A Wrightbus hydrogen bus fleet in Aberdeen has hit the first 100,000 milestone, saving 170,000kg of CO2 polluting the atmosphere.

First Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council are celebrating this week after their Wrightbus hydrogen double-decker bus fleet notched up its first major milestone of operation.

Since launch in January, the fleet of 15 UK-manufactured Wrightbus buses, has already saved a huge 170,000kg of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere – equivalent of taking 42 cars off the road for a year – a significant improvement in the city’s air quality for its residents.

Michelle Thomson, a hydrogen bus driver at First Aberdeen, said: “Drivers and the public love the new hydrogen buses – sailing smoothly and silently through the city’s streets is a joy."

Knowing a Wrightbus hydrogen bus is not polluting the atmosphere makes it a ride of kudos, as we come together to tackle the climate emergency.

“The buses are so quiet that socially distancing passengers wearing masks can still have a natter from either end of the bus. As drivers, it makes us much more in tune with what’s going on on board, so we’re able to deliver the best in customer service." said Michelle.

Source:Ryse Hydrogen