Electric Buses

Belgium: De Lijn to Introduce Electric Midi Buses in Mechelen

Flanders transport operator, De Lijn is set to deploy six emission-free electric midi buses in Mechelen, Belgium. 

Alexander Dennis Electric Buses Achieve 97% Charging Efficiency

Alexander Dennis' next-generation electric buses have achieved a 97% charging efficiency through Zemo Partnership testing.

Netherlands: Arriva Orders 30 Solaris Electric Buses for West Brabant

Arriva has ordered 30 Solaris electric buses for operations in the West-Brabant region of the Netherlands. 

UK: Go-Ahead to Invest £500 Million in 1,200 Electric Buses

Go-Ahead is investing 500 million GBP in the production of 1,200 zero-emission electric buses through a partnership with Wrightbus.

Netherlands: Arriva Orders 157 Citea Electric Buses from VDL Bus & Coach

Arriva has ordered 157 new generation Citea electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach for its West Brabant concession in the Netherlands. 

Arriva to Operate Electric Bus Fleet in Budapest

Arriva has secured contracts in Budapest to become the first operator to run a fully electric bus fleet in the Hungarian capital.

Toronto Transit Commission Receives First Electric Buses

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has received the first two of 340 new battery-electric buses, manufactured by New Flyer and Nova Bus.

Go-Ahead London Orders 32 Alexander Dennis Small Electric Buses

Alexander Dennis Limited has secured an order from Go-Ahead London to deliver 32 Enviro100EV small electric buses.

Stagecoach to Supply Electric Buses for Silvertown Tunnel Cyclists

Stagecoach has been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to supply electric buses for the Silvertown Tunnel's new cycle shuttle bus servic…

BYD Delivers 100 Electric Buses in Uruguay

BYD has delivered 100 fully electric buses to Uruguay's largest public transit operator, CUTCSA.

Italy: 23 Yutong Electric Buses Delivered in Como

Italian bus operator, Asf Autolinee, has introduced 23 Yutong battery electric buses into service in Como.

Karsan e-JEST Electric Minibuses Deployed in Santa Maria

Karsan is continuing its expansion in North America with the delivery of 14 e-JEST electric minibuses to Santa Maria, California.

Wrightbus Electric Buses to Serve Belfast City Airport

Wrightbus has supplied new electric buses to serve passengers travelling to and from Belfast City Airport (BHD) on Translink's 600 route.

IVECO BUS and ZF Partner to Deliver e-Mobility Solutions

IVECO BUS and ZF are collaborating to deliver e-mobility solutions to support the decarbonisation of passenger transport.

Karsan to Present Its Autonomous e-ATAK Electric Bus at InnoTrans

Karsan is presenting its Autonomous e-ATAK electric bus at three major events in Germany and Portugal this September.

MAN to Deliver 50 Electric Buses to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

MAN has received an order to supply 50 electric buses to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to enhance its passenger transport operations.

Irizar e-mobility to Deliver New Electric Buses in Madrid

La Veloz, part of the Samar Group, is adding two new Irizar e-mobility electric buses to its fleet in Madrid, Spain. 

Alexander Dennis Launches Enviro100EV Electric Bus in Hong Kong

Alexander Dennis has introduced its new Enviro100EV small zero-emission electric bus at the ReThink HK sustainability event in Hong Kong.

49 MAN Lion's City E Electric Buses Ordered for Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) has ordered 49 all-electric MAN Lion's City E buses as part of its sustainability strategy.

Canada: Nova Bus Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Durham Region Transit

In Ontario, Canada, Durham Region Transit (DRT) has welcomed its first six electric buses, supplied by Nova Bus.

METRO Deploys Its First Electric Buses in Houston

The Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) has deployed its first electric buses for regular service in Houston. 

Argentina: Equipmake to Supply Zero Emission Drivetrains in Agrale Buses

Equipmake has received an initial order to supply five Zero Emission Drivetrains (ZEDs) to South American bus manufacturer, Agrale S.A.

Arriva to Deploy New Electric Buses in the Czech Republic

Arriva Group is introducing 16 new SOR NS electric buses in Kladno, the Czech Republic alongside a purpose-built charging hub.

UK: National Express Coventry Trials Volvo BZL Electric Bus

National Express Coventry has announced plans to trial a Volvo BZL Electric single-decker bus over the coming weeks. 

