"We don't just buy buses based on price. Service quality is crucial: availability of spare parts, service staff, and local support. European manufacturers excel in customer service. This is very important to us. However, we are observing a shift: around 20% of the zero-emission buses in the most recent tenders are from non-European suppliers - a higher percentage than before. Last year, this figure was around 5%. It's no longer just about price, but about delivery capability. Whoever can deliver on time will gain market share."
"As of last year, electric buses covered over 40% of the registrations in the city bus market in Germany. Which are the main barriers for upscaling decarbonisation in Germany? Is it infrastructure, vehicle supply, grid availability: what are the main barriers? The key issue is financing. We need more money for investments, especially in infrastructure."
Germany has achieved over 40% zero-emission buses in its city bus market, but scaling further faces challenges such as infrastructure financing and contract structures. The role of public transport operators in autonomous ecosystems is evolving. Business models and the competitive landscape of bus manufacturing are also critical topics. Martin Schmitz from VDV emphasizes the importance of service quality over price in bus procurement, noting a shift towards non-European suppliers. Financing for charging infrastructure remains a significant barrier to further electrification.
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