nuOct 9, 2026, 06:52

Bus manufacturer Ebusco in financial trouble again and fears for its existence

Electric bus manufacturer Ebusco is facing a critical financial crisis and warns that it may not survive without an immediate influx of capital. Production has slowed significantly, and the company has already lost major contracts due to ongoing delivery delays.

Electric bus manufacturer Ebusco is facing severe financial instability and is warning about its continued existence. The company urgently requires additional funding to cover operational costs, but has not yet secured binding commitments from its shareholders. Currently, available liquidity is only sufficient to sustain business activities for a very short duration.

Production at the Brabant-based firm has nearly ground to a halt, with only nineteen buses delivered so far this year, including just three in the third quarter alone. The company's situation was further complicated earlier this summer when an operator in Potsdam, Germany, canceled a contract for 23 buses due to missed delivery deadlines. Ebusco has been struggling with financial difficulties for several years, and its position remains critically limited following its recent half-year results.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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