Zeptali jsme se Per-Martina Johanssona ze společnosti Volvo, zda se bude jednat o model Elegance:

"No, it will not be Elegance. It will be a similar Sunsundegui body but without the small changes made for Elegance."

Volvo Buses (distributor Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO)), získala zakázku na 55 luxusně vybavených autokarů pro emirát Dubaj v SAE. Podvozky Volvo B12B EURO 4 vyrobené ve švédském Borås dostaví španělský karosář Sunsundegui.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) se snaží zlepšovat veřejnou dopravu a povzbudit lidi k zanechání automobilů doma. V provozu je v Dubaji pravidelná městská lodní doprava po řece a plánována je první trasa metra (2009).

Public Transport Agency (PTA) soustavně investuje do zlepšování autobusové dopravy v Dubaji s cílem nárůstů flotily ze současných 600 na 2500 autobusů v následujících letech. 55 autokarů Volvo B12B Sunsundegui je plánováno k dodání na podzim.

TZ Volvo Bus Corporation 19.2.2008. Překlad BUSportál. Kráceno - kompletní v angličtině.

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Volvo order for 55 luxuriously equipped coaches to Dubai

Volvo Buses has received an order for 55 luxuriously-equipped coaches for the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The chassis will be Volvo B12B and the bodies will be manufactured by the Spanish coach manufacturer Sunsundegui.

Dubai is experiencing very high growth, which is particularly evident on its often congested roads. However, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is continuously implementing measures to improve public transport and encourage more people to leave their cars at home. There are passenger boats on scheduled traffic on the river through the city of Dubai and the first metro line is planned to be opened in late 2009.

The agreement signing ceremony attended by senior RTA officials and representatives from Volvo Bus and Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO), Volvo’s distributor in the UAE attracted great attention from the media and marks another step forward in Dubai RTA’s goal of “Safe and Smooth Transport for All”

The Public Transport Agency (PTA) of the RTA is continuosly investing in improving bus transport in Dubai with the aim of increasing its fleet size from the current 600 buses to 2,500 buses over the coming years. Through the order for 55 coaches from Volvo, transportation between the Emirates will also be improved substantially with plans in place to extend international services throughout the Middle East.

The luxurious coaches will contain such features as VIP reclining leather seats, multi-channel entertainment systems, washroom and catering facilities and wi-fi internet access as well as the latest safety features in line with European norms. A number of the coaches will also be equipped with access for disabled passengers.

The PTA is also fully aware of its environmental responsibility and has ordered Volvo B12B chassis, which comply with emission requirements in accordance with Euro IV, despite Dubai not yet being subject to legal requirements for such low emissions. The chassis will be manufactured at Volvo’s plant in Borås, Sweden.

The bodies will be manufactured by body builder Sunsundegui in Spain. The company has previously worked on similar applications and is highly familiar with the market’s requirements in terms of comfort. The 55 coaches are scheduled for delivery in the autumn.

Press Information Volvo Bus Corporation February 19, 2008