The city of Brisbane in Australia is making a big headway towards a cleaner, more sustainable future with its all-electric Metro bus fleet. Officially launched last October, the cutting-edge system represents a major step in the city's effort to decarbonize urban transit ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
As reported by The Fifth Estate, the Hess-manufactured buses feature cutting-edge technology that helps to reduce pollution. Each 24.4-meter vehicle features wireless fast-charging technology that can recharge the buses in under three minutes.
The Metro is built to service more people efficiently, with a capacity of up to 170 passengers, while reducing environmental impact. According to Brisbane City Council, the US$ 1.55 billion project will increase transit use by more than 50 percent, adding 30 million trips annually and connecting to key community hubs like Griffith University, PA Hospital, and UQ Lakes.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner commented on how game-changing the project is, stating: "Brisbane Metro is delivering the biggest improvement in accessible mass transit in decades." With low floors, mobility aid bays, and on-board Wi-Fi, the bus is built to make getting around easier and more comfortable for everyone.
Brisbane's electric bus system is an example of urban planning meeting environmental consciousness, and similar efforts are happening globally. China leads the group, operating over 400,000 electric buses, including a fully electrified fleet in Shenzhen.
States are stepping up in the U.S. as it catches up in the electric transit space. Zion National Park recently became the first in the U.S. to switch to a fully electric bus system.
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