Three new Zero Emission Buses for Deniliquin and Moama
Three new zero emission buses (ZEBs) are starting on school bus runs around Deniliquin and Moama from today.
It’s part of Transport for NSW’s $25 million project to run a series of trials of zero emission buses and coaches across regional NSW.
Students from 12 schools in NSW and Echuca in northern Victoria will be offered a quieter, smoother, and more comfortable journey on battery electric buses that emit no harmful exhaust fumes.
NSW schools that will be serviced by the new buses are Moama Anglican Grammar, Moama Public, Deniliquin High, Deniliquin North Public, Edward Public, Deniliquin South Public, St Michael’s Parish, Mayrung Public, Conargo Public and Mathoura Public.
Two schools located in Echuca in northern Victoria, St Mary’s Primary and Twin Rivers Primary, will also be serviced by the ZEBs.
Supplied by Nexport and operated by Transport for NSW contracted school bus operator, Dyson, the two 46-passenger and one 25-passenger buses will transport hundreds of students per day to and from their schools.
Transport's Coordinator-General Howard Collins said the 18-month trial is a genuine effort to understand how zero emission buses perform in real-world conditions.
“By testing the technology in the real world we’re paving the way for greener and quieter bus travel in the future, not just in cities but in regional areas as well.
“We are very excited to see that more customers in our regions will soon experience the smooth and quiet ride these electric buses provide, and we look forward to hearing their feedback,” he said.
Dyson’s Managing Director and CEO, Andrew Jakab, said the trial is a positive step towards their goal of reducing emissions in regional communities.
“Our collaboration with Transport for NSW on this Zero Emission Bus trial reflects Dyson’s dedication to a decarbonised future in NSW,” he said.
“We are eager to see how these buses perform in the communities of Deniliquin and Moama and demonstrate the viability of zero emission buses in a regional setting.”
Managing Director of Nexport owner Go Zero Group, Stephen Cartwright OAM, said there has been a marked increase in appetite for electric buses in the market – especially when it comes to school services.
“Schools are not only interested in reducing their carbon emissions, but they also want a healthy and safe environment for students,” he said.
“With zero fumes, the Nexport electric coaches help with the overall health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone.”
The ZEB trial starting today in Deniliquin and Moama is one of a series being held around regional NSW, in total trialling 12 vehicles.
The first two trials started in Armidale and Tweed Heads in May.
Other trials starting this school term are at Queanbeyan, where three buses will be trialled, and at Narrabri which will have one ZEB. An additional bus is also starting this term on the existing Armidale trial.
The trials will contribute to the transition of the state’s regional bus fleet to zero emissions by 2047.
For more information on the zero-emissions bus trial go to: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/zero-emission-buses