Dublin Bus aims to become emission-free by 2050, says report

Dublin Bus has launched its environmental report ‘Driving Change: Our Journey To Zero’ that sets out its commitment to become a “zero-emissions operator by 2050”.

Commenting on the launch of the report Colin Ward Dublin Bus’ Head of Environmental, Health and Safety said: “Dublin is home and we’re at the centre of it, driving change to make it a more sustainable city.

“We want Dublin Bus to be an example to others of how to manage growth in a balanced and sustainable way.”

From an operational perspective, Dublin Bus has one of the lowest emission fleets in Europe. Since 2017, it has reduced emissions by 13,500 tonnes, which equates to the weight of the entire bus fleet of 1,000 buses and its fuel efficiency measures have reduced consumption of diesel by more than 2.5 million litres per year.

Its modern buses produce 87% less emissions per person than car users.

The report outlines milestones that Dublin Bus aim to to hit in the coming years.

It plans to have a fully electric route within three years, fully electrified depots in seven years, 50% of the fleet to be zero-emissions vehicles within 10 years and have a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2050.

“By 2027, Dublin Bus expects to introduce an additional 330 buses to respond to the anticipated rise in service demand over this period and the delivery of BusConnects.

“This will see faster journey times and greater frequency, stimulating accelerated modal shift from the car to the bus.”