Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz has signed an order for 62 electric buses from Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong. It is the second order from Qbuzz for Yutong. The first 50 electric Yutong buses came into service in the Netherlands from 15 December 2024 in the province South Holland. The 62 new Yutong buses are expected at the end of this year.
Qbuzz explains in the press release the choice for buses "made in China" instead of European ones by stating the following: "European bus manufacturers face challenges in the delivery of zero-emission equipment. For example, in addition to the delivery problems of Iveco, Qbuzz also had to deal with the bankruptcy of Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool, which meant that the delivery of 112 electric buses was cancelled. As a solution, Yutong produced and delivered 50 electric buses within six months, which perform well both technically and operationally." Annemarie Zuidberg, general
manager at Qbuzz: “An extraordinary achievement by a reliable, international supplier of high-quality zero-emission buses.” Qbuzz, owned by the Italian state-owned railway company Ferrovie dello Stato, focuses on tackling the real challenges within the zero-emission transition. Successfully changing to completely emission-free public transport requires a realistic view, cooperation and willingness to act according to market conditions. Qbuzz experiences that passengers and drivers are very positive about these Yutong buses.