"The 60-seat buses, by Wrightbus, entered service in early 2021 and were described as a "world-first" hydrogen double-deck fleet. Operated by First Bus mainly on the number 19 route between Peterculter and Tillydrone, the vehicles have been out of service since late 2024 due to delays in repairs at hydrogen refuelling sites in Kittybrewster and Cove."
"The project cost approximately £8.3 million, funded by Aberdeen City Council, the Scottish Government and the European Union, with an investment of around £500,000 per vehicle within the FCH JU project. At launch, the buses were presented as capable of saving one kilogram of CO₂ per kilometre driven and producing lower noise emissions."
"Aberdeen City Council and BP have been engaged in ongoing discussions concerning the future viability of the hydrogen hub, prompted by significant advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology. As manufacturers and operators increasingly favour EVs, demand for hydrogen in transport has diminished."
Aberdeen City Council plans to sell its fleet of 25 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses following the end of its joint venture with BP. The Wrightbus vehicles, which entered service in 2021 as a world-first hydrogen double-deck fleet, have been out of service since late 2024 due to repair delays at hydrogen refuelling sites. The £8.3 million project, funded by the council, Scottish Government, and European Union, was designed to reduce CO₂ emissions and noise pollution. The council is exiting the hydrogen hub project with BP, citing advancements in electric vehicle technology and diminishing hydrogen demand in transport as key factors in reassessing their strategic direction.
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