The ESG asks Government to inform the public about the outcome of the tests it recently ran on 2 of its buses using HVO fuel (hydrogenated vegetable oil). 

With the knowledge that this fuel will help reduce air pollution on our roads it’s hoped the rollout to all government and commercial vehicles will happen as soon as possible.The group hopes details of the testing can be shared as it’s clearly a matter of great public interest.
Additionally calls upon Calypso to confirm whether all 5 of its newer, low emission buses are now operational. Given the significant impact this can also have in our airspace it would be positive to have this also confirmed.

The ESG is pleased to read in the Gibraltar Chronicle about the electric bus currently being trialled. The article identifies as being 1 of 2 being trialled and the ESG is excited at the thought of this important step coming from the Ministry of Transport. We will be requesting more information from the Ministry as to whether the other bus being trialled is from the same supplier, and also, bearing in mind that these units are electric, if they are looking at particular routes. The photograph in the article shows quite a compact vehicle , so ideal for our Upper Town route. 

The ESG hopes the trials have a successful conclusion leading to the introduction of electric buses by the Gibraltar Bus Company and, as with the HVO trials, that information on all results are made public.