An all new electric bus has started its services passing through Sidcup station.

The 160 electric bus service from Catford Bridge to Sidcup station started its route as of December 1.

The vehicles are said to be zero emissions - using a combination of electric technology and batteries.

The double decker buses are assembled by bus manufacturer, Alexander Dennis.

The Government rolled out a new £120 million scheme in March to help local transport authorities introduce zero-emission buses.

Around 9,000 buses which operate across London now meet or exceed Euro VI emission standards, according to the Transport for London website.

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The battery technology enables the buses to run all day on a single charge.

The buses are operated by Stagecoach.