The vehicles included in this tender are the result of the joint efforts of Yutong and Ikarus, specifically designed to meet the needs of Budapest’s public transport. A significant part of the manufacturing process will take place in Hungary, involving local suppliers and creating high added value.
The multi-stage public procurement process of the Budapest Transport Company (BKK) has concluded, with the joint bid of Ikarus and Yutong declared the winner for the supply of 160 trolleybuses equipped with autonomous driving capability. The consortium offered the most favorable price–value ratio and guaranteed an additional 36-month warranty for the vehicles. The result of the procurement will become final after the contract moratorium ends on September 5. The basic order covers 40 vehicles – 16 solo and 24 articulated – meaning that soon, 40 brand-new, modern electric Ikarus vehicles will be operating on the streets of Budapest.
Budapest aims to more than double its current trolleybus network of approximately 155 kilometers by 2030. The new Ikarus–Yutong vehicles will play a key role in this development, offering a modern and cost-effective solution for the city’s public transport by combining the electric bus platform with overhead line technology.
https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/ikarus-and-yutong-win-tender-for-160-trolleybuses-in-budapest/
