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Open Call 2026

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About

Egged Group

Egged is one of the world’s largest transportation groups, serving 350 million passengers annually, with over €1 billion in revenue, more than 10000 employees, and a fleet of ~4500 buses (including 1200 EV).

In its public transport activity, Egged has been the #1 operator in Israel for over 90 years, the largest private operator in Poland (Mobilis), and a leading player in the Netherlands (EBS).

Egged owns tens of bus maintenance and repair service centers and depots. Additional portfolio companies include light rail operations, private shuttle services, and real estate asset management.

InnoBus

Open Call 2026

This open innovation call unlocks opportunities for pilots, strategic partnerships, and tangible impact across a network serving over one million daily passengers.

Every seamless bus journey relies on complex operations. Drivers on the road, teams in the depots, and processes that ensure each vehicle is clean, safe, and ready for the following route.

This year, we are focusing on three core challenge areas designed to strengthen behind-the-scenes efficiency and raise the standard of public mobility at scale.

01 Driver Recruitment and Retention

In recent years, public transport operators have struggled to recruit and retain drivers, resulting in a known shortage of bus drivers in the market. Their job is not an easy one…

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The Challenge Themes

02 Vandalism and Cleanliness

Vandalism and cleanliness on public transport are not just aesthetic issues; they can have a real impact on both operational costs and the passenger experience...

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03 Bus Depot Efficiency

Egged’s tens of bus depots are where buses start and end their daily journeys, get refueled or recharged, cleaned, inspected, secured, and maintained (either lightly or...

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