Charging Ahead with Electric Buses in Santiago, Chile

Thursday, 23 July 2026 || 10AM EST

In this 2026 STA Series webinar, ITDP will highlight our first honorable mention city, Santiago, Chile, and its progress in implementing the largest electric bus fleet in the region, with 4,400+ e-buses currently in operation. Their transition to a high-capacity, zero-emission fleet continues to help Santiago reduce air and noise pollution, mitigate harmful emissions, enhance ridership, and save substantially on fuel and energy costs.

This session will provide an overview of Santiago’s policies and investments as it aims to achieve a 100% electric bus fleet, complemented by crucial efforts to expand charging infrastructure and reshape transport integration. In addition, representatives from the CAF Development Bank will share their strategies for financing electromobility on a regional level. Join us to learn how STA cities like Santiago are advancing well-funded, well-managed, and sustainable public transport, becoming a role model for others worldwide. Download the STA Spotlight case study report to read more about the city’s interventions. Live interpretations will be available between English and Spanish. 

Presentations

 

Speakers

DTPM logo: blue circle with red rim, white star, and text 'DTPM' plus 'Directorio de Transporte Público Metropolitano'.

Eduardo Castro Director, Directorio de Transporte Público Metropolitano (DTPM), Santiago

DTPM logo: blue circle with red rim, white star, and text 'DTPM' plus 'Directorio de Transporte Público Metropolitano'.

Diego Cruz CFO, Directorio de Transporte Público Metropolitano (DTPM), Santiago

CAF logo with blue and green letters and the text 'Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean'.

Catalina Vanoli Transport and Logistics Directorate, CAF Development Bank

Portrait of a man with short dark hair wearing a blue button-down shirt, looking at the camera against a neutral backdrop.

César Hernández Director of Mobility, ITDP México

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