Slovakia: SOR and Škoda Group to Supply Electric Buses in Košice

SOR Libchavy and Škoda Group will deliver up to 30 articulated 18-metre electric buses to the Košice Public Transport Company in Slovakia. 

10 Manufacturers to Exhibit at InnoTrans' Bus Display

The Bus Display at InnoTrans 2024 will present the latest in bus technology, including complete vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Karsan Launches Autonomous e-ATAK Bus in Switzerland

Karsan has introduced its Autonomous e-ATAK electric bus in Switzerland, marking the country's first automated bus service.

Advancing Sustainable Transport

Wrightbus looks at the importance of hybrid and fuel cell technologies in the quest for sustainable transport solutions.

FlixBus Launches London - Cambridge Electric Coach Service

In partnership with Whippet and Zenobē, FlixBus is launching a 100% electric long-distance coach service between Cambridge and London.

First Irizar ie tram Electric Bus Delivered in Kent

Kent County Council (KCC) has taken delivery of the first Irizar ie tram electric bus to operate on the Fasttrack network in Kent Thameside.

The Rise of Zero Emissions Vehicles and the Double Decker Bus

Wrightbus discusses how double decker and zero emissions buses are stand-out advancements in the journey towards more efficient transport.

Belgium: Hansea Orders 181 Additional MAN Electric Buses

Belgium bus operator, Hansea has ordered a further 181 MAN electric buses for services throughout Flanders.

Canada: Saskatoon Transit Deploys Electric Buses

Saskatoon Transit has launched two new Nova Bus Nova LFSe+ electric buses as part of its public transit fleet in Saskatchewan, Canada. 

Alexander Dennis Unveils Enviro400EV Electric Bus for London

Alexander Dennis has unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double-decker bus for Transport for London (TfL). 

Deutsche Bahn Speyer Orders 25 Ebusco 2.2 Electric Buses

Deutsche Bahn has ordered 25 Ebusco 2.2 electric buses from Ebusco to operate in the Speyer region of Germany.

ScotZEB 2 Funding Awarded to Electrify Buses and Coaches in Scotland

Zenobē has been awarded 41.7 million GBP through the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) programme.

IVECO BUS to Supply Electric Buses in Nantes

Nantes Métropole has contracted IVECO BUS to supply new electric buses on the Naolib network.

Wrightbus' NewPower to Convert 32 First Bus Vehicles to Electric Drives

Wrightbus' new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles to electric drives.

Arriva London Orders 51 Volvo BZL Electric Double Deck Buses

Volvo Buses has secured its first all-electric bus order with Arriva London to supply 51 Volvo BZL Electric Double Deck buses.

£110 Million Programme to Enhance Liverpool City Region Bus Network

Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled a 110 million GBP programme to significantly improve the Liverpool City Region bus network.

Stagecoach Orders 41 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses in London

Stagecoach has ordered 41 Alexander Dennis electric buses to operate on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).

$1.5 Billion in Funding to Modernise US Bus Fleets

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.5 billion USD to support 117 projects that will modernise US bus fleets. 

Golden Dragon Provides Electric Bus Technology Training in Africa

Golden Dragon is delivering an electric bus technology training programme in Africa focussed on electric vehicles and energy storage.

ÜSTRA Relies on PSI's Charging Management System

ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG has commissioned the PSIsmartcharging load and charging management system from PSI Transcom.

First Bus Places Largest Order for Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican

First Bus has placed the largest-ever order for Yutong electric buses with UK importer, Pelican Bus and Coach.

Stagecoach Orders 158 Yutong Electric Buses from Pelican

Stagecoach is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with an order for 158 Yutong electric buses from Pelican Bus and Coach.

Ember to Expand UK's First Fully Electric Intercity Coach Service

Scottish coach operator, Ember has expanded its fleet of electric buses with a 5.6 million GBP loan from Triodos Bank UK.

Stagecoach Places Record Order for 244 Alexander Dennis Electric Buses

Alexander Dennis has announced a significant order from Stagecoach for 244 next-generation zero-emission buses.

NFI Group Submits Orders for 53 New Vehicles for Reading Buses

NFI Group has announced it has submitted new orders for 53 new buses for local operator Reading Buses.

UK: Equipmake Partners with Golden Tours

Equipmake has announced it has secured a contract with Golden Tours to electrify ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses.

