Zero emissions buses are coming to Waipā from Monday as the region’s inaugural electric bus fleet starts being deployed.
The first of six new EVs will begin replacing the diesel buses that currently operate the Cambridge (20) and Te Awamutu (24) services.
The regional council says the new buses will work to an expanded and more frequent timetable that doubles the number of weekly services connecting Waipā to Hamilton.
Each weekday, the Cambridge service will increase from eight to 20 return trips and the Te Awamutu service from nine to 19. On Saturdays and Sundays, both services increase from four to 13 return trips a day.
