The Chinese Trojan Horse: China’s Electric Buses Are Secretly Shutting Down European CitiesStory by Nathan Brooks
Chinese electric buses, praised worldwide for their affordability and efficiency, are rapidly gaining a foothold in global public transportation networks. But in Norway, a startling discovery has turned vague security concerns into a tangible threat, sending shockwaves across Europe. Ruter, Norway's largest public transit operator, has confirmed the discovery of an unidentified SIM card inside its Chinese-made electric buses, raising alarms about a potential backdoor that could enable remote access.
The revelation marks a turning point. What was once dismissed as speculation about national security risks associated with Chinese infrastructure now has concrete evidence to support it. The fear that these low-cost buses might be digital Trojan horses is no longer hypothetical.
The controversy erupted during Ruter's internal security audit of Oslo's public transport system. Of the 1,300 electric buses it operates, approximately 850 are manufactured by China's Yutong, underscoring Norway's significant reliance on Chinese technology.
During the audit, Ruter's security team discovered an undisclosed Romanian SIM card embedded in several Yutong buses. The card was directly linked to the vehicles' central communication systems, enabling remote data exchange with external networks. The fact that it was both hidden and foreign only deepened suspicion.
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