Prague Puts Its First Electric Buses Into Regular Service

Prague’s public transport network has taken a visible step toward cleaner mobility.

This week, the city began operating its first new electric buses in regular service, marking the initial phase of a broader transition away from diesel vehicles.

Four battery-powered buses are now running on route 213, following their delivery by Czech manufacturer SOR Libchavy. These vehicles are part of a first batch of 18 electric buses ordered under a long-term framework agreement.

According to the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP), the remaining 14 buses from this delivery will be introduced gradually over the coming weeks, once final technical and administrative preparations are completed.

Passengers are expected to encounter the new electric buses across a wider range of routes in the near future. In addition to route 213, the vehicles will serve lines 154, 159, 185, 126, 133, 173 and 175, with weekend operations planned on routes 124 and 207.

As new electric buses enter service, they will directly replace some of the oldest diesel vehicles still operating in the city. DPP says this one-to-one replacement is designed to reduce emissions without cutting capacity. The move supports Prague’s Climate Plan as well as national requirements aimed at lowering pollution from urban transport.

Each vehicle is fitted with a second sliding door to make boarding easier for people using wheelchairs or traveling with strollers, with two dedicated spaces inside. A heat pump system is used for both heating and cooling, helping to reduce overall energy consumption.

Standard safety and comfort features are also included. The buses are equipped with onboard information displays, a camera system with recording capability, and a kneeling function that allows the body of the bus to tilt toward the curb, making boarding and alighting easier, particularly for passengers with limited mobility.

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