On April 16, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 richter scale hit Ecuador. Immediately after the disaster, Zhongtong took up the urgent rescuing work.
Staff from Zhongtong quickly reached the local sales agents and some customers dispatched a bus fleet of 123 units Zhongtong buses to the quick-stricken areas to transport rescue materials, rescue workers and those wounded in the quake.
Zhongtong Navigator
Most of the buses participating in the rescue work are Zhongtong Navigator-LCK6129HB. With spacious luggage compartment,the bus is especially effective in transporting food and water to the quake-stricken areas. Equipped with Cummins engines, Voith hydraulic retarder, ZF steering box imported from abroad, ESP and state-of-art active and passive safety electric systems, the vehicle fully guarantees the smooth operation of rescuing work.
Zhongtong Bus on the way
Zhongtong"s local agent in Ecuador played a key role in the rescuing work after the earthquake. Since 2008, it has been cooperating with Zhongtong. Specialized in sales and repair of buses and also providing related spare parts, the agent is committed to improving local transportation service. Holding a customer-first philosophy and trying to create a win-win situation, the agent has become Zhongtong"s exclusive sales representative in Ecuador.
Headquartered in Mant, Zhongtong"s agent also has two branches in Guito and Guayaquil and another three service stations. In an effort to better serve its customers, the agent is attaching great importance to after-sales services and provision of spare parts. In its warehouse, it boasts various spare parts worth 2.3 million USD, including NAVIGATOR, CREATOR, SPARKLING, SUNNY bus series, six bus models and over 2,000 varieties.
So far, Zhongtong has successfully established a visible presence in Ecuador, winning the heart of many local passengers. In total, about 200 units large-sized Zhongtong buses have been sold in the nation.