Wrightbus has announced plans for further expansion into Europe following a significant order for German operator Regionalverkehr Köln Gmbh (RVK).
The order, consisting of 31 hydrogen vehicles, marks Wrightbus’ first ever foray into Europe, with all vehicles now undergoing testing before full service begins throughout Cologne.
The company has also received orders to supply hydrogen buses for Vestische, Cottbus, West Verkehr and Saarbahn, alongside the opening of a European service centre in Bruhl.
Wrightbus CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, said:This was by far and away the most technical operation we have faced – these were our first buses for Europe after all - and it was important for everything to be absolutely right before we signed them off.
As well as the buses we are also delighted to open our European service centre in Bruhl, enabling our team of experts to service and maintain buses of all types right in the heart of Europe, and we’re hiring across the continent to get more buses into operation.
Wrightbus recently signed a deal to supply over 1,000 buses to operator Go-Ahead through to 2027, with 90% being completely emission-free.
