Symbolic imageImage: KeolisThe first contract, designated Sydtrafik-21, is due to commence in June 2026. It is set to run for an initial term of ten years, with the option to extend for a further two. The contract covers 15 battery-electric buses and approximately 33,300 commercial operating hours per year. Keolis estimates the expected revenue from this contract at €59 million.The second contract, Sydtrafik-22, is scheduled to begin in June 2027. Here, too, the base term is ten years, with the option to extend for additional years. This contract also includes 15 battery-electric buses but involves around 48,800 commercial operating hours per year. The expected revenue is €87 million.Both networks will operate fully electrically. Keolis’s announcement does not specify the vehicle manufacturer, the precise technical configuration of the buses, or the charging infrastructure.For Keolis, the award also marks a return to South Jutland. The company was last active in the region in 2013. Jan Kilström, CEO Continental Europe of the Keolis Group, described the two contracts as a vote of confidence from the Danish authorities. They represent a significant step in Keolis’ return to South Jutland and its commitment to supporting the region’s transition to a lower-emission public transport system.Keolis has been operating in Denmark for over 20 years. Currently, the company manages more than 400 buses in the country and employs around 1,800 staff. Additionally, Keolis operates the tram networks in Aarhus and Odense, which launched in 2017 and 2022, respectively.keolis.com
