Transit Systems has once again found itself among some of the top leaders in Australia for sustainability, featuring on the Australian Financial Review 2024 ‘Sustainability Leaders’ list for the second year in a row.
With another successful year of zero emission achievements under its belt, the launch of hydrogen buses has been a standout move for the company.
In August 2023, Transit Systems introduced two cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell buses into the Adelaide network, with two additional hydrogen buses introduced in Victoria that November.
Offering an alternative to battery electric buses, with faster refueling and a greater range than electric buses, the Transit Systems hydrogen fleet also helps build the local supply chain eco-system.
“We continue to invest in green energy to reduce emissions but also speed up zero emission innovation,” Transit Systmes CEO Michael McGee says.
“We’re proud to build local eco-supply chain networks and test market capabilities to drive better outcomes.
“Our hydrogen fleet has enabled us to deliver more zero emission buses while producing green hydrogen, supporting our partners in delivering initiatives that decarbanise cities while improving local manufacturing and supply chain logistics.”
Hydrogen buses use fuel cells that work to combine hydrogen with oxygen, with the resulting electricity then used to power an electric motor and is also stored in batteries onboard. McGee says these zero emission buses only produce water vapour.
“These buses represent a stride toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for Australian public transport and we’re proud to partner with our government clients to pilot programs that create innovative pathways forward,” he says.
“We need to comprehensively understand the capabilities of different technologies to determine the most effective deployment for local operating conditions.
“The data we create and collect assists decision makers in evaluating the most applicable option, while catering to various operational needs and contributing collectively to a cleaner environment.”
Anticipating over 80,000 customer journeys within the first 12 months for Adelaide, these buses signify a significant leap toward sustainable and eco-friendly public transport.
Transit Systems estimates an impressive reduction of approximately 90 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually from the Adelaide buses alone, underlining the commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.
The Australian Financial Review ‘Sustainability Leaders’ list is determined by a team of analysts from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) using the “Sustainable Business Model Innovation” (SBM-I) methodology and in consultation with a judging panel with judges from The Australian Financial Review and BCG.