The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) has called on Government to share the results of recent tests it carried out on two buses that were using HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).

A statement from the ESG follows below:

The ESG asks Government to inform the public about the outcome of the tests it recently ran on 2 of its buses using HVO fuel (hydrogenated vegetable oil). 

With the knowledge that this fuel will help reduce air pollution on our roads it's hoped the rollout to all government and commercial vehicles will happen as soon as possible.

The group hopes details of the testing can be shared as it's clearly a matter of great public interest.

Additionally calls upon Calypso to confirm whether all 5 of its newer, low emission buses are now operational. Given the significant impact this can also have in our airspace it would be positive to have this also confirmed.