Norway Greenlights Driverless Buses on Public Roads
After ten years of testing, Norway has approved fully autonomous buses to drive on public roads without any human driver behind the wheel. This European first could arrive as soon as May.
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Singapore Tests Driverless Buses on Public Routes in 2026
Singapore just received the first of six autonomous buses that will serve real passengers on public routes starting later this year. The three-year pilot could expand to 20 buses across the city if successful.
India State Restores Public Buses After 21-Year Gap
After 21 years without public transportation, Madhya Pradesh is bringing back state-run buses to serve 84 million residents. The new network will launch this July with over 5,000 buses connecting cities, villages, and neighboring states.
Cape Town Launches South Africa's First Electric Buses
Cape Town just became the first South African city to put electric buses on public roads, with 38 battery-powered vehicles now serving communities across the metro. The buses were partly manufactured locally, marking a major milestone for South Africa's green transport future.
Ghana Deploys 100 New Buses to Ease Transit Woes
Ghana's new fleet of 100 government buses is about to hit the roads after completing final safety checks and driver training. Commuters across the country can expect relief from overcrowded public transportation within days.
Brazil Runs 1,500 Electric Buses, Saves 2M Tons of Carbon
Brazil's public transit revolution is accelerating with 1,500 battery-electric buses now serving nearly 30 cities, eliminating over two million tons of greenhouse gas emissions. The real challenge isn't buying buses anymore; it's building the charging infrastructure to power them.
Vilnius Opens €10M Hydrogen Plant for Zero-Emission Buses
Lithuania's capital just completed its first green hydrogen plant and fueling station, creating clean fuel for public buses from 100% renewable energy. The €10 million facility marks a major leap for carbon-free public transit in the Baltic region.
Ghana Rolls Out 100 New Buses to Ease Commuter Struggles
Ghana just commissioned 100 brand-new public buses as part of a 300-bus plan to make daily travel easier and more affordable across all 16 regions. Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says it's time to restore dignity to public transport.
Malaysia Orders 1,100 Electric Buses by 2030
Malaysia is replacing diesel buses with over 1,100 electric ones across its biggest cities by 2030, marking Southeast Asia's largest electric bus rollout. The shift starts this year with 250 new buses hitting the streets of Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Madison's Electric Buses Win the Wisconsin Winter Test
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
London Hits 3,000 Zero-Emission Buses, Largest in Europe
London just put its 3,000th electric bus on the road, making one-third of the city's iconic red buses completely emission-free. The fleet has grown from just 30 electric buses in 2016 to become Western Europe's largest zero-emission bus network.
Brisbane's Simple Paint Solution Could Fix Crowded Buses
Brisbane buses are packed after 50-cent fares boosted ridership 17%, but advocates say painted bus lanes could solve overcrowding fast. The fix costs just paint and cameras.
Accra Gets 48 More Buses to Tackle Traffic Jams
Ghana's capital just added 48 repaired buses to its public transit fleet, bringing the total to 128 vehicles working to ease some of Africa's worst traffic congestion. The move means thousands more commuters can leave their cars at home.
Japan Tackles Driver Shortage with Self-Driving Buses
Major Japanese companies are launching autonomous buses to solve a critical shortage of drivers across the country. Toyota and telecom giant Docomo are leading the charge to bring fully driverless public transit to local communities.
Cairo Adds Digital Payments to 1,800 Buses This Year
Cairo is bringing its public bus system into the digital age with prepaid cards and mobile payments across 1,800 buses. The new fare system calculates exact costs based on stops traveled and even refunds the difference if you get off early.
Latin America Reaches 10,000 Electric Buses on the Road
Cities across Latin America just hit a major climate milestone with 10,000 electric buses now running, saving 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Three cities are leading the charge, proving clean public transport works at scale.
Egypt Delivers 35 Hydrogen Buses to Austria
An Egyptian bus maker just closed one of Africa's biggest green tech export deals, sending 35 hydrogen-powered buses to the Austrian Alps. The zero-emission fleet will transform public transit across an entire Austrian region starting this June.
India's Andhra Pradesh Gets 750 Electric Buses in 2026
Andhra Pradesh is rolling out 750 electric buses across 11 cities by the end of 2026, bringing clean air and modern transit to millions. The Prime Minister's Electric Bus Sewa scheme will transform how residents travel while slashing urban pollution.
Boston Installs 105 EV Chargers for Electric School Buses
Boston Public Schools is installing 105 fast charging stations as part of its ambitious plan to electrify all 750 school buses. The move will eliminate toxic diesel fumes for thousands of students who ride to school every day.
Delhi's 5,000 Electric Buses Lead India's Green Transit
Delhi just became India's electric bus leader, surpassing 5,000 electric buses with routes designed especially for women's safety. The city's clean transport revolution is making air cleaner and commutes safer for millions.
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