Qbuzz places second order with Yutong for 62 e-buses: they’ll join the 50 already deployed

Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz has signed a second order with Chinese manufacturer Yutong for 62 new electric buses. The move follows the deployment of 50 Yutong electric buses in the Zuid-Holland Noord concession, which began operations in December 2024. These were the first Yutong vehicles to enter service in the Netherlands, as they replaced cancelled orders for the bankrupt Van Hool.

62 Yutong e-buses in delivery by end 2025

According to Qbuzz, the buses have demonstrated strong reliability in daily operations, earning positive feedback from both drivers and passengers. The additional 62 units are expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.

Qbuzz, owned by the Italian state-owned railway company Ferrovie dello Stato, is aiming to position itself at the forefront of the Netherlands’ public transport decarbonization efforts.

In its press note, Qbuzz uses sharp words in direction of European OEMs: “Qbuzz has experienced that European bus manufacturers face challenges in the delivery of zero-emission equipment” reads the press release. The operator mentions delivery problems had with Iveco in addition to the quite known issues of Belgian Van Hool, having the consequence that “the delivery of 112 electric buses was cancelled. As a solution, Yutong produced and delivered 50 electric buses within six months, which perform well both technically and operationally”.

Annemarie Zuidberg, General Manager at Qbuzz, states: “This was an extraordinary achievement by a reliable, international supplier of high-quality zero-emission buses. Yutong brings the sustainability goals in South Holland North within reach again. The first results from the customer satisfaction survey that market researcher Newcom is conducting on our behalf also show a higher passenger appreciation for comfort, luxury and the overall travel experience. We look forward to the arrival of our new Yutong buses.”