A trial of electric buses in Tweed Heads has racked up 42,000 passenger journeys and achieved a 93% customer satisfaction rate, according to the NSW Government.
The trial is part of the government’s attempt to transition to cleaner, quieter and more sustainable transport, including the use of zero emission buses (ZEBs).
The two ZEBs under trial in Tweed Heads have been operating for more than 12 months, from April 2024 to May 2025, during which time they’ve travelled more than 56,000 kilometres and accumulated more than 50,000 kilograms of potential tail pipe emissions reductions.
“These regional trials are helping us understand how electric buses can work across NSW — not just in cities, but in the regional communities that also rely on public transport every day,” said Minister for Transport, John Graham.
“These insights will guide our transition to a cleaner bus fleet, helping us decarbonise transport and deliver quieter streets and better journeys.”
The government is conducting an 18-month ZEB trial across five regional centres — Tweed Heads, Armidale, Queanbeyan, Deniliquin and Narrabri — involving 12 buses managed by Kinetic.
“In places like Armidale, Tweed Heads, Queanbeyan, Narrabri and Deniliquin, we’re seeing electric buses perform reliably over long distances, tough terrain, and in challenging weather,” added Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison.
“This is giving us valuable insights into how we can scale this technology across regional NSW.”
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