New Region 7 bus operator to invest in electric buses

The NSW Government has today officially announced(External link) Busways as the successful tenderer to operate Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contract 7, which includes State Transit’s Ryde and Willoughby depots.

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said Busways will introduce 35 electric buses to replace diesel buses that need to be retired, meaning cleaner, quieter and smoother rides for customers. Read the full media release here.