Harrogate Bus Company, a subsidiary of Transdev, had previously placed orders worth £21 million for 39 new electric buses and to re-equip its Starbeck depot to convert its entire Harrogate fleet to fully electric power. Now comes the news that a total of 20 new Mercedes-Benz E-Citaro all-electric single deck buses will enter service in July on The Harrogate Bus Company’s busy urban route 1 between Harrogate and Knaresborough, route 7 linking Harrogate, Wetherby and Leeds , and rural route 24 between Harrogate and Pateley Bridge . Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Harrogate Advertiser, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
The new era for bus travel in Harrogate will be trailed by a special event on Tuesday, June 18 when the public will get the first look at the future of bus travel in the town. Harrogate Bus Company is planning an action-packed free event at 3.30pm that day to welcome the first of the town’s brand new electric buses at 3.
30pm The award-winning bus operator’s General Manager, Kel Pizzuti, said: “Our family fun party will be the first opportunity for everyone to come along and see the first of our sparkling new electric buses, which will revolutionise travel in and around our beautiful spa town. “We’re still adding to the programme for our free event, but already we’ve lined up music and live dance displays by local schools plus entertainment for all the family, including face pai.