BYD and Ikarus to Debut at InnoTrans 2024 Bus Display

InnoTrans has announced that bus manufacturers, BYD and Ikarus will exhibit at the trade fair for the first time in 2024. 

UK: Solar Panel Installation to Power Tootbus Electric Fleet

Tootbus, has secured approval to install roof-mounted VEV solar panels on its Wandsworth depot to power its electric fleet. 

BYD Unveils BD11 Double-Decker Electric Bus in London

At a global premiere, BYD has unveiled its BYD BD11 double-decker electric bus featuring a Blade Battery chassis in London, UK. 

First & WYCA Announce £11.2 Million Investment for Bramley Depot

First Bus and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have announced a 11.2 million GBP investment into the operator's Bramley depot.

60 New Electric Buses Introduced into New York City

United States Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced 60 new electric buses for operation in three New York City boroughs.

BC Transit Confirms New Orders for Electric Buses

BC Transit has confirmed that 66 electric buses are currently on order from Nova Bus and New Flyer to operate in British Columbia, Canada. 

Belgium: Irizar to Supply Up to 100 Electric Buses to De Lijn

De Lijn has awarded a framework agreement to Irizar e-mobility for the supply of up to 100 electric Irizar ie tram buses. 

Daimler Buses to Supply 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Electric Buses to Osnabrück

SWO Mobil has ordered 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses for operations in Osnabrück, Germany.

Yutong Will Unveil Four High-end Pure Electric Models at NME Auto Show

Yutong will display the latest pure electric technology at Next Mobility Exhibition Auto Show, Italy from 8-10 May 2024.

MBTA to Order Up to 460 Electric Buses from New Flyer

New Flyer will initially supply 80 Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric buses to MBTA in Boston, with options to supply an additional 380.

Roam and CBS to Deploy 200 Electric Buses in Kenya

‍Roam has partnered with County Bus Service (CBS) with the aim of deploying 200 electric buses in Kenya by the end of 2026. 

US: IndyGo Unveils Purple Line BRT Electric Buses

IndyGo has unveiled its articulated electric bus manufactured by RIDE to operate on the new Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. 

US: Hallandale Beach Unveils New Electric Bus Fleet

Hallandale Beach has unveiled a brand new all-electric, zero-emission bus fleet for operation within the city.

Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV Electric Bus Trialed in Guernsey

An Alexander Dennis next-generation Enviro100EV electric bus has completed on-road trials with CT Plus in Guernsey.

Canada: Nova Bus Delivers 3 LFSe+ Electric Buses to Banff

The Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission in Banff, Alberta has ordered its first LFSe+ battery electric buses from Nova Bus. 

UK: Electric Buses Rolled Out in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport

First Bus South has announced that its first electric buses have entered service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport.

Karsan to Deliver Additional e-ATA Electric Buses to Romania

Karsan has been contracted to deliver 25 10-metre e-ATA electric buses to the city of Iași in Romania, expanding its presence in the country…

First Bus to Invest £89 Million in 178 Zero-Emission Buses

First Bus is investing 89 million GBP to procure 178 zero-emission buses and the corresponding infrastructure in four regions in the UK. 

UK: Yutong E12 Electric Buses Deployed in Nottingham

Twelve Yutong E12 fully electric buses are being rolled out in Nottingham, UK to provide more sustainable local transport services. 

US: GILLIG to Supply Up to 395 Electric Buses to King County Metro

GILLIG has won a contract to supply up to 395 battery electric buses for King County Metro in Washington state. 

Île-de-France Mobilités Tests Bi-Articulated Electric Bus

The bi-articulated electric bus designed for Île-de-France Mobilités by Van Hool, Kiepe Electric and Alstom has completed its first test run…

Enviro400EV Double-Decker Electric Bus Delivered to Stagecoach in Oxford

Stagecoach has taken delivery of the first of 55 double-decker Alexander Dennis electric buses for operations in Oxford, UK.

New Flyer to Supply Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Transit Buses to New York

NFI's New Flyer of America has been awarded contracts from the New York City Transit Authority to supply up to 2,090 Xcelsior buses.

Wrightbus’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle Being Trialled in Dorset

A battery-electric bus manufactured by Wrightbus is being trialled in Dorset to demonstrate its zero-emission capabilities.

