Daimler Buses urges EU to delay intercity bus, coach CO₂ targets to 2033 over charging shortfall
Daimler Buses urged the EU to delay intercity bus and coach CO₂ targets from 2030 to 2033, saying public charging infrastructure is at least three years behind schedule. The targets require a 43% emissions reduction against the 2025/2026 reference value.
1. Call to delay targets
Daimler Buses urged the EU to postpone intercity bus and coach CO₂ targets from 2030 to 2033, citing inadequate public charging infrastructure. The targets require a 43% emissions reduction against the 2025/2026 reference value, while the necessary charging infrastructure is at least three years behind schedule.
2. Funding and city buses
CEO Till Oberwörder said vehicles would be available on time, but insufficient public charging infrastructure would prevent customers from operating them economically. Daimler Buses supports the EU requirement for 90% of new city buses to be CO₂-neutral from 2030 and called for Germany to maintain electric bus funding at current levels, opposing cuts under discussion for 2027.
