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BVG plans to require electric buses on Berlin bus routes operated by contracted private companies from 2030. The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) is extending its electric bus strategy beyond its directly operated fleet, according to a BVG press note dated 11 May 2026. The operator currently runs aro…

Europe’s public transport operators are entering a period where staffing pressure and fleet electrification meet in the same place: the bus depot. Around 105,000 bus and coach driver positions remain unfilled across Europe (IRU figures cited in sector analyses), and a meaningful slice of working tim…

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Italian carrier Busitalia has launched two hydrogen-powered Karsan e-ATA Hydrogen buses into service in the Italian city of Terni, not far from Perugia, in Umbria region. Karsan is currently in the phase of moving to another fuel cell module supplier (Ballard) and has just announced at Milan’s…

Limoges Métropole has awarded Iveco Bus contracts covering the supply of between 33 and 85 electric buses for the TCL transport network in France. The city has been investing in Iveco Bus-made trolleybuses in the past. Iveco Bus announced on 11 May 2026 that it had secured two separate contracts lin…

Zenobē and Go-Ahead Group have launched a new committed finance framework agreement designed to support the rollout of electric buses through a scalable pre-agreed financing structure. The agreement, announced on 18 May 2026, has already supported the financing of more than 280 electric buses from f…

Irizar e-mobility is exhibiting the new 12-metre ie bus Efficient at Next Mobility Exhibition 2026 in Milan. The company is attending the latest edition of Next Mobility Exhibition, held at Fiera Milano Rho, where manufacturers, operators and mobility stakeholders are gathering around public transpo…

Solaris Italy has appointed Riccardo Cornetto as Managing Director, succeeding Alberto Fiore, who will remain in the company’s management team as Commercial Director (which is the role previously held by Riccardo Cornetto). The appointment was announced by Solaris Italy and is presented by the compa…

Solaris is presenting the new Urbino 10,5 electric midibus at Next Mobility Exhibition 2026. The model was first presented in Busworld 2025 in Brussels. Held from 13 to 16 May in Milan, Next Mobility Milano 2026 is focused son public transport electrification, charging infrastructure, digitalisation…

Menarini presented its Flash and Airon new electric bus models at Next Mobility Exhibition, displaying the 8-meter and 12-meter versions following the announcement of major product updates at the Milan trade fair. The company is also relaunching its ambition to expand on international markets. The I…

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MAN Truck & Bus has received an order for 112 fully electric Lion’s City E buses for Vilnius, Lithuania. The Lithuanian capital’s public transport operator Vilniaus viešasis transportas, VVT, has signed two contracts with MAN Truck & Bus for 84 12-metre solo buses and 28 18-metre articulated…

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 purchas…

Hungarian manufacturer Ikarus announces it has been awarded a contract to supply 150 electric buses in North Macedonia, marking its largest electric bus procurement to date. The procurement was launched in February 2026, with Electrobus Europe Ltd., a member of the Ikarus Group and result of the par…

Ebusco, that started operations in Europe in 2012, remains under pressure to stabilize its operations and secure long-term viability. The company is currently implementing a Turnaround Plan that includes the transition to a OED (Original Equipment Designer) company, with outsourced production. Let'…

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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. …

Solaris has selected Ballard Power Systems’ FCmove-SC fuel cell model for integration into its next-generation hydrogen bus platform (model Solaris Urbino hydrogen). Ballard Power Systems announced on 6 May that Solaris Bus & Coach has formally selected the Canadian manufacturer as fuel cell sup…

Solaris Bus & Coach will supply 19 fuel cell buses to SWK Mobil Krefeld, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. The order includes 9 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses and 10 articulated Urbino 18 hydrogen vehicles. The operator had already ordered 10 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses in 2023. Those v…

With less than two weeks to go before the start of Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin on April 15, MCV, the Egyptian bus bodybuilder, has announced that it will bring two vehicles, both, of course, zero-emission. Alongside the updated full-electric C127 EV model, MCV will also present the C127 FC LE in the Germ…

CTM Cagliari has presented three hydrogen buses, bringing its zero-emission fleet to 236 vehicles. CTM Cagliari today presented in Quartu Sant’Elena its first three hydrogen buses, the first to enter service in Sardinia. They are part of a batch of 15 vehicles already funded and procured through cen…

TPER is preparing to finally introduce 127 hydrogen buses in Bologna, with the first vehicles expected to enter service by the end of May. TPER presented its upcoming hydrogen bus deployment during a press event held on 11 March at the Battindarno depot in Bologna, where the hydrogen refuelling infr…

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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…

As the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2026 was initially scheduled to take place in Dubai from 21 to 23 April, the Middle East and North Africa region was preparing to be positioned at the centre of the global public transport agenda. Large-scale network expansions, accelerated fleet electrific…

At Mobility Move 2026 in Berlin, the decarbonisation of public transport fleets and the future integration of autonomous technologies were central themes. Germany has already reached over 40% zero-emission buses in the city bus market, but scaling further remains challenging. Key issues include infr…

