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Hydrogen bus on the 39A: Ride and test now for free!
Wiener Linien is testing a new hydrogen bus from Arthur on the 39A route until March 26, 2025 - free rides are possible.
Hydrogen bus on the 39A: Ride and test now for free!
The Wiener Linien is entering a new era of environmentally friendly mobility! From now on, a hydrogen bus from the Munich company Arthur is testing the 39A routes until March 26th. This twelve-meter-long bus relies on a fuel cell with an output of 70 kW, which drives a powerful 250 kW electric motor. The test drives take place on a demanding route between Heiligenstadt and Sievering, which is perfect for testing the vehicle's resilience. Interested passengers can get on board for free and experience first-hand what the future of bus mobility looks like oe24 reported.
An outlook on hydrogen mobility
But that's just the beginning! From summer 2025, ten hydrogen buses from CaetanoBus will be on route 39A, which represents a major commitment to sustainability in Vienna's transport policy. In addition, residents of Vienna's city center can look forward to the first innovative battery-hydrogen minibuses from the manufacturer Rampini, which also use a so-called range extender. These buses will operate on lines 2A and 3A, offering passengers an even more environmentally friendly alternative wien.ORF.at reported.