Arriva reveals £9.7m fleet for Luton
Arriva has unveiled a £9.7 million fleet of 30 Volvo B8RL MCV eVoRas on its upgraded busway network, linking Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and London Luton Airport.
The launch follows a complete upgrade of the Busway timetable from 1 June, introducing:
- More frequent services, with buses up to every 7–8 minutes between London Luton Airport and Dunstable and between Lewsey Farm and Luton.
- 24/7 operations, with round-the-clock buses from London Luton Airport on routes A and Z.
- Expanded connections, linking new and growing communities like Linmere and Thorn directly into the Busway.
- Enhanced airport links, offering a better experience for passengers travelling to and from London Luton Airport, linking more areas of Dunstable and Houghton Regis directly to the airport.
Matt King, network manager for Arriva in Luton, said: “This investment is about more than just new buses, it’s also about raising the standard of public transport for everyone who lives, works, or travels in and around Luton.
“We’ve listened to our passengers and shaped the new buses, routes and timetable around what they told us they need. With frequent services, comfortable seats and direct links, we want taking the bus to feel like the natural choice over the car, which is better value for money and better for the planet.”
The Busway investment also supports London Luton Airport’s wider ambitions to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and deliver better public transport choices for reaching the growing airport.