UK: Wrightbus Double-Deck Electric Bus Trialled in Dorset

Morebus, which is part of the Go-Ahead Group, is trialling a Wrightbus battery-electric Electroliner bus in Dorset, UK. 

Long-Range Electric Buses Delivered to TriMet in Oregan

The first of TriMet's new battery-electric buses manufactured by GILLIG have been delivered to Portland, Oregon.

GILLIG Expands Engineering Capacity in Colorado

GILLIG has opened a new engineering centre in Colorado with its acquisition of select assets from Lightning eMotors and Lightning Systems.  

National Express Trials Yutong's GTe14 Electric Coach

National Express will be the first coach operator in the UK to trial Yutong’s new GTe14 tri-axle battery-electric coach.

Alexander Dennis’ Enviro400EV Tests as Most Efficient Double Deck Electric Bus

Alexander Dennis’ next-generation Enviro400EV is now the most efficient electric double-decker bus tested to Zemo Partnership standards.

Yutong Delivers 214 Electric Buses to Chile

Yutong has completed the delivery of 214 battery-electric buses from China for operation in Santiago, Chile.

FlixBus Pilots Electric Coach Service in England and Wales

FlixBus has announced that it will be piloting the first 100% electric long-distance coach service in England and Wales from 21 March. 

Exploring Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the Role of Coach Builders

Wrightbus delves into the world of hybrid electric vehicles and the pivotal role of coach builders in bringing them to life.

Stagecoach Orders 16 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Stagecoach has ordered an additional 16 battery-electric double-decker buses from Wrightbus to operate in London.

Norway: Yutong's U2 Electric Bus Completes Arctic Circle Testing

Yutong's U12 battery electric bus has completed an extreme cold challenge in the Arctic Circle through Kirkenes, Norway.

Foothill Transit Orders 12 Enviro500EV Double-Decker Buses in California

Alexander Dennis Limited has been awarded a contract to supply 12 Enviro500EV double-decker electric buses to Foothill Transit in California…

Romania: Galați Orders 40 Solaris Electric Buses

Galați, Romania has ordered 40 new battery electric buses from Solaris, including 20 Urbino 9 LE electric and 20 Urbino 12 electric models. 

Sound Transit Orders 33 Enviro500EV Electric Buses for Seattle

Sound Transit has ordered 33 Enviro500EV electric double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis for use in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Arriva London Orders 87 Wrightbus Electric Buses

Wrightbus has won a contract to supply 87 new electric buses to Arriva London for operation in the UK capital. 

Pioneering Zero-Emissions Transport: Hydrogen Buses in London

Wrightbus delves into the world of zero-emissions vehicles & explores the role of hydrogen buses in London's sustainable transportation land…

Ebusco Signs New 14 Bus Contract with VR Sverige

Ebusco has signed a contract with Swedish public transport operator, VR Sverige, for the order of 14 3.0 18-metre electric buses.

Tootbus Partners with VEV to Electrify London Sightseeing Service

Tootbus has partnered with e-fleet solutions provider, VEV to deliver an 'end-to-end green service' for its London sightseeing operations. 

US: Blue Bird Receives Record Electric School Bus Order in LA

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has contracted Blue Bird to deliver 180 electric school buses. 

US: Pace Unveils New GILLIG Battery-Electric Bus

Pace Suburban Bus has unveiled its brand-new battery-electric Gillig bus.

Exploring Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the Role of Coach Builders

In the quest for greener and more sustainable transportation options, hybrid electric vehicles have emerged as a significant step forward.

IVECO Bus to Supply 411 Electric Buses in Rome

IVECO Bus has won its largest zero-emission order in Italy, with a contract to deliver 411 electric buses to ATAC in Rome. 

UK: 159 Electric Buses to Launch in Oxford

Oxfordshire County Council, Go-Ahead’s Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach are launching 159 Wrightbus and Alexander Dennis electric buses.

Go-Ahead London Trials Wrightbus Electroliner

Bus operator, Go-Ahead London, has announced it is currently trialling the use of Wrightbus' StreetDeck Electroliner.

Düsseldorf Orders 12 Solaris Hydrogen Buses

German transportation operator, Rheinbahn Düsseldorf, has placed an order for 10 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses.

CES 2024: MAN and ABB Collaborate on Megawatt Charging System

At CES, MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-mobility have announced a collaboration to deliver a megawatt charging system for long-distance services. 

