Auckland Transport (AT) and Kinetic have announced the completion of a series of upgrades at Kinetic’s Glenfield bus depot.
The work, which was delivered as part of a partnership between Kinetic and AT, has enabled the roll-out of 31 new zero emission buses (ZEBs) through the fitting of seven ground-mounted charging points, as well as a first-of-its-kind large-scale overhead gantry charging system.
The system’s location within the depot allows for a larger number of ZEBs to be accommodated within the facility.
Glenfield is the fifth Kinetic depot in Auckland to be upgraded to allow for a larger zero emission fleet, with the company’s New Lynn, Panmure, Māngere and City depots all having received similar infrastructure upgrades. The sites can service a fleet of 174 ZEBs combined.
Calum Haslop, Managing Director of Kinetic New Zealand, said:The introduction of 31 new zero emission buses to our Glenfield depot marks another important step in the evolution of Auckland’s public transport network. What makes this milestone particularly exciting is the integration of an overhead gantry charging system, which allows us to charge multiple vehicles efficiently, safely, and at scale within our existing depot footprint.
This level of innovation is essential as we help cities like Auckland transition to fully zero emission fleets. It’s not just about adding more zero emission buses to the road, it’s about designing smarter infrastructure and operating models that can support the future of public transport.
We’re proud to partner with Auckland Transport to bring these solutions to life, and to deliver cleaner, quieter, and more reliable journeys for the communities we serve today and, into the years ahead.
AT’s Director of Public Transport and Active Modes, Stacey van der Putten, said:We’re focused on providing Auckland’s communities with a transport system that is reliable, safe, reduces emissions and minimises impacts on air quality and the environment.
These new buses will be used on a range of Auckland Transport bus routes, including routes 82, 923 and 924, which will be entirely operated by zero emission buses from later this year.
Right now, Auckland has more zero emission buses than any other city in Australasia. The addition of these 31 new buses, and the associated electric infrastructure as part of our Mission Electric programme, will help us to achieve a fully zero emission bus fleet by 2035, following our Low Emission Bus Roadmap.
