Hydrogen buses a ‘momentous step forward’ in decarbonising public transport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Eireann has unveiled three new hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric double-deck buses that will initially be used on commuter services in the Greater Dublin Area. Picture: Naoise Culhane

Three new hydrogen-powered zero-emissions buses have been described as a “momentous step forward” towards decarbonising Ireland’s public transport network.

Transport, Climate, and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan launched the 2.4m pilot scheme on Tuesday, with the fleet set to operate from next week on commuter services in the Greater Dublin Area.