Evan Evans Tours Scores Industry First with its New Zero Emissions Coach

British sightseeing company, Evan Evans Tours, has this week unveiled the UK’s first fully electric zero-emission coach for guided day trips. The plush, new electric motor coach will allow visitors to see iconic British sites in a more environmentally-friendly way on select day tours from London.

It’s the first time that an electric coach has been used for guided day trips from the capital, representing a major breakthrough for London’s longest-established sightseeing company.

Accelerating coach tours into a greener future, the new Evan Evans vehicle can travel up to 200 miles on a full charge and will be used on a range of day trips including the Buckingham Palace and Royal Windsor Tour, Warner Bros. Studio Tour and select London Day Tours.

As London’s largest sightseeing tour operator, Evan Evans provides a convenient way for visitors to delve into Britain’s rich heritage and explore iconic landmarks and famous attractions.

As well as providing a more sustainable way to travel, the new coach offers guests enhanced features including complimentary Wi-Fi, USB charging and air-conditioning. The sleek motor coach also has an electric chair lift, ensuring easy access for guests in wheelchairs.

The addition of an electric coach marks the start of a new era of eco-friendly travel for the company that began taking visitors on its classic London tours in 1933.

Recognising the responsibility to care for the planet, Tom Macklin, Managing Director of Evan Evans Tours says: “We are excited to be launching our first fully electric zero-emission motor coach to our valued guests from around the world, who want to enjoy guided day tours around London while helping to reduce our carbon footprint.”

He continues: “These first zero-emission tour departures are part of Evan Evans’ contribution to our sustainability strategy, How We TreadRight.”

TreadRight is a joint not-for-profit initiative established by Evan Evans’ parent company The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) to support community-based projects worldwide that help to safeguard the planet, people and wildlife.

“This is a genuinely exciting first step towards our goal to achieve net zero. We are in the throes of having TTC’s science-based carbon reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative and transitioning our fleet of vehicles will play a pivotal role in achieving our net zero ambition,” says Shannon Guihan, Chief Sustainability Officer of The Travel Corporation (TTC).

“We hope the introduction of Evan Evans’ first electric coach shows guests what’s possible and what they can expect from us in future,” she adds.

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About Evan Evans

Evan Evans is the longest-established and best-reviewed sightseeing company in London, and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1933. Its exciting range of tours showcases the best Britain has to offer, from majestic palaces and castles and quaint country villages to the historic cities of Bath, Oxford and Canterbury. All tours are operated to the highest standard of quality on our fleet of superior, air-conditioned coaches and are escorted by professional local guides, whose wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure you have a day out to remember. 

Website: https://evanevanstours.com/

About The TreadRight Foundation

TreadRight is a joint not-for-profit initiative established by The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands.  The foundation’s singular mission is to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® by providing support to community-based projects worldwide that safeguard the planet, people and wildlife. To date, the foundation has supported 60+ sustainable tourism projects in 280+ communities worldwide, based on priorities set by the TreadRight Steering Committee. Past project partners include WWF, Conservation International, WildAid and The National Trust in the UK, while current initiatives include Rainbow Railroad, Project Vesta, GreenWave and The Tourism Pathways Project. 

To learn more about past and current work at TreadRight, please visit TreadRight.org and follow TreadRight on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using our hashtag #MakeTravelMatter. We will make travel matter – for our planet, for people and for wildlife. We have taken the pledge, now we invite you to join us. 

Media Contacts:

Charles Dobignies | Head of Marketing | Evan Evans Tours | Email: Charles.Dobignies@evanevanstours.com

Marie Anne MacRae | Global VP, Strategic Partnerships | The Travel Corporation | Email: marieanne.macrae@ttc.com