Hochbanh to deploy up to 240 electric buses in Hamburg by 2031
New developments are on the horizon for the Hochbahn fleet, Hamburg’s public transport operator: after embarking on the electrification of its vehicle fleet in recent years — with 350 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses scheduled for delivery by December 2030 — the company has announced that it will purchase an additional 240 electric buses by 2031. Currently, […]
New developments are on the horizon for the Hochbahn fleet, Hamburg’s public transport operator: after embarking on the electrification of its vehicle fleet in recent years — with 350 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses scheduled for delivery by December 2030 — the company has announced that it will purchase an additional 240 electric buses by 2031.
Currently, 432 electric vehicles are already in service, representing around 39% of the entire fleet. In addition, from January 2026, the internal combustion engine vehicles will be progressively converted to the use of HVO fuels (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), with the aim of significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Robert Henrich, CEO of Hochbahn, stated: “Our direction remains clear: we continue to consistently advance the electrification of our bus fleet. At the same time, we have the responsibility to ensure that public transport remains stable, flexible, and reliable even in exceptional situations“.
