Delayed but Ready: Innovative electric buses set to launch on Route 358

A new fleet of electric buses will start running between Crystal Palace and Orpington shortly, following longer than expected trials of the fast charging service.
Irizar ieTram bus – source: TfL
The electric buses will run along the lengthy 15-mile Route 358, which is currently served by a fleet of single-deck diesel buses. These older buses will be replaced by the sleek looking “ie tram” from Spanish bus and coach maker, Irizar.
The new buses are part of TfL’s plans to c