US: 6 GILLIG Electric Buses Enter Service in Pinellas County

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) in Florida has introduced its first six GILLIG battery-electric buses.

BYD Delivers 20 Electric Buses to Mexico City

BYD Mexico has delivered 20 electric buses to Mexico City Metrobús as part of an order for 55 100% electric buses. 

Germany: Ebusco to Deliver 23 Electric Buses to Stadtwerke Potsdam

Ebusco has signed a contract to deliver 23 new electric buses to public transport operator, Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam (ViP).

Belgium: De Lijn Orders 92 Electric Buses from BYD Europe

De Lijn, the public transport operator in Flanders, Belgium, has ordered 92 12-metre electric buses from BYD Europe. 

BVG Berlin Orders 50 Solaris Urbino 18 Electric Buses

Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has ordered 50 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses for operations in Berlin, Germany.

Mexico: Irizar e-mobility Delivers Its First Buses outside Europe

Irizar e-mobility has launched into the international market with the delivery of 32 electric buses for the state of Yucatán, Mexico.

New York MTA to Purchase 205 Electric Buses

New York's MTA is investing 552.8 million USD in purchasing low-floor battery-electric and clean diesel buses.

Karsan Debuts e-JEST Electric Minibus in Japan

Electric bus manufacturer, Karsan has announced its debut in Japan with the launch of its e-JEST right-hand drive minibus. 

Solaris Set to Deliver 105 Electric Buses to Milan

Solaris Bus & Coach has secured a new contract to supply 105 additional Urbino 18 electric buses to Milan.

Spain: Alsa Introduces Six New 100% Electric Fleet Lines

Spanish mobility operator Alsa has introduced six new electric vehicle fleet lines in Geneva.

Italy: IVECO BUS to Deliver 153 Electric Buses to Milan

IVECO BUS has won a contract to supply 153 electric buses to Azienda Trasporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM) in Milan, Italy. 

Otokar to Deliver 29 Electric e-Centro Microbuses in Italy

Otokar has been contracted to supply 29 electric e-Centro microbuses for public transport services across Italy. 

Golden Dragon Won Two Major Awards

Golden Dragon’s Navigator coach recently won Business Reception Pioneer Award & its Pivot E12 electric bus won an Urban Travel Pioneer Award…

Solaris to Deliver 12 Articulated Urbino 18 Electric Buses to Warsaw

The Warsaw Public Transport Authority (ZTM) has ordered twelve articulated Urbino 18 electric buses from Solaris Bus & Coach.

Yutong New Energy Buses on World’s Roads

Yutong new energy buses are showing strong development momentum around the world and have realised global layout.

Netherlands: IVECO BUS to Supply 140 Electric Buses to Qbuzz

IVECO BUS has won a major tender to supply 140 electric CROSSWAY and E-WAY buses to Qbuzz in the Netherlands. 

Stagecoach Confirmed as Launch Customer for Alexander Dennis' Enviro100EV

Alexander Dennis has confirmed that Stagecoach is its launch customer for the Enviro100EV small electric bus, with an order for 20 units. 

Singapore LTA Further Electrifies Its Bus Fleet

Contracts to deliver 360 electric buses and their charging infrastructure have been awarded to four companies across Singapore.

VDL's New Generation Citea Travels Over 500km on a Single Charge

VDL Bus & Coach has demonstrated that its new generation Citea electric bus can cover more than 500 kilometres under operating conditions. 

Germany: Daimler Buses Delivers Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Fuel Cell Buses to RNV

Daimler Buses has delivered its first series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell articulated buses to Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV). 

Wrightbus Electric Buses Launched in Oxford

Wrightbus has launched a new series of zero-emission electric buses in Oxford as part of the city's effort to achieve net zero by 2040.

Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot Completes EV Charging Works

New vehicle charging facilities at Dublin Bus' Summerhill Depot have been completed and are due to enter operation this week.

Double-Articulated Škoda-Solaris Trolleybus to Operate in Prague

DPP, Škoda and Solaris have presented the double-articulated trolleybus that will operate to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). 

Abellio Orders 80 Wrightbus Electric Buses for London

Wrightbus has been awarded a new contract to deliver a further 80 electric buses to Abellio for operation in London. 

Italy: Karsan Delivers 18-Metre e-ATA Electric Bus to Bologna

Karsan has commenced deliveries of its 18-metre e-ATA electric buses ordered by TPER for service in Bologna, Italy. 

