CZECH REPUBLIC
The Arriva Group is continuing its ambition to decarbonise public transport across Europe with the introduction of 16 new electric buses into its operation in the Czech Republic. The new vehicles will operate from a purpose-built charging hub in the major city of Kladno, marking the start of a project to phase out 47 diesel and CNG buses. The order is the biggest single purchase of electric buses in the Czech Republic to date.
Arriva Group’s Managing Director for Mainland Europe Sian Leydon said: “The Czech Republic’s transition to electric buses is really gathering momentum, driving the country closer to a future where zero-emission public transport is the preferred option. These new buses do more than just demonstrate our long-term commitment to the Czech Republic; they show we are serious about our ambition to be the best public transport provider in Europe. We’re improving air quality, enhancing the customer experience and making a great case for drivers leaving their cars at home.”
Arriva Czech Republic committed to the introduction of zero-emission vehicles in the city after being awarded a 10-year €57m contract by passenger transport authority ČSAD MHD Kladno in 2021. The buses include 12-metre and 18-metre variants.
Arriva Czech Republic partnered with charging infrastructure provider ČEZ ESCO and ČSAD MHD Kladno to develop a new charging hub equipped with nine ultra-fast charging stands, each with a capacity of 150kW, which is said to be the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Czech Republic.
