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Chinese Bus Maker Yutong Wins First Contract in Zurich
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Chinese Bus Maker Yutong Wins First Contract in Zurich

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong has secured its first contract to supply electric buses to Zurich, Switzerland.
  • The city council approved the purchase of 20 electric buses for 17 million Swiss francs, with deliveries starting mid-2027.
  • Yutong will supply 8 buses, while German manufacturer Daimler will provide the remaining 12, with options for future expansion.

Zurich is set to welcome electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong for the first time, marking a significant entry into the European market for the global bus giant. The city council has greenlit the acquisition of 20 new electric buses, a deal valued at 17 million Swiss francs.

Deliveries are scheduled to commence in mid-2027. Yutong, one of the world's largest electric bus producers, will supply eight of these vehicles through its French subsidiary. The remaining twelve buses will be provided by the German manufacturer Daimler.

The contract includes options for further expansion, allowing Zurich to potentially increase its electric bus fleet with additional vehicles from either supplier at a later date. This move aligns with Zurich's broader sustainability goals and its commitment to transitioning towards greener public transportation.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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