BYD to Supply Electric Buses for Canadian Customers

BYD will supply four Dreamer Type D Battery Electric Buses to Attridge Transportation and York University in Canada.

UK: Abellio Debuts New Single Deck EV Fleet in London

Abellio has officially debuted its brand-new line of single-deck electric buses, the e.City Gold, in London.

Arriva to Expand Its Electric Bus Services in London

Arriva has won an additional two bus contracts and has announced plans to invest in 87 new electric buses in London. 

Washington Metro Launches Its First Electric Buses

Washington Metro's first two 60-foot electric buses have entered service on route W4 from Anacostia to Deanwood.

Hong Kong: MTR Orders 35 Enviro500EVs from Alexander Dennis

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has ordered 35 Enviro500EV electric double-deck buses from NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis. 

Dancer Bus Presents Lightweight Electric Buses at Smart City Expo

Dancer Bus has presented two fully electric buses at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

RTC Launches 4 Electric Buses in Southern Nevada

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched a fleet of four new electric buses. 

Karsan Announces Launch into US Market

Karsan has signed a distributorship agreement with Damera to supply its electric buses in the US.

Northern Ireland Minister Hails Green Innovation at Wrightbus

Northern Ireland Office Minister Steve Baker has visited transport manufacturer Wrightbus to hear about the company’s plans for the future.

Arriva Orders 34 Wrightbus Electric Buses in London

Wrightbus has received a new order to supply 34 Electroliner electric double-decker buses to Arriva in London.

Alexander Dennis Unveils Its Latest Electric Buses

NFI subsidiary, Alexander Dennis has unveiled its latest next-generation electric buses: the Enviro100EV and Enviro400EV.

First Bus Launches Wrightbus Electric Buses in Norwich

In Norwich, First Bus has started operating its first seven StreetDeck Electroliner electric buses manufactured by Wrightbus. 

Volvo Buses Introduces Its First Electric Bus in Latin America

Volvo Buses has introduced its first 100% electric city bus in Latin America with a demonstration of its Volvo BZL Electric model.

Canada: Metrolinx Awards Joint Procurement Contract for Electric Buses

Metrolinx is working with ten transit agencies to continue the company's commitment to electrify bus fleets across Ontario.

Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus Commences Service in Kenya

Roam has commenced passenger operations of its locally-made Roam Move electric shuttle bus in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Busworld 2023 – Could We Have an Electric Bus World 2030?

Last week, the ZEB Conference at Busworld shed light on whether a zero-emission future is in sight for the bus and coach industries.

Yutong Wins Two Awards at Busworld Europe 2023

At Busworld Europe 2023 in Brussels, Yutong's premium luxury electric coach, T15E, won awards for Design and Ecology.

Omnitrans Orders Zero-Emission NFI Buses with Dual-Sided Boarding

NFI has received new orders from California’s Omnitrans to deliver 22 New Flyer electric and hydrogen-powered 40-foot transit buses. 

MAN Delivers Its First Electric Bus to South Africa

MAN has delivered a Lion's Explorer 12 E electric bus to Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Equipmake to Repower 10 Big Bus Tours Double-Decker Buses

Equipmake has been selected by Big Bus Tours to repower 10 double-decker, open-top buses with its electric drivetrain technology. 

Germany: VDL Bus & Coach to Deliver 50 Electric Citea Buses in Kiel

VDL Bus & Coach has won a contract to supply an additional 50 electric buses for KVG Kieler Verkehrsgesellschaft in Kiel, Germany. 

Poland: Solaris to Supply 9 Urbino 12 Electric Buses to MZK Opole

Solaris has been selected to supply an additional 9 Urbino 12 electric buses to Miejski Zakład Komunikacyjny (MZK) in Opole, Poland.

Electric Buses: Ensuring Customers Don’t Get Taken for a Ride

Bus operators face several key challenges when switching fleets to electric vehicles, resulting in a potential impact on passengers.

Alexander Dennis Partners with Big Rig Manufacturing for Enviro500 Production

Alexander Dennis has appointed Big Rig Manufacturing as its North American build partner to deliver forthcoming Enviro500 bus orders.

130 Double-Decker Electric Buses Now Operational in Coventry

130 double-decker Enviro400 electric buses manufactured by Alexander Dennis and BYD for National Express Coventry are now in service.

