IVECO BUS wins a large contract in Austria for more than 900 buses
10 July 2024 - 10:00AM
UK Regulatory
IVECO BUS wins a large contract in Austria for more than 900 buses
Turin, 10th July
2024. IVECO BUS, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of
Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) has signed a framework agreement for
the supply of more than 900 CROSSWAY buses to Austrian ÖBB Postbus
AG, the Country’s largest bus company and market leader in regional
bus services.
The frame contract, signed today, comprises 540
vehicles to be delivered by the end of 2026 and an option for
further 380 units to be delivered by the end of 2028, for a total
value of about 225 million euros.
Combining operational efficiency, versatility
and performance, the CROSSWAY is one of the most appreciated
intercity buses, with nearly half of the European market share in
its category.
Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit,
Iveco Group, commented: “This new important contract further proves
that we are implementing the right strategy. As a full-liner, with
a true multi-energy approach, IVECO BUS is competitive across all
segments of the people transport market, and capable of satisfying
the most diverse needs of our customers in terms of missions and
propulsions.”
Alfred Loidl, ÖBB Postbus Board Member, said,
“We are very pleased to continue our long-standing successful
collaboration with IVECO BUS. Modernizing the fleet not only
improves passenger safety, but new vehicles are also crucial to
meeting the increasing demands in bus transportation across all
segments, with the aim of offering passengers even more comfort and
higher quality on their journeys”.
Iveco Group N.V. (EXM:
IVG) is the home of unique people and brands that
power your business and mission to advance a more sustainable
society. The eight brands are each a major force in its specific
business: IVECO, a pioneering commercial vehicles brand that
designs, manufactures, and markets heavy, medium, and light-duty
trucks; FPT Industrial, a global leader in a vast array of advanced
powertrain technologies in the agriculture, construction, marine,
power generation, and commercial vehicles sectors; IVECO BUS and
HEULIEZ, mass-transit and premium bus and coach brands; IDV, for
highly specialised defence and civil protection equipment; ASTRA, a
leader in large-scale heavy-duty quarry and construction vehicles;
MAGIRUS, the industry-reputed firefighting vehicle and equipment
manufacturer; and IVECO CAPITAL, the financing arm which supports
them all. Iveco Group employs more than 36,000 people around the
world and has 20 industrial sites and 31 R&D centres. Further
information is available on the Company’s website
www.ivecogroup.com
Media Contacts:
Francesco Polsinelli, Tel: +39 335 1776091
Fabio Lepore, Tel: +39 335 7469007
E-mail: mediarelations@ivecogroup.com
Investor Relations:
Federico Donati, Tel: +39 011 0073539
E-mail: investor.relations@ivecogroup.com
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