, your journey will be as enjoyable as it is eco-friendly.

Supporting the Community

We’re committed to making this service accessible and affordable:

• Day tickets cost just £3.50.
• NHS staff travel free with a valid ID.
• Children under five ride for free.
• Park and Ride sites hold the prestigious Park Mark Award, recognising safety and security.

Assistant City Mayor Cllr Geoff Whittle says:
“We’re pleased not only to have reached this milestone, but to also see the number of Park and Ride users continue to grow. People choosing to complete their journeys into Leicester on these electric buses not only save time and money but also help to improve our inner-city air quality and reduce congestion. We’re keen to carry on supporting these services as part of the award-winning Leicester Buses Partnership.”

Alex Niemczyk, Managing Director of Roberts Travel Group, adds:
“We are delighted to support the operation of the Park and Ride services and continue to champion sustainable travel into and around Leicester. This milestone reflects people’s dedication to reducing emissions within our city, and we’re looking forward to seeing passenger numbers grow.”

Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, says:
“We are committed to encouraging more people to make sustainable travel choices, which have huge benefits for both physical and mental health, as well as helping the environment. The Park and Ride is a fast and frequent service that offers residents and visitors a quicker, greener alternative to get to the city. It is great to see it reach this milestone three years on, and I’d encourage people to give it a go and take advantage of the fantastic bus services on offer.”

Learn More

Read the full article from Leicestershire County Council here. For more information about the Park and Ride service, visit the Choose How You Move website or the Leicester Buses website.