Lambeth Council adds electric Wellbeing Bus to fleet

Lambeth Council has announced Lambeth Together's new electric Health and Wellbeing Bus will be hitting the streets of Brixton.

The new electric bus will replace their existing diesel lease bus and include all the facilities of the diesel model, plus full wheelchair access, a solar panel on the roof to power equipment and messaging about air quality and sustainability.

The Health and Wellbeing Bus travels across the borough to community events, staffed by our friendly team of health champions. 

It offers a range of services, including blood pressure checks, mental health support, welfare advice, and more.

Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, cabinet member for sustainable Lambeth and clean air, said: “The Lambeth Health and Wellbeing bus has played a vital role helping protect people by offering support within their communities.

“Moving to an electric-powered bus underlines how we are committing to the goals of Lambeth’s’ Climate Action Plan and helps us create a happier, healthier borough. deliver for everyone who lives and works here.

“It is crucial that we reduce the amount of toxic emissions produced by vehicles on the road in order to protect the health of everyone in Lambeth, so it’s great to see more of our fleet switching from petrol or diesel vehicles to electric vehicles.”

It will join the other 33 electric vehicles and five hybrid vehicles in Lambeth Council’s fleet.

The bus was purchased using Lambeth Council’s Net Zero Innovation Fund, which financed projects that could demonstrate innovative ways to foster collaboration across departments and enable services to be delivered more sustainably.

The bus is expected to reduce an estimated 2,500kg of CO2 per year (based on its mileage per year), the equivalent of over 11,000 miles of driving in a petrol car. In addition to reducing our carbon emissions, using an electric bus is part of the work to improve air quality in Lambeth.

The new functionalities will enhance accessibility, visibility, and commitment to a healthier, more sustainable Lambeth. 

The outdoor TV screen will also serve as a mobile messenger, promoting key local health messaging and campaigns and communicating the importance of using local green energy and pursuing low-carbon and more sustainable forms of transport.