Flemish transport company De Lijn has officially launched a set of four new electric BYD buses into service on routes throughout Antwerp.
A total of 92 BYD Europe e-buses are expected to be delivered for operation throughout local roads before the end of the year, with more than a third set to be located in the Mortsel depot.
The remaining vehicles will be located in De Lijn’s Bruges, Hasselt and Winterslag depots.
De Lijn Director General, Ann Schoubs, said:We expect the same positive response from our passengers to this commissioning as with the other introductions of new e-buses.
After all, they have the same attractive assets. These silent and vibration-free buses are also equipped with USB charging points, an electric ramp for less mobile passengers, improved air conditioning and up-to-date journey information on extra-wide screens. But we have also thought of our drivers. For example, their secure and ergonomic driving position has fully modern safety equipment.
Following the arrival of the first e-bus at the Mortsel depot this spring, drivers were given full familiarisation training in order to ensure compliance.
