Gera Secures €4.4 Million EU Funding for 10 Electric Buses and Charging Infrastructure
The city of Gera in Thuringia has received approval for €4.4 million in EU funding to expand its electric bus fleet and charging infrastructure. The funds, allocated by the Thuringian Ministry of Energy through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will be used to procure ten new battery-electric buses and install necessary charging facilities.
By 2029, Gera aims to have a total of 16 electric buses operational in its public transport network. Additionally, by 2026, around 46 zero-emission buses, including battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, are expected to be in service across Thuringia, supported by EU funding.
Other cities in Thuringia, such as Meiningen and Jena, are also planning new electric bus projects. Since 2017, the Thuringian Ministry has allocated approximately €45 million in ERDF funding for sustainable public transport initiatives.
