by croatiaweek
October 22, 2025
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(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
Zagreb has taken another major step towards sustainable public transport with the introduction of two new electric buses operated by Zagreb Electric Tram (ZET).
Mayor Tomislav Tomašević, accompanied by Deputy Mayors Danijela Dolenec and Luka Korlaet, and ZET CEO Marko Bogdanović, presented the new additions as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to electrify its public transport fleet and improve service quality.
The new low-floor buses, each with a capacity of 71 passengers and a range of around 330 kilometres on a single charge, will operate on lines 113 (Ljubljanica – Jarun) and 140 (Mihaljevac – Sljeme) at weekends, connecting two of Zagreb’s green oases entirely with electric transport. During the week, they will also serve lines 117 (Črnomerec – Jarun) and 118 (Trg braće Mažuranić – Voltino).
The investment, valued at €1.24 million excluding VAT and funded from the city budget, brings the total number of electric buses in Zagreb to four, worth €2.5 million in total.
“Zagreb is the first city in Croatia to operate large electric buses in public transport,” said Mayor Tomašević. “Our goal is to purchase 500 electric buses over the next ten years and fully electrify the ZET bus fleet.”
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
Last week, Zagreb was the only Croatian city to receive the EU Mission Label for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in Brussels. This recognition places Zagreb alongside major European cities such as Amsterdam, Munich, Rome and Rotterdam, highlighting its ambitious green transition acknowledged by the European Commission.
“In that context, I can announce that next year Zagreb will receive another 70 electric buses, financed through EU funds in cooperation with the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and the Government of Croatia,” Tomašević added.
To support the growing electric fleet, the City of Zagreb and ZET are building a new charging depot in Podsused, worth €27.4 million. Of this, €21 million is being co-financed through EU funds via the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NPOO).
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
The Mayor also highlighted other major investments in the public transport system. ZET has recently acquired a new towing vehicle, its first in 30 years, to assist with tram and bus breakdowns.
So far, 14 new low-floor trams have been introduced, with 20 expected by the end of the year, alongside the ongoing renewal of tram infrastructure and turnaround loops.
Since last year, public transport has been free for all residents aged under 18 and over 65, marking another step in making sustainable mobility more accessible.
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
“These are revolutionary investments,” said Tomašević. “The electrification of public transport is essential for improving air quality in Zagreb. Traffic is one of the biggest sources of pollution, and switching to electric buses is a key contribution to energy transition and protecting citizens’ health.”