The German Federal Ministry for Transport is initiating a funding round to aid public transport operators in transitioning to zero-emission bus fleets, specifically targeting battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The program will support new purchases and retrofitting of conventional buses. The existing funding initiative, which began in 2021, has already facilitated the procurement of around 3,500 zero-emission buses. However, federal subsidies were paused in early 2024, raising concerns about the transition of 10,000 additional buses. Funding proposals are open until August 31, 2025, with financial support covering up to 80% of the additional costs for zero-emission vehicles.
Germany's new funding initiative aims to support public transport in transitioning to zero-emission buses, including battery-electric and hydrogen-powered options, with a budget conducive to retrofitting existing fleets.
The BMV highlighted a troubling halt in the federal subsidy program in early 2024, which jeopardized the conversion plans for approximately 10,000 buses to zero emissions, according to VDV.
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