The support from HSBC UK has been instrumental in enabling RATP Dev Transit London to continue expanding its electric bus fleet with the addition of 75 new buses, including 54 double-decker buses and 21 single-deck buses. The total number of electric buses in the RATP Dev Transit London's fleet now stands at over 300 buses, cementing the firm’s position as one of the largest operators of electric buses in London, with over 25% of its fleet fully electric.
John Keenan CFO, RATP Dev Transit London, commented: “We are pleased to be working hand-in-hand with HSBC UK and Transport for London to deliver new electric buses and provide sustainable public transport solutions with environmental benefits for all Londoners.
“Electrification is a critical part of our business in partnership with Transport for London. We launched our first two 100% electric routes in 2018 and London’s first fully electric 24-hour, double-decker route in 2019. By mid-2022, we will be operating 15 zero-emission routes and will have six of our garages converted with electric capability.”
The buses, which serve routes west of the capital, are based at garages in Fulwell, Harrow, Westbourne Park and Shepherd’s Bush, with plans underway for the conversion of garages at Edgware and Hounslow Heath.
RATP Dev Transit London’s strategy is to reduce emissions per vehicle-mile over the coming years, aiming to operate a fully zero-emissions fleet in the future.