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Bolivia’s natural gas vehicle fleet has grown with the acquisition of buses from Chinese manufacturer Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Company, Ltd (King Long). 61 ‘Puma Katari’ have been ordered by the city of El Alto and 200 14-seater compressed natural gas (CNG) minibuses will be delivered to the neighbouring city of La Paz, Bolivia’s capital city.
The minibuses are reported to be the largest of their type operating in La Paz. These vehicles have bi-fuel engines, being able to operate on CNG and switch to gasoline when necessary. The additional capacity offered by the minibuses is to service the high demand for public transportation in La Paz. Approximately 70% of the population reportedly commute by public transport.