Go Ahead
Lewisham Council is discussing the practical challenges of electric bus charging times and infrastructure for bus operators like Go Ahead.
Councillor Corinne Ashwell of Lewisham Council raised concerns in October 2026 about the time needed to charge electric buses compared to refuelling diesel ones. She highlighted that an electric bus needs three hours to charge, while a diesel bus can be filled in 10 to 15 minutes, posing logistical challenges for service scheduling. These points were made at a Public Transport Liaison Forum meeting.
Go Ahead is a public transport operator, and Go-Ahead London is described as the largest operator of electric buses in London. The discussion at Lewisham Council reflects ongoing considerations for bus services in the area.
Key facts
- Councillor Corinne Ashwell of Lewisham Council voiced concerns in October 2026 regarding the time and infrastructure needed for charging electric buses. Source
- Councillor Ashwell stated that an electric bus requires three hours to charge, while a diesel bus can be refuelled in 10 to 15 minutes. Source
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