Las Vegas launches electric double-decker buses on Strip

By Kamari Esquerra

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — From London to Las Vegas, there’s a new attraction in town inspired by the world-famous buses across the pond. It’s not just for sightseeing — they’re built for convenience too.

World-famous double-decker buses are rolling into Las Vegas, and one has already made its debut on the strip.

“You think of double-decker buses in London, but now we’re going to have them up and down the Strip, all around the valley, taking tourists to fun spots, taking people to work,” Democratic Rep. Dina Titus said. “I couldn’t be more proud.”

The Regional Transportation Committee of Southern Nevada (RTC), in partnership with Alexander Dennis, the nation’s only double-decker bus manufacturer, is bringing the iconic vehicles to the valley for both visitors and locals.

“It’s really exciting because we’re seeing an international company that’s found a home right here in Southern Nevada building buses like this that will be moving people throughout our valley here,” North Las Vegas City Councilman Isaac Barron, who represents Ward 1, said.

They’re not just two-stories—they’re all electric.

“They will not have emissions out there in the atmosphere, and they’ll be able to travel distances,” North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown said. “It’s just a good way to move people from place to place, and it’s actually right here in our backyard.”

Right now, workers are building 10 new double-decker buses for the RTC. Every single double-decker will be made in Las Vegas before making its way to cities all over the country.

“This is a facility that’s building buses that are not just going to be used here, they’re going to be explored all over the world,” Barron said. “They’re bringing jobs and some much-needed revenue to our city. Here in the city of North Las Vegas, we’re trying to build a firewall that is not dependent on tourism,” said Barron.

“Las Vegas is very resilient, and we keep changing, we keep adapting, always adding something new, and I think this will be an attraction in and of itself,” Titus said.

The first bus is already up and running on the Strip, with more expected to hit the road soon. Day passes are $8 for visitors and $5 for locals.

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