'Game Changer': First Fully Electric Buses in Essex Go Into Service in Basildon

'Game changer': First fully electric buses in Essex go into service in Basildon

The first fully electric buses in Essex have taken to the roads in Basildon this week, marking the start of a £30 million investment

First fully electric buses in Essex go into service in Basildon

The first fully electric buses in Essex have entered service in Basildon this week, marking the start of a major transformation in local public transport. A total of 55 zero tailpipe emission vehicles are being introduced on routes serving Basildon and neighbouring areas, with the rollout continuing over the next two months. The full fleet will be in service by the end of the year, delivering cleaner, quieter and more sustainable journeys for th…

First electric buses enter xervice in Essex as 55-vehicle fleet rolls out - Sustainable Bus

The first fully electric buses have entered service in Essex, England, this week, marking the start of a large-scale transition to zero-emission public transport in the region. Four vehicles are now operating in Basildon, with the rollout set to continue over the coming months until a total of 55 electric buses are in service by the end of the year, says a press note by First Bus. The new fleet, provided by Yutong through UK deal Pelican, will o…