Indcar win Astral tender for 129 electric minibuses in Lazio, Italy, with the Mobi City on eDaily chassis

In May of this year the public transport operator Astral, in Lazio region (Italy), issued a tender for the supply of 129 electric buses for local public transport services for urban and suburban missions in the municipalities of the region, excluding Rome. A single-lot tender worth €49 million, for battery-powered Class I buses between 7.75 and 8.50 meters.

The winner is now known: Iveco, in collaboration with its long-standing dealer Romana Diesel and Indcar: the winning model is the short Mobi City on an eDaily chassis. The first 80 vehicles will be delivered in 2026, by September 30th.

Indcar reported record growth and unveiled new brand identity at Busworld Europe 2025, where also the upcoming delivery was celebrated.

129 electric minibuses by Indcar for Italy

The vehicles will be available in two configurations: one with 27 total seats, including a wheelchair area (14 seats, 12 standing places, and 1 wheelchair), and one with 30 total seats (14 seats and 16 standing places). The interior design, curated by Indcar, features vandal-resistant ABS monocoque urban seats.

Gaël Queralt, CEO of Indcar, stated: “For Indcar, this project strengthens a historic collaboration with Iveco Bus and Romana Diesel, and reaffirms our commitment to innovation and sustainability in public transport. We are proud to contribute our experience to the development of next-generation minibuses in the project promoted by Astral, a decisive step towards more efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. This initiative accelerates the transition to electric mobility.”

“We are proud to support the Lazio Region in this ambitious sustainable mobility project,” said Giorgio Zino, Head of Iveco Bus Commercial Operations in Europe. “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. Investing in clean technologies is essential to improve the quality of life in our cities, and we are pleased to support the Lazio Region in this initiative.”

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.”