The electric bus market in Europe has seen a significant upsurge in 2024, with sales of 4,000 units in the first three quarters, marking a 25% increase from 2023. Notably, 35% of new city buses registered in Europe were either battery-electric or fuel cell models, showing a clear shift towards zero-emission technology. Italy and Germany stood out with substantial increases in zero-emission bus sales. In Q3, 14% of heavy-duty vehicles sold were zero-emission buses, with battery-electric city buses constituting 36% of all registrations. Mercedes took the lead in the market, selling 180 zero-emission buses in Q3. The rise in plug-in hybrid electric bus sales also indicates a growing interest in eco-friendly public transport solutions. While challenges like infrastructure requirements and battery technology advancements exist, the future of sustainable urban mobility looks promising with a focus on hydrogen fuel cells and policy support for zero-emission buses.