Webinars

Zero-Emission Bus Systems and Services Webinar

Assessing the state of zero-emission bus deployment across Europe

07.07.2026

Online

Webinar: Assessing the State of Zero-Emission Bus Deployment Across Europe

Recommended webinar: Learn how European cities are advancing the transition towards zero-emission bus systems and gain first-hand insights from leading experts, including a keynote from Prague, one of Europe’s most experienced cities in electric bus deployment.

The Big Buyers Community of Practice on Procurement of Zero-Emission Bus Systems and Services, coordinated by POLIS and supported by Eurocities, BME, and the eBRT2030 project, is hosting its sixth webinar on 7 July 2026. The session will bring together European experts to discuss the current state of zero-emission bus deployment and share practical experiences from across Europe.

How is the transition to zero-emission bus systems progressing across Europe? What experiences have cities gained, and what challenges remain for the deployment of sustainable public transport?

The Big Buyers Community of Practice on Procurement of Zero-Emission Bus Systems and Services is hosting its sixth webinar, bringing together experts to discuss the current state of zero-emission bus deployment across Europe.

Participants will gain valuable insights into European developments, with practical examples from Prague and the Flemish Region, highlighting experiences, implementation strategies and lessons learned.

The Community of Practice supports knowledge exchange on the procurement of zero-emission bus systems and related infrastructure by sharing best practices, market intelligence and innovative procurement approaches.

Agenda item

07.07.2026

Welcome

14:00 – 14:10
Welcome and introduction to the agenda

Peter Staelens, Head of Mobility, Eurocities

15.30 – 15.45
Conclusions and next steps

Peter Staelens, Head of Mobility, Eurocities

 

07.07.2026

Results form EU-wide survey

14:10 – 14:30
Assessing the State of Zero-Emission Bus Deployment Across Europe – Results from a EU-wide survey on deployment of zero-emission buses and related infrastructure

Marko Stančec, Access Cluster Lead & Pedro Gomes, Clean Vehicles & Air Quality Cluster Lead, Polis

Presentation + Q&A

07.07.2026

Prague experiences

14.30 – 15.00
Zero-emission bus procurement and deployment in Prague

Jan Barchanek, Transport Director (COO), Prague Public Transit Co., Inc.

Presentation + Q&A

07.07.2026

Flemish Region experiences

15.00 – 15.30
Zero-emission bus procurement and deployment in the Flemish Region

Stijn De Preter, Communication manager Electric Bus Systems, De Lijn

Presentation + Q&A