(BRIEF) The Canarian public shipping company Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife S. A. U. (TITSA), has placed a significant order for hybrid buses with Scania, complementing its existing Scania fleet. The order covers 231 buses, totaling 173 hybrid units, which makes TITSA one of the largest Spanish or Portuguese public transporters, with a gigantic fleet of hybrid cars. TITSA, which is the only public bus service in Tenerife, travels more than 35 million kilometers on 180 island bus routes and transports more than 60 million passengers a year. This order reaffirms TITSA’s commitment to sustainable progress and Scania’s ability to achieve its environmental objectives. Pedro Gómez, technical director of TITSA, cited the quality of Scania cars, maintenance contracts, accessibility and fuel savings as key points in the choice. Alberto Linares, Commercial Director of Buses, Engines and Sustainskill at Scania Ibérica, praised TITSA’s commitment to sustainable maritime transport. The buses have a four-year warranty and the batteries in the hybrid cars have seven-year coverage, with deliveries planned for 2024 and 2025. Castrosua will carry out the bodywork for all chassis. Scania sees public transport as a very important component of the transition towards a sustainable transport system, providing a diversity of solutions, adding battery electric, hybrid and renewable fuel-based options, adapted to the sustainable economic and skills desires of users. customers.
(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, November 21, 2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, Sweden’s leading provider of sustainable shipping responses and services, engines for commercial and maritime applications, and power generation, announces that Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife S. A. U. (TITSA), a leading public shipping company in the Canary Islands, has placed a major order for hybrid buses, reinforcing its long-standing partnership. The order is for 231 buses, totalling 173 hybrid units, consolidating TITSA’s position as one of the largest Spanish and Portuguese public companies. Shipping providers that operate a large fleet of hybrid vehicles.
TITSA, the exclusive provider of public buses on the island of Tenerife, has relied on Scania for more than 60% of its fleet of six hundred vehicles. This new agreement demonstrates its continued commitment to sustainability and its confidence in Scania to help it achieve its environmental goals.
With an annual passenger number of more than 60 million passengers and a policy domain covering 180 island bus routes and 35 million kilometers, TITSA attaches great importance to sustainability. When deciding on a partner, they consider a variety of points, such as vehicle quality, maintenance contracts, and accessibility. and respect for the environment, focusing on fuel savings in line with its sustainability goals.
Pedro Gómez, Technical Director of TITSA, stated: “Scania is the corporate that can adapt to our needs. We price a combination of other factors: vehicle quality, peace of mind provided through maintenance contracts, accessibility, personalized and friendly service and of course fuel economy that fits perfectly with our commitment to sustainable progress and the environment .
Alberto Linares, Commercial Director of Buses, Engines and Sustainability at Scania Ibérica, praised TITSA’s commitment to sustainable transport, saying: “Sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint and respect for the environment in general are core values at Scania. It is incredibly satisfying that corporations are increasingly involved in these facets and that organizations like TITSA are committed to sustainable transportation. In this sense, we like to strengthen the relationship with our customers, know first-hand their wishes and offer them tailor-made answers to ensure the continuity of their business. , preserving the environment and contributing to a better future.
Newly ordered buses have a four-year warranty, while hybrid car batteries have a seven-year warranty. Deliveries will take place over the next two years: 135 units will arrive in 2024 and the remaining 96 in 2025. Castrosúa will be guilty of the bodywork of all those chassis.
Scania recognises public shipping as a very important component of the transition to a sustainable shipping system. Its offering includes a variety of solutions, such as battery electric, hybrid and renewable fuel-based options, all of which are customizable to meet customer needs. operational and sustainability requirements.
SOURCE: Scania
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