Como area bus tender nears launch with 543 new buses including 258 BEVs over 10 year contracts

A major public transport tender in the Como area of Italy is approaching launch, covering 543 new buses of which 258 will be battery electric vehicles, alongside approximately 30 million bus kilometres of service under 10 year contracts. The procurement was reported by Sustainable Bus.

Why it matters: This represents a significant electrification commitment in northern Italy, with nearly half the fleet specified as BEV, signalling substantial demand for depot charging infrastructure and long term operational partnerships for CPOs and suppliers targeting the Italian transit market.