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The BRAVE10k project has been launched in Germany, led by ITS provider INIT, to develop standardized procedures and digital tools supporting the integration of more than 10,000 autonomous vehicles into public transport by 2030. INIT announces it has officially started the research and implementation…

TEMSA closed 2025 with a record turnover of $554 million, while Europe remained one of the manufacturer’s key markets and electrification continued to expand across its portfolio with 11 zero-emission models. Alongside these developments, the MD9 remains one of the company’s most establi…

At Busworld Türkiye, we met with Frank Burkhart, Vice President Key Account Executive Sales Bus at ZF Group, who shared how the Friedrichshafen-based company is driving the future of electric, connected and safer mobility. From the AxTrax 2 LF to digital and telematic solutions and also ADAS technol…

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ZF has introduced City Bus Assist, a new driver assistance system designed to automate bus stop approaches. Ahead of IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, ZF presented the City Bus Assist, a proof-of-concept solution combining perception sensors, steering assistance and suspension control to support c…

SUN Mobility has unveiled a modular multi-battery swapping solution for electric buses demonstrated on the Tata Starbus EV platform at Prawaas 5.0. The solution was inaugurated by Amrendra Kishore Singh, Director at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, in the presence of representatives from Tata Motor…

JBM has unveiled the next-generation GALAXY electric luxury coach at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar. According to the company, the new model expands the GALAXY platform with sleeper and combined sleeper-seater configurations for premium intercity services. JBM EV states that it has deployed more than 3,…

Switch Mobility has introduced its new 9-metre electric bus EiV9 at the Prawaas 5.0 transport exhibition in India, alongside an updated version of its EiV12 Intercity electric bus (a model that was recently delivered in Chennai). Switch Mobility ranked first with 830 registrations in the sum up of I…

Berlin-based mobility services provider CleverSolutions has launched CleverSolutions Autonomous, a new company dedicated to operating autonomous vehicle fleets for transport operators, backed by investment from two German bus companies. CleverSolutions Autonomous is intended as a standalone business…

EKA Mobility has launched the new EKA 9M Electric School Bus at Prawaas 5.0 exhibition, expanding its electric commercial vehicle portfolio with a purpose-built model for student transportation. Last year, at the same show, the company launched the EKA 9 9-meter electric city bus. Earlier this year,…

Tata Motors has introduced the new Ultra Prime and Starbus Prime bus range while presenting an expanded passenger mobility portfolio at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar, underway from 9 to 11 July. Tata Motors, part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, announced earlier this year that it has secu…

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Acamir has launched a €30.4 million framework tender for the supply of 9-meter battery-electric buses for public transport services in Campania, in Southern Italy. The Campania Regional Agency for Mobility, Infrastructure and Networks (Acamir) has published a tender for the supply of battery-electri…

REMO will deliver 22 battery-electric buses and charging infrastructure for Transdev‘s Mobiave public transport network serving Vila Nova de Famalicão, Santo Tirso and Trofa, in northern Portugal. The project includes battery-electric buses, charging infrastructure, energy management and maint…

Intercity electric buses represent a growing segment in the passenger transportation market. In 2025, nearly 600 battery-electric intercity buses were registered in Europe, a stark contrast to the over 11,000 city battery electric bus registrations. Despite this nascent stage, advancements in techno…

BasiGo has expanded its electric bus fleet in Rwanda to 52 vehicles following the delivery of 18 new intercity electric coaches. The vehicles, as clarified by the pictures, are sourced from Higer. BasiGo has announced via Linkedin the arrival of 18 new i8 Intercity Coaches in Rwanda, increasing its …

Norway has introduced a 235-vehicle battery-electric bus fleet in Vestfold as carrier Tide Buss officially started its new ten-year operating contract on 1 July. A nationwide changeover of bus operating contracts came into effect on 1 July, marking one of the most extensive reorganizations of Norway…

