Rio de Janeiro procures 175 battery-electric buses and a charging depot
Rio de Janeiro is investing about US$98 million in 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot. The buses are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2027 and will fully electrify operations at Terminal Gentileza.
Rio de Janeiro has procured 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot, in an investment equivalent to approximately US$98 million. The purchase is aimed at the city’s public transport system.
According to the source, the buses are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2027. They will fully electrify bus operations at Terminal Gentileza.
The report does not provide additional technical details about the buses or the depot.
Rio de JaneiroTerminal Gentilezabattery-electric busespublic transportcharging depotfleet electrificationBR