#Wrightbus has secured a key order for its new 6-metre Rightech electric #buses, which will operate in Kent as part of a demand-responsive service across #Ebbsfleet Garden City. These buses, which can charge at public EV bays or local depots, offer flexibility for both scheduled and on-demand routes. Go-Coach founder Austin Blackburn praised their performance and efficiency. The project is funded by National Highways and will complement Kent’s existing zero-emission Fastrack system. Camland and Roam, key infrastructure partners, highlighted the significance of integrated EV charging. Wrightbus, Europe’s fastest-growing bus maker, developed Rightech as a pure EV brand with strong aftersales support. CEO Jean-Marc Gales emphasised the role of electrification in decarbonising transport and boosting jobs. Roam’s UK-wide network will keep the fleet running efficiently, showcasing how infrastructure and innovation can drive green mobility.
https://wrightbus.com/en-gb/pivotal-order-for-rightech-buses

I don't understand the #Eurostar crisis - stations #Ebbsfleet and #Ashford are both south of the Thames so some international services could have run from there? I appreciate they won't have the capacity to fill four trains per hour, but as a stopgap for part of the people affected it might have helped?