The biomethane gas used to power the buses is derived from natural household and animal waste. The 11 vehicles are dual-fuel buses (diesel/biomethane) and have also been fully refurbished. The presentation took place at the Whisby Landfill site and the Epic Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Launching the biomethane project, Stagecoach Group Chief Executive Brian Souter said: “Waste is a big issue for every family and household up and down the country. This is an innovative way of taking something that’s a big problem for society and turning it into a fuel of the future. It means we can offer greener travel to our customers and cut our own carbon footprint.”
Councillor William Webb, Lincolnshire County Council Executive Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This project is another good example of a county council initiative helping to make a low-carbon future for Lincolnshire’s transport. Using biomethane – which is virtually carbon neutral – as an alternative transport fuel should help produce significant environmental benefits for us all.”
Source: Stagecoach Bus.
