NETHERLANDS The Arriva Group has been awarded a large contract extension in the Province of Brabant in the Netherlands. The province has awarded Arriva a new 12.5-year contract, worth over €1.6 billion, to continue operating bus services in the East Brabant region from December 2026.
The renewal will see Arriva increase service frequency by 15%, improve existing routes and introduce faster, more direct connections. It also supports significant fleet investment, with 170 new zero-emission buses set to replace the current diesel fleet. Anne Hettinga, Managing Director for Arriva Netherlands and member of the Arriva Group Executive Committee, said: “This new contract extension is another boost for Arriva’s ambitious long-term growth strategy. It reinforces our strong market position in the Netherlands and demonstrates continued trust from local Passenger Transport Authorities in our ability to deliver value for passengers. We’re excited to build on our existing
bus services by rolling out cleaner and more comfortable vehicles and introducing new routes that meet the needs of the communities we serve.”
The award follows a separate €900 million, 10-year contract for Arriva to operate bus services in West Brabant, which came into effect this July and runs until 2035.
