"Märkische Verkehrsgesellschaft has presented 20 Mercedes eCitaro electric buses at its Lüdenscheid depot, with five more units scheduled for delivery later in 2026."
"The newly introduced vehicles are standard-length Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, planned to be integrated into regular operations within the Märkischer Kreis network."
"Charging infrastructure has been deployed at both operating depots, with 21 charging points currently available at the Lüdenscheid site and 22 expected at Iserlohn by the end of March."
"The procurement of the electric buses is supported by total funding of 9.26 million euros, with the German Federal Ministry of Transport contributing 5.1 million euros."
Märkische Verkehrsgesellschaft has introduced 20 Mercedes eCitaro electric buses at its Lüdenscheid depot, with five additional units expected in 2026. The buses will serve local routes in the Märkischer Kreis district. Two units have been in trial operation since November, while the rest are being prepared for scheduled service. Charging infrastructure includes 21 points at Lüdenscheid and 22 at Iserlohn, supporting overnight charging. The project is funded by 9.26 million euros, with significant contributions from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
Read at Sustainable Bus
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]