![]() ![]() MARCOPOLO LAGOS DRIVERThe Paradiso also has features such as a renewed exterior with newly designed mirrors that offer better driver visibility, newly designed bumpers, side windows, and a new visual identity in the front while the rear comes with a larger back cover that improves access to mechanical components and rear windows with a new design.Īnother major feature of the exterior is the headlights with new internal design and integrated DRL ( Daytime Running Lights), also included in the headlights are LED fog lights and an elongated side wall design giving a modern feel and flow to the light assembly. The new Marcopolo Paradiso 1350 brings external and internal changes that raise the level of sophistication, comfort, safety and efficiency in comparison to its predecessors. This new generation Paradiso 1350 is an improvement on its predecessor, as it has been designed to provide the best passenger experience and greater comfort and safety to the driver. It also provides high comfort to the passengers due to the integral pneumatic suspension and a Mercedes-Benz gearbox (with 6 synchronized gears). It is a robust and highly durable vehicle that is built to carry 24 tonnes and a body length of up to 14 meters long. The Paradiso 1350 bus is built with the ever-reliable Mercedes-Benz 0 500 RSD bus chassis developed for middle and long-distance travel. It has a robust and highly durable chassis that is adequate for the most severe working conditions. Marcopolo Paradiso 1350 bus comes with all of Mercedes-Benz‘s technological advantages. The Paradiso 1350 bus was recently introduced by Weststar Associates Limited, authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria in collaboration with Auto Alternative Nigeria Limited, the authorized representative of Marcopolo in Nigeria. ![]() Scania is part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 46,000 people. Net sales totalled nearly SEK 104 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. In 2016, we delivered 73,100 trucks, 8,300 buses as well as 7,800 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. Scania is a world leading provider of transport solutions. Aside from taking responsibility for servicing and maintenance of the buses and coaches, Scania has contributed to the design of bus service systems and training of drivers.įor more information please contact Hans-Åke Danielsson, Press Manager, tel +46 8 553 856 62 Scania’s efforts to boost its presence in the West Africa region began with the establishment in Ghana, where the company has delivered a total of about 400 buses and coaches since 2014. In addition to the 250 Scania buses, Marcopolo will deliver 50 buses of its smaller Volare model, built on a Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus chassis (Volksbus 10.150OD). This combination will mean buses with very good operating economy, high passenger capacity and comfort including easy boarding. The 250 Scania buses will be built on Scania’s 2-axle low-entry chassis featuring a 9-litre 250 hp engine (K250UB4X2) and will be fitted out with Marcopolo’s Viale bus body model. The buses that will enter into service in Lagos are to be delivered by Marcopolo. “ Our strategy for meeting the strong increase in demand is to form partnerships with large cities in the region and offer modern and sustainable transport solutions,” says Fredrik Morsing, MD for Scania West Africa. In Nigeria, like in other West African countries, an improvement and modernisation of public transport systems is underway, representing a great business opportunity for Scania. The companies supply robust and passenger-friendly buses with favourable operating costs,” says TSL’s CEO Deji Wright. “The choice of Scania and Marcopolo as suppliers is in line with our strategy of becoming a leading player within public transport in Nigeria. The buses will be delivered during the first half of 2018 and have been ordered by the company Transport Services Ltd (TSL), which will also be responsible for service and maintenance of the bus fleet. Scania, in collaboration with the Brazilian bus and coach bodybuilder Marcopolo, will deliver 250 buses to the Nigerian city of Lagos. ![]()
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