Bermuda rolls out new electric buses | Loop Caribbean News - Loop News Caribbean

Public transport users in Bermuda will now have a smaller carbon footprint as the government has rolled out the first batch of 10 electric buses.

The Department of Public Transportation has a total of 30 buses and line MinisterLawrence Scott said the full fleet will be on Bermuda’s roadways in a few weeks.

“With increased environmental awareness, the world is turning to electric vehicles in an attempt to help reduce roadside emissions, noise pollution and improve air quality; all of which lend to an improved quality of life for Bermuda residents,” Scott said.

“There is a global acceptance that there are several benefits to transitioning to electric vehicles including lower cost, energy efficiency and lower environmental impact.”

Deputy Premier of Bermuda and the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, said the introduction of these electric buses is a step in the right direction for Bermuda.

“These buses will have manifold benefits for Bermuda, not least of which is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Bermuda is doing its part to reduce global emissions- even though our efforts are minute in comparison to other industrialized countries, we can be a beacon to other small island communities who may be hesitant about adopting electric mobility,” he said.

“I look forward to a future where there are more electric vehicles, both public and private are generally found on our roads. Just imagine a future where the air quality in Bermuda is great, and near our roadsides, you can walk around free of vehicle exhaust in your face, where the loudest sounds will be our birds by day and our tree frogs by night is exciting indeed.”

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