On December 28, the first phase of launch of 2,600 units of new energy buses in Dongwan officially starts, which is undertook by the Dongguan new energy bus industry technical union . The first batch of 20 electric buses are put into test operation in Dongguan.
The market operation mode of electric bus promotion, which is created by Dongguan, not only reduces government funding but also improves the industrial economy in Dongguan by integrating a number of companies in Shenzhen and Dongguan.
The first batch of 8.5-meter electric medium buses are manufactured by Shenzhen Wuzhoulong, with another 80 units delivered to Dongguan in a short time.
According to Dongguan Transport authority, the batch of electric buses will greatly relieve the pressure of public transportation caused by the incomplete of subway system as well as the feeder survive between each town, which will benefit Dongguan residents" living and travel.