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A mobile hydrogen refuelling station has enabled Weser-Ems-Bus to place six fuel cell buses into regular passenger service in Lower Saxony while awaiting the completion of a permanent hydrogen refuelling facility. The buses were provided by Portuguese CaetanoBus. The deployment in Jever, in the East…

The Hydrogen Adige Valley has entered operation in Bolzano, combining renewable electricity generation, green hydrogen production and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for public transport. The project, developed by public transport carrier SASA, the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and energy utiity…

By Usha Sandhya Uttar Pradesh Hon. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off 45 new electric buses and 3 hydrogen-powered buses of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and inaugurated the Noida Electric Bus Depot on 12 June 2026. The new fleet will serve Noida, Greater Noida,…

Irizar has presented the second generation of its fuel cell coach i6S Efficient H2 FCEV. The launch took place during the general assembly of SHYNE, the Spanish Hydrogen Network. The new vehicle, Irizar states, has completed the required type-approval process and is scheduled to enter passenger serv…

Hydrogen buses entered service in Bologna today as public transport operator Tper deployed the first Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen vehicles on the city network, following the completion of the authorisation process for the hydrogen refuelling facility at the Via Battindarno depot. The latest update on …

MCV has delivered 35 hydrogen-electric C127 FC LE buses to ÖBB Postbus for deployment in regional transport services in Carinthia, Austria. The vehicles were officially handed over on 6 May 2026 in Villach alongside the inauguration of the first hydrogen refuelling station connected to the project. …

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Electric bus operating costs are falling, but purchase prices remain the main barrier to achieving full cost parity with diesel fleets, according to HEAG mobilo Managing Director Arne Rath. Speaking with Sustainable Bus at Mobility Move 2026 in Berlin, in March, Rath outlined the German operator’s e…

Solaris is positioning North America as a strategic growth market within CAF Group’s urban mobility activities, combining the Spanish group’s established rail presence in the United States with Solaris’ zero-emission bus portfolio. In this interview, Félix Fernández, CEO of CAF USA and President o…

VinFast is accelerating its ambitions in the commercial vehicle sector, with new electric bus models under development for Europe and a growing role in regional export markets. The Vietnamese manufacturer has already entered the European e-bus conversation with the presentation of a 12-metre and 8-m…

U.S.-based group transportation technology company CharterUP, operating through a network of more than 700 operator partners and over 10,000 vehicles across North America, is active in both on-demand charter services and recurring shuttle operations, while also investing in autonomous mobility initi…

At a time when German public transport operators face rising ridership alongside increasing financial pressure, the balance between service expansion, cost control and long-term investment in innovation is becoming more complex. The sector is navigating higher personnel and energy costs, growing rel…

As public transport systems across Europe face increasing driver shortages and cost pressures, autonomous mobility is moving from pilot projects towards scalable deployment. Holon, a subsidiary of the BENTELER Group and backed by the Saudi-based investor Tasaru as a minority shareholder, has been la…

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Austrian bus operator Ledermair has commissioned what is described as Tyrol’s largest electric bus depot, featuring a 2.4 MW charging system supplied by Kempower and installed by implementation partner vlotte vkw to support the operation of its battery-electric bus fleet. The carrier ordered 2…

The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has started test operations of a new fast-charging station at the Marzahn S-Bahn terminal. BVG is advancing the electrification of its bus operations with the deployment of additional charging infrastructure, aligned with a fleet expansion plan targeting 270 new b…

The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) has begun construction of an on-route charging system for its battery-electric bus fleet in Alexandria, Virginia. According to North American trade media, the project will deliver the first on-route electric bus chargers in the City of Alexandria, Northern Virgi…

The Mobility House has announced the sale of its fleet electrification business unit, The Mobility House Solutions, to mobility services provider Edenred, with completion of the transaction expected in the third quarter of 2026. The transaction covers The Mobility House Solutions, the group’s busine…

