Vekka Group’s biogas-powered buses introduced in Hämeenlinna, Finland – Annual public transport emissions to be reduced by almost 500 tonnes
Six new biogas buses will be introduced in public transport in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The new Vekka Group buses will help reduce the city’s public transport emissions by almost 500 tonnes per year. The buses support the City of Hämeenlinna objective of increasing the use of sustainable transport and alternative fuels.The six new biogas-powered buses of Vekka Group Oy (Hämeenlinnan bussiliikenne) will start service in Hämeenlinna at the end of August 2020. Supplied by Scania Finland, the buses will operate in the city’s public transport services 1, 3 and 11, the contract for which was awarded
Two gas buses will join the local public transport fleet in Lappeenranta, Finland. The biogas-fueled buses will begin service on Monday January 7, 2019. The gas buses are not allocated for specific routes but, instead, can be used to transport passengers on any of the city's bus lines.According to City Engineer Olli Hirvonen from the City of Lappeenranta, the City introduces the gas buses in order to promote sustainable development and contribute towards cuts in transport emissions.
- The City of Lappeenranta aims to cut transport emissions by 50% by 2030. This is a clear step in that