As reported on Hungarian trade media Magyarbusz.info, Ikarus and Yutong have submitted (together) the most competitive bid for Budapest’s latest trolleybus procurement, a process initiated by the Budapesti Közlekedési Központ (BKK) in early 2024. The tender, which covers up to 160 battery-powered trolleybuses, including both solo and articulated models, is expected to be financed through European Union funds. However, funding for the procurement has not yet been secured, leaving the timeline for vehicle deliveries uncertain.
The official results of the tender are expected within the next one to two months. BKK has ambitious plans to expand Budapest’s trolleybus network, aiming to double the current 155 km of routes by 2030.