1. Tootbus, a low-emissions sightseeing bus company, received approval to install roof-mounted solar panels on their Wandsworth depot.
2. The solar panels will power the electric fleet with 100% renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution.
3. Tootbus aims to operate London’s first fully electric sightseeing bus fleet by 2029, leading in sustainability efforts within the tourism industry.
Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has received approval to install roof-mounted solar panels on their depot in Wandsworth. This collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV will power the existing electric fleet with 100% renewable power, providing 65,000 kWh of electricity annually. The project aims to convert the full fleet to electric power and operate London’s first fully electric sightseeing bus fleet by 2029.
Tootbus, known for its sustainability efforts, has already converted to HVO fuel in 2021, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The addition of solar panels represents a significant milestone in their partnership with VEV and marks a step towards reducing fossil fuel usage in electricity generation. Tootbus is focused on becoming a leader in green tourism, offering customers the opportunity to lower their carbon footprint while enjoying a range of benefits from its electric vehicle operation.
The company’s commitment to environmental responsibility has been recognized through ISO Certification for Environmental Responsibility. Working with VEV, Tootbus aims to fully electrify and sustainably power their fleet, reducing emissions and their environmental impact. VEV helps organizations like Tootbus achieve their carbon reduction goals by providing end-to-end fleet electrification solutions tailored to specific fleet requirements.