The Sofia Municipality has taken a significant step toward modernizing the city’s public transport system by allocating more than EUR 41.8 million in advance funding for the implementation of existing contracts for the delivery of new trams, trolleybuses, and electric buses. The funds will be provided to the municipal operator Stolichen Electrotransport to enable the…
Electric buses are experiencing significant growth on a global scale, starting in China and gradually expanding to Europe, North America, and India. In 2025, registrations of battery-powered buses over 8 tons in Europe reached 11,607 units, representing a 48% increase compared to 2024. Zero-emission buses now account for over 60% of the urban bus market…
Global market and growth Electric buses are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of sustainable public transport worldwide. Cities and transport operators are accelerating the replacement of diesel fleets with battery-electric buses in response to climate goals, air-quality regulations and public demand for cleaner mobility. In Europe alone, registrations of battery-electric buses have exceeded 9,300 units, and…
The project for the development and modernization of public transport in the Municipality of Sandanski has been officially approved. As part of the initiative, three electric buses have already been delivered, one of which is supplied by Chariot Motors. Chariot electric bus is 6.8 meters long and has a capacity of 11 seated and up…
Bulgaria is making solid progress in electrifying its public transport. Between 2021 and 2024, 67% of new city buses were fully electric, placing the country in 7th place within the European Union. The next step is to consolidate and accelerate this trend through a clear national strategy and targeted investments. The path toward clean European…
Italy’s procurement giant, Consip, has launched a high-impact tender worth €652 million, ordering 600 battery-electric buses to support urban and interurban routes. Source: sustainable-bus.com. 🚍 Fleet Breakdown by Type & Charging Consip’s versatile specifications reflect a full spectrum of public transport needs: Minibuses (5 m & 6 m): 70 units, plug-in charging – ideal for last-mile transit Midibuses…
The European Commission has released a major analysis of the market readiness for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, outlining what needs to happen in the next five years for Europe to meet its climate targets in the transport sector. From battery-powered city buses to long-distance hydrogen coaches, here’s a clear look at where we’re headed — and…
The global electric bus market is moving at an accelerated pace, projected to grow from USD 17.0 billion in 2024 to USD 37.5 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. This surge is driven by a combination of factors, including stringent environmental regulations, technological advancements in battery systems, and substantial…
Electric Buses Market Trends in Europe: 2022–2024 In 2022, the European electric bus market saw a total of 4,152 registrations, marking a 26% increase from the previous year. The United Kingdom led with 685 units, followed by Germany with 581 and France with 549. Notably, Yutong emerged as the top manufacturer, registering 479 buses and…
The Ministry of Education and Science has announced a public tender, which envisages the staged purchase of electric buses over the next four years, depending on the particular needs of each municipality. The expected total value of the bus purchase is BGN 23 million. The public tender is divided into 10 separate sections depending on…
