# Santander municipal bus fleet modernization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santander-municipal-bus-fleet-modernization
> Updated: 2026-08-17T06:12:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Santander City Council has awarded a contract worth over 3.6 million euros to Daimler Buses España for the supply of eight new 12-meter hybrid buses. Scheduled to join the Municipal Urban Transport Service (TUS) fleet in November, these vehicles are part of a progressive renewal aimed at modernizing public transport, improving energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Santander awards 3.6 million euros for new hybrid buses

Santander has awarded a 3.6 million euro contract to Daimler Buses España for eight new hybrid buses to modernize its urban transport fleet by November.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santander-awards-36-million-euros-for-new-hybrid-buses

### 2026-07-29: Cádiz approves €215 million 12‑year bus service contract

Cádiz City Council approved a €215 million, 12‑year contract to renew its urban bus fleet to 60 hybrid vehicles, with minor adjustments to fuel and maintenance cost percentages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cdiz-approves-215-million-12year-bus-service-contract

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Cite as: Santander municipal bus fleet modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santander-municipal-bus-fleet-modernization