Iveco Bus-Dakar, deal. The manufacturer will deliver 370 Class II Crossways – the company’s flagship model – to help modernize transportation offerings in the metropolitan area of Senegal’s capital and its suburbs. The first batches have arrived in the city, and the remaining units will be delivered by February 2024.

They are equipped with the 310-hp Iveco Cursor 8 Euro 3 engine known for its reliability and performance. The Crossway models offer 55 seats while the Low Entry version can accommodate 34 seated and 72 standing passengers. They feature cataphoresis protection, 3-part front bumpers, Ufr ramps, and air-suspended driver seats.

«We are delighted with this first contract in Senegal, which demonstrates Iveco Bus’s ability to offer mobility solutions that are perfectly adapted to local contexts. We are proud to support Dakar Dem Dikk not only with our Crossway models, but also to contribute with our training and support services to the local development of the skills and know-how essential to guarantee an excellent level of service for the vehicles», said Gauthier Ricord, Head of Africa and Middle East Commercial Operations.

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