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E-drives provider Magtec has completed the electric repower of a 1960s London Routemaster bus for sightseeing operator Golden Tours. The vehicle, originally powered by a diesel engine and dating back to the 1960s, has been retrofitted with a 200 kWh battery system, enabling an operational range of u…

FPT has obtained certification under the European Union’s new Batteries Regulation for the production of high-voltage batteries. FPT batteries, based on cells by Microvast, are adopted by Iveco Bus e-bus range since end 2024. FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand specializing in low-emission powertr…

CNG & LNG

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Scania will supply 27 biogas-powered buses to operator Nobina for regional public transport services operated on behalf of Skånetrafiken in southern Sweden. Transport operator Nobina has signed an agreement with Scania for the deployment of 27 new biogas buses that will enter service on routes manag…

Hexagon Agility will supply CNG fuel systems for 350 intercity buses ordered to TRATON Group brands Scania and MAN for deployment in France. The agreement covers the delivery of compressed natural gas fuel systems for buses intended to operate on biomethane across intercity and regional transport ne…

The U.S. Federal Transit Administration has announced on November 20th a nationwide investment package totaling $2 billion for 165 transit projects across 45 states and Washington, D.C. It is one of the most extensive funding rounds of recent years, designed to support fleet renewals, depot upgrades…

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Hitachi Rail has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Intelligent Transportation Systems provider Clever Devices, expanding its multimodal digital mobility portfolio and strengthening its North American presence. Hitachi Rail announced on 1 July the completion of its acquisition of Clever Devices…

Autonomous buses and autonomous shuttles: the technology is (almost) ready, the regulatory frameworks not yet, the public not even. But the autonomous bus pilots are multiplying, and several manufacturers already announced autonomous bus fleets launch within a couple years from now. In the meanwhile…

Optibus has launched Optibus Agent, an AI agent designed specifically for public transportation planning, scheduling, dispatch and live operations. Optibus announced the launch of Optibus Agent, describing it as the first AI agent purpose-built for public transportation. The new capability is integr…

Sustainable Bus Tour

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The transition to zero-emission buses in Europe is extending into the intercity segment, and this was the topic of the Sustainable Bus Tour session held during Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin. The panel “From city to intercity: the next step for zero emission bus transition” gathered Malo Benoit, Heavy-Duty …

The transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe is entering a new phase as electrification expands beyond city buses into intercity and coach segments, bringing new operational and infrastructural requirements into focus. This shift will be addressed during the event “From city to intercity: the …

The Sustainable Bus Tour 2026 will take place in Berlin and Madrid within the frameworks of Bus2Bus and FIAA, marking the fifth edition of the international conference initiative promoted by our media platform. Iveco Bus and Otokar are confirmed as partners of the initiative, with additional partner…

Alternative drive coach

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Two 400 kW charging stations for electric trucks have been commissioned at the Allianz Arena in Munich, with further provisions for future coach charging. As known, MAN electric coach (3-axles) is set to enter production by end of this year. Details of the project have been disclosed through an exec…

Trolleybus and tramway

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The Škoda Group will supply the Plzeň City Transport Company (PMDP) with a further 34 trolleybuses. The call-off contract follows on from the framework agreement concluded in 2022 and provides for the delivery of 19 Škoda 26Tr battery-powered trolleybuses and 15 Škoda 27Tr articulated trolleybuses. …

by Stefano Alfano Trolleybuses are back to Tallinn, the capital of Baltic republic of Estonia. From 1 July 2026, the first vehicles in the new trolleybus fleet began operating on routes 84 (Keskuse – Baltijaam / Station) and 85 (Mustamae – Baltijaam / Station). Following the presentation on 8 April …

The first two Hess trolleybuses for Verona’s new rapid transit line have been delivered, marking the initial step toward service launch expected in autumn. The vehicles are part of a contract for 39 Hess trolleybuses, which will constitute the fleet of Verona’s new trolleybus-based rapid transit sys…

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