Alternative Technologies - Reading Buses CNG Enviro 300s (23/12/13)

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Earlier in 2013, Reading Buses received 20 Scania/Enviro 300 buses, powered by compressed natural gas. This technology is not very new, but is a cleaner alternative to diesel fuel currently used by most buses, as it produces fewer undesirable gases. It however needs more room to store this, meaning that there are large pods on the roof of the buses, which have a streamlined look on these buses. These buses were bought thanks to the 'Green Bus Fund'.

11 of these buses are in 'greenwave' livery for park and ride services in and around Reading, Green Park and the Madjeski Stadium numbered between 50 and 53.


Reading Buses 413 on Route 51, 411 on Route 50, St Mary's Butts


Reading Buses 411 on Greenwave Route 50, St Mary Butt's

6 buses are used on Scarlet branded Route 9 between Shinfield Park and Reading Station


Reading Buses 415 on Route 9, Reading St Mary's Butts

Reading Buses 412 on Route 9, St Mary's Butts

Two buses are used for Bronze Route 11 (Coley Park-Friar Street) and 420 is a spare bus with the 'generic' Reading Buses livery.