Volvo Buses has launched the new Volvo 7800 Electric in Mexico, the first electric articulated and bi-articulated bus manufactured in the country. The new electric bus is built on Volvo Buses’ global electromobility platform BZR and it will evolve the Bus Rapid Transit systems in Mexico, creating a more efficient and sustainable people transport system.

Volvo Buses has received an order from Svealandstrafiken for a total of 106 electric buses to operate in the counties of Västmanland and Örebro in Sweden. The initial order included 60 Volvo 8900 Electric – the first orders since the model was launched – and 13 Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated. Svealandstrafiken has now placed a call-off for a further 33 Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated.

Volvo Buses continues to contribute to the modernization of the urban transportation system in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. The city of Monterrey has placed an order for 200 Volvo B8RLE chassis, meeting the state’s growing demand of sustainable people transportation.

Volvo Buses has secured its first electric vehicle order from Go Ahead, the largest operator of bus services in London. The company will add 25 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses to its fleet later this year, building on a longstanding relationship between manufacturer and operator.

Now we are introducing a significant upgrade in the Tracking Report. We have made several enhancements to improve your experience and provide more flexibility in analyzing your data.

During the spring of 2025, Volvo Buses, together with the public transport companies VL and Svealandstrafiken, will be testing a new and innovative self-driving support system for bus drivers in Västerås, Sweden. The support system enables buses to drive independently into and out of bus stops. It is designed primarily to reduce the stress on drivers, but also to lower the environmental impact of the buses and increase safety and comfort for passengers.

With the latest release of Volvo Connect you can view your fault codes in the Map Tool and in the Report Tool as well as in Assets.

Volvo Connect has introduced a feature for adding vehicle-associated equipment.

We're happy to introduce a major upgrade to our Report tool – an enhancement that lets you zoom in with precision: a time frame of just four hours.

We are excited to announce a comprehensive update to our Calendar Tool, designed to significantly enhance user experience and streamline navigation. The new interface features a refined design that aligns closely with familiar calendar functionalities, making it easier than ever to manage your schedule.

With the new Volvo 8900 Electric and an upgraded Volvo 7900 Electric – together with the Volvo BZL and Volvo BZR platforms – Volvo Buses strengthens its position within regional and city transport. Thomas Nylund, Head of Volvo Buses Europe, explains the investment and partnership with body manufacturer MCV.

Hong Kong's largest non-franchised bus operator Kwoon Chung has signed a purchase agreement for 100 Volvo B8R and Volvo B13R units in total, whereof 55 buses is a firm order. The first buses will be in operation in the beginning of 2025.

Volvo Buses has received a large order for 46 electric buses from Transdev in the Netherlands, where they will help electrify public transport in the city of Utrecht. It is the largest order for complete electric Volvo buses to date since its formal collaboration with bodybuilder MCV started.

Volvo Buses is now launching a broader electric offer for customers in Europe. With the completely new Volvo 8900 Electric and an upgraded Volvo 7900 Electric – together with the Volvo BZL and Volvo BZR platforms – Volvo Buses can offer sustainable public transport solutions for city, intercity and commuter services.

Situated 70 degrees north, well within the Arctic Circle, weather conditions are about as extreme as they can get in Hammerfest, Norway. After successfully operating electric buses through the first winter, Tide Buss is getting ready for a second season.

We are glad to announce that we have made an important update to our Map tool in Volvo Connect. With the latest release, we will be using Google Maps as our map provider for default, satellite and terrain views. This change brings several benefits to you.

Volvo Buses wants to offer its customers the best service. Through VISTA, the world’s biggest competition for service technicians at Volvo Buses and Volvo Trucks demonstrate and sharpen their skills. On September 9–12, the best teams compete in the finals in Volvo’s hometown, Gothenburg.

The first Volvo BZL Electric bus in an initial order of 18 electric buses, has now been completed. The order is part of an AUD$250 million joint initiative between the Western Australian state government and Australian federal government, to support the state’s transition to zero-emission public transport.

Our driver’s environment, featuring an instrument cluster with the latest digital technology, is included in the global coach platform, Volvo B13R. Dan Frykholm, Head of Design, and Philip Gates, UX Designer, explain the new functions and how user experience was an integral part of the design process.