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December 21, 2024
Volánbusz, with support from Hungary’s Ministry of Energy and HUMDA, is adding 20 electric Ikarus 120e buses across six cities, boosting green public transport. Delivery is due within a year.
Date: November 7, 2024
Székesfehérvár, Hungary- Volánbusz., is set to expand its fleet with 20 new fully electric Ikarus 120e buses. Supported by the Ministry of Energy and the HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency, part of the Széchenyi University Group, the bus fleets in Balatonfüred, Hajdúszoboszló, Keszthely, Komárom, Komló, and Tata will soon feature green, eco-friendly public transportation options. The agreement for the delivery of the buses by the Ikarus Group was signed on October 29, 2024.
The low-floor Ikarus 120e electric buses can accommodate 30 seated and 55 standing passengers and can travel up to 300 kilometers on a single charge. These air-conditioned buses, which also feature auxiliary diesel heating, provide ample space for wheelchairs and strollers, along with boarding ramps, electronic passenger information systems, onboard cameras, and USB charging points, ensuring a comfortable and safe journey. The buses’ charging needs will be met by high-performance charging stations installed at the Volánbusz depots or bus terminals in the respective cities.
The Green Bus Program’s success continues to grow, after upgrades in the Budapest metropolitan area and six county capitals, six more cities are set to modernize their public transportation with eco-friendly, alternative vehicles. A consortium between Volánbusz and Mobiliti Volánbusz Kft. has secured over HUF 4.4 billion in funding through HUMDA’s tender, backed fully by the Ministry of Energy and HUMDA tender. As part of this expansion, Balatonfüred will receive 3 electric buses, Hajdúszoboszló 1, Keszthely 1, Komárom 2, Komló 7, and Tata 6 by early next year. The buses are expected to be delivered within 12 months from contract signing, with the possibility of early fulfillment. Mobiliti Volánbusz Kft., a joint venture of MVM Mobiliti Kft. and Volánbusz, will also build the necessary charging infrastructure, with 80% of the costs covered by the project.
