Harsh winter weather disrupts public transport across Poland, significantly reducing electric bus ranges by up to 30%.
Public Transport Disruptions
Severe winter weather is severely disrupting public transportation services. In Szczecin and Warsaw, some tram lines have been paralyzed in recent days. Major delays are also affecting railway services across the country.
Electric and Hydrogen Bus Challenges
Electric and hydrogen buses are facing operational challenges throughout Poland. The extreme cold is significantly reducing their performance and reliability.
Impact on Electric Vehicle Range
Jan Kuźmiński, president of Warsaw’s Municipal Bus Companies, reports that when temperatures drop to 15-20 degrees Celsius, the driving range of electric buses decreases by approximately 30%.