Transdev's 55-Bus Gamble On Dutch Electrification Is A Winner - CleanTechnica

Transdev, a major French private-sector public transport operator, has placed a strategic order for 55 electric buses from Solaris to electrify regional transit in the Arnhem-Nijmegen-Foodvalley region of the Netherlands. The order is split between 42 compact 9-meter Urbino 9 LE buses designed for low-density rural routes and tight village streets, and 13 double-articulated 24-meter Urbino 24 buses built to handle high-volume commuter corridors between Arnhem and Nijmegen. This dual approach addresses the diverse transit needs of the region, balancing maneuverability and capacity without relying on a one-size-fits-all solution. This investment is part of a decade-long contract Transdev secured to operate the merged Arnhem-Nijmegen and Veluwe-Zuid transit areas until 2036, with ambitious service expansion goals including longer daily coverage, increased service hours, and high-frequency routes. The buses, arriving in late 2026 under the RRReis brand, will contribute to a unified zero