Transdev started running the first of 18 new electric, zero emission buses on Saturday after a welcome event for the new vehicles at Matagarup Bridge, announced by Minister for Transport, Rita Saffioti MLA.
Four electric buses will enter service soon with the remaining 14 to be delivered progressively in the next nine months.
The major electric network investment is funded by the Federal and WA Governments in partnership with Transdev, Volvo and Volgren.
Transdev Western Australia Managing Director Bob Parton said Transdev was looking forward to running the new vehicles for Perth commuters.
“It is exciting to see governments and industry work together and grow Perth’s electric bus network,” Mr Parton said.
“This electrification is part of our ongoing push to lower Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
“The new buses are cleaner, quieter and they are super efficient and reliable.
“Our team has helped support the rollout of these new vehicles including Scott McEvoy, Renee Tyler and Stuart McHarg.”
Transdev is a global zero emissions bus leader with more than +2,500 zero-emission vehicles in 13 countries and Europe’s largest zero emission fleet.
We are working with our Australian and New Zealand government clients to build cleaner, greener bus networks by electrifying more buses and depots.
