Since January 2024, the Oxford Bus Company has introduced a fleet of 104 electric buses. These buses are partially funded through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme, a grant won by Oxfordshire County Council.
In Abingdon, the new electric buses can mostly be seen on the shorter 35 route between Oxford and Abingdon via Radley. Compared to older diesel models, electric buses are quieter, lack exhaust fumes, and have reduced carbon emissions.
The StreetDeck Electroliner double-decker buses are made in Northern Ireland. They are powered by batteries that give a range of up to 200 miles, with a charge time of 2.5 hours.
Congratulations and thanks to Oxford Bus Company for going electric.
Living on the Radley Road, these new electric buses have appreciably reduced the traffic noise – one of many positives – fantastic. On more routes please!
I assume maybe that the X3s aren’t as they go further and go faster on the A34?