Journeo : announce air quality partnership

AirLabsand Journeoteam up to bring advanced air filtrationtechnology to transport operators in the UK A new partnership announced today will ramp up the deployment of advanced air filtrationdevices in public transport to kick start the industry'srecoveryfrom the COVID-19 pandemic.

21st Century Fleet Systems, part of Journeoplc, the public transport technology solutions specialist, is teaming up with air quality management experts AirLabs, in an exclusive UK partnership for the distribution of AirLabs' advanced air filtration technology - the AirBubbl.The market-leading devicehas been scientifically proven to remove more than 99% of airborne viruses and contaminated particulate matterandcan bedeployed in public transport vehicles to remove airborne coronavirus particles and air pollution, protecting passengers and drivers.

The agreement will open upaccess forthe AirBubbldevice to21st Century's portfolio of industry leading customers, including the UK's largest transport operators such as Arriva, FirstGroup, Go-Ahead Group and National Express, as well as regional operators such as Sullivan Buses and social enterprise groups such as the HCT Group.

With more than half of respondents ina recent survey from Transport Focussaying that coronavirus has made them rethink how they will use public transport, the technology can playa key role in reassuring the public that it is safer to travel.

The AirBubblfloods the vehicle with over 37,000 liters of clean air every hour, creating a clean air breathing zone to keep drivers and passengers safe. TheAirBubblis equally effective at removing air pollution, including harmful ozone gases, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ultrafineparticle pollutants (PM10, PM2.5 andsmaller)playing a vital role in protecting drivers and passengers long after the pandemic has passed.

Advanced air filtration technology like the AirBubblis a crucial element in getting passengers back into work and school safely, by reducing the risk of airborne transmission of coronavirus on mass transit. Airborne coronavirus transmission has been recognisedas a key route of infectionby theWorld Health Organisation(WHO)andCentre for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),who both recently updated their guidance on the airborne threat of coronavirusfollowing growingevidence of transmission via coronavirus particles suspended in air.

The AirBubblis already being deployed across the globe by transportoperators looking to add a criticallayer of protectionfor passengers and driversagainst airborne coronavirus and air pollution. It has been installed in a rangeof vehicles, includingpublic and private buses, coaches, minibuses, patient transport vehicles, community transport buses, taxisandprivate cars.

Stuart Walker, Head of Product Marketing, Transport at AirLabssaid:"The AirBubblis a scientifically proven technology thathas beenrigorously testedfor its effectivenessandis successfullybeingdeployed by transport operators around the world, protecting drivers and passengersfrom airborne coronavirus and air pollution. Journeo'sindustry expertise and well-established base of customers make them the perfect partner for us to bring our market-leadingtechnology to transport operators across the UK as we look to rapidly expand our distribution."

Mark Johnson, Director of Fleet Systems at Journeosaid:"We've seen a huge demand from our customers for tried and tested solutions that will help improve customer confidence in public transport and get the industry back on track asit recovers from the pandemic.We have chosen to add the AirBubblto our portfolio of in-vehicle technology solutions, to provide our customers with scientifically proven technology that they can trust."