Kinetic launches electric buses in Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Further expanding its operations across Queensland, Kinetic's battery electric buses are expected to save as much as 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases over their lifespan.
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Further expanding its operations across Queensland, Kinetic's battery electric buses are expected to save as much as 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases over their lifespan.
In line with the Government of Queensland's commitment to make all new buses zero emissions by 2025, Kinetic's new electric buses are expected to begin service on the Gold Coast in September 2022.
With its first two battery electric buses now operating in Melbourne, Kinetic begins the gradual roll-out of the 36 fully electric buses that are to join the city's public transit fleet over the next three years.
The acquisition of Mackay Transit Coaches will allow Kinetic to strengthen its footprint in central Queensland and enhance public transport service delivery in the region.
Kinetic's new electric bus depot will be completely powered by renewable energy and will support the sustainable development of both the company and the Queensland region.
The Gold Coast Smart Shuttle Trial will see an autonomous shuttle follow a fixed 2.4km route around Main Beach to test how autonomous technology can be safely integrated into busier live traffic environments.
The acquisition of Merseylink will allow Kinetic to grow and scale its Tasmanian network, with a key focus on service delivery and customer experience as it enhances public transport services in the region.
With the acquisition of NZ Bus Ltd, Kinetic has become the largest operator of battery electric buses in the Australasia region, and one of the largest globally.
Under a new nine-and-a-half-year contract, Kinetic is now responsible for one third of Melbourne’s public bus services and will support the Victorian Government’s transition to zero-emission buses.
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