Iveco Bus has secured a contract to supply 129 fully electric eDaily minibuses to Azienda STRAde Lazio (ASTRAL) for public transport operations across rural and suburban routes in Italy’s Lazio region, excluding Rome.
The €49 million framework agreement is being co-financed by the European Union under the Cohesion Project Italy 2021–2027, with €38.6 million allocated to ASTRAL. The order will be fulfilled in partnership with local dealer Romana Diesel and bodybuilder Indcar. The first 80 vehicles are expected to be delivered by September 30, 2026, while the remaining units will be supplied within the 48-month duration of the agreement.
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Built on the Iveco eDaily platform, the Indcar Mobi City-bodied minibuses will measure about 7.99 meters in length, 2.35 meters in width, and 3.11 meters in height. Two layouts will be available: a 27-passenger configuration with wheelchair access via a manual rear ramp, and a 30-passenger version accommodating 14 seated and 16 standing passengers.
Giorgio Zino, head of Iveco Bus Commercial Operations in Europe, said the partnership underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility. “We are proud to support the Lazio region in this ambitious sustainable mobility project,” Zino said. “Our range of 100% electric vehicles, combined with the expertise of Romana Diesel and Indcar, offers a cutting-edge solution for public transport that is both efficient and environmentally friendly.”
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Mario Artusi, President of Romana Diesel, Mario Artusi said: “A long lasting tradition of deep collaboration continues between IVECO BUS, Indcar, Romana Diesel, and the Latium Region. For our company, so strongly committed to the Lazio area, it is an honor to be part of the transformation and growth of Public Mobility through the new project carried out by ASTRAL. The technological and environmental evolution of the vehicles in operation marks a historic shift to pure electric traction.”
