Fully electric bus to launch in Bandar Tasik Selatan this July

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Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd and Volvo Buses launched a fully electric Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range City Bus on Tuesday (May 21) and signed a MOU for a trial operation set to start this July, lasting six months to a year.   WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00 A fully electric bus will be running in Bandar Tasik Selatan this July.

00:06 Rapid Bus Sendirian Berhad and Volvo Buses launched the fully electric Volvo BZL GML

00:14 EcoRange City bus on Tuesday and signed a MOU for a trial operation

00:19 set to start in July, lasting six months to a year.

00:22 Volvo, Malaysia Country Manager Marcus Mark said the electric bus will contribute to a

00:27 more sustainable environment. We trust that this bus represents the future of public transport

00:33 fleet that thrives on safety, efficiency and clean environment. Ladies and gentlemen,

00:39 the offering of our motor-constructed Volvo BZL GML EcoRange City bus will contribute to the

00:46 industry and the nation in many ways. It can power the industry network partnerships, increasing

00:52 understanding of e-mobility solutions, support Malaysia's national automotive policy, contribute

00:59 to human capital development and support the carbon neutral nation by 2050.

01:07 The electric city bus can accommodate up to 91 passengers, including 33 safety seats.

01:13 It will run on Route 581, covering the trip from Desa Tasik to LRT Bandar Tasik Selatan.

01:21 Thank you.

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