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12 July 2024
Grupo Estrella Blanca renews its fleet with 100 state-of-the-art buses
The passenger transportation landscape in Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation with the recent acquisition of 100 i8 Efficient units by Grupo Estrella Blanca. This fleet renewal, intended for its Futura line, marks a milestone in the...
12 July 2024
Scania and Beccar revolutionize urban transport with the new Urviabus K250
In a move that promises to transform the landscape of urban transportation in Mexico, Scania has presented its latest bus model at the Expo Foro 2024, organized by the National Chamber of Passenger and Tourism Transportation (Canapat). The 11-meter...
12 July 2024
Mercedes-Benz enters Argentina with its first electric chassis for urban buses
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses has taken a giant step towards the future of public transportation in Argentina with the presentation of the eO500U chassis, the first 100% electric model designed specifically for the region. This launch marks a...
12 July 2024
The future of Volvo bi-articulated buses in Latin America
The electrification of transportation has begun to transform our cities, and Volvo is at the forefront of this revolution. In Brazil, Volvo has begun testing its first 100% electric bi-articulated bus in the city of Curitiba, marking a milestone in...
12 July 2024
Volvo cancels agreement with Sunsundegui for the manufacture of next-generation buses
Volvo Buses has decided to cancel the agreement with Sunsundegui to manufacture two of its most advanced bus models in Alsasua, the Volvo 9700 and 9900. This decision, recently confirmed by the subsidiary of the Swedish multinational, comes just...
15 June 2024
Apple Bus consolidates its leadership in the mining sector with the delivery of 42 state-of-the-art buses to Transportes Cruz del Sur
In an important milestone for the Peruvian transportation and mining industry, Apple Bus, a renowned bus body brand, today delivered a fleet of 42 cutting-edge units to Transportes Cruz del Sur. These vehicles, designed specifically for the demanding...
06 May 2024
Scania Argentina bets on biomethane for its buses
Scania Argentina is working on sustainable transportation solutions for the bus segment. In an interview with Jorge Vitar, Commercial Manager of Scania Buses, the advances in the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and biomethane were discussed to...
06 May 2024
Government of El Salvador supports loan with Chinese company Yutong to renew 1,500 buses
The Treasury Commission of El Salvador has approved a favorable opinion for the government to sign a loan agreement with the Chinese company Yutong, for an amount of up to $179 million. This financing will be used to acquire 1,500 bus units, with the...
06 May 2024
Ciudad Juárez renews its public transportation with 22 modern Mercedes-Benz buses
The border city of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, has just received an important acquisition of 22 Mercedes-Benz model 2024 buses, which will begin to circulate on the trunk route of the Urban Passenger Transportation System. These new units, equipped...
03 April 2024
Metrorrey incorporates electric buses manufactured in Nuevo León by Marcopolo
Within the framework of the Restructuring of the TransMetro System in Nuevo León, Metrorrey has put into operation electric buses manufactured locally by the Marcopolo company. These Torino model vehicles with a Marcopolo body were built in Nuevo...
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