Electric school buses launch in East Riding
The first set of electric minibuses are out and about as part of a six-month trial
A Mercedes E-Vito people carrier is the latest minibus to be bought by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
It follows the council recently declaring a climate emergency - which expects to see a reduction in carbon emissions.
The bus which carries up to eight passengers, will join the team’s fleet of 30 small minibuses on their morning and afternoon rounds.
Councillor Chris Matthews, the council’s portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said:
“I’m really pleased the transport team will be testing this minibus out to see if all its fleet can be changed to zero-emission vehicles like these when they need replacing.
“This is another positive step forward by the council in its efforts against climate change.”
Electric charging points have already been installed at the Beverley depot as the council took delivery of four electric-powered vans last year.