Guernsey starts trial of electric bus

Islanders can get a free ride on the bus as part of the trial

An electric bus which can carry up to 62 passengers is being tested in Guernsey.

The Yutong E9 is being tested from 19 to 22 January.

Islanders can get a free ride on Friday, leaving from the A Stand at the bus terminus from 10:30 to 11:45 GMT.

The aim is to reduce emissions and encourage islanders to choose lower-emission options, said the States of Guernsey.

It added: "The manufacturers states that the electric vehicle can complete over 195 miles (313km) on a single charge, with the average daily mileage of a bus in Guernsey being 100 miles (160km)."

Kevin Jackman, operations manager for CT Plus Guernsey, said: "It is intended that all 24 routes that make up the network will be trialled while the bus is on the island."

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