A new study from the MetaCCAZE project highlights smarter ways to integrate electric buses into urban transport networks as cities move toward climate-neutral mobility. The research shows that electrification is not just about replacing vehicles, but about coordinating infrastructure, operations, and service planning as a single system. By combining decisions on routes, charging infrastructure, and scheduling, cities can avoid inefficiencies that often arise from fragmented planning.

A key focus of the study is the optimisation of charging infrastructure, demonstrating how better placement of charging stations can reduce operational disruptions and improve service reliability. Using advanced modelling approaches, the research shows that integrated planning can lower costs while ensuring smoother day-to-day operations.

The findings reinforce the need for system-level, data-driven approaches to scale up electric bus deployment effectively, supporting more reliable, efficient, and sustainable public transport networks across Europe.

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