No Electric Bus Can Handle Regional Routes, Says South Moravia Transport Chief

Jiří Sysel, the new head of Kordis, the public transport coordination company for South Moravia, has declared that no electric bus currently available on the market can meet the demands of regional routes. Sysel, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the railway sector, including České dráhy and Správa železnic, took over the leadership of Kordis earlier this year. He succeeded Jiří Horský, who had managed the company for almost a quarter of a century. Sysel's appointment marks a shift in focus for the regional transport authority. His immediate assessment highlights a significant challenge for the region's transition to greener public transportation. The current limitations of electric bus technology, as pointed out by Sysel, suggest that a substantial technological advancement or a different approach will be needed to electrify bus services across South Moravia's diverse routes. His background in rail suggests a deep understanding of large-scale transport logistics, and his directness in addressing the electric bus issue indicates a pragmatic approach to improving public transit.