Busworld Europe 2025: More Surprises and Records-Breaking

Brussels, Belgium –Ashraf Kara

Under the slogan “Busworld Loves You”, the world’s leading exhibition for the bus and coach industry — Busworld Europe — returned for its 27th edition. The event took place in Brussels from October 4 to 9, 2025, preceded by two days dedicated exclusively to the international press. After a two-year wait since the last edition, the exhibition was once again hosted at Brussels Expo, bringing with it new surprises and breaking previous records.
This year’s Busworld Europe proved to be a huge success, covering an impressive 85,000 square meters of exhibition space with 8 kilometers of aisles. Throughout the event, it welcomed 49,120 visitors from 121 countries, reaffirming its position as the most prominent event in the global bus industry. The exhibition also hosted around 350 journalists from 45 countries, emphasizing its influence and international significance in the transport sector.
A total of 560 exhibitors from 40 countries participated, including 81 bus manufacturers, showcasing 252 vehicles indoors across 8 halls, plus 32 vehicles displayed outdoors. The focus this year was on clean and sustainable mobility, with nearly all exhibitors featuring electric and hydrogen-powered buses, as well as autonomous driving technologies, particularly in the outdoor demonstration area, giving visitors hands-on experience with the latest innovations.
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Endless Surprises:
This year’s edition presented numerous technological and industrial breakthroughs across different segments of passenger transport. The following were among the most notable highlights:
• MCV launches its first hydrogen-powered bus:
During a press conference, MCV (Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles) unveiled its first city bus powered by hydrogen fuel cells, named C127 FC LE. Engineer Karim Ghabbour presented the model as part of the company’s ambitious strategy to meet the growing demand for sustainable urban transport, particularly in Europe, and as a preview of potential technological advancements for the Egyptian market.
• VINFAST reveals its vision for electric buses:
Vietnam’s VINFAST Group, known for its electric cars, micro-mobility vehicles, and scooters, expanded further into the electric public transport sector. The company introduced two new electric city bus models — the EB8 (8 meters) and EB12 (12 meters) — as part of its broader strategy to lead in sustainable mobility solutions.
• SAIC Group launches MG-branded electric buses:
Marking the 100th anniversary of the MG brand, China’s automotive giant SAIC debuted its first MG-branded electric city bus, the iE V12, designed primarily for European markets.
• Horse Powertrain unveils technology to extend diesel bus range:
The UK-based Horse Powertrain introduced the Horse M20 Hydrogen System, a retrofit solution that can be installed on existing vehicles to reduce emissions and increase driving range. The system was demonstrated on a Marcopolo Volare Attack 9 Hybrid, extending its range to 450 km with three new Range Extender systems compatible with electrical architectures up to 800 volts, enabling fast charging capabilities.
• Yutong dominates with multiple awards:
During Busworld, China’s Yutong achieved major recognition, winning several awards, including:
o U15 — Bus of the Year (with distinctions in safety, environment, and design)
o T14E — Coach of the Year
o IC12E — Environmental Excellence Award (Tourist Coach category)
o Link+ Fleet Management System — Busworld Gold Digital Award
o LeanDa Smart Cabin System — Digital Comfort Award
Under the slogan “Think Green, Move Green”, Yutong also unveiled its 2025 electric lineup, featuring four fully electric models: IC12E, T14E, U15, and U11DD, along with its innovative “Lifetime Battery” technology. This system aligns vehicle lifespan with battery lifespan — up to 15 years or 1.5 million km — reducing total ownership costs by 4–5% and supporting circular economy goals through extended battery use.
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Prominent Egyptian Participation
Several Egyptian companies proudly represented the nation at Busworld Europe 2025, including:
• MCV (bus manufacturing)
• Giushi (bus manufacturing)
• Trust (bus and coach seat production)
• Auto Cool (air conditioning and cooling systems)
• TERIAK Group (spare parts and engine cooling systems)
• And more…
These companies showcased their latest products, emphasizing the importance of Busworld as a strategic platform to introduce Egyptian transport technologies and strengthen export opportunities in global markets.
The Egyptian delegation received official support from H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt’s Ambassador to Belgium, and Mr. Nasser Hamed, the Commercial Attaché, both of whom visited the Egyptian exhibitors to highlight the importance of Egypt’s official participation in such significant international events.