# Conerobus governance and fleet modernization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/conerobus-governance-and-fleet-modernization > Updated: 2026-08-11T05:19:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Ancona public transport operator, Conerobus, has undergone significant structural and operational changes to address financial strain and service disruptions. In early August 2026, the company’s shareholders approved statutory amendments to transition from a fully public-owned entity to a mixed-ownership model. Under this new structure, the Municipality of Ancona and other public entities retain a 51% stake, while private investors gain three seats on the board. Officials described the reform as an “epochal” step intended to increase managerial autonomy, efficiency, and competitiveness ahead of upcoming European public-transport tenders. Following these governance reforms, the Municipality of Ancona introduced eight new methane-powered Citymood buses into the Conerobus fleet. This investment, part of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Mobility, aims to modernize the service and mitigate issues caused by an aging fleet, such as mechanical failures and canceled trips. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Ancona introduces eight new Conerobus buses to improve public transport Conerobus and the Municipality of Ancona have launched eight new methane-powered Citymood buses to modernize the local public transport fleet and improve service reliability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ancona-introduces-eight-new-conerobus-buses-to-improve-public-transport ### 2026-08-06: Conerobus adopts new governance to revitalize Ancona public transport Conerobus approved statutory changes creating a mixed‑ownership model, giving private investors board seats while public owners keep a 51% stake, to boost finances and compete in a European transport tender. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conerobus-adopts-new-governance-to-revitalize-ancona-public-transport --- Cite as: Conerobus governance and fleet modernization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/conerobus-governance-and-fleet-modernization