{"id":8104,"date":"2026-02-20T09:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hclinear.hu\/bus2bus-roadshow\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:34:57","slug":"bus2bus-roadshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hclinear.hu\/en\/bus2bus-roadshow\/","title":{"rendered":"BUS2BUS Roadshow"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row unlock_row=”” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”-3″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”278373″ el_class=”default-post–content”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ back_color=”color-gbc” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”-4″ shift_y_down=”-4″ z_index=”5″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ radius=”sm” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”194544″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”585931″]BUS2BUS 2026: Autonomous Mobility, Electrification and the Future of Bus Transport[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”754457″]The fourth stop of the BUS2BUS Roadshow <\/a>in Berlin set the strategic tone for BUS2BUS 2026, positioning bus mobility at the center of Europe\u2019s transport transformation. At the first Roadshow stop in Hungary and the Czech Republic, Tam\u00e1s M\u00f3ricz, Commercial Director of HC Linear, represented the company in a professional dialogue with an international audience. The Berlin roundtable discussion, moderated by Sustainability Evangelist and Podcast Host Zackes Brustik, brought together Kerstin Kube-Erkens, Director of BUS2BUS<\/a> at Messe Berlin; Christiane Leonard, Managing Director of the Bundesverband Deutscher Omnibusunternehmen<\/a>; Dr. Stefan Carsten, Futurist and Curator of the BUS2BUS Future Forum<\/a>; and Maximilian Rohs, Director Infrastructure & Mobility at PwC Deutschland<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The message emerging from the discussion was clear. Buses are no longer simply a component of public transport. They are a strategic enabler of sustainable, scalable, and digitally integrated mobility systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”8099″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100568″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”968100″]<\/p>\n

Industry in Structural Transformation<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”151200″]The bus sector is undergoing structural change driven by three interconnected forces: decarbonization, digitalization and automation.<\/p>\n

Fleet electrification is accelerating across European markets. Battery electric buses and alternative powertrains are reshaping procurement strategies and operational models. However, large scale deployment depends on parallel investment in charging infrastructure, grid capacity and reliable funding mechanisms. Without scalable depot and opportunity charging solutions, electrification cannot reach full operational maturity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”518540″]<\/p>\n

Autonomous Driving Technology<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”148255″]At the same time, autonomous driving technology is progressing from pilot projects toward scalable deployment. Highly automated buses are increasingly viewed as a long term response to one of the sector\u2019s most pressing structural challenges: driver shortages. In rural and low demand areas especially, automation could expand service coverage while improving operational efficiency.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”204213″]<\/p>\n

From Vehicles to Integrated Mobility Systems<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”143799″]A key takeaway from the panel was the shift from product centric thinking to system oriented mobility ecosystems. Future operators will not simply procure vehicles. They will integrate energy management, AI based fleet optimization, digital ticketing and real time passenger information into cohesive mobility platforms.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”294250″]<\/p>\n

Regulation, Funding and Investment Security<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”194079″]Technological readiness alone is insufficient. Stable regulatory frameworks and long term funding instruments are essential to ensure investment security. The discussion highlighted the need for coordinated public support schemes to accelerate fleet electrification, infrastructure rollout and digital transformation.
\nReducing administrative burden and ensuring alignment between European and national regulation were identified as critical enablers of innovation. Overregulation risks slowing deployment at a time when implementation speed is decisive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”171540″]<\/p>\n

Rural Mobility and Strategic Relevance<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”155806″]Beyond technology, the bus was positioned as a strategic instrument for territorial cohesion. Compared to rail infrastructure, buses offer flexibility, lower capital expenditure and faster deployment cycles. This makes them central to strengthening rural mobility and ensuring affordable access to transport services.
\nYounger generations increasingly prioritize accessibility and sustainability over private vehicle ownership, reinforcing the long term relevance of bus based mobility solutions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”132196″]<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead to BUS2BUS 2026<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”200071″]BUS2BUS 2026<\/a> will take place on 15 and 16 April 2026 at Messe Berlin. The event will occupy two exhibition halls and an outdoor area offering test drive opportunities, with more than 50 vehicles on display. Dedicated formats such as the Future Forum, Partner Stage and the Young Professionals program will complement the exhibition, alongside additional networking opportunities. Designed as a platform for exchange across the entire value chain of the bus and coach industry, BUS2BUS 2026 aims to connect manufacturers, operators, policymakers and technology providers in a focused professional setting. <\/p>\n

The Roadshow underscored that the future of mobility will depend on integrated systems, coordinated investment and technological maturity. In this transformation, buses will play a defining role. For technology providers such as HC Linear, this evolving landscape represents both responsibility and opportunity: delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that contribute to the operational resilience and long-term sustainability of next-generation mobility systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″ mobile_visibility=”yes”][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ limit_content=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”487237″ el_class=”post-footer-share”][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”167977″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”129476″ el_class=”share-label”]Share[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_right” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”531302″][uncode_share layout=”multiple” no_back=”yes” el_class=”share-buttons”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-742072″ gutter_size=”3″ screen_lg=”1000″ screen_md=”600″ screen_sm=”480″ single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_padding=”2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”192829″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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