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UK Probes Security Risks of Chinese-Made Yutong Buses

11/11/2025

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UK authorities are examining whether Chinese-made Yutong buses could be remotely controlled by the manufacturer.
The Department for Transport and the National Cyber Security Centre are coordinating the inquiry, after probes in Norway and Denmark.
Norway's Ruter found Yutong buses could theoretically be rendered inoperable, though there is no evidence of actual interference.
Digital security experts warn Yutong's over-the-air software updates could be exploited by hostile actors.

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UK authorities are examining whether Chinese-made Yutong buses could be remotely controlled by the manufacturer.
The Department for Transport and the National Cyber Security Centre are coordinating the inquiry, after probes in Norway and Denmark.
Norway's Ruter found Yutong buses could theoretically be rendered inoperable, though there is no evidence of actual interference.
Digital security experts warn Yutong's over-the-air software updates could be exploited by hostile actors.