Browsing: Public Transport
The Public Transport category on EVMagz covers the electrification and modernization of mass transit systems shaping the future of urban and regional mobility. From battery-electric buses and hydrogen-powered transit fleets to rail electrification and smart transportation infrastructure, this section highlights how cities and operators are transitioning toward cleaner public mobility solutions.
Readers can explore in-depth reporting on fleet deployments, transit authority initiatives, infrastructure investments, charging and depot technology, route electrification strategies, and policy developments affecting public transportation networks worldwide. The category also examines innovations in connected transit systems, autonomous shuttles, and next-generation mobility planning.
Whether you follow sustainable urban development, transit technology, or the broader shift toward low-emission transportation, the Public Transport category delivers expert insights into the evolving landscape of electrified mass mobility.
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation (HDOT) will deploy new battery-electric buses in four counties as part of a broader effort to…
The Polish city of Bialystok has placed a second order for electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, via its Polish…
The City of Cape Town has awarded a contract to Volvo Bus Southern Africa to supply 30 fully electric buses…
The Serbian capital of Belgrade plans to acquire 100 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Higer in preparation for Expo 2027,…
Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second-largest airport, will soon roll out its first fleet of fully electric shuttle buses as part…
Transperth, the public transport authority serving Perth, Western Australia, has deployed the first of 90 new battery-electric buses as part…
Italy’s central purchasing agency Consip has issued a €650 million tender for the procurement of 600 electric buses, marking another…
Tamil Nadu Deploys First 120 Electric Buses in Chennai to Boost Eco-Friendly Public Transport
By Michael Khan
Tamil Nadu has launched its first fleet of electric buses for public transport, deploying 120 low-floor, battery-electric buses across Chennai…
BYD has introduced the B13.b electric intercity bus, an upgraded version of its B13 model, featuring the company’s proprietary Blade…
Southern Italian City Launches Tender for 42 Articulated Electric Buses to Support BRT Expansion by 2026
By James Bryant
A southern Italian municipality has issued a public tender for the supply of 42 fully electric, articulated buses, aiming to…
Mexico’s government has officially certified Taruk, the nation’s first fully designed and manufactured electric bus, marking a milestone for the…
Europe’s roads could host as many as 108,000 zero-emission buses and coaches by 2030, according to a Market Readiness Analysis…
Greater Manchester to Electrify Entire Public Transport Network by 2030 with £2.5 Billion Funding Boost
By Robin Cannon
Greater Manchester will fully electrify its public transport system by 2030, using a £2.5 billion share of a broader £15.6…
Electric buses have entered service in Naples for the first time, with 22 zero-emission vehicles now operating on major urban…
FirstBus has opened its first fully electrified bus depot in Bristol, southwest England, to support the rollout of 74 new…
Kinchbus, a Leicestershire-based bus operator, has ordered a new batch of electric single-decker buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong to serve…
Halifax Transit Rolls Out 60 Nova Bus Electric Vehicles, Eyes Expansion to 200 Zero-Emission Units
By Ivan Popov
Halifax Transit has deployed 60 battery-electric buses from Nova Bus, fulfilling a 2022 order with the Volvo subsidiary as the…
The borough of Reading in the United Kingdom is set to expand its electric bus fleet with the addition of…
The municipality of São Paulo, Brazil, is set to receive a $248.3 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)…
Canadian electric bus distributor Damera is set to establish its first U.S. assembly plant in Peoria, Illinois, with an investment…