VEV CEO Mike Nakrani Backs UK Zero-Emission Bus Plan, Stresses Infrastructure and Collaboration

Mike Nakrani, CEO of  VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol – a world-leader in the energy sector, said:

“The consultation outcome of the UK government’s plans to end the sale of new non-zero emission buses reveal a mature understanding across the industry of what’s required to successfully transition to zero emission bus fleets by 2030. The emphasis on infrastructure readiness, grid capacity planning, and the challenges facing SMEs and rural operators reflects the real-world complexities of fleet electrification at scale. What’s encouraging is the broad support for a definitive end date – this regulatory certainty will be crucial for driving the coordinated investment needed across the entire ecosystem.

The key now is ensuring that the transition isn’t just about vehicle procurement, but about creating integrated solutions that address power infrastructure, operational resilience, and the specific duty cycles of different fleet types. Success will depend on early collaboration between government, operators, and energy providers to build the foundations that make large-scale bus electrification both technically feasible and economically viable for operators of all sizes.”