NRP: we have settled the ‘bus’ competition

List of assessed projects under the completed competition No NRPD.09.05-IW.02-001/23 for Component E – Green, Smart Mobility Investment: E1.1.2 Zero and low carbon public transport (buses) National Recovery and Resilience Plan has received approval from the Investment Implementation Authority (IIA).

Who could be supported

As part of the competition conducted by the CEUTP, support could be given to projects concerning the purchase of zero-emission bus rolling stock (electric, hydrogen, plug-in hybrid) or low-emission bus rolling stock (powered by alternative fuels – CNG, LPG/LNG), together with the necessary charging/refuelling infrastructure or diesel-powered rolling stock (diesel, standard not lower than EURO VI), including HEV/MHEV hybrids, for:

• operation of newly created sub-urban bus routes;
• replacement of bus rolling stock on existing sub-urban bus routes threatened with closure (due to obsolete rolling stock and/or route deficits).

Potential applicants and call for proposals quota

The potential applicants (public transport organisers) were:

• districts,
• district associations,
• district/municipal associations,
• municipal associations.

The maximum level of support from the NRP for projects is between 80% and 95% of eligible expenditure.

Competition results

After analysing the submitted documentation, 26 projects out of the 36 submitted in the competition received a positive evaluation, for a total amount of support of PLN 285,837,674.97. The amount mentioned will support 207 sub-urban bus fleets, including 39 zero-emission vehicles.

You can find out the exact results of the competition in the dedicated competition section of our website.