The Croatian Ministry of Economy has launched a grant programme worth €50 million to develop charging infrastructure for electric buses in public transport. The initiative aims to establish at least 150 charging stations, accelerating the country’s transition to zero-emission transportation.
The tender, open from February 17 to June 30, is directed at public transport service providers. Funding recipients will use the subsidies to build private charging stations exclusively for their operations. This initiative aligns with a parallel funding programme by the Croatian Ministry of Transport for the procurement of electric buses, though details on its structure remain limited.
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Zagreb, the Croatian capital, recently announced plans to integrate electric buses into its fleet after successful pilot testing. The initial acquisition includes four buses—two low-floor and two semi-low-floor models—to serve specific routes. Plans are also underway for the purchase of an additional 70 electric and hydrogen-powered buses, which could significantly decarbonize the fleet of the city’s public transport operator, ZET.
These measures highlight Croatia’s growing commitment to sustainable public transport solutions, with a focus on reducing emissions and modernizing its transit infrastructure.
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