Having registered an impressive sales record in the premium bus segment, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd. is rapidly expanding its customer portfolio in new geographies. This time it was Mangaluru in Karnataka. Scania delivered two 13.7 M premium Metrolink buses to renowned private fleet operator, Canara Pinto (Nityadara) Travels. Mr. Sivakumar, Director, Sales, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd., handed over the bus keys to Mr. Sunil Pais, Managing Director, Canara Pinto (Nityadara) Travels, Mangaluru, in the presence of Mr. Abhayachandra Jain, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Fisheries, Govt of Karnataka, Mr. Purushotham Chitrapura, Deputy Mayor, Mangaluru, and Mr. Ivan D’souza, Member of Legislative Council, Mangaluru. The Metrolink buses will run on important route connecting Bengaluru – Mumbai.
In his speech, Mr. Sivakumar said, “The Metrolink delivery to Canara Pinto (Nityadara) Travels reiterates Scania’s commitment to expand in new geographies, serving new customers. These buses have set a new standard with its offering of unmatched safety and comfort features. They are packed with progressive safety elements, refined suspension for comfort and appealing ultra-luxury features. Metrolink offers superior Total Operating Economy (TOE) ensuring significant fuel savings and thereby CO2 reductions. This quality also compliments our vision for sustainable transport system in India.”
Canara Pinto (Nityadara) Travels is headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices in Mangaluru, Pune and Udupi. It is one of the front runners in offering long distance travel services. Servicing primarily the south western routes of Maharashtra and Karnataka, connecting Mangaluru and Bengaluru to Mumbai, Canara Pinto covers more than 15 network points.
Scania stays committed to its promise of offering sustainable transport system in India through all its products that ensures outstanding Total Operating Economy (TOE), including maximum uptime, great fuel economy with lesser impact on the environment, as well as high residual value.
Scania Metrolink range, launched in February 2013, provides multi-purpose coaches that offer world-class comfort for medium and long distance travel. Excellent ergonomics are part of any Scania vehicle, putting all controls within easy reach of the passengers. The OEM also trains drivers to maintain and upgrade their skills as the driver has a vital role to play in managing operating economy, safety and repair costs in any transport operation. Scania also offers Fleet Management Service (FMS) to its customers. This technology gives its customers the power to monitor, analyse and control their fleet operations leading to maximised uptime and enhanced road safety.