A new fully electric and zero emissions Glasgow Airport Express is launching, offering a 24-hour service from the city centre to the airport, as part of a five-year contract extension for First Bus to run the service.
Scottish comedy legend Grado helped launch the service, which has seen an investment of more than £5m, and consists of 11 brand new electric double decker buses from First Bus.
Passengers on the new buses will also be able to take advantage of onboard charging facilities and storage racks to make journeys to and from the airport as comfortable as possible.
The buses are part of First Bus’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the city’s public transport system with greener alternatives.
The new electric vehicles will ensure that travellers can enjoy cleaner, more eco-friendly journeys while contributing to the city’s Net Zero target of 2030, it said.
Graeme Macfarlan, Commercial Director at First Bus, added:
“We’re thrilled to launch Glasgow’s first fully electric bus route from the city centre to the airport and what better way than with one of the city’s biggest characters, Grado. The five-year contract extension to operate the Glasgow Airport Express signifies a major step in our commitment to sustainable transport and reducing our carbon footprint in Glasgow and beyond.
“We are excited to offer both locals and tourists the opportunity to experience firsthand how dedicated our city is to embracing greener, eco-friendly solutions.”
Ruth Cousin, Surface Access and Ancillaries Director at AGS Airports, said:
“These new state-of-the-art electric vehicles will be a great upgrade to First Buses fleet servicing Glasgow Airport.
“The vehicles will play an important role in supporting our continued commitment to create more sustainable travel options for our passengers and the buses will play a significant role in further reducing carbon emissions locally at the airport.”
Grado said:
“When I heard about the idea, I just thought it was a brilliant way to let folk know about this great new addition to Glasgow’s public transport network. You’re always buzzing when you’re going off on your holidays and it’s even better now knowing you can get to the airport in a way that’s helping the environment.
“It’s a win-win for everyone. Absolutely Shuperb!”
Image courtesy of First Bus
