(Finance) – IVECO BUSthe city, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Grouphas been awarded its largest electric bus contract in Italy and will supply 411 battery electric vehicles to ATACRome’s public transport company.
The contract is worth more than 300 million euros and is part of ATAC’s strategic plan to offer increasingly sustainable, efficient and accessible mobility. The supply includes new electric buses, 12 or 18 meters in length, and their complete maintenance for ten years.
The first deliveries are provided by the end of 2024 and all remaining buses will be delivered by mid-2026.
“We are extremely proud to contribute significantly to Rome’s transition towards greener and more efficient mobility – he commented Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group – Our offer in the electric passenger transport sector is increasingly stronger, is recognized throughout the Italian market and also internationally, and confirms our position as a leading partner. Bringing all this to the capital of Italy, the Eternal City, is a great start to 2024, after a very satisfying 2023 in terms of orders for IVECO BUS”.