
Transit tech company Zeelo has been working with Dwight School London to expand its all-electric school bus service, marking two years of a joint continued commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly transport. The school recently added two additional electric minibuses to its service, ensuring that all three of its school bus routes are now running entirely without emissions.
Zeelo has worked with partners London Hire and Airsym to facilitate the routes, which it says have reduced CO˜ emissions by 30 tonnes annually, completed over 50,000 student journeys with a total of 52,460 miles travelled over the lifetime of the service, demonstrating the viability and efficiency of sustainable transport, and eliminated the need for over 45,500 car journeys.
MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet Catherine West recently visited Dwight School to learn more about the innovative transport programme, touring the school’s facilities, meeting with staff, students and Zeelo representatives, and exploring, among other initiatives, how the electric bus fleet is driving positive environmental change in the community and the importance of engaging younger generations to the impact of climate change.
She said: “It’s always exciting to be with young children who have a vision for a planet where we can live more peacefully and in a more green environment whether it’s using the electric vehicles to get from A to B or whether it’s talking about the impact of climate change through the curriculum.”
“By expanding the fleet to ensure all routes are fully electric, Dwight is not only reducing emissions but also setting a standard for other educational institutions across
the UK. At Zeelo, we are proud to support this mission and remain committed to providing efficient, safe, and eco-friendly transportation solutions,” added Luke Ryan, Director of UK Education at Zeelo.