The first 10 repowered Big Bus Tours electric buses have entered service in London, courtesy of Zenobe financing.
The agreement has financed the repowering of the 10-year-old diesel buses with a 328kWh battery and powertrain by Equipmake as well as the associated charging infrastructure.
A further 10 repowered buses will be put on the road by Big Bus Tours at the end of the year after the business doubled its contract with Equipmake in January.
Zenobe has installed 10 temporary direct current chargers at the operator’s Wimbledon depot.
Steven Meersman, founder of Zenobe, says: “We are working with Big Bus and Equipmake to deliver cleaner transport for London – one of the world’s most visited cities.
“Research shows travellers are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their impact when on holiday, and leading operators like Big Bus have recognised that going electric is not just the right thing to do, but also a competitive advantage.
“We’re excited to explore more opportunities like this to speed up decarbonisation of the transport sector in the UK.”
Pat Waterman, Chairman at Big Bus Tours, adds: “We take immense pride in leading the change towards electric vehicles in the sightseeing industry.
“Our commitment to sustainability is not just words; we are taking concrete actions to ensure a cleaner and greener future for our customers, future generations and our planet.”
