Naples – A breath of fresh air of innovation and sustainability is sweeping through public transportation in Campania. This morning, at the bus depot on Via Galileo Ferraris, the Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV) unveiled the first four electric buses destined for urban service in Naples.
These zero-emission vehicles join the five already presented on October 28th in Ischia, reinforcing the Campania Region's commitment to a cleaner and more efficient mobility system. In the coming days, Sorrento will welcome two more buses, completing an ambitious plan that places EAV at the center of the ecological transition.
The overall investment is impressive: the Region has awarded EAV 36 electric buses, the result of a tender launched by Acamir, with a financial commitment of approximately 12 million euros. "This is a momentous leap forward," the company emphasized in an official statement, noting the progress made in recent years. In 2015, the fleet consisted of just 110 buses, with an average age of 16 years, often inefficient and polluting.
Today, in 2025, EAV manages over 410 vehicles with an average age of less than 6 years, distributed among six strategic depots: Ischia, Galileo Ferraris, Agnano, Sorrento, Comiziano, and Torre Annunziata.
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The depot on Via Galileo Ferraris, which houses 50 buses dedicated to the Naples service, employs 120 people and serves as the hub for urban operations. But EAV's journey has not been straightforward. The company statement recounts the challenges it has overcome: in 2012, the bankruptcy of Eavbus had devastating consequences for creditors, workers, and for EAV as a whole, which was forced to take over the services.
Only in 2018, thanks to a €25 million transaction (plus €19 million for TRF), the company regained control of the company, buying back warehouses and properties. In April 2022, EAV—along with Air—inherited the bankruptcy of CTP, acquiring its automotive division and hiring 230 new workers.
This rebirth isn't just a mechanical overhaul, but a sign of resilience for Campania's public transportation system. With the arrival of electric buses, Naples and the Gulf Islands are aiming to reduce emissions and improve air quality, meeting the needs of commuters and tourists in a densely populated area. EAV, from crisis to sustainability leader, confirms its position as a driver of development for Campania.
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The electric bus initiative seems like a positive step, but I wonder if the infrastructure is ready to support this change. It would also be helpful to know how the maintenance costs of the new vehicles will be managed.