Christchurch trials biodiesel on buses

A 12-month trial is under way to find out whether biodiesel is a suitable alternative fuel for Christchurch buses.

The regional council, ECan, will run four buses on a blend of animal fat and plant oil.

Spokeswoman Nicky Wagner said biodiesel had been trialed in Auckland, but that ECan wanted to do its own study to find out how well the fuel worked in Christchurch's colder temperatures.

- NEWSTALK ZB