Business model change by the transition from diesel-fuel based to electricity-based e-bus public tr.
The bus transport value chain starts from energy production and ends at transport service provision. Deployment of e-buses makes changes in this value chain.
Awareness raising and promotion of e-bus mobility by demonstrating its benefits, enabling bus manufacturers to showcase their vehicles to potential customers.
Development of professional framework assisting bus operators and maintenance administrations in the procurement and operation of public transport e-bus fleet.
The Amsterdam Transport Auhtority offers a bus loan to the operators, with lower interest rates than commercial banks, to maximize the number of e-buses.
Pre-testing of e-bus as a training for drivers and technical staff prior to the launch of pilot
Pre-testing as training for operator by testing roads with challenging topography. This helped to identify the performance limits before predefining the routes.
