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The search for the "right solution for Jersey" when it comes to electric buses is continuing – with the latest contender a vehicle capable of carrying up to 62 passengers and travelling over 195 miles on a single charge.
The Yutong E9 is undergoing trials by LibertyBus this week and was today on display outside Liberation Station.
It is slightly longer than a previous model trialled by the company.
The company’s director, Kevin Hart, explained that although it already had two electric buses in service, it was “important to try other vehicles on the market” to try to find “the right solution for Jersey”.
He said: “We are excited about trialling this electric bus on the island.
“The previous vehicle we trialled had great manoeuvrability and although this vehicle is 0.6m longer we are confident it will be just as good.”
Pictured: The interior of the Yutong E9, which is being trialled by LibertyBus.
Ian Downie, head of Yutong UK, added: “We are honoured to be working again with LibertyBus, to demonstrate our range of electric buses. The benefits of our vehicles are that they are tried, tested and proven around the world."
He continued: "Not only are they zero emission, but they also have unrivalled passenger comfort, including full air conditioning. This will encourage the travelling public to leave their cars at home and use public transport, further decarbonising Jersey.”
Length: 9.5 metres
Width: 2.4 metres
Passenger capacity: Up to 62 passengers with 26 seats (can be increased further with a different configuration)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
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