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Highland Council's first fully electric bus enters service

News imageHighland Council A bus in Highland Council white and purple colours is parked on a large area of hard standing gravel. Some houses and lampposts can be seen in the background. Highland Council
Highland Council said the new electric bus would cut carbon emissions

Highland Council's first fully electric bus has taken to the roads in Inverness.

The 46-seat vehicle will be used on a variety of routes in the city including for school transport.

The local authority, which launched its own bus company in 2023, said the new bus was a major step towards "greener, cleaner public transport".

It comes after the start of a year-long pilot scheme that caps the cost of a single bus journey ticket at £2 in the Highlands and Islands.

Paul Reid, Highland Council's chief officer for facilities and fleet management, said: "The introduction of the new electric coach marks a significant milestone in the council's wider transition toward low carbon transport."

"By replacing traditional diesel vehicles, the electric coach is expected to reduce carbon emissions, cut fuel costs, and improve the passenger experience with quieter and smoother journeys."

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