Hife takes the Valls urban bus with hybrid vehicles and no changes in service

No surprises or delays: the urban bus of Valls changes operator, but the users’ routine remains untouched. The fleet is updated with hybrid vehicles, but the service stays intact.

On May 2, 2026, the Valls City Council confirmed that Hife will be the new company in charge of the urban bus, replacing Forbus. The change will take effect without affecting the usual circulation or schedules, according to the official statement.

Operator change without impact on users

From the switch from Forbus to Hife

Until now, the urban bus service in Valls was managed by Forbus. From now on, Hife will assume this responsibility. The goal? To maintain the quality of the service without interruptions.

Commitment to service continuity

The main guarantee is that users will not notice any difference. The schedules and routes remain the same, avoiding any disruption to daily mobility.

Fleet renewal: hybrid vehicles

A bet on sustainability

The change of company also brings an important novelty: the renewal of vehicles with hybrid buses. This means a reduction in pollutant emissions and a step toward greener transportation.

Benefits for the city

This update will impact the air quality and the urban image of Valls. Although the service does not change, the technology behind the buses makes a qualitative leap.

Context and future prospects

The challenges of urban transport in Valls

Maintaining a punctual and sustainable service is a constant challenge. With this change, the aim is to ensure that the urban bus continues to be a real alternative for local mobility.

Reactions and hopes of users

For now, users expect that the change will not imply delays or schedule changes. The hybrid renewal has generated positive expectations, but the real test will be in practice.

A simple change that seeks not to bother anyone, but that makes clear that Valls wants to go beyond what is seen at first glance.

Source of the article: Valls City Council