To illustrate his point, Andrew Noone pulled out a five litre petrol can from his backpack.
The introduction of 11 new electric buses (e-buses) to Dunedin streets, represented a reduction of 48,000 of those containers filled with diesel in just a single year.
“A great benefit for the environment,” the Otago Regional Council public and active transport committee co-chair said.
Not only would the new buses lead to a significant cut in emissions, they would also lead to improvements in air quality, welcome relief for anyone who has ever been stuck behind one on a hilly Dunedin street.
