BY BELLA MIDDLETON
Transport for NSW has launched Newcastle's first zero emission bus at Hamilton Bus Depot.
The bus is a part of the state government's plan to transition away from diesel-powered vehicles and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
NSW Transport North Region Director Anna Zycki, alongside Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager Emmanuel Genlot, unveiled the area's first ZEB before it officially entered passenger service from Customs House on Bond Street.
"There's a lot of public transport buses in the Hunter area, and the New South Wales government is committed to permanently transitioning away from diesel buses to zero emission technology. This extends that outside of the Sydney region, and into the Hunter," Director Zycki said.
She also said the shift is set to benefit passengers across the region.
"It's an exciting thing for the Hunter to have. For customers, it's a quieter ride, a smoother ride, and the community will have less noise and better air quality over time."
