A regional instrument for the development of clean and innovative mobility
The Public Bus Transport Company of the Košice Self-Governing Region was founded by the regional government in 2023 with the aim of supporting green and innovative transport in eastern Slovakia. It is not a traditional transport operator but a purpose-built organisation created to implement modern low-emission and zero-emission mobility solutions.
The company focuses primarily on hydrogen-powered transport, preparing the pilot deployment of hydrogen buses and the associated infrastructure. Its mission is to provide solutions enabling clean, safe and sustainable mobility for the region’s residents. The company is one of the key actors in transforming eastern Slovakia into a Hydrogen Valley and a hub of green mobility.
The role of the Public Bus Transport Company in the EASTGATEH2V project
The company brings valuable operational knowledge to the project, enabling the creation of a hydrogen ecosystem that works reliably and safely in real-life conditions. It contributes to several essential project tasks.
The Public Bus Transport Company is in charge of:
- preparing and continuously updating the safety plan for the entire hydrogen ecosystem,
- managing hydrogen supply logistics and operating mobile hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS),
- deploying a fleet of hydrogen buses, monitoring their operation and collecting key performance data,
- coordinating day-to-day operations using the SCADA system, a real-time digital management tool.
It also contributes to the development of a digital twin – an advanced virtual model simulating the entire hydrogen ecosystem. Powered by real-time operational data such as bus consumption, tank pressure and delivery flows, the digital twin will optimise hydrogen supply, support real-time system management and detect potential issues early.
Thanks to the Public Bus Transport Company of the Košice Region, hydrogen-powered public transport is becoming a reality – clean, safe and efficient.