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Wrightbus International, in partnership with Volvo Bus, has secured orders from associated Hong Kong operators New World First Bus Services and Citybus for 51 new double-deckers. The vehicles will be assembled in Malaysia by Wrightbus International’s new partner, Masdef.
The buses will use Volvo B9 Euro 5 tri-axle chassis. Fifty will be 11.3m long with a total passenger capacity of 128 and one evaluation vehicle will be built to a length of 12.8m with room for 150 passengers. Assembly will start in the middle of this year with the completed vehicles due for delivery in January 2015.
“This is a highly significant order for Wrightbus International,” says business development director Steve Harper. “Working closely with long term partner Volvo Bus, we have been able to secure our first order with NWFB and CTB.
“The new partnership agreement with Masdef is an important part of our strategy to extend our presence and capability in the region and will hopefully provide a springboard for further future developments.”