After securing three Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus (MZF) Franchises back in September, bus operator CDC Victoria has announced it has been making progress in expanding its electric fleet.
These new 10-year contracts, starting in July 2025, will not only expand CDC Victoria’s network across Melbourne but also set the foundation for a full transition to a zero-emission fleet.
CDC Victoria has successfully integrated eight electric buses into its fleet since the announcement, with the latest addition operating at the Oakleigh depot since September 2024.
The eight electric buses are currently operating on routes 601, 605, 606, 612, 623, 625, 630 and 900, covering the city to the inner southeast of Melbourne, including Chadstone and Monash University.
“We are dedicated to supporting government efforts and the State’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2045 while prioritising our sustainability initiatives,” ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) CEO Nicholas Yap says,
“By taking responsibility for our environmental footprint, we are committed to creating a better future for generations to come.”
These electric buses are anticipated to complete approximately 520,000 km over the next year, transporting over 203,000 passengers with zero tailpipe emissions.
Not only environmentally friendly, the new buses will also bring significant benefits to the community by reducing emissions and enhancing public transport experience, providing customers with a safe, efficient, reliable, smooth and virtually silent transport service.
“These buses generate up to 30% of total battery charge through braking regeneration, and they require fewer consumables like oils and belts and take much less time to service,” CDC Victoria CEO Jeff Wilson says.
“We are proud to contribute to a more sustainable future through such forward-thinking practices.”
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