Qbuzz places second order with Yutong

Qbuzz has placed a second order with Yutong for 62 electric buses. This follows the successful deployment of 50 Yutong electric buses in the South Holland North concession, where they went into service in December 2024. The Dutch operator reports strong technical reliability and high satisfaction among both passengers and drivers.

“Yutong brings the sustainability goals in South Holland North within reach again,” said Annemarie Zuidberg, General Manager at Qbuzz. “The first results from the customer satisfaction survey that market researcher Newcom is conducting on our behalf also show a higher passenger appreciation for comfort, luxury and overall travel experience.”

Qbuzz does not specify which model it opted for. However, the previous order was for the Yutong U15, a 15-metre electric bus that has room for about 100 passengers.

Qbuzz’s latest procurement decision reflects wider challenges in Europe’s electric bus market. The company previously faced major disruptions, including delivery setbacks from Iveco and the bankruptcy of Van Hool, which led to the cancellation of an order for 112 electric buses. In contrast, Yutong was able to manufacture and deliver 50 units within six months, meeting both technical and operational benchmarks, said Qbuzz.

With Dutch concession providers demanding increasingly ambitious decarbonisation targets, Qbuzz emphasises a pragmatic approach—balancing availability, price-performance and supplier reliability. The new Yutong buses are expected by the end of 2025, marking another step toward fully electric public transport in the Netherlands.

qbuzz.nl (in Dutch)