Ireland's first all-electric zero-emission bus route launched

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan at the launch of the new route this morning. Picture: Naoise Culhane

Ireland's first all-electric, emission-free bus service has been officially launched in Athlone.

The new Bus Éireann fleet, which will eventually comprise of 11 state-of-the-art electric buses and carry more than 11,000 passengers each week, is expected to drive a 400,000kg annual reduction in CO2.