Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:295. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the annual running cost of an electric bus compared to a diesel or petrol bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41465/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the annual running cost of an electric bus compared to a diesel or petrol bus to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51