'Low-Bridge' Double-Decker Electric Buses to Launch in Leicester

Wrightbus’s first double-decker electric ‘low bridge’ buses will launch in Leicester next month for operation by Arriva.

Roam Launches Roam Move Electric Shuttle Bus in Kenya

Roam has introduced the Roam Move electric shuttle bus to help advance the electrification of transport in Kenya.

CapMetro Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses for Austin, Texas

CapMetro has executed an option to order 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses from New Flyer to operate in Austin, Texas.

BYD Delivers 6 Electric Buses to Baton Rouge

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has added six BYD | RIDE electric buses to its fleet. 

UK Government Announces ZEBRA 2 Funding for Zero-Emission Buses

The UK government has announced up to 129 million GBP in funding to help local transport authorities deploy additional zero-emission buses. 

Poland: Solaris to Deliver 5 Electric Buses to Głogów

Gmina Miejska in Głogów, Poland has ordered its first five electric buses and the related charging infrastructure from Solaris. 

Tata Motors Delivers 400 Starbus Electric Buses to Delhi

Tata Motors has delivered 400 Starbus electric buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation via its subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd.

Poland: Szczecinek Orders 5 Ikarus Electric Buses

The city of Szczecinek in Poland has ordered five fully electric buses from Hungarian bus manufacturer, Ikarus.

First York Launches New Fleet of Electric Buses

First Bus has begun rolling out a new fleet of Wrightbus electric buses in York with the view of fully electrifying its fleet this year. 

BYD Delivers 2 BYD | RIDE Electric Buses to Burlington, North Carolina

The City of Burlington in North Carolina has taken delivery of two BYD | RIDE electric buses to operate as part of its Link Transit Fleet.

TfL Launches Over 80 Electric Buses in Sutton

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that more than 80 electric buses have entered service in the south London borough of Sutton.

BYD Delivers 10 Double-Decker Electric Buses to Chile

BYD has delivered 10 double-decker BYD B12C01 electric buses to Chile to operate as part of the RED Mobility system in Santiago. 

UK: The Harrogate Bus Company Orders 39 Electric Buses

The Harrogate Bus Company has ordered 39 electric buses to convert its fleet of buses in North Yorkshire to electric power.

Arlington Transit Orders 4 Battery-Electric Buses

Arlington Transit (ART) has purchased its first four battery-electric buses manufactured by GILLIG to replace aging vehicles in its fleet.

Yutong Pockets Six Awards in EB-PAC

Yutong won 6 trophies at the 2023 Electric Bus - Performance Assessment Competition (EB-PAC) for its 10.5m and 12m Yuguang electric buses.

Proterra to Reorganise Business after Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Proterra has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and has announced that it is now taking action to maximise the value of its business.

Amtrak Launches Its First Electric Bus on Cascades Thruway Route

The Washington Department of Transportation and Amtrak are replacing a diesel bus on the Amtrak Cascades route with an electric vehicle.

Blue Bird Delivers 20 Vision Electric School Buses to Miami-Dade County

Blue Bird has delivered 20 Vision electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida. 

Ebusco to Supply Its First Electric Airport Buses in Frankfurt

Ebusco has been contracted by Fraport to provide its first delivery of electric airport buses for Frankfurt Airport in Germany.

UK: Pelican to Launch Tri-Axle Electric Coach in 2024

Pelican Bus + Coach has announced that it will be launching the Yutong GTe14 electric coach to the UK market in the first quarter of 2024. 

BYD–Alexander Dennis Partnership Delivers Its 1,500th Electric Bus

BYD UK and Alexander Dennis have handed over its 1,500th electric bus as part of an order for Go-Ahead London.

Yutong Holds New Vehicle Launch Event in Uzbekistan

Yutong held a product launch event in Samarkand City, Uzbekistan in which its 12-meter C12PRO made its debut to over 100 Yutong partners.

Transport for London Adds 1,000th Zero-Emission Bus to Its Fleet

Transport for London (TfL) has added the 1000th zero-emission bus to its fleet: a Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner operated by Metroline.

Karsan Wins Consip Tender to Supply Electric Buses in Italy

Karsan has been selected to supply up to 320 electric buses in Italy through a tender launched by public procurement agency, Consip. 

MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has contracted New Flyer of America to supply 80 low-floor battery-electric buses.

