Golden Arrow to roll out 120 solar-charged electric buses in 2025

‘Up to the challenge of steep uphill slopes in Cape Town’

07 February 2025 - 04:30 By Philani Nombembe

Cape Town’s largest passenger bus operator plans to replace its ageing fleet with 120 electric buses during the 2025 calendar year, using solar power for recharging. ..

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