infrastructure at bus garages
Councils are currently discussing the logistical challenges of electric bus charging infrastructure at depots.
Lewisham Council is currently discussing the practicalities of electric bus charging infrastructure at depots, which includes the physical facilities and systems within bus depots necessary for operations. In October 2026, Councillor Corinne Ashwell of Lewisham Council voiced concerns at a Public Transport Liaison Forum meeting regarding the time demands of charging electric buses.
Councillor Ashwell highlighted the significant time difference between charging an electric bus, which can take three hours, and refuelling a diesel bus, which takes 10 to 15 minutes. This raises questions about logistical challenges for service reliability and scheduling, as buses need to be timetabled to accommodate charging periods.
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