Škoda Group sets up French bus subsidiary at former Bluebus site in Brittany
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Škoda Group has established Škoda Group Bus France SAS at the former Bluebus site in Ergué-Gabéric, near Quimper, following Bolloré Group's decision to discontinue electric bus production. According to Ouest-France, the entity was founded by Škoda Electric with registered capital of €10,000, registered on 20 October 2026 and due to begin operations on 1 November. A possible transfer of 17 employees from Bluebus's R&D department is under discussion, but no completed agreement or formal transfer has been confirmed.
Why it matters
A new Škoda presence on the Bluebus site could preserve electric bus engineering capability in France after Bolloré's exit, which matters for operators and CPOs planning depot charging around French bus fleets. The transfer is unconfirmed, so supplier continuity and support for existing Bluebus vehicles remain open questions to watch.
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- Original title
- “Skoda Group takes over former Bluebus site in France for bus engineering activities, 17 jobs potentially involved”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- France
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- Skoda Group · Bluebus
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