Golden Arrow’s remarkable renewable energy journey started in 2017 with the pilot installation of two solar plants of 25kWp each. The results were encouraging and ultimately led to two of its facilities being declared carbon neutral in 2020.
Given the success of projects to date, Golden Arrow decided to take on its next project – testing an electric bus. The Company has partnered with BYD (bus manufacturer) and uYilo (co-funding) to test two 100% electric buses for a 12-month period.
Sufficient testing has now been done to comfortably take the next big step. As of July 2021, the two electric buses have been incorporated into Golden Arrow’s day-to-day operations, carrying passengers between Retreat and Cape Town.
Yes, I know we had electric trolley busses in mid-20th century, but consider this in the modern era as a first.
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Transport and Public Works Minister, Daylin Mitchell And Golden Arrow Bus Services Transport and Public Works Minister, Daylin Mitchell , together with Golden Arrow Bus Services (
