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16/11/2017
Bus Éireann Named Preferred Bidder For Waterford City Deal
Bus Éireann has been appointed the preferred bidder in a deal to operate five city bus routes in Waterford City.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) made the announcement following a competitive process involving five bids from Irish and international companies.
The NTA will send the company a detailed Letter of Intent in the coming weeks.
Anne Graham Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Authority said: "This is ultimately about improving bus services for people in Waterford City, and making public transport a more attractive option for members of the travelling public in the city.
"A significant benefit is the new fleet of 17 vehicles that we are purchasing for these services. The buses are powered by the latest Euro VI diesel engine, which are much cleaner in use than older diesel engines.
"They are all certified as ‘low emission vehicles’, which means that they generate about 30% less carbon emission than standard diesel buses.
"The vehicles are fitted with various technologies that capture and use energy normally lost through braking, making them very fuel efficient.
"These buses will be on the streets of Waterford in 2018, so today’s announcement is not just good news for the people of Waterford, it is also good news for the environment."
(CD)
The National Transport Authority (NTA) made the announcement following a competitive process involving five bids from Irish and international companies.
The NTA will send the company a detailed Letter of Intent in the coming weeks.
Anne Graham Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Authority said: "This is ultimately about improving bus services for people in Waterford City, and making public transport a more attractive option for members of the travelling public in the city.
"A significant benefit is the new fleet of 17 vehicles that we are purchasing for these services. The buses are powered by the latest Euro VI diesel engine, which are much cleaner in use than older diesel engines.
"They are all certified as ‘low emission vehicles’, which means that they generate about 30% less carbon emission than standard diesel buses.
"The vehicles are fitted with various technologies that capture and use energy normally lost through braking, making them very fuel efficient.
"These buses will be on the streets of Waterford in 2018, so today’s announcement is not just good news for the people of Waterford, it is also good news for the environment."
(CD)
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