Taste of hybrid bus future in Wellington next week

A hybrid bus is coming to Wellington next Wednesday and Wellingtonians are encouraged to get on board for a taste of the new bus future, says Paul Swain, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s public transport portfolio leader.

“Hybrid buses – a combination of diesel and electric power - are part of our transition path to a fully electric bus fleet in the longer term. The Council has decided that we want the Wellington City bus fleet to include 10 high capacity double-decker hybrid buses from 2018.

“Volvo has recently brought a single-decker hybrid bus to New Zealand and we’ll be hosting it in Wellington next Wednesday 13 January. This is a great opportunity for people to get on board, free of charge, and experience low emission, modern bus technology and travel. I’d really encourage people to take a ride if they can.”

The next day, (Thursday 14 January) the bus will be used to run regular Johnsonville and Newlands services as part of a three-week demonstration being undertaken by Mana Newlands Coach Services.

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