🐝 Bee Network’s New Volvo BZL ⚡ First Day of Service!

Maxson Goh Films the first day of service for the first Bee Network Volvo BZL MCV Electric Bus, Stagecoach 66074 (BU25YYG). The bus started service on 8 July 2025 on Free Bus 1, then did 3 trips of Free Bus 2 (featured in this video) before returning to Free Bus 1 for the rest of the shift.

0:00 Teaser
0:09 Exterior Showcase
0:57 Ride on Free Bus 2
7:40 Departure

I was wondering if a debut on a free bus service was considered 'revenue service' since technically there is no revenue being collected from passengers... and so this is what ChatGPT has to say:

Yes, a bus operating for free can still count as being in revenue service — but it depends on who is defining "revenue service" and in what context.

General Definition: In transport industry terms, "revenue service" typically means that a vehicle is:
operating on a scheduled route
available to the general public
and performing its intended transit function, regardless of whether individual passengers pay a fare.

So even if the bus is free to ride, it can still be considered in revenue service if:
it’s part of a regular service pattern (timetabled)
it’s open to passengers
it’s not a training, testing, or private charter run

Examples:
Free shuttle buses at airports are often counted as revenue service.
Promotional free ride days on public transit (e.g. during new line launches) are still classed as revenue service.
Zero-fare transit systems (like in some cities) operate entirely in revenue service even though they charge nothing.

Exceptions: However, if the bus is:
on a test run without passengers
used for training drivers
or not available to the public
…it would not be considered revenue service, regardless of fare.

Summary:
✅ Yes — a bus can be in revenue service even if rides are free, as long as it's doing real, public-facing transport work.

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