Half of Monaco's bus fleet now runs on electricity
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco has reached the halfway point in its shift to a fully electric fleet, with 100 per cent electrification targeted by 2030.
Half of the buses operating across Monaco's public transport network are now electric, marking a significant milestone for the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco as it works towards a fully zero-emission fleet by 2030. The transition, which involves replacing every diesel vehicle in service, represents one of the more ambitious infrastructure commitments the Principality has set itself this decade.
Reaching the 50 per cent threshold is not simply a matter of swapping vehicles. The company has had to adapt its depots, charging infrastructure and operational schedules to accommodate the specific demands of electric buses, which require overnight charging capacity and revised maintenance routines compared with their diesel predecessors.
For residents and commuters who rely on routes connecting the Condamine, Monte-Carlo, Fontvieille and La Rousse, the shift is already noticeable. Electric buses run quieter and produce no direct emissions on streets where air quality has long been constrained by the Principality's dense urban geography. With five years remaining before the 2030 deadline, the remaining diesel vehicles are expected to be phased out progressively as new electric models are delivered and infrastructure capacity grows.