Norwegian Transit Authority Tests Chinese Yutong Bus, Raises Cybersecurity Concerns

Norwegian transit authority Ruter recently conducted a cybersecurity test on a Chinese Yutong electric bus inside an isolated mine. The test prompted an investigation that focused on two main concerns. First, the possibility that the bus could serve as a visual‑surveillance platform near sensitive sites, including Lutvann, the headquarters of Norway’s intelligence service. Second, a second concern was mentioned but not detailed in the article. The incident highlights the growing scrutiny of foreign‑made electric buses in critical infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards.