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<\/p>\nDe Lijn has celebrated a major milestone with the introduction of its\u00a01,000th electric bus into active service.<\/p>\n
Commemorated alongside the Federation of Belgian Bus and Coach Operators (FBAA); a celebratory event saw attendance from the Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder, Director-General of De Lijn Ann Schoubs, and FBAA CEO Pieter Van Bastelaere.<\/p>\n
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De Lijn Director-General Ann Schoubs, bus driver Michael Ameye, Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder and FBAA CEO Pieter Van Bastelaere<\/p>\n
\u00a9 De Lijn<\/p>\n
With the 1,000th bus now in service, De Lijn has reaffirmed ambitions to offer completely emission-free public transport by 2035, and the electrification of its bus fleet has become one of its largest projects to date.<\/p>\n
To achieve its goal; De Lijn will replace all buses serving Flanders with 3,800 electric vehicles, meaning they will not only have to invest in new vehicles, but a full, comprehensive charging infrastructure, energy supply, software, training, and maintenance.<\/p>\n
Annick De Ridder , Flemish Minister of Mobility: <\/p>\n
The 1,000th electric bus is a clear signal that Flanders is moving forward towards sustainable and future-oriented public transport.<\/p>\n
The Flemish Government provided a turbo investment of 400 million euros for the purchase of electric buses. In 2025 alone, De Lijn ordered more than 650 new e-buses, which will enter service in phases over the coming years. In this way, we are making our public transport more modern, reliable, and comfortable for passengers and drivers.<\/p>\n
To date, De Lijn\u2019s subcontractors have more than 700 electric buses in service, with that number expected to increase by more than 100% by 2035, with approximately 1,500 electric buses set to be operating on services commissioned by De Lijn.<\/p>\n
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