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Lothian Buses: "The new hybrid fleet is part of our continued commitment and investment to combat air pollution and to offer our passengers a low-carbon public transport option."
A £5million fleet of new environmentally friendly buses has been unveiled in Edinburgh.
The 15 hybrid vehicles purchased by Lothian Buses produce 30% less carbon emissions than a normal diesel bus, and will run between Western Harbour and Torphin.
It means the entire number 10 route is going green from Sunday 11th September.
Each of the new low carbon buses are expected to deliver an average CO2 reduction of around 21 tonnes per year and 300 tonnes over a 15 year life cycle.
Ian Craig, Managing Director of Lothian Buses, told Forth News: "As a company we are always looking for ways to offer greener and more sustainable travel.
"The new hybrid fleet is part of our continued commitment and investment to combat air pollution and to offer our passengers a low-carbon public transport option."
The vehicles were made by Falkirk firm Alexander Dennis Ltd, a Scottish manufacturer and their Chief Executive, Colin Robertson, said: "Be assured, these are no ordinary buses.
"The specification demanded by Lothian Buses is second-to-none and Edinburgh passengers can look forward to a first class environment providing a cleaner, quieter and noticeably smoother ride."
As well as a striking new livery the buses feature a host of new developments such as LED lighting throughout, audio-visual next stop announcements, free WiFi and alloy wheels.
