The German electric bus market has shown a significant 19% growth in the first half of 2024, with 353 new electric buses registered, outpacing the numbers from the previous year. Despite the discontinuation of federal support, the industry continues to thrive. Germany has become the second-largest market for electric buses in Europe, with a notable increase in new registrations, putting 407 new buses on the road by mid-year. Mercedes, MAN, and VDL are leading the market, with Mercedes securing the top spot in eCitaro registrations for the first half of the year. Solaris, on the other hand, excels in the hydrogen bus sector and has received accolades with the Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen bus being awarded the prestigious Bus of the Year 2025 title, marking a historic achievement in the industry. Across Europe, France leads in total registrations, while the UK has also shown impressive growth in adopting electric buses. The industry as a whole is optimistic about the future, with manufacturers like MAN looking forward to a strong second half of the year. The growth in electric buses reflects a positive trend towards sustainable transportation and a shift towards zero-emission vehicles.