The 'decade of the electric bus' began in 2022, but recent data indicates potential slowdowns in market growth in Germany. Although the number of battery-electric buses (BEB) has exceeded targets with nearly 2,950 in operation by 2024, procurement plans for an additional 5,300 BEBs have been postponed mainly due to financing issues. The discontinuation of federal funding programs from the Ministry for Digital and Transport has hindered progress, leading to concerns about the future of decarbonization in public transport.
The electrification of the bus fleet has faced setbacks due to financing challenges, particularly following the discontinuation of the federal funding program that supported electric bus acquisitions.
Despite the increase in battery-electric buses in operation, the latest E-Bus Radar shows a potential slowdown in market momentum, raising concerns about sustained decarbonization efforts in public transport.
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