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Five European countries — Denmark, Romania, the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium — have crossed a symbolic threshold in the first three quarters of 2025: more than half of all new buses registered are now fully electric (or plug-in hybrids), based on figures released by ACEA. Looking at volumes, bet…

From articulated bus articulation and lightweight design to predictive maintenance and cybersecurity, JOST is addressing the technical and operational challenges of modern buses. We discussed these topics with Roland Ramirez, Director of Program Management Global BusLink at JOST, who shares insights…

Mirrors are the past – cameras are the future. With ProViu® Mirror, AUMOVIO replaces traditional wing mirrors on commercial vehicles and sets new standards in safety, visibility and efficiency. High-resolution cameras and displays deliver a clear surround view without bulky housings.

At Busworld 2025, Ventura Systems highlighted the first year under CEO Erik te Riele, reflecting on global market trends and the company’s approach to innovation. Te Riele noted the rapid shift toward battery-electric and hydrogen buses in Europe, the increasing competitiveness of the sector, and op…

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Australian public transport operator Kinetic has entered into an agreement with U.S.-based investment firm TPG, under which the latter will acquire a 70 percent equity interest and become the company’s majority shareholder. The transaction, expected to close in the coming months subject to regulator…

Between January and September 2025, ACEA reports that registrations of electric buses in the European Union reached 6,444 units, up 49 percent compared to the same period in 2024. When including the United Kingdom and EFTA countries, the figure rises to 9,346 units – a 52 percent increase year-on-ye…

Electric bus adoption in public transport urban fleet is growing all over the world. It started in China, and it has taken a few years for other regions to start the transition. Battery-electric bus registrations in Europe (vehicles over 8 tons) reached 5,315 units in the first half of 2025, ex…

Since November 1, 2025, Driventic has been operating as an independent company in the commercial vehicle market, as announced earlier. The company has debuted under the new brand identity at Busworld Europe 2025, originates from the Commercial Vehicles division of Voith Turbo and focuses on drivetra…

Strong performance in the bus segment supported MAN Truck & Bus results in the first nine months of 2025. The company reported what it calls “stable” performance despite a persistently weak European truck market. All in all, sales grew 4%. Bus sales rose 35% year-on-year to 4,898 units (signific…

Ebusco announces in an official statement that it has finalized the audit of its FY2024 financial statements, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 16 December 2025, and proposed several changes to its governance structure. According to the company, the external auditor has issued a disclaim…

Czech city of Ústí nad Labem is set to receive up to 30 articulated trolleybuses from Skoda. The city’s transport company, Dopravní podnik města Ústí nad Labem, and Škoda Group have signed a framework agreement involving the model Škoda 33Tr articulated, with a total contract value of CZK 650 …

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Ireland’s fleet of battery-electric buses has more than doubled in one year, rising from 96 vehicles in 2024 to over 200 in 2025, according by an article of the Irish Times quoting the Department of Transport. Operated by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, these vehicles mark a significan…

Solaris announces it has signed a contract with Danish operator AarBus for the delivery of 50 Urbino 18 electric buses, with an option for an additional 36 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027, reinforcing Solaris’ presence in the Northern European market. Solaris has a long-standing pre…

A fleet of 80 Golden Dragon battery-electric buses has officially entered service in Sweden, following factory inspection and acceptance procedures at the manufacturer’s Longhai plant. The delivery, reported by ChinaBuses, was carried out in cooperation with Eurobus Nordic and local Swedish operator…

Fuel Cell

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Isuzu Motors will debut its next-generation fuel cell bus, the ERGA FCV, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo (starting 30 October). The vehicle, developed jointly with Toyota Motor Corporation, will be exhibited as part of the Tokyo Future Tour 2035 program — one of the show’s main highlights. …

Isuzu and Toyota will jointly develop a fuel cell bus, with production scheduled to start in FY2026 at J-Bus’s Utsunomiya plant. It’s Toyota sharing this information in a recent press note. The model will be based on the flat-floor battery-electric bus platform designed by Isuzu and manufactur…

Cologne’s regional transport company Regionalverkehr Köln (RVK) has entered the construction phase of its Green Mobility Centre in Bergisch Gladbach-Moitzfeld. Following the completion of access roads for construction vehicles earlier this year, earthworks and the building of a retaining wall …

