Iveco Bus and Via Sign MoUs for On-Demand Transport
Partner with Politecnico di Milano and Humanitas to explore on-demand transport solutions using alternative energy vehicles.
Turin, Italy- Iveco S.p.A., an Italian transport vehicle manufacturing and Via Transportation Inc., a the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems, announce the signature of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). Agreement with Politecnico di Milano and Humanitas for pilot project, flexible transport solutions for private firms
IVECO BUS and Via have signed two Memorandums of Understanding to explore on-demand transport solutions. The first MoU is with Politecnico di Milano to implement an on-demand transport system for students and faculty. The second MoU is with Humanitas to improve mobility for hospital employees and students. Both projects will utilize IVECO BUS vehicles, including minibuses powered by alternative energies, combined with Via's software and operational expertise.
The objective is to offer innovative and flexible mobility solutions through easy-to-deploy, customizable options. These projects, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano and Humanitas, were identified with the Circular Economy Lab, a partnership between Cariplo Factory and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center.
Mr. Marco Franza, Head of Bus Customer Service said, “These agreements demonstrate IVECO BUS’s ambition to go further in its service offering and to explore an integrated transport solution approach. With Via, we are working to provide passengers innovative support services that will offer them the best mobility experience.”
About Via
Founded in 2012, Via develops optimized public mobility systems for various vehicle types, aiming to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all.
About Politecnico di Milano
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DMEC) of Politecnico di Milano promotes and develops culture, research, and innovation seeking for future transport solutions aimed at promoting behavioral changes towards a more sustainable mobility. DMEC will support the identification of use cases of potential interest for students and faculty members.
About IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Humanitas is a leading hospital and research center with a focus on cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, autoimmune, and orthopedic diseases. It's also home to Humanitas University and is accredited by Italy's National Health Service.
