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TRAXX Zero Emission Electric Bus - Free Kelowna Tours on Thursday, September 16
TRAXX Coachlines invites tourism industry professionals to experience a 1.5 hour trip on the MCI J4500 Zero Emission Electric Bus throughout Kelowna on Thursday, September 16. The route around Kelowna has been designed to choose some of the most scenic roads and views. TRAXX is planning to break their own record for longest run with the highest climb of an electric bus this Thursday, when they drive the bus from Vancouver to Kelowna via the Summit and Connector.
TRAXX Coachlines recently purchased a 100% electric, zero emissions bus for their fleet, then broke a world record for the longest run with the highest climb of an electric bus when they drove the bus from Kamloops to Vancouver.
TRAXX is planning to break their own record on Thursday, when they drive the bus from Vancouver to Kelowna via the Summit and Connector.
They have reached out to TOTA to try and get as many people as possible to experience this zero emissions bus and help them test it on different tour lengths through Kelowna.
TRAXX invites tourism industry professionals to experience a 1.5 hour trip on the MCI J4500 Zero Emission Electric Bus throughout Kelowna on Thursday, September 16. The route around Kelowna has been designed to choose some of the most scenic roads and views.
Tours begin at 9:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m, and 1:30 p.m, starting and ending at the Kelowna Visitor Centre.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP by clicking on this link: Kelowna, TRAXX Electric Ride Invitation.
About TRAXX Coachlines
TRAXX has offices in Kelowna, Kamloops, Delta, Edmonton, Airdrie and Calgary, with a fleet of 240 Coaches in the fleet. TRAXX provides transportation for many tour groups, sports teams and special events in the Thompson Okanagan region and beyond.