"Eighty new drivers ready for hiring, 65 zero-emission buses on the way, and 44 charging stations already installed: AMAT Palermo is accelerating in the implementation of its fleet renewal plan, as reported on our sister media AUTOBUS. Once testing is completed, the new charging facilities - capable of simultaneously charging 60 electric buses - will enter service by the end of the month. These vehicles, funded through Italy's Next Generation EU program, will be joined in February 2026 by another 65 electric buses."
"AMAT President Giuseppe Mistretta emphasized that the rollout of the new chargers and the upcoming entry into service of 60 e-buses "marks a turning point for AMAT and urban mobility in Palermo," highlighting it as "a strategic investment to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase competitiveness - with the hiring of 80 new drivers as an essential step toward a more reliable and extensive service.""
AMAT Palermo is accelerating a fleet renewal plan with 65 zero-emission buses on the way, 44 charging stations already installed, and capacity to simultaneously charge 60 buses. New charging facilities will enter service by month end after testing, and vehicles are funded through Italy's Next Generation EU program. An additional 65 electric buses will arrive in February 2026 through Consip centralized tenders. AMAT is finalizing a ranking list for an apprenticeship driver recruitment program to bring about 80 new operational staff. City leadership frames the investments as strategic steps to improve service quality, reduce emissions, and modernize urban mobility.
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