South Africa to get its first fleet of electric buses

South Africa will soon get a fleet of 120 electric buses after BYD secured a deal with Golden Arrow.

“This agreement marks an historic step towards establishing the first electric bus fleet in South Africa, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions,” BYD said in a statement.

The first buses are expected to hit the road in December, with plans for full delivery of the fleet by December 2025 Golden Arrow CEO Francois Meyer said these are the first electric buses to be introduced in South Africa’s public transport industry. The value of the deal was not disclosed.

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