Frankfurt surpasses 100 electric and hydrogen buses in fleet

Frankfurt am Main has reached a milestone in public transport electrification, with more than 100 buses now operating using battery-electric or hydrogen power. This represents over a quarter of the city's total fleet of 418 buses.

The milestone was marked by the introduction of nine new battery-electric buses from manufacturer Ebusco for the 2026 timetable year. These vehicles are operated by Transdev Rhein-Main GmbH (TDRM) on lines 56 and 71.

To support this transition, the buses are charged at the Frankfurt waste-to-energy plant (MHKW) in Heddernheim, which is operated by FES and Mainova. The facility generates electricity through the incineration of household waste, providing a sustainable energy source for the fleet.