Electric buses move a step closer after trials in Dublin and Cork

The electrification of bus fleets in Irish cities has moved a step closer as trial runs on routes in Dublin and Cork showed electric vehicles performing strongly compared to other fuel types.

A report by the Department of Transport said the results of trials carried out earlier this year showed electrification represented “a feasible option” under plans to phase out existing diesel buses in Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets used on urban routes.