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VDL electric buses ‘conquer’ Amsterdam city

On 12 December, Amsterdam’s public transport company GVB and VDL Bus & Coach signed the contract for delivery of 31 electric Citeas (9 solo buses and 22 articulated), with the option for 69 extra electric buses. VDL is also responsible for implementation of the charging infrastructure. The...

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The bus industry’s smartphone moment

On 18 March 1895, at 6:25 in the morning, the world’s first motor bus line opened between Siegen, Netphen and Deuz. The vehicle was a Benz Landauer. It had eight seats, a one-cylinder engine of five horsepower, and fifteen kilometres of bad road ahead of it. On the steepest hill, the passengers had ...

APTA opens registration for 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago

APTA TRANSform & EXPO will take place in Chicago from 4 to 7 October 2026, bringing together public transportation agencies, manufacturers, suppliers and industry stakeholders for the American Public Transportation Association’s flagship conference and exhibition. Registration is now open ...

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VDL electric buses ‘conquer’ Amsterdam city

On 12 December, Amsterdam’s public transport company GVB and VDL Bus & Coach signed the contract for delivery of 31 electric Citeas (9 solo buses and 22 articulated), with the option for 69 extra electric buses. VDL is also responsible for implementation of the charging infrastructure. The...