(18/01/24) Cebu Pacific has added two electric buses to its airport shuttle fleet
as part of its ongoing efforts to
transition ground operations to the use of electric,
zero-emission vehicles and equipment.
The buses, leased from Therma One (T1) Transport and produced by
vehicle manufacturer BYD, will shuttle Cebu Pacific passengers traveling to
and from the boarding gate and the aircraft at Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, Philippines.
The initiative
is part of the airline’s electric vehicle (EV)
transition program and builds on the success of last
year’s launch of EV shuttles for Cebu Pacific employees as well as
the demonstration run of electric baggage tractors at NAIA
Terminals 3 and 4.
Cebu Pacific has added two electric buses to its airport shuttle fleet at NAIA in Manila, Philippines
“Driven by our
mission towards decarbonization, we are actively exploring
opportunities in the electric vehicle space and are pleased to
have found a new partner in Cebu Pacific as it champions decarbonization
in the domestic aviation industry,” said Anthony Fernandez,
President and COO of First Balfour (T1 Transport is a wholly owned
subsidiary First Balfour). “We are confident that our partnership
will contribute to a safer and more sustainable travel experience
for the public.”
Cebu Pacific operates 25 buses at NAIA
Terminals 3 and 4 all powered by conventional fuel. The pilot
program of these two electric units will provide valuable insights
into their real-world performance and is an important
step towards expanding the use of zero-emission vehicles and ground
support equipment across Cebu Pacific’s operations.
“As the aviation
industry acknowledges the pressing need for sustainable
operations, Cebu Pacific is expanding its decarbonization efforts
beyond modernization of its aircraft. Integrating electric buses
into our ground operations is a move in this direction,” said Alex
Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer of Cebu Pacific. “Through this
approach, we aim not only to reduce our carbon footprint but also
to enhance the overall travel experience for our passengers.”
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