Vy flygbussarna is taking a new step in its long tradition of sustainability work. As the first commercial operator in Sweden, the company is launching an electric bus line between Stockholm City Terminal and Arlanda Airport \u2013 without government support. The premiere trip will take place in May 2025, marking the start of a summer project that could be the beginning of a new era for climate-smart long-distance travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 We have long been pioneers in sustainable transport, from our rapeseed oil bus in 2008 to today's biofuel operation. Now we are taking the next step. The electric bus to Arlanda is a concrete example of how we combine innovation, environmental responsibility and comfort,<\/em> says Zakaria Abna-Aissa, business area director for commercial bus traffic at Vy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unique venture with high demands<\/strong> The model used in the test is a state-of-the-art electric bus from one of the world's leading electric bus manufacturers. With a range of over 600 km and proven functionality in extreme climates, it offers both high comfort and reliable operation. The bus is equipped with advanced safety systems such as EBS, ESP and LDWS - the same level of safety as modern fossil fuel buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability in practice<\/strong> In addition to technical performance, Vy will evaluate energy efficiency, charging times, driver experiences, and passenger perceptions of comfort and quietness. The bus offers a smooth, vibration-free ride with minimal noise levels \u2013 something that has already been appreciated in previous tests in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A test for the future<\/strong> \u2013 We believe in electricity as part of the public transport of the future. But every step must be taken with long-term quality, safety and sustainability in focus,<\/em> says Zakaria Abna-Aissa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ambassadorial tour<\/strong> Vy flygbussarna tar ett nytt kliv i sin l\u00e5nga tradition av h\u00e5llbarhetsarbete. Som f\u00f6rsta kommersiella akt\u00f6r i Sverige lanserar f\u00f6retaget en elbusslinje mellan Stockholm Cityterminalen och Arlanda flygplats \u2013 utan statligt st\u00f6d. Premi\u00e4rturen sker i maj 2025, vilket markerar starten p\u00e5 ett sommarprojekt som kan bli b\u00f6rjan p\u00e5 en ny era f\u00f6r klimatsmarta l\u00e5ngresor. \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":299934,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[184],"tags":[273,829,5740,1736,5741],"class_list":["post-299933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-turism","tag-arlanda","tag-bussar","tag-elbuss","tag-flygbussar","tag-transport-energifragor-resor-flygtrafik-hallbarhetsfragor-csr-kollektivtrafik"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Running electric buses in urban traffic is established \u2013 but electrifying a longer commercial airport line without public subsidies is something entirely different. It involves coping with long distances, heavy traffic, varying weather and fast turnarounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The zero-emission bus is powered by 100 % electricity and charges both at night and during the day as needed, making it a truly sustainable option that reduces both CO\u2082 emissions and local air pollution \u2013 especially in sensitive environments such as airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The test period runs from May to October 2025. During this time, technical data, guest feedback and economic conditions will be analyzed. If the test goes well, it could pave the way for broader electrification of the company's long-distance traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On May 7th, we had a successful preview and premiere tour of the electric bus for journalists, community planners and future mobility experts, to provide insight into Vy airport buses' sustainability work & the electric bus' technology.
\u2013 It is<\/em>yst, very comfortable. It always feels very good to take climate-smart public transport like a bus, <\/em>says Anna Gr\u00f6nlund, branch manager for the Swedish Bus Company.
Facts: Electric bus line Cityterminalen \u2013 Arlanda Airport
<\/strong>\u00b7Start: <\/strong>Monday, May 12, 2025
\u00b7 Period:<\/strong> May\u2013October 2025
Operation:<\/strong> 100 % electric, fast charging
\u00b7 Bus model:<\/strong> Yutong T15E
\u00b7 Range:<\/strong> 600+ km, even in winter climates
\u00b7 Safety: <\/strong>EBS, ESP, LDWS
\u00b7 Unique:<\/strong> Sweden's first commercial electric bus line on the route<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"