Germany-based MAN Truck & Bus, a leading international bus manufacturer, has won an order to deliver 127 buses to the Ministry of Transport in Bahrain.

The buses will be used for city transportation and for airport transfers. The production of 88 Midi buses and 39 city buses with MAN Lion’s City design has already started, a statement said.

The MAN chassis will carry Caetano bodies. MAN has been working together with the body builder for over six decades and the buses stand out with their unique aluminium body to facilitate weight savings and thereby reduce the fuel consumption while ensuring more energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions, said Pedro Teixeira, MAN area bus sales manager Middle East.

“The MAN Lion’s City buses which will be utilized in Bahrain will use lightweight materials & innovative body construction to ensure high standards in quality,” he said.

“Functionality, ergonomics, large interior space, simple maintenance and high safety standards are the key features of the buses which expect to have a lifetime of over 25 years due to the quality of the materials used.

“MAN along with our valued distributor AMA Motors is privileged to be contributing to the current upgradation of the Bahrain bus transport system in line with the Ministry of Transport’s vision to develop a comprehensive land transportation network in the kingdom to support the rapid growth and development taking place in the country,” Teixeira added.

Simon Keen, AMA Motors general manager, said: “AMA Motors which is MAN Truck & Bus’s distributor in Bahrain and partner in the newly formed joint venture company Bahrain Public Transport Company will sup-port the company by supplying the training facilities, parts operation and local knowledge to ensure that the bus operation is maintained with the highest standards in quality and safety.

“We will also carry out the maintenance of the vehicles as a service partner. We are proud to be participating in this ambitious initiative to deliver a world class public transport service for Bahrain and grow the network together with our partner National Express.”

MAN Lion's City range consists of low floor city buses which meet the demanding requirements of urban passenger transport with style. Its modular concept allows MAN to offer different bus models to cover every requirement in public transport.  – TradeArabia News Service