Dutch Transit Company Arriva Agrees to De-Carbonize East Brabant Bus Fleet under a €1.6 Billion Contract

In a significant move, Arriva Group has been awarded a 1.6 billion EUR contract extension to operate public bus services in East Brabant, Netherlands. This new deal, which will commence from December 2026, follows a competitive tender and reinforces Arriva's strong market position in the Netherlands.

The contract extension is part of a 22.5-year concession for Arriva in the Brabant regions, as the company has also started operating in the West Brabant region under a separate 900 million EUR, 10-year contract.

The new contracts in both East and West Brabant strengthen Arriva's footprint in the Netherlands and demonstrate continued trust from local Passenger Transport Authorities in Arriva's ability to deliver value for passengers.

As part of the plan to improve services, new routes in East Brabant will be designed to meet the needs of local communities. The introduction of faster, more direct routes is also on the agenda. Passengers in East Brabant can expect more frequent and efficient services, with service levels set to rise by 15%.

In a boost for Arriva's long-term growth strategy, the company plans to roll out 170 new zero-emission buses in East Brabant. This commitment to fleet decarbonisation is aligned with the Netherlands' push towards more sustainable and efficient public transport networks.

Arriva's success in West Brabant follows the award of the 1.6 billion EUR contract extension in East Brabant. The search results do not provide explicit information about the person or organization that acquired the right to conduct the electrification of the bus operation in East Brabant, Netherlands.

The contracts in East and West Brabant collectively amount to over 2.5 billion EUR, underscoring Arriva's significant investment in the region. This new contract extension is a testament to Arriva's dedication to providing cleaner and more comfortable vehicles for its passengers in the Netherlands.