Pair of electric buses added to island's fleet

Electric buses have been introduced by Guernsey's government to help the island reach its net-zero goal.

The Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) Committee said it had brought the two buses in line with its aim to reduce carbon emissions.

Operator Stagecoach is working with the States of Guernsey to gradually replace the current fleet of diesel vehicles with the electric buses being added to island routes once drivers complete training.

E&I president Adrian Gabriel said the electric vehicles had been in the pipeline for Guernsey for a "significant period" of time.

Gabriel said: "It's the right thing to do for Guernsey, the right thing to do for the environment and it is the right thing to do for the travelling public."

Peter Knight, managing director at Stagecoach South West, said the bus operator would be working with the government on its net-zero plans for the island.

"Guernsey is the absolute perfect application for electric vehicles, because of the relatively short distances our buses travel on a daily basis," Knight added.

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