CaetanoBus has delivered its first hydrogen-powered electric buses for a pilot in Finland, marking a step in the company’s expansion across Europe. The Portuguese company already has more than 215 electric hydrogen-powered buses sold in Europe, has supplied a fleet in Madrid earlier this year and is…

A total of 370 fuel cell buses were in operation in Europe as of 1 January 2023. But there are plans to get over 1,200 by 2025. In Europe 2021 has been a watershed year: with 158 registrations, that market grew of 236% in Europe. In 2022, on the other hand, registrations in the Old Continent [&…

When it comes to selecting the appropriate drivetrain for your bus fleet, it is important to consider the benefits and drawbacks each presents – and consequently which type of zero-emission technology will be the most efficient for passenger service requirements, duty cycle, refuel/recharge time, de…

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Horse Powertrain was among the leading companies at Busworld Europe in Brussels, where it unveiled its new range of REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicle) powertrain systems — electric engines with an integrated generator that extends driving range up to 450 km. Among the main models showcased were …

After establishing its presence in the European automotive market, VinFast is now taking its first concrete step into public transport. At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, the Vietnamese manufacturer unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric buses, marking the official start of its activities in the con…

When you think of public transport, you picture a bus, a tram, or a metro. When you think of Uber, you imagine a car-or at most, an app. These mental associations are understandable, but they’re also limiting. Public transport is evolving: transit agencies are increasingly integrating on-deman…

Profitability of public transport post-pandemic, the evolution of mobility demand patterns, global challenges such as driver retention, autonomous driving, and the energy transition: these are some of the topics discussed with Thierry Mallet, Chairman and CEO (since 2016) of the multinational Transd…

“Without significant financial incentives or legal mandates, there is little reason for customers to invest in electric vehicles in the intercity bus segment.” After reporting a decline in bus deliveries in early 2025, MAN Truck & Bus has nevertheless seen a sharp increase in incoming orders, hi…

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Ekoenergetyka and Swedish charging operator Gito have recently opened a brand-new charging station in Ängelholm. The latter is equipped with Ekoenergetyka’s cutting-edge high-power solution. For the new site, Ekoenergetyka has delivered two Axon Side DLBS power units combined with four SAT…

Siemens has introduced SICHARGE FLEX, a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems designed for the transition to high-power, flexible, and scalable charging. The system aims to combine modularity, high power density, and dynamic power distribution. The product was officially launched …

From 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches. The initiative targets high-traffic tourist destinations such as city bus parking lots and amusement parks, aiming to make electric vehicles viable on travel routes that extend beyond urban public …

Amphos, a UK-based specialist in smart energy and fleet electrification, has acquired Cleaner Group, a Independent Connection Provider (ICP) in the EV infrastructure sector. The move took place in late July and strengthens Amphos’ technical capacity and positions the company to accelerate the rollou…

Daimler Buses has secured a complete contract with Regionalbus Leipzig for the construction of a new electric bus depot at Zwenkau and the delivery of nine battery-electric Mercedes eCitaro solo buses, with operations scheduled to start by early 2027. And “an option has been placed for 17 addi…

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Battery manufacturer BMZ has announced the insolvency of two German subsidiaries: BMZ Germany GmbH and BMZ Holding GmbH, both headquartered in Karlstein am Main. As reported by the trade agency electrive, citing an official release by the company, both insolvency proceedings have been initiated unde…

CNG & LNG

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In Italy, recent investments reflect a significant interest towards methane-powered buses as part of the country’s strategy to modernize its public transport fleet with low-emission options. With initiatives from both the national procurement body Consip and the Puglia Region, both released during t…

Bologna’s municipal public transport operator TPER has inaugurated its new LNG (liquefied natural gas), bioLNG and L-CNG (compressed natural gas derived from liquid methane) distribution station inside the company depot in via Ferrarese, Bologna. The plant, now operational, will guarantee the …

Egyptian bus OEM Geyushi announces advancements of a major diesel-to-CNG retrofitting project in Cairo and Alexandria: as many as 2,262 are involved in the conversion process. Such a project leverages on Egypt’s abundant natural gas resources and sees Geyushi working in partnership with the Ministry…

ITS

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Arriva Group has announced the roll-out of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform across its London bus operations, following a successful pilot phase in collaboration with technology start-up Prospective Labs. The system, called FlowOS Live, is designed to improve operational performance and redu…

Optibus announces it has introduced new capabilities to Optibus AI, that the company claims being the “first Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) suite purpose-built for public and private operators and agencies”. Optibus AI features a growing number of industry-specific AI agents …

