From April 9 to 20, the Czech Republic will host the 26th edition of the IIHF 2025 Women's Ice Hockey World Championship. On this occasion, IVECO BUS as official transport partner, will provide four buses to transport the teams during the event.

Vénissieux, April 10th, 2025

From April 9 to 20, 2025, IVECO BUS will proudly serve as the official transportation partner for the

26th edition of the IIHF 2025 Women's Ice Hockey World Championship, place in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. IVECO BUS will provide four vehicles to ensure the comfortable and efficient transport of all participating teams during the event.

The IVECO BUS fleet for the championship will include two CROSSWAY intercity buses and two EVADYS tourist coaches. Additionally, six EVADYS coaches from Czech Railways will support the transportation needs.

" We are very proud to be part of this important sporting event. Our vehicles will ensure comfortable transport for all participating teams," said Jan Kimla, Business Director, IVECO BUS for the CEE and Nordics markets. “As a specialist in sustainable and inclusive collective mobility, we share the same values of team spirit, commitment, and performance found in team sports like hockey.”

Locally produced vehicles

Transportation will be provided by vehicles produced at the manufacturer’s Vysoké Mýto factory, which significantly contributes to the country's economy. The CROSSWAY is a popular intercity bus that offers a high standard of comfort and safety, while the EVADYS is a tourist bus manufactured to a high standard, designed for comfortable and high-quality transport over longer distances.

IVECO BUS

IVECO BUS is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), a global leader in commercial and specialty vehicles, powertrain, and financial services, listed on the Borsa Italiana in Milan. IVECO BUS designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vehicles covering all missions: city, intercity, school transport, line service and tourism.

With a worldwide presence and a leading position in Europe in sustainable public transport, IVECO BUS supports private transport operators and public transport authorities in their energy transition with a technology-neutral approach that includes all energies: biofuel, biomethane, battery electric and fuel cell technologies.

With an extensive service network, IVECO BUS guarantees worldwide assistance wherever an Iveco Bus vehicle is in operation.

In addition, IVECO BUS's Energy Mobility Solutions service and consulting offer provides customized support for the coordination of complex electrification projects.

A wide range of IVECO ON connected services, developed to optimise the operation and maintenance of all-energy vehicle fleets, completes IVECO BUS’s comprehensive offering.

The company employs over 5,500 people and operates seven manufacturing plants in Europe and Latin America: Annonay and Rorthais in France, Vysoké Myto in the Czech Republic, Brescia and Foggia in Italy, Sete Lagoas in Brazil, and Córdoba in Argentina.

For further information about IVECO BUS: www.ivecobus.com

For further information, please contact:

Isabelle FILLONNEAU

Mobile + 33 6 87 71 36 24

isabelle.fillonneau@ivecogroup.com