VDL Bus & Coach’s first e-mobility project in France will be rolled out from the first quarter of 2024. In the conurbation of Bordeaux, where 800,000 people live, 36 new generation Citeas will be in service for a new electric Bus Rapid Transit line with focus on commuter traffic. The articulated buses of the type Citea LF-181 are based entirely on an electric drive train and have trend-setting features.Work has already begun in Bordeaux to implement the bus line that will be served by the new generation Citeas from the year 2024. It is a completely new operation, replacing two existing regular bus lines. Bordeaux aims to provide a reliable and high-quality public transport service for urban commuters from the commune of Saint-Aubin de Médoc, to the Saint-Jean Central railway station in the city’s historic centre. Dedicated bus lanes with traffic light prioritization are foreseen along the 21 kilometre long line.Bordeaux MétropoleThe metropole of Bordeaux has a population of 800,000 spread over its 28 municipalities, making it one of the largest metropoles in France. The TBM network (Transports Bordeaux Métropole) includes 4 tram lines and 78 bus lines on which more than 400 vehicles travel, covering almost 30 million kilometres a year.Improved rangeIn addition to the bus fleet VDL Bus & Coach will also provide the complete charging infrastructure and is also responsible for the complete fleet management system. Start of operation of the new generation of Citeas is planned for the first quarter of 2024. The e-buses have a battery pack of 552 kWh and are extremely suitable for city transport with high level of service. The range of the new generation of Citeas has been considerably improved: the LF-181 can reach a range of up to 600 kilometres, depending on the chosen configuration.
VDL Bus & Coach’s first e-mobility project in France will be rolled out from the first quarter of 2024. In the conurbation of Bordeaux, where 800,000 people live, 36 new generation Citeas will be in service for a new electric Bus Rapid Transit line with focus on commuter traffic. The articulated buses of the type Citea LF-181 are based entirely on an electric drive train and have trend-setting features.Work has already begun in Bordeaux to implement the bus line that will be served by the new generation Citeas from the year 2024. It is a completely new operation, replacing two existing regular bus lines. Bordeaux aims to provide a reliable and high-quality public transport service for urban commuters from the commune of Saint-Aubin de Médoc, to the Saint-Jean Central railway station in the city’s historic centre. Dedicated bus lanes with traffic light prioritization are foreseen along the 21 kilometre long line.Bordeaux MétropoleThe metropole of Bordeaux has a population of 800,000 spread over its 28 municipalities, making it one of the largest metropoles in France. The TBM network (Transports Bordeaux Métropole) includes 4 tram lines and 78 bus lines on which more than 400 vehicles travel, covering almost 30 million kilometres a year.Improved rangeIn addition to the bus fleet VDL Bus & Coach will also provide the complete charging infrastructure and is also responsible for the complete fleet management system. Start of operation of the new generation of Citeas is planned for the first quarter of 2024. The e-buses have a battery pack of 552 kWh and are extremely suitable for city transport with high level of service. The range of the new generation of Citeas has been considerably improved: the LF-181 can reach a range of up to 600 kilometres, depending on the chosen configuration.
