Wrightbus has formed a strategic partnership with Kazenmaier Leasing to support cities, municipalities, and transport operators across Germany in adopting zero-emission buses. Under the agreement, Kazenmaier will offer tailored full-service leasing solutions for selected Wrightbus hydrogen and battery-electric models, integrating federal and state subsidies directly into leasing plans.
The initial offering will feature two Wrightbus models: the 12-metre GB Kite Hydroliner hydrogen bus and smaller 6- and 9-metre battery-electric buses suited for shuttle, rural, and inner-city routes. Kazenmaier will provide a complete range of support services, including vehicle delivery, registration, maintenance, tyre management, and insurance, to streamline operations for transit providers.
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A central component of the collaboration is the management of government subsidies. Kazenmaier will handle the full subsidy process and incorporate grants into the lease calculations, aiming to reduce administrative complexity and improve financial transparency for operators.
“Wrightbus has a compelling offering for the German market, and we already have fleets of hydrogen and electric buses in operation,” said Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Wrightbus. “Now we have added further value by partnering with Kazenmaier to ensure operators can take advantage of competitive leasing solutions to help them make the switch to zero-emission technology.”
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The move strengthens Wrightbus’s growing footprint in Germany, where it already supplies hydrogen and battery-electric buses to operators such as Saarbahn, Cottbusverkehr, Regionalverkehr Köln, and Vestische Straßenbahnen. The company also maintains a service facility in Brühl, near Cologne, to support its expanding customer base.
