牛津巴士公司的利润由于重大绿色投资而暴跌了97%,尽管服务增长和骑车人数不断增加。 Oxford Bus Company’s profits plunged 97% due to major green investments, despite service growth and rising ridership.

在2024年结束的一年中,牛津巴士公司的利润下降了97%,降至57,000英镑,这主要是因为投资了3 100万英镑,用于159辆新的电动公共汽车和基础设施,这是与牛津郡议会和Stagecoach共同提出的8 250万英镑的绿色倡议的一部分。 Oxford Bus Company’s profits fell 97% to £57,000 in the year ending 2024, mainly due to £31 million in investments for 159 new electric buses and infrastructure as part of a larger £82.5 million green initiative with Oxfordshire County Council and Stagecoach. 该项目旨在到2045年实现净零排放,部分资金由政府提供3 280万英镑,理事会提供600万英镑。 The project, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045, was funded in part by £32.8 million from the government and £6 million from the council. 该公司增加了60名工作人员,达到558名雇员,并收购了皮尔斯教练。 The company added 60 staff, reaching 558 employees, and acquired Pearces Coaches. 收入从6 200万英镑下降到4 820万英镑,部分原因是前一时期较长。 Revenue dropped from £62 million to £48.2 million, partly due to a longer prior period. 尽管出现财政下滑,但注意到服务扩大,包括机场连接和大学航线,以及乘客人数在恢复。 Despite the financial dip, service expansions, including airport links and university routes, and recovering passenger numbers were noted.