Electric bus fleet being charged by diesel generators months after launching

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A fleet of electric buses in Yorkshire is being powered by diesel generators amid a delay in installing new chargers.East Yorkshire Buses unveiled its new fleet of 27 electric buses in March earlier this year through a joint investment of £16.5million.Funding came from the Government's ZEBRA (Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas) initiative, as well as Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and East Yorkshire Buses.The partnership described the move as a "major step towards cleaner air and greener transport", although a massive obstacle has halted the proposed benefits.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say East Yorkshire Buses has confirmed that there had been "unexpected and significant" delays to its electric supply.As a result, it decided to use diesel generators to ensure that it could remove its older diesel buses from the road, the BBC reported.The bus operator said this was a "short-term measure" while it continued to develop the required electric infrastructure.A special...

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