Lothian is currently trialling a zero-emission double deck electric bus from Switch Mobility.
The Metrodecker is the lightest double decker in its class. Seating up to 84, the low floor vehicle has capacity to carry up to 99 customers and has a range on a single charge (subject to duty cycle and equipment options) of approximately 155 miles.
The vehicle will be on the streets of Edinburgh from this Sunday (6 February) on our Service 23 for a few weeks to allow our engineering colleagues the opportunity to see the bus in action as part of our ongoing work to improve the sustainability and environmental impact of Lothian’s fleet.
Dylan Dastey, Chief Engineer for Lothian, said: “Our business will play an integral role in the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world class environmentally-friendly and socially inclusive transport.
“We’re delighted to be trialling the Metrodecker as part of our continued investigations into the latest technologies to make sure our services exceed the needs and expectations of our customers.”