BYD deploys six electric buses in Padua, Italy

BYD is expanding its presence in Italy through the delivery of 12 electric buses to Padua, a city in the north east Veneto region. The vehicles are expected to be delivered to bus operator Busitalia Veneto in the third quarter of 2018. BYD currently has 25 ebuses operating in Milan, Turin and Novara.
August 8, 2018 Read time: 1 min

5445 BYD is expanding its presence in Italy through the delivery of 12 electric buses to Padua, a city in the north east Veneto region. The vehicles are expected to be delivered to bus operator Busitalia Veneto in the third quarter of 2018.

BYD currently has 25 ebuses operating in Milan, Turin and Novara.

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