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Bee Network Hits Major Milestone With 500th Electric Bus

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More than 500 yellow electric buses are now on Greater Manchester’s streets as the Bee Network marks a major milestone in making journeys greener, cleaner and quieter. Transport for Greater Manchester The 500th zero emissions bus, built by UK manufacturer Wrightbus, has crossed the Irish Sea by ferry, been delivered at Stagecoach’s upgraded depot in Oldham and is now serving communities.
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Wrightbus Unveils Zero Emission Tri-Axle Prototype Bus

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Two years in development and built on opposite sides of the world, Wrightbus has officially unveiled its first 6x2 zero-emission double decker. The prototype emerged this week from both Ballymena and Malaysia, with orders already lined up for Europe and the Far East.
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Translink Signs Contract with Wrightbus for 100 New Zero Emission Buses

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Translink has welcomed the Department for Infrastructure's announcement of £88 million funding for 100 new zero-emission buses and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, saying the investment will be transformative in delivering a zero-emission transport future for Northern Ireland. Department for Infastructure The new battery electric buses, which will be a mix of single-deck and double-deck vehicles, will be supplied by local manufacturer Wrightbus. The supplied single deck bus will be a new Wrightbus battery electric model, with an extended journey range on a single charge. All of the new buses are planned to enter service by summer 2024, following the successful rollout of 100 Zero Emission buses on Belfast Metro services earlier this year, as well as the planned conversion of Foyle Metro services in Derry — Londonderry to be completely Zero Emissions by summer 2023. Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive, says zero emission transport is critical in tackling climate c...
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