April 4, 2023. Arriva Italia presented 20 new Iveco Bus Crossway 12 intercity buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) that entered service in suburban transport in the province of Brescia in March 2023.
“These 20 buses are part of a much bigger and more ambitious project that, starting from the beginning of 2022, has seen the gradual introduction into Arriva Italia’s fleet of about 50 new natural gas-powered vehicles, with the aim of reaching 200 vehicles introduced by the beginning of 2024 and will be delivered, in addition to the operations in Brescia, also in Bergamo, Turin, Cremona, Aosta, Udine and Veneto. Of these vehicles, about 100 will be deployed in Brescia. Our goal is the transition to an increasingly green and sustainable fleet,” said Angelo Costa, Managing Director of Arriva Italy.
During the event, Tiziano Dotti, Iveco Bus Italy Public Sales Manager, said, “Natural gas is a technology in which we have always invested and believed, anticipating the demands for truly sustainable mobility. Today the market is recognizing the merits of our commitment, as demonstrated by our partnership with Arriva with the delivery of our 20 Crossway CNG, the ideal vehicle to travel together towards decarbonization.”
The total investment on Brescia over two years will be about 23 million euros; a huge investment also made possible thanks to significant public funding.
