SCHOOL trips are set to that much better for the planet at a Solihull school after an E-Transit minibus was added to its fleet.
Eversfield Preparatory School has invested in a new 15-seat fully electric minibus, which features advanced zero-emission performance, which will be used for transporting students and supporting school activities.
The school says this investment marks a significant milestone in the school’s environmental plan aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within the community.
Headmaster, Robert Yates, said: “At Eversfield Preparatory School we are dedicated to not only providing an excellent education but also fostering a sense of responsibility towards our planet.
“This new electric minibus is an integral part of our environmental impact plan, which includes reducing our carbon footprint, implementing green initiatives, and educating our students about sustainable practices.
“The electric minibus represents our ongoing journey towards a greener future.
“Through leading by example, we hope to create a ripple effect that encourages broader adoption of sustainable practices within our wider community.”
With plans to replace all three vehicles in the student transportation fleet, the school aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment.
This latest eco-friendly addition aligns with the school’s broader environmental strategy which includes robust recycling programmes across the school site, an advanced solar panel installation, adopting the use of environmentally safe cleaning products and pupils, parents and staff donate outgrown or no longer needed uniforms and clothing items which are sorted and sold or recycled responsibly.