Go-Ahead has launched a large-scale deployment of charge management software from BetterFleet, aiming to optimise the performance of one of the largest electric bus fleets in Europe. The implementation covers over 1,000 electric buses and chargers across 20 UK depots, with plans to expand the system…

KIRA pilot project in the Rhein-Main region is kicking off, with passengers to be transported according to Level 4 driverless capabilities. Initiated by Deutsche Bahn and Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), the service operates in Langen and Egelsbach (Offenbach district) and is accessible to register…

In Burgdorf, within the Hannover Region, the autonomous bus project “albus” has entered its test phase. The trial involves the Karsan Autonomous e-Atak, an 8-metre electric bus equipped by Adastec for fully automated operation, within what Karsan claims being the first large-format auton…

Alternative drive coach

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At Busworld Europe 2025, Higer marked a new step in its European strategy with the premiere of three electric coaches from the New V Series: the V12E, V12E Pro, and V13E. The three models, all developed with European standards in mind, are supported by Higer’s aftersales and service network on the c…

MAN Truck & Bus raised the curtain on the Lion’s Coach 14 E today in Brussels during Busworld. It’s the first fully electric coach from a major European manufacturer, first presented in May in Ankara but now visible in its definitive design. Building on the success of the Lion’s City E fam…

Scania unveiled its new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. The platform enables fully electric high-floor buses and coaches for both urban and travel applications, providing operators with a scalable path to zero-emission transport. At Scania stan…

Trolleybus and tramway

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The Vestland County Council, in Norway, has decided to gradually shut down Bergen’s trolleybus service by 2030, putting an end to nearly a century of continuous operation, is reported on Norwegian trade media Bussmagasinet. Faulty infrastructure for Bergen trolleybus line The decision follows years …

Czech public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) and Škoda Group have signed a framework agreement for up to 16 new Škoda 26Tr battery trolleybuses. Fourteen vehicles are part of the base order, with two additional units as an option. Deliveries will begin in 2027 in Ostrava, the third …

Events

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The Coach Tourism Association has launched a new-look for its annual flagship business development event for the coach tourism sector. The Annual CTA Workshop, sponsored by Tourism Ireland, will take place next year in Derry-Londonderry between 6-10 February 2026, as the association announces in a p…

The Busworld Europe 2025 Congress, held from 6 to 9 October 2025 in Brussels, drew 1,242 unique participants to its sessions. The event ran in parallel with the exhibition Busworld Europe 2025, which welcomed 45,427 visitors (+12% compared to the 40,100 registered at Busworld 2023), representing 101…

45,427 visitors joined Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels (+12% compared to the 40,100 registered at Busworld 2023), representing 101 countries. Today the Busworld organization shared the data outcome of this year edition of the most important bus and coach exhibition worldwide. 559 exhibitors came 40…

Times have changed, and the market is increasingly focused on electric mobility and environmental and social sustainability, undergoing an unprecedented shift towards passenger comfort. Consequently, the structure of buses is also changing: the transition fromendothermic engines to electric motors…

The shift to zero-emission public transport in Europe is accelerating, driven by regulatory pressure and new financing tools. At Busworld Europe 2025, underway in Brussels from 4 to 9 October, E-GAP is presenting its Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) model as a turnkey solution for fleet electrification.

Irizar Group has presenting two new latest generation electric buses from the Efficient range for the first time at Busworld Europe 2025. One is a new generation Irizar ie bus, and the other is a new Irizar i3 Normal Floor, both vehicles are 100% electric.

Ballard Power Systems launches its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove®-SC, at Busworld in Brussels. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove®-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove® family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-servic…

Across Europe, road safety remains a top priority. According to the European Commission, buses are involved in thousands of accidents each year, resulting in hundreds of fatalities — many caused by blind spot collisions with vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. To help prevent the…

This content, authored by Grayson Thermal Systems, belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond.Grayso…

At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, ZF is presenting its latest advancements in bus and coach technologies, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company highlighted a broad portfolio of decarbonization, automation, intelligent chassis, safety, and digital solutions, all aimed at …

This content is authored by Masats and belongs to the series Busworld Spotlight, offering a dedicated space to companies presenting their vision, products, strategies and innovative solutions in the run-up to Busworld Europe 2025, from October 4–9 in Brussels, Belgium – and beyond.Masats is exhibiti…

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