Palmerston North will be the first city in New Zealand to have a fully-electric bus fleet.
The new buses will be arriving in the city in time for the launch of a new bus service from February 2024 when a new contract with Tranzit kicks in.
Horizons Regional Council chairwoman Rachel Keedwell announced the outcome of the tender process in Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston North’s Square, on Monday afternoon.
“Introducing 42 brand-new electric buses is an exciting and fantastic step forward for decarbonising public transport in the city,” she said.
