Electric MyCiTi bus passes tests, paving the way for a greener Cape Town Cape Town's public transport system is set for a revolution with the arrival of its first electric MyCiTi bus, ‘Evie’. After rigorous testing, the city orders 38 more electric buses, promising a cleaner, more affordable transport future for millions.
Cape Town has welcomed its first fully-electric MyCiTi bus.
The bus, named ‘Evie’, has completed rigorous performance testing across several routes in the city, paving the way for the production of an initial fleet of 38 battery-electric buses.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the arrival of the electric bus, saying the new fleet would help make the public transport system more resilient to fluctuating diesel prices.
"I took a spin on Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi bus, which we are excited to announce has passed all performance tests," said Hill-Lewis.
