Natural gas bus hits the streets in bid to cut fuel bill

The country’s first natural gas-powered bus has hit the streets of Cork in a trial that could ultimately help Bus Éireann slash its soaring fuel bill by up to 50%.

The near-silent eco-bus, which produces few emissions, will operate on the 216 city centre to Mount Oval, Rochestown, route until mid-August on a trial being undertaken in partnership with Bord Gáis Networks.

Bus Éireann will then evaluate the potential fuel and emission savings, and the performance of the natural gas vehicle (NGV).