Analysis of the substitution of Diesel Buses by Electric ones in Rapid Systems: An application of the methodology in Expresso Tiradentes - São Paulo – Brazil

Urban planners are seeking alternatives to improve bus systems in cities to meet diverse ranges of passenger demands and reduce transport environmental impacts.In this sense, electromobility has been consolidated as the main alternative for reducing local and greenhouse gas emissions.In Brazil, the bus fleet in general is powered by Diesel engines.Therefore, the use of electric vehicles can reduce air pollution and serve citizens more sustainably.The purpose of this article is to analyze the replacement of diesel buses with electric buses using as a case study the Expresso Tiradentes -a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) in São Paulo, Brazil.The methodology consists in an economical approach using current market values.The results suggest that electric buses have a high cost of acquisition; however, they have a lower operating cost that combined with social benefits brings positive results to the city in case of implementation.