Golden Arrow Bus Services in Cape Town is to take stock of 120 electric buses before the end of the year. 2020: Golden Arrow partners with BYD (bus manufacturer) and uYilo (co-funding) to test two 100% electric buses for a 12-month period. Golden Arrow partners with BYD (bus manufacturer) and uYilo (co-funding) to test two 100% electric buses for a 12-month period. 2024: Golden Arrow orders 120 BYD electric buses for delivery from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025. Testing electric buses in Cape TownAs of July 2021, two electric buses were incorporated into Golden Arrow’s day-to-day operations, carrying passengers between Retreat and Cape Town.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 25, 2024 10:33 UTC