Sydney Airport begins replacing diesel buses with 50 electric vehicles

Sydney Airport has started rolling out 50 electric buses to replace its diesel vehicles, the airport announced. It is a step toward its target of net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

The fleet comes from Australian manufacturer Bus & Coach International and will replace diesel buses used to move passengers and staff across landside and airside operations. It has 25 dual-control airfield apron buses and 25 Citirider electric shuttle buses.

Under Sydney Airport's existing power purchase agreement, each bus will run entirely on renewable energy, cutting Scope 1 emissions from ground operations. Digital information displays will be fitted onboard and at bus stops with live estimates of travel and wait times, so passengers can confirm they are on the correct route before their flight.

Karen Tompkins, the airport's Group Executive of Government Relations, Sustainability and Legal, said the fleet fulfils the net zero commitment while improving the passenger experience, describing the buses as quieter, cleaner and more comfortable across the airport precinct.

The buses also carry commissioned artwork by Dharawal artist Shane Youngberry, developed with the Gujaga Foundation, Sydney Airport's First Nations Cultural Partner.