Two popular Waikato bus routes are set to go electric.
The Cambridge and Te Awamutu services will see Scania diesel buses replaced with an electric alternative by early next year, according to the Waikato Regional Council.
Two new depots are coming and not only will two double-decker buses join the fleet, the services themselves will be improved, council spokesperson Wendy Valois said.
“The Te Awamutu service will be extended to Kihikihi and there will be a significant increase in service frequency. They will also start earlier and finish later than existing services.
“The Cambridge services will take a slightly different route through Leamington to extend the service to Cambridge Park. The service will include evening trips to 9pm and be run approximately once an hour with a few additional trips at peak times.”
As part of the new contract for these public transport services, Waikato Regional Council is planning to establish two depots near the origin of the Cambridge and Te Awamutu services for overnight bus parking, EV charging and driver facilities.
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