Oslo Tests: China Can Remotely Stop Their Buses

Norway’s discovery that Chinese-made electric buses can be remotely disabled by their manufacturer has exposed a glaring security risk threatening critical Western infrastructure.

Story Snapshot

Cybersecurity tests in Oslo reveal over 300 Chinese buses can be remotely shut down by the manufacturer.
Norwegian authorities are urgently reviewing protections for public transport and supply chain security.
The incident underscores the dangers of foreign dependence in key infrastructure, echoing conservative warnings about globalist policies.

Chinese Control Over Oslo’s Electric Bus Fleet Raises Security Alarms

In the summer of 2025, Oslo’s public transport operator, Ruter, conducted secret cybersecurity tests on two electric buses—one manufactured in China by Yutong and another from the European company VDL. The results were clear and unsettling: the Chinese Yutong bus could be remotely accessed, disabled, or manipulated by its manufacturer in China, while the European-made bus did not share this vulnerability. This means over 300 buses operating in Oslo, all sourced from Yutong, are potentially one command away from being brought to a halt by a foreign entity. This revelation comes at a time when Western nations are reassessing the dangers of relying on adversarial nations for their critical infrastructure.

The findings immediately triggered a response from Norwegian officials. Ruter swiftly notified the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the story broke across Norwegian and international media. Officials, including Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygard, emphasized the need for a full review of procurement and cybersecurity practices, especially for vehicles and equipment sourced from countries that do not share security cooperation agreements with Norway. The Norwegian government is now considering new measures to mitigate this risk, such as disconnecting buses from the internet entirely by removing SIM cards to block remote access. The urgency of the response underscores how serious the threat is perceived at the highest levels of government.

‼️ Norwegian public transport operator found that 🇨🇳 Yutong electric buses can be stopped and taken out of service by the manufacturer remotely ‼️

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Foreign Technology, National Vulnerability: A Conservative Caution Realized

The Oslo case is a stark warning about the consequences of globalist procurement policies that put cost savings over national security. For years, Norway—like many Western countries—has pursued aggressive “green” targets for public transportation, importing hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses to meet sustainability goals quickly and cheaply. However, this incident exposes the flaw in that approach: foreign-made, internet-connected vehicles serve as a backdoor for foreign governments or corporations to exert control or cause disruptions. The direct comparison with European buses, which were not susceptible to the same manipulation, highlights that this is not an inevitable feature of electric vehicles but a result of poor procurement oversight and misplaced trust in foreign suppliers.

Arild Tjomsland from the University of South-Eastern Norway, warned that the remote access features allow the Chinese manufacturer not only to stop or turn off the buses but also to push updates that could disable critical systems or destroy operational technology. While the buses cannot be driven remotely, the ability to immobilize them en masse could disrupt city operations or public safety or even be used as leverage in a crisis. This risk is not hypothetical; it is an engineered vulnerability, and it is only present because of past decisions to prioritize globalist supply chains over secure, accountable domestic or allied production.

Broader Implications: The Need for Secure, Sovereign Infrastructure

This episode is not just about buses in Oslo. It is a wake-up call for all Western nations, including the United States, about the perils of allowing adversarial powers access to critical infrastructure. The situation in Norway mirrors prior controversies over Chinese technology firms like Huawei, where foreign access to infrastructure posed national security risks. The lesson for American policymakers—and for the Trump administration, now taking steps to restore constitutional protections and secure borders—is clear: dependence on foreign technology, especially from strategic rivals, undermines sovereignty and public safety. The real cost of “cheap” imports is a loss of control over the very systems our society depends on.

Norwegian officials agree that robust, transparent standards are needed for any internet-connected infrastructure. The expectation now is for procurement processes to be reformed to favor secure, domestic, or allied suppliers, and for governments to demand full transparency and independent verification of all critical systems. This shift echoes longstanding conservative calls for energy independence, secure borders, and real accountability in government spending—values that have been neglected by globalist and “woke” agendas prioritizing optics over outcome. As this story unfolds, it will serve as a powerful example for Western policymakers determined to restore security and common sense to public life.

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