Electric ebus artics in Oslo are first of their type to enter service with European operator
Norway The first two BYD electric articulated ebuses for a European customer have entered service with Nobina in Oslo on Ruter (RTA) routes 31 and 31E between Grorud and Tonsenhagen – a distance of 17 to 24km.
Other electric buses are on trial in Norway but, unlike them, the BYD articulated ebuses do not use opportunity charging via pantographs and street facilities, but charge at the depot.
“We look forward to gaining valuable experience with these climate-friendly and quiet buses, said Nobina Managing Director, Jan Volsdal. “Line 31 is the first route to try such a concept in Norway. In Nobina, we are very pleased to be able to help drive the switch to green buses in Oslo in cooperation with Ruter. This is an innovative contribution to our service in Oslo.”
“We showed off our articulated ebus concept more than two years ago and we are delighted to see it enter passenger-carrying service,” said Isbrand Ho, Managing Director of BYD Europe. “Conditions in Oslo are challenging for electric vehicles but we have every confidence that our ebuses will perform well in this heavily trafficked route even in the deep cold of the Norwegian winter.”
