The Government has vigorously promoted electric buses in recent years, and various franchised bus companies have actively introduced different models of electric buses from manufacturers to operate in Hong Kong.
The first double-decker electric bus in Hong Kong, produced by the Mainland Victory (Fujian) Automobile Co., Ltd., arrived in Hong Kong for testing last year.
NWFB and Citybus announced on the Facebook page today (29th) that the new double-decker electric bus will be launched this Friday (29th).
However, "Hong Kong 01" has obtained news that the double-decker electric bus will first go to the area to let the public know, and may not be immediately put into daily passenger service on the "first voyage" on the same day.
Huida Transportation, the parent company of NWFB and Citybus, purchased a double-decker electric bus from Victory (Fujian) Automobile Co., Ltd. in the Mainland. blue.
Some netizens commented on Facebook that the color scheme of the double-decker electric bus is similar to the Ukrainian flag.
The double-decker electric bus arrived in Hong Kong as early as last October and needs to pass the government's vehicle inspection.
It is reported that the relevant inspection and testing procedures have been completed and are ready to land passengers.
The NWFB and Citybus also announced on the Facebook page today that the double-decker electric bus will be launched on April 29, and it will belong to the Citybus fleet.
NWFB and Citybus announced on Facebook that the double-decker electric bus will be launched on April 29.
(NWFB and Citybus facebook)
Citybus said earlier that it would announce the date and route of the double-decker electric bus in service at a later date. At the time, it only revealed that the bus would run throughout Hong Kong to collect operational data.
It is understood that the public activities of the double-decker electric bus will be carried out at the initial stage, and will be officially put into service later.
As for KMB, it has also purchased a total of 52 electric double-decker buses from BYD, a mainland manufacturer, and two depots in Alexander Dennis, UK, which are expected to be delivered next year.
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