Autoservizi Troiani Expands Electric Bus Fleet with 110 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Buses for Rome

Autoservizi Troiani Expands Electric Bus Fleet with 110 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Buses for Rome

(IN BRIEF) Autoservizi Troiani is expanding its electric bus fleet with the acquisition of 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, to be delivered by mid-2026. This move supports the company’s goal of fully transitioning to electric public transport in the eastern suburbs of Rome. The first ten buses are already in service, joining the 40 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses introduced earlier in 2024. The new eCitaro buses are equipped with advanced battery technology, providing a range of up to 280 kilometers, and offer modern safety features, accessibility options, and enhanced passenger comfort.

(PRESS RELEASE) LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN/ROME, 22-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Autoservizi Troiani, a prominent Italian bus operator, is expanding its fleet of electric buses by acquiring 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city buses, with deliveries expected to be completed by mid-2026. This significant order from Daimler Buses Italia marks a major step towards the company’s goal of transitioning to fully electric public transport in the eastern suburbs of Rome, where the first ten buses are already in service. These eCitaro buses will supplement the existing 40 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses introduced earlier in 2024.

The new eCitaro buses, measuring 12 meters in length, are equipped with advanced NMC3 and next-generation NMC4 batteries, offering ranges of up to 280 kilometers without recharging. With their dark red exterior and white lettering, they are easily recognizable as part of Rome’s municipal fleet. These buses prioritize both passenger comfort and safety, featuring air-conditioning, antiviral particulate filters, and EU-compliant safety systems. The buses can accommodate up to 73 passengers, with designated areas for wheelchair users and parents with strollers, ensuring accessibility for all.

Autoservizi Troiani has been a key player in the transportation sector for over 50 years, offering public, school, and regional transport services. The company aims to fully convert its scheduled-service bus fleet to electric within five years, further advancing its commitment to environmentally friendly, zero-emission transport solutions.

About Autoservizi Troiani

Autoservizi Troiani has been operating buses in the field of passenger transport for over 50 years. With its scheduled-service buses, charter buses and school buses, the company is active in public transport, school transport, and regional and long-distance transport, as well as in the touring coach and charter bus business. Autoservizi Troiani is aiming to gradually convert its entire scheduled-service bus fleet to electric drive variants within five years. Alongside the 40 Citaro hybrid buses, this will also include the 110 new all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses in future.

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Nada Filipovic
Spokesperson Mercedes-Benz Buses
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Peter Smodej
Head of Communications Product & Corporate Mercedes-Benz Trucks / Daimler Buses
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SOURCE: Daimler Truck AG