School or University (SWU) bets on electric buses, boosts its fleet acquisition

School or University (SWU) bets on electric buses, boosts its fleet acquisition

On July 18, 2025, SWU Traffic GmbH, a municipal utilities company, placed an order for 37 new electric buses of the eCitaro type from Daimler Buses. The order, which includes an option for nine additional vehicles, represents a significant investment in modernizing public transport in Ulm and Neu-Ulm.

The order signing took place at Ulm Town Hall Square, with high-ranking guests from local government, SWU Traffic GmbH, and Daimler Buses in attendance. The mayors of Ulm and Neu-Ulm, Martin Ansbacher and Katrin Albsteiger, respectively, were among the supporters of the kick-off event for the electric bus project.

The CEOs of Stadtwerke Ulm Neu-Ulm GmbH, SWU Traffic GmbH, and Daimler Buses, Klaus Eder, Ralf Gummersbach, and Till Oberwörder, were also present at the signing ceremony.

SWU Traffic GmbH is committing to further expanding sustainable public transport in Ulm and Neu-Ulm with this order. The 46 electric buses, all of the eCitaro type from Daimler Buses, will be used in the two cities.

The electric buses, which are part of a larger trend towards cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation, are expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in the region.

This order is a significant step towards Ulm and Neu-Ulm's goal of becoming more sustainable cities, and SWU Traffic GmbH's investment in electric buses demonstrates their commitment to this goal. The electric buses are set to hit the roads in the near future, providing residents and visitors with a more eco-friendly transportation option.

References:

[1] "SWU Traffic GmbH orders 37 new electric buses from Daimler Buses." Eco-Business.com. July 19, 2025. https://www.eco-business.com/news/swu-traffic-gmbh-orders-37-new-electric-buses-from-daimler-buses/

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[4] "SWU Traffic GmbH signs contract for 37 new electric buses from Daimler Buses, with option for nine more." Renewable Energy World. July 19, 2025. https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2025/07/swu-traffic-gmbh-signs-contract-for-37-new-electric-buses-from-daimler-buses-with-option-for-nine-more.html

The investment in modernizing public transport in Ulm and Neu-Ulm, via the ordering of 46 electric buses from Daimler Buses by SWU Traffic GmbH, is a significant step towards the cities' goal of becoming more sustainable. This move is also in line with the broader trend in the transportation industry, shifting towards cleaner and more eco-friendly transportation options. Furthermore, the collaboration between SWU Traffic GmbH, Daimler Buses, and local government in this project underscores the role of public-transit, technology, and finance in driving sustainable growth and development.

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