AMAT Palermo to deploy 65 new electric buses and expand charging infrastructure

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 Palermo is mainly procuring e-buses through centralized tenders issued by government body Consip.

Further electric buses coming in Palermo

In parallel, AMAT is set to publish this week the ranking list for its apprenticeship driver recruitment program, aimed at strengthening the workforce with around 80 new operational staff.

Palermo’s Mayor Roberto Lagalla described the initiative as “a key step toward a more sustainable, modern, and environmentally responsible mobility system,” noting that the arrival of the new e-buses and drivers will “improve service quality while advancing a greener vision for the city.”

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.”