Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana will add 16 new battery-electric buses to its public transport network under a €11.6 million project co-funded by the European Union, as the city pushes ahead with efforts to cut emissions and modernise its fleet.
The initiative, backed by €3.5 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is part of Slovenia’s EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027. The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development confirmed the EU funding approval on April 28.
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The planned procurement includes six 18-metre articulated electric buses, five 12-metre standard buses, and five 9-metre compact units, all of which will replace older diesel vehicles. Authorities say the transition to electric transport is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
The investment falls under the programme’s goal of promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility, which supports the EU’s broader climate targets. “By modernising its bus fleet, Ljubljana aims to provide more reliable and environmentally friendly public transport services,” the ministry said in a statement.
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In addition to environmental gains, the city anticipates improved operational efficiency and lower maintenance costs with the deployment of the new electric buses. The project marks a major step in Ljubljana’s long-term strategy for greener, more sustainable urban transport.