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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has turned to Via to modernise its Ring & Ride and Local Link services, towards the establishment of a fully integrated Bee Network. Greater Manchester recently became the first area outside of London to fully franchise its bus network, allowing TfGM to di...

Yutong announced the introduction of the IC12E model, a battery-electric intercity bus designed for long-range operations. The manufacturer claims a maximum range of 610 kilometers. It’s set to join the nascent European intercity electric bus market: in late 2024 Iveco and Daimler Buses presen...

Italian public transport operator SETA, active in Modena region, has welcomed its first ever electric buses, ready to enter service in the city of Reggio Emilia. They are 11 MAN Lion’s City 12E e-buses, purchased thanks to an allocation of 8 million euros of PNRR funds, assigned to the Municip...

On March 12, the Board of Directors of Northvolt AB announced that it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. Ultimately, with limited time and financial resources available, the company was unable to conclude the necessary agreements to secure its future. As pointed out by Northvolt, “the entities Nort...

The Chinese bus export recorded a 22.27% year-on-year increase in the first two months of 2025. According to recent data reported by Chinabuses, a total of 8,808 large, medium, and light buses were exported from January to February. Golden Dragon, King Long and Zhongtong held the top positions. The ...

Daimler Buses is strengthening its focus on digital services, offering a free Digital Services Package for newly delivered Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses. The initiative aims to optimize fleet operations by improving vehicle availability, reducing downtime, and lowering total cost of ownership (TCO)....

Stagecoach announces it has electrified its Chesterfield Depot in partnership with VEV, marking the first of four planned depot transitions to support zero-emission bus operations. The site will host 57 electric buses, set to begin service in Spring 2025, replacing over two-thirds of the local diese...

Solaris had 1,525 buses delivered in 2024 (growing 5%) and 1,609 vehicles in order book (92% of those being low or zero emissions) for a total value of over 1.4 billion euros. Today Solaris has shared its results 2024. In terms of strategy, as already announced last year, the focus are on ...

Belgian public transport operator De Lijn has permanently withdrawn its five hydrogen-powered buses in Antwerp, citing operational and financial constraints. Alongside the decommissioning of the vehicles, the company has also decided to dismantle the hydrogen refuelling station at Vaartkaai. The new...

Ballard announced it has landed a multi-year supply agreement from Egypt-based bodybuilder MCV, for fuel cell engines totaling approximately 5 MW. Deliveries of the 50 engines are expected between 2025 and 2026 and “will initially support projects in the EU“, is said in the press release...