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Before priority given to the public transport, brilliant buses should be firstly built. With the gradual delivery of 335 Golden Dragon buses since 2009, Shantou is welcoming a brand new public transport.
Excellent vehicles facilitate to build an image of high-quality public transport
Latest official data shows Shantou has permanent residents 53.91 million. Shantou Public Transport Company since initiation in 1953 has been shouldering the responsibility of transporting 60% of residents, despite of various changes of operators.
Pushed by various policies, Shantou’s buses are changing: starting from 2009, 100 buses are replaced and added, in 2010, 200 new buses are added, and in 2011, 100 more new buses are purchased. With new and modern buses putting into use, Shantou Public Transport Company now has a fleet of 446 buses serving Shantou’s residents. The increase in number of buses also plays a positive role in promoting Shantou’s economic development and meeting people’s rising demands for transportation. The service qualification, quality and efficiency are greatly improved.
Thanks to constantly good performance, Golden Dragon wins Shantou Public Transport Company’s recognition. Since the first cooperation in 2009, Golden Dragon has supplied a total of 335 units of buses, witnessing the rapid development of Shantou’s public transport. Up to now, the buses delivered by Golden Dragon covers 6m, 7m, 7.45m, 10.5m and 12m and specifications are differed according to varied requirements of lines. Golden Dragon spares no efforts in guaranteeing Shantou residents’ demands on trips through buses.
Golden Dragon buses have been performing well. The low defaults and fuel efficiency lower down the afterward operation costs. In early stages, under the joint effort of Shantou Public Transport and Golden Dragon, all Golden Dragon buses are enhanced in lightweighted design and the body is less heavy, enabling a good fuel saving effect. Golden Dragon Coaster consumes 9-10 liters per hundred miles, equaling to a passenger car. This is the best choice for big fuel consumer such as bus operator.