Arriva has expanded its zero-emission fleet in the Madrid area with the electrification of a second depot and the introduction of 21 new electric buses built by BYD with bodywork by Spanish Castrosua. City of Móstoles, outside Madrid, is set to be served by 21 zero-emission buses that will be deployed from a newly electrified depot.
Arriva operates further 21 e-buses in Madrid area
Móstoles follows the neighbouring city of Alcorcón, also part of the Community of Madrid, to become Arriva’s second location to be completely served with zero-emission vehicles, bringing sustainable public transport to around 400,000 people across both areas.
The buses will operate from a newly electrified depot in Móstoles with capability to handle the charging of 22 electric vehicles at once, Arriva states. The site has been built to accommodate future expansion of the fleet, with potential capacity of around 44 vehicles.
he vehicles were welcomed into the Arriva fleet at a ceremony in Móstoles this week alongside the Community of Madrid passenger transport authority, Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM).
The new buses feature spacious interiors with wider aisles for improved accessibility, on-board Wi-Fi, advanced air conditioning and low floors for improved kerbside access. The 12-metre variant has a range of 300km on a single battery charge, whilst the 13-metre model will cover 450km, which is ideal for longer and higher-capacity routes.
