The companies’ electric vehicle partnership tops 500 all-electric double decker bus sales with a delivery to Go-Ahead London.
Using BYD’s battery electric driveline technology, ADL will assemble the buses at its factory in Falkirk, Scotland, ensuring the investment benefits the local economy.
Built to National Express’s Platinum standard, the 35-foot BYD ADL Enviro400EV offers extra legroom for up to 65 seated passengers as well as USB chargers and free Wi-Fi.
Paul Davies will step into his new role effective September 30.
The first five zero-emmision fully electric buses have been delivered and will begin operation in London through Metroline.
Also transformed RATP Dev Shepherd’s Bush garage in West London into an advanced, smart electric bus operating center.
In total there are 157 BYD/ADL single-decker buses in service, or on order, for London operators with a further fleet due to enter service soon in Liverpool, with the partnership now working on a range of new products.
The order from Metrobús has been ADL’s biggest single deal from a single customer in a brand new market.
The new buses, due for delivery in Summer 2018, will be based at Metroline’s Holloway garage in north London to operate on Route 46 from Lancaster Gate station to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Eleven of the buses will operate on Transport for London’s route 153 from February 2018, with a further 19 electric buses operating on route 214 from August 2019.
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