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"The University of Wollongong says it has begun operating two new electric
buses on one of its main routes, replacing hybrid buses that operated
previously,
The university announced on Tuesday that it had deployed the new low floor
electric city buses, which were built to Australian specifications and provided
by Foton Mobility Distribution.
The two new buses are operating on North Gong Shuttle route, which links the
Wollongong campus with North Wollongong Station. This is one of two shuttle
services operated by the university, opening the door for more electric buses
to be rolled out over time.
Local bus operator Premier Illawarra won the tender which was opened late last
year for new bus services. The North Gong Shuttle had previously used hybrid
shuttle buses since the first such bus was launched in early 2016. A second
hybrid bus was added in early 2020.
“When it comes to sustainability and carbon neutrality, every decision
matters,” said Professor David Currow, acting vice-chancellor and president of
the University of Wollongong (UoW).
“The electric buses will significantly reduce emissions from transport on
campus and we are proud to be taking another step towards carbon neutrality,”
Professor Currow said. “I encourage every student and staff member to use
public transport when possible and to jump on one of our new electric buses.”"
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