First Norwich's electric bus tour makes first stop at school

The visit is part of a city-wide tour where they are showcasing its brand new electric double-deck bus.

The green initiative by First Norwich extends to their current operating fleet of 24 electric vehicles, a figure set to surge to 70 by April this year.

The visit to White House Farm Primary School witnessed 28 Year 4 pupils experiencing the zero-emission bus first-hand.

The eight and nine-year-olds had an informative session where the team gave insights into the inner workings of the eco-friendly vehicle and its impressive sustainability credentials.

These trips hold a dual purpose, giving the children their first glimpse into the future of sustainable transportation while emphasising the role it plays in combating climate change for a healthier Norwich.

Rachel Hirst, employee director at First Norwich, said: "We had a great time meeting the Year 4 children at White House Primary School this week, they loved riding on the bus and were really engaged with the information on why these electric vehicles are important for our planet."

She stressed upon the importance of understanding sustainability at an early age and viewed the step as one crucial in Norwich's battle against climate change.

In response to the visit, Mr Zilch, the class teacher at White House Primary School, found the excursion beneficial in linking practical applications to their theoretical learning of electricity.

He said: "The children loved learning about how many batteries the bus had and linking their knowledge of electrical components to a moving vehicle and loved learning about the environment impacts of the bus of reduced CO2 and air pollution."

The electric bus tour will cover primary and secondary schools across Norwich in the coming months.

Staff members interested in nominating their schools for a visit can reach out to First Norwich for inclusion in the tour.