Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary – Customer, Strategy and Technology, Joost de Kock, said the strategy and the feedback received will help form a roadmap, and business case, for transitioning fleets across NSW in order to deliver cleaner, quieter and greener journeys for customers. It is part of efforts to support the NSW Government’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“The transport sector represents one of the largest and fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. It accounts for around 20 percent of NSW’s carbon dioxide emissions with the majority of emissions from light passenger and heavy freight vehicles.
“When it comes to the Transport for NSW fleet, diesel and gas buses are responsible for almost half of our direct emissions,” said Mr de Kock.
“Moving to Zero Emission technology is a huge undertaking but one that is crucial. We want to work with bus operators, manufacturers and energy providers to gain momentum quickly and to efficiently and sustainably, make this goal a reality.”
Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary – Regional and Outer Metropolitan, Carol-Anne Nelson, said the strategy would seek to address the individual needs of different regions.
“This is not a one-size-fits-all approach as every local area has their own distinct requirements, especially when you’re comparing the city to the regions. It is important that our transition plans allow for financially sustainable solutions, ensuring the right infrastructure is in the right place and we continue to deliver quality services to customers,” said Ms Nelson.
Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary – Greater Sydney, Megan Bourke-O’Neill said the transition also presented an opportunity for the manufacturing industry.
“We’ve already started to work with operators on the transition with 33 zero emissions buses already on the road in Greater Sydney. At present only standard two-door single level electric buses are available in Australia. Some areas are going to want the capacity of double deck buses or long distance coaches, while some will only require mini-buses, so we’re keen to hear from the industry about how, and when this range will be available for operators to choose from,” she said.
Transport for NSW’s draft strategy can be viewed online at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/zeroemissionbuses. Feedback can be provided via the survey link by 21 September 2021.
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