Bus Éireann looking to spend €30 million on electric charges for busesKenneth FoxBus Éireann is to spend €30 million installing electric chargers for buses in regional towns and cities. At present, the state-owned company operates 11 EVs in Athlone, Co Westmeath, forming the entirety of the town’s service, and three hydrogen-fuelled vehicles on Dublin’s commuter routes. Athlone’s service is run at present from nine double electric chargers at the town’s depot, with a further 12 such chargers in place in Limerick. It is unclear how many chargers the €30 million tender budget will provide. The €30 million EV charger plan will see the commissioning of out-of-the-box turnkey chargers and charging points, along with attendant training for Bus Éireann staff.

Source: Irish Independent June 10, 2023 23:46 UTC