Please note that under Alert Level 2 restrictions, appropriate protocols will be followed. They can have a chat to the experts on hand and take a quick trip in the bus to experience how clean and quiet, it is.
Horizons and Tranzit Coachlines invite members of the public to check out the new electric bus on Wednesday 24 February, between 9 – 10am at the Palmerston North i-Site in The Square. “It will also bring environmental and social benefits to the region which align with investment priorities signalled in the Regional Land Transport Plan, due to be adopted later this year, which look to take steps towards reducing carbon emissions and making improvements to help with climate change.” This EV will bring even greater benefits for our environment and provide our travelling public with a clean, comfortable service ensuring passengers get safely from A to B,” says Mrs Hewitt. "Horizons is very pleased to be able to introduce the first electric bus within the region. It will service urban routes and has the potential to reach over 1 million passengers per year. Horizons transport manager Rhona Hewitt says the electric bus will be easily identifiable from the rest of the fleet with distinctive artwork.
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“What this means for our driver and for our passengers is a more comfortable and smoother journey,” says Mr Snelgrove. This bus has improved efficiency and functionality with an up-to-date customer service experience and is operated by the latest batteries.
“This is a third generation EV bus for Tranzit, bringing even greater benefits to our EV fleet. Tranzit’s director of operations and transport Keven Snelgrove says partnering with Horizons has enabled this milestone to happen and the new Palmerston North EV bus is a continuation of Tranzit’s commitment to having a sustainable bus fleet. While Tranzit has been exploring EV technology since 2014 and currently operate 11 electric buses between Wellington and Auckland, this is the first EV bus they have introduced into one of the regions. I think it is something really exciting to have in Palmy,” says Mr Gates. “I’ve heard they are very quiet and smooth to drive. Mr Gates, who is currently undergoing driver training in the new electric bus, is excited to be leading the EV charge in Palmerston North.
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This ceremony will be attended by representatives from Horizons Regional Council, Palmerston North City Council, EECA, Tranzit, and Massey University, and be followed by an opportunity for public to talk to EV bus specialists and experience free EV bus rides around The Square.
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Mr Gates has driven diesel buses for Tranzit for the last four years but was recently selected as one of three lead drivers to drive the new single deck electric bus which will join the Palmerston North Urban bus services next week, following a blessing and ceremony in The Square on Wednesday 24 February. Tranzit bus driver Karl Gates is more excited than most about the electric bus. Tranzit Coachlines and Horizons Regional Council are pleased to be introducing Palmerston North’s first electric bus to the network next week, with bus drivers lining up to be the first to drive the EV.
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