Infrastructure investment, the financing of the Deutschlandticket, the electrification of bus fleets, the sector’s path toward automation and digitalisation. Ahead of Mobility Move 2026, set to take place in Berlin from 10 to 12 March, Sustainable Bus spoke with Ingo Wortmann, President of the Germa…

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First Bus has launched a UK trial using electric bus depots to support the National Grid balancing mechanism by adjusting when vehicles are charged. The project started at the operator’s Glasgow depot (at the time of conversion, 2021, it was the largest EV bus depot in the country) and will extend l…

Chargers manufacturer Kempower has introduced the Mega Satellite Flex, a new high-power charging dispenser supporting both CCS and MCS charging standards for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The Finnish company unveiled the new Mega Satellite Flex during the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, presenting the compan…

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…

Swiss Post has commissioned a modern Kempower DC fast charging system at its new logistics center in Villmergen. Jebsen & Jessen, an official distribution partner of Kempower in Switzerland, supplied the technology. A total of 16 charging points were commissioned to a setup including 14 Kempower…

Aurora Utilities has connected a new group of Stagecoach depots to support the rollout of electric bus infrastructure across the UK. Aurora Utilities has announced the energisation of a further set of Stagecoach bus depots as part of the operator’s ongoing fleet electrification programme, extending …

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ZF will present its SolarBoost retrofit solar panel system for buses for the first time in Italy at Transpotec Logitec / Next Mobility Exhibition 2026 in Milan. ZF is introducing ZF SolarBoost to the Italian market during Transpotec Logitec NME, scheduled from 13 to 16 May 2026 at Fiera Milano-Rho. …

A seat made entirely from recycled plastic is being presented by public transport seat producer Lazzerini at Milano Design Week 2026 as part of an industrial collaboration with Nextchem, an Italian technology company within the Maire Group specializing in chemical processes for circular economy and …

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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…

In Italy, recent investments reflect a significant interest towards methane-powered buses as part of the country’s strategy to modernize its public transport fleet with low-emission options. With initiatives from both the national procurement body Consip and the Puglia Region, both released during t…

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ZF has unveiled a new software platform for drivetrain condition monitoring for buses at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin. ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division is presenting a software-based drivetrain monitoring system as the central element of its technology portfolio for city, intercity and coach bus…

Nexfeld has appointed NextStop as sales partner for its planning and scheduling software solutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The partnership assigns NextStop, led by mobility expert Udo Steinmeier, the role of commercial representative for Nexfeld solutions in the DACH mobility market…

Trapeze announces it has rebranded its European businesses, launching four dedicated public transport technology brands as of 16 February 2026. The move restructures Trapeze’s activities in Intermodal Transport Control Systems, fixed route planning and scheduling, bus driver allocation and public tr…

The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide €24 million venture financing to Twaice to support the scale-up of its predictive battery analytics business, according to a Twaice press release issued on 5 February. The Twaice EIB financing is aimed at accelerating growth as electrification drive…

The Mobility House North America has unveiled Cascade EV Aggregator, a vehicle-grid integration platform designed to aggregate electric vehicle charging and discharging assets into coordinated energy resources for utilities. Cascade EV Aggregator is presented as a utility-facing platform capable of …

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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…

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Valmet Automotive and Carrus Delta have signed a long-term agreement for the serial production of Volvo Buses coach bodies in Finland. The cooperation between the two companies will see coach bodies manufactured at Valmet Automotive’s plant in Uusikaupunki, with production scheduled to begin in 2026…

Austrian transport operator Blaguss has introduced 12 battery-electric coaches alongside ongoing investments in energy infrastructure and solar integration. The Austrian company is expanding its “Way to Zero” programme, combining the deployment of electric buses across multiple service segments with…

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Lyon continues to expand its trolleybus network: the first section of the new TB12 trolleybus line has been opened to the public. The initial stretch runs for 5 km with 12 stops, connecting Part-Dieu V. Merle station to Kimmerling Genets. The project received a total of €2.84 million in state fundin…

In Tallinn the renewal of the trolleybus fleet is now imminent: the first of the 40 trolleybuses ordered by Tallin Linnatransport (TLT) is ready. These will increase and partially replace the existing fleet, which currently consists of 49 vehicles delivered between 2002 and 2010. In early February, …

Service on the T2 line will be provided by 10 new trams of the ForCity Classic platform, built by Skoda. The new trams are 33.5 metres long, with a maximum capacity of 281 passengers, 64 of whom can be seated. The maximum speed will be 70 km/h. On the most built-up section between Ponteranica and Be…

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Madrid’s FIAA 2026 will host over 100 already-confirmed exhibitors. The organizer IFEMA points out that the event will see “the electrification of fleets, advancements in technology and innovation, and the optimisation of energy efficiency“ among the central areas of the exhibition…

Bus2Bus 2026 registered 3,200 trade visitors, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous edition. Held on 15 and 16 April at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, the event brought together 156 exhibitors from 25 countries and a total of 3,800 participants, including industry professionals, exhibitors…

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