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Volvo Buses is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of buses and bus chassis. Volvo Buses’ product programme comprises city buses, intercity buses and tourist coaches, and services in the areas of financing, servicing, vehicle diagnostics and traffic information systems.
Volvo Buses has approximately 8 000 employees worldwide, with production activities in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa.
The head office is in Sweden, Gothenburg, where product planning and product development are primarily concentrated.
Volvo Buses also has a wide-ranging distributor network for aftermarket services with servicing and spare parts distribution at 1 200 workshops located in over 80 countries.
Volvo Buses has approximately 8 000 employees worldwide, with production activities in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa.
The head office is in Sweden, Gothenburg, where product planning and product development are primarily concentrated.
Volvo Buses also has a wide-ranging distributor network for aftermarket services with servicing and spare parts distribution at 1 200 workshops located in over 80 countries.
Overview
Location
Sweden, Gothenburg
Employees
5001-10000
Founded date
1927
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Aug 26, 2026 | ReThink HK 2026: New Thematic Format Unites 10,000+ Attendees Around Actionable Climate Solutions | Event expected to convene 10,000+ decision-makers, 500+ speakers, and 350+ solution providers at HKCEC on 10–11 September HONG KONG, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh edition of ReThink HK, Hong Kong's flagship climate action and su... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Arriva Deploys 72 Electric Double-Deckers at Tottenham: 470 kWh Battery Needs No Roadside Charge | By Luke McKenzie Published: Aug 11 2026, 3:34 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Volvo Buses reveals Australia’s first electric articulated bus | Volvo Buses reveals Australia’s first electric articulated bus Fri, Jun 26, 2026 09:09 CET Report this content Volvo Buses has unveiled its new Volvo BZL Electric Articulated bus in Australia, addressing the growing demand for high-capacity... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Swedish Businesses Come Together to Shine a Spotlight on Transport and Sustainability | Swedish Businesses Come Together to Shine a Spotlight on Transport and Sustainability Fri, Oct 03, 2025 12:59 CET Report this content Swedish ferry company Stena Line is celebrating a major milestone with 30 years of service in Dublin. As p... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Electric Bus Market Size Expected to Reach USD 72.91 Billion by 2034 | The global electric bus market size is calculated at USD 22.21 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 72.91 billion by 2034, expanding at a solid CAGR of 12.9% from 2024 to 2034. Ottawa, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The gl... |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Volvo Buses changes business model in Europe and has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw in 2024 | Volvo Buses changes business model in Europe and has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw in 2024 Thu, Mar 16, 2023 12:50 CET Report this content Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe and will apply the same s... |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Optibus, a software company for efficient sustainable bus operations | Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Optibus, a software company for efficient sustainable bus operations Tue, Jul 05, 2022 15:00 CET Report this content Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Optibus Ltd, that develops and provides op... |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Optibus, a software company for efficient sustainable bus operations | Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Optibus Ltd, that develops and provides optimization software for public transportation planning and management. The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable bus fleets ... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | AB Volvo : Volvo Buses launches new global electromobility offer | Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide. With the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis, Volvo Buses provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with... |
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FAQ about Volvo Buses
When was Volvo Buses founded?
Volvo Buses was founded in 1927.
What has the press written about Volvo Buses?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning Volvo Buses, among them “ReThink HK 2026: New Thematic Format Unites 10,000+ Attendees Around Actionable Climate Solutions” (Aug 26, 2026) and “Arriva Deploys 72 Electric Double-Deckers at Tottenham: 470 kWh Battery Needs No Roadside Charge” (Aug 11, 2026).
Is Volvo Buses still active?
Yes, Volvo Buses is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 27, 2026.