Bristol Airport will welcome 21 new electric buses this year, transforming the A1 and A3 Airport Flyer services operated by First Bus. The investment forms a key part of the Airport’s commitment to reach net zero operations by 2030, with the entire Airport Flyer fleet becoming fully electric.
The move to an all-electric fleet was announced by the UK’s Aviation Minister, Keir Mather MP, during his first official visit to an airport since taking up the role. He was joined by the Airport’s local MP, Sadik Al-Hassan, Member of Parliament for North Somerset.
Transitioning from diesel to electric buses is projected to reduce emissions by approximately 74%, equating to an annual saving of around 1,327 tonnes of CO₂e, which is the equivalent of driving 4.83 million miles in a petrol car.
All buses have disabled access, space for wheelchair users and room for guide dogs to sit next to their owners, as well as priority seating for passengers who need it the most. There will also be real time tracking at bus stops.
Hannah Pollard, Head of Sustainability, Bristol Airport said, “This is all part of our commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2030. We’re on track to meet that challenging target thanks to our major private investment, with emissions being cut through the replacement of diesel vehicles with electric across our airside and landside fleet.
The A1 is available every eight minutes from 7am – 7pm, and every 30 minutes overnight. The A3 has increased its services by more than 60% during the day, mostly running every half-an-hour, and at least hourly by night (7pm – 7am).
Tickets for these services can be pre-booked or customers can pay by card or contactless. There is a transport page on the Airport’s website helping passengers work out the cost of various modes of transport and the journey times.
Visit bristolairport.co.uk for more information.
