greener bus fleet
Lewisham Council is discussing the practical challenges of transitioning to a greener bus fleet, particularly electric bus charging infrastructure.
Lewisham Council is currently discussing the practicalities of transitioning to a greener bus fleet. In October 2026, Councillor Corinne Ashwell raised concerns at a Public Transport Liaison Forum meeting regarding the infrastructure and time demands for charging electric buses.
She highlighted that an electric bus requires approximately three hours to charge, in contrast to the 10-15 minutes needed to refuel a diesel bus, which could pose logistical challenges for service reliability and scheduling.
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