Glenveagh collaboration led to ‘safer experience using the electric vehicle buses’

Glenveagh National Park has worked in partnership with Dungloe Fire Brigade to educate on the safety procedures while operating electric vehicles. 

Glenveagh National Park currently has four Higer Steed Electric 26-seater buses, which offer significant benefits, including low noise and air pollution, zero tailpipe emissions, improved air quality and public health. The new buses are also more accessible for individuals with reduced mobility. 

At the national Fire Brigade training day taking place at Dungloe fire station, attended by Park Mechanic Michael Sweeny and Bus Driver Drew McLaughlin. A park bus was brought to the fire station, and park mechanic Michael gave a talk and outlined the general layout of the location of the high voltage components and routing of high voltage cables throughout the bus. 

Michael advised on how to safely shut down the high voltage system in the event of a fire or road traffic collision. Drew talked about the features fitted on the bus and how they are operated. 

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“This meeting provided vital sharing of information between the Fire officers and staff at Glenveagh National Park,” Glenveagh posted. “This collaboration will result in Park users having a safer experience while using the Electric Vehicle buses during their visit and considerable reassurance to Management and staff within Glenveagh National Park of safety to Park users.”