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On Oct. 2, the largest training center in South America set up by Yutong officially started operation in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Covering a total area of 1,200 square meters, the center boasts two floors. The first floor holds all types of engines, front and rear axles, gearboxes, gas circuits and other bus spare parts. It also holds practical training for bus maintenance workers. On the second floor, areas for bus driving simulator, electrical system and special training rooms can be found. According to the bus maker, the training center will provide training services for trainees from all across Latin America.
Jose Lewis Bernardo, Minister of the Venezuelan Ministry of Transport, JI Xianzheng, the economic and commercial Counselor of Chinese embassy to Venezuela and a number of other high-level officials attended the ceremony for the opening of Yutong"s training center.
At the ceremony, Mr. Bernardo pointed out that equipped with the state-of-art technologies and equipment, the training center will provide unparalleled training programs for bus drivers and maintenance workers. Mr. Ji also remarked that the training of human resources plays a significant role in the sustainable and sound development of the bilateral relations between China and Venezuela and Chinese government will lend every possible support for the healthy growth of Yutong"s training center in Venezuela.
Currently, nearly 6,000 units Yutong buses are operating smoothly in Venezuela, including city buses, long-distance coaches, tourism coaches and school buses. Of all Chinese buses exported to Venezuela, Yutong now plays a dominant role, accounting for 95% of the Chinese buses exported to Venezuela. What"s more, Yutong has jointly set up a bus assembly factory in the country with an annual production volume of 3,600 units. It is expected that the factory will be put into production in November this year.