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Busitalia Veneto: public transportation in Veneto
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about Busitalia Veneto S.p.A, a company that manages the public transportation services in the provinces of Padua and Rovigo. If you need to move from one place to another, you can rely on them to get to your destination conveniently and economically. In this article, I will tell you about their history, the networks they manage, and some interesting facts.
History
The company Busitalia Veneto was founded in January 2015 and is 55% owned by Busitalia - Sita Nord (part of the Italian State Railways Group) and 45% owned by APS (Padua). The new company was entrusted with the urban and extra-urban public transportation services in the provinces of Padua and Rovigo. Over the years, the company has partnered with other transportation companies, expanding their services. In July 2020, the company's shareholdings underwent changes, with the majority shareholder reaching 78.9% and the minority shareholder decreasing to 21.1%.
Managed network
The public transportation service managed by Busitalia Veneto is very extensive and includes 28 urban and suburban bus lines, managed by the company on behalf of the Municipality of Padua. The bus lines mainly serve the capital, but also reach nearby towns such as Albignasego, Ponte San Nicolò, Selvazzano Dentro, Saonara, Cadoneghe, Vigodarzere, Villafranca Padovana, Abano Terme, Montegrotto Terme, and Torreglia. Additionally, Busitalia Veneto manages 53 extra-urban bus lines that cover the entire territory of the two provinces.
The company also handles Flixbus and Itabus long-distance services that connect many Italian and European cities. Every year, millions of passengers use Busitalia Veneto's services to commute to work, school, or for tourism.
Fun facts
Did you know that Busitalia Veneto is one of the transportation companies that offers smartphone payment services? Indeed, thanks to the "Scooterino" app, you can purchase an electronic ticket to travel on the company's means of transportation. For subscription holders, it is possible to access the "virtual subscription" service, which allows you to show your subscription directly from your smartphone to the onboard staff.
In addition, the company pays particular attention to the environment: its buses comply with the highest safety and emission standards, are equipped with anti-pollution devices, consume less fuel, thus contributing to reducing CO2 emissions in the air.
In short, Busitalia Veneto is a company that is committed to offering quality, efficient, and up-to-date public transportation services while respecting the environment.
External links
For more information on Busitalia Veneto's services, visit their website at www.busitaliaveneto.it. Here you will find all the information on the lines, routes, schedules, and fares, and you can also conveniently purchase tickets online.
I hope I have given you a clear and complete idea of the services Busitalia Veneto offers to its users. If you need to travel in Veneto, you know who to turn to!
