The Rs 1,977 crore contract is for 540 Crossway buses to be delivered by the end of 2026 and an option for further 380 units to be delivered by the end of 2028.
12 Jul 2024 | 2750 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Iveco Bus, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of the Iveco Group, 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 comprises 540 ...
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Iveco Bus, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of the Iveco Group, 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 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 (Rs 1,977 crore).
Combining operational efficiency, versatility and performance, the Iveco Crossway is one of the most popular 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.”
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