6.5 million passengers travelled by bus in Malta and Gozo in October, surpassing the previous record of 6.1 million registered in August 2023.

Malta Public Transport attributed this increase in passenger numbers to the recent investment in 30 new fully electric buses to the company’s bus fleet.

Since the launch of these 30 electric buses in September, Malta Public Transport said it has been contracted to operate an additional 410 daily bus trips.

This expansion has resulted in increased frequencies and enhanced capacity on 16 key routes connecting high-passenger-demand localities across Malta,MPT said.

The new electric buses have zero pipetail emissions, MPT said, “which is expected to lead to an annual reduction of over 1,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to Malta’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.”

The new electric buses are equipped with contemporary amenities, including accessibility features, air conditioning, USB chargers, and free Wi-Fi.

For further information, updates, and bus schedules, visit www.publictransport.com.mt or follow Malta Public Transport’s social media channels.

File photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary

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