Zagreb to Buy 15 Used Buses to Bolster Transit Fleet

Zagreb's public transport operator, ZET, is preparing a four-million-euro tender to acquire 15 used articulated buses. This move aims to bolster the fleet as current vehicles face wear, age, and high mileage, making maintenance increasingly costly.

The procurement strategy prioritizes used vehicles, a tactic employed by the city administration in recent years, following similar acquisitions of second-hand trams and buses. The new buses will be diesel-powered and are intended to ensure the continuity and safety of public transport services in Zagreb and its surrounding areas.

To meet the tender's requirements, the buses must be from the same manufacturer, though they can vary in production year and model, with 2016 being the latest manufacturing year. Each vehicle must have a minimum of 35 seats and space for 100 standing passengers, and should not exceed 550,000 kilometers in mileage, with an expected annual usage of up to 90,000 kilometers. These used buses will serve as a temporary solution until new electric buses, ordered under existing contracts, are delivered in October 2026.