BasiGo and AC Mobility to Bring Electric Buses to Rwanda

BasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility to launch its Pay-As-You-Drive electric bus service in Rwanda.

How Yutong Battery Electric Bus Takes Extreme Weather

Yutong's battery-powered electric bus can handle all kinds of extreme weather conditions with its plethora of adaptive capabilities.

Dublin Bus Commences Testing and Training for Electric Fleet

Driver training, vehicle testing and route piloting is now underway on the first battery-electric buses delivered to Dublin. 

Central Ohio Transit Authority Orders 26 NFI Electric Buses

NFI's New Flyer of America will deliver 26 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).

First Bus to Establish All-Electric Bus Depot in Norwich

First Bus has commenced work to transform its Norwich Roundtree Way site into a fully electric depot for 70 Wrightbus vehicles.

NFI Delivers 3 Electric Coaches to Roberts Hawaii

NFI's subsidiary, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has delivered three battery-electric MCI J4500 CHARGE coaches to Roberts Hawaii.

Germany: 5 Electric Buses Enter Service in Dithmarschen

5 electric buses enter service in Dithmarschen in Germany, launching the district's switch to a bus fleet that is zero-emission at tailpipe.

Blue Bird to Premiere Next-Gen Electric School Bus at STN Expo West

Electric and low-emission school bus manufacturer Blue Bird will present its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West.

The Hague: Daimler Buses Netherlands Wins Tender from HTM

Daimler Buses has won a tender with HTM for eCitaro and eCitaro G city buses along with the electrification infrastructure for The Hague.

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Masters Alpine Challenge

An Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus was put through an alpine challenge during which it had to withstand extreme cold and steep ascents.

Yutong Begins Delivery of 18m Battery Electric Buses to Kazakhstan

Yutong has begun the delivery of its premium 18m battery electric buses to Kazakhstan. Each one has a range of 400km.

How Do Electric Buses Work?

When it comes to choosing buses for a reduced emission fleet it is important to understand how electric buses work, Comeca explains.

Alexander Dennis Electric Buses Delivered to First Glasgow

The first of 50 new Alexander Dennis electric buses have been delivered to First Glasgow's Scotstoun depot. 

UK: First Electric Buses Ordered for Sheffield City Centre

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has ordered four electric buses from Alexander Dennis and BYD to run in Sheffield, UK.

Electric Trolleybus Corridor to Connect Mexico City and the State of Mexico

Sener will provide engineering and planning services for an electric trolleybus system between Chalco and Santa Marta in Mexico.

France: Orléans Métropole Orders 7 Irizar 'ie tram' Electric Buses

Orléans Métropole has contracted Irizar e-mobility to supply seven 12-metre electric Irizar 'ie tram' buses for the French metropolis.

Denmark: Solaris to Supply 56 Articulated Electric Buses in Aarhus

Solaris has signed a contract to deliver 56 articulated electric buses for transport operator, AarBus in Aarhus, Denmark.

RTA and VDL Bus & Coach Intensify Cooperation

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and VDL signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the UITP Global Public Transport Summit.

FTA Invests $1.7 Billion in Modernising US Bus Fleets

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.7bn USD to projects investing in cleaner bus fleets…

Miami-Dade Transit Orders 100 NFI Electric Buses

Zenobē and National Express Deliver Electric Glastonbury Shuttle Service

Zenobē and National Express are deploying the first fully electric shuttle bus service for customers attending Glastonbury Festival.

Chicago Transit Authority Orders 22 Proterra Electric Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has exercised a contract option to purchase an additional 22 Proterra electric buses.

Rock Region METRO Launches First Electric Transit Buses in Arkansas

Rock Region METRO has unveiled the state of Arkansas' first five Proterra ZX5 Max electric mass transit buses.

Hungary: 11 BYD Electric Buses Delivered to Zalaegerszeg

BYD is celebrating the introduction of eleven 12-metre BYD electric buses and their related charging infrastructure in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary…

Pelican Announces New Yutong U11DD Electric Double Decker Bus

Pelican has provided the first details for the release of its Yutong double-decker electric bus, developed for the UK market. 

BAE Systems to Power North America’s Largest Electric Bus Order

BAE Systems will provide its Gen3 electric drive system for up to 1,229 Nova Bus battery-electric buses ordered in Québec.