Cape Town's first MyCiTi battery-electric bus arrives as part of sustainable transport expansion
If the project continues as scheduled, the initial e-buses are expected to enter service by 01 July 2027.
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Councillor Rob Quintas, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, described the arrival of the first e-bus as a pivotal moment in the service's 16-year history, signalling a shift toward a more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective public transport network. While the full fleet is slated for operational roll-out in 2027, the buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year.
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Councillor Rob Quintas, the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, described the arrival of the first e-bus as a pivotal moment in the service's 16-year history, signalling a shift toward a more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective public transport network.
according to IOL (Independent Online)While the full fleet is slated for operational roll-out in 2027, the buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year.
according to IOL (Independent Online)
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