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 Scania Urviabus K250 4×2 is an innovative collaboration between Scania and Carrocerías Hermanos Becerra (Beccar), designed to raise the standards of public transport.
A New Concept in Urban Transportation
The Urviabus K250 is not just another bus on the market. It represents a qualitative leap in the design and functionality of urban transport vehicles. Among its most notable features are:
- Larger and more comfortable interior
- New finishes and superior quality coatings
- Beccar structural bodywork, light and resistant
- High degree of visibility for urban and suburban applications
- Arnaud Dordilly, general director of Scania Mexico, underlines the importance of this collaboration: “With the Scania-Beccar alliance we are sure that we can go very far, because we both have the same principle: the benefit of motor carriers and, above all, of end users.”
Cutting-edge technology
The Scania Beccar Urviabus is distinguished by its advanced technology:
- Opticruise automated shifting system
- Air suspension for a smoother ride
- Scania Communicator satellite tracking system for real-time diagnosis
- These features not only improve the passenger experience, but also optimize vehicle operation and maintenance.
Versatility and Compatibility
One of the great advantages of the K250 is its compatibility with Scania's existing range. João Crema, Sales and Marketing Director of Scania Mexico, highlights: “We are ready to respond to the needs of our business partners, guaranteeing the immediate availability of spare parts, special tools and trained mechanics, resulting in total availability of the unit.”
This compatibility extends to:
- Spare parts shared with foreign buses
- Common technology across the entire range of city buses
- Access to a large inventory of parts, taking advantage of the vehicle fleet of more than 6,000 Scania units in Mexico
Expanding the Urban Transport Offer
With the introduction of the Urviabus K250, Scania completes its range of urban products in the Mexican market, which now includes:
- Units for confined corridors
- Articulated buses
- BRS vehicles of 12 and 15 meters, with two and three axles
The launch of the Scania Urviabus K250 4×2 marks a milestone in Mexican urban transportation. By combining Scania's expertise in automotive engineering with Beccar's bodywork experience, this new bus promises to raise the standards of comfort, efficiency and sustainability in public transport.
For transport operators, it represents an opportunity to improve their services and reduce operating costs. For passengers, it means more comfortable and safer trips. And for Mexican cities, it is a step towards a more modern and efficient public transportation system.
With this innovation, Scania and Beccar are not only responding to current market needs, but are laying the foundations for the future of urban transportation in Mexico.