VDL Bus & Coach
VDL Bus & Coach is a Western Europe-based developer and manufacturer of buses and coaches, offering public transport and travel solutions including electric buses and turnkey zero-emission systems.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
VDL Bus & Coach develops, manufactures, sells and services a wide range of buses and coaches, and also buys and sells used buses. Its core activities cover development, manufacturing, sales and after-sales, with manufacturing in Western Europe. The company positions itself as a partner in the transition to smart and sustainable transport, offering turnkey zero-emission solutions as both bus supplier and system supplier. Sales run through a worldwide network of corporate-owned sales offices, importers and agents in more than 30 countries, supported by service locations, parts distribution and services such as 24-hour service, repair and maintenance, training and financing. Its product lines include the VDL Futura and VDL Citea, and it opened a new factory in Roeselare, Belgium, in early 2023.
History
VDL Bus & Coach opened a new factory in Roeselare, Belgium, in early 2023. The new factory in Roeselare will, alongside Valkenswaard, be VDL's centre for e-mobility, allowing the company to respond even better to the needs and demands of the European market. The introduction of the new generation VDL Citea was preceded by years of preparation, with many disciplines working together to present this innovative bus concept.
Products and positioning
Partner in developing and transitioning to smart and sustainable transport solutions; bus supplier and system supplier for zero-emission transport.
VDL Futura
Coach product listed on the VDL Bus & Coach products page.
VDL Citea
Bus product listed on the VDL Bus & Coach products page; a new generation was introduced after years of preparation.
Recent events
CATL expands cooperation with VDL Bus & Coach[5]
Reported:
CATL is expanding its cooperation with VDL Bus & Coach, with CATL's LFP CTP battery system set to be used in VDL electric buses later in the year.
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