Industry News
Busworld Southeast Asia is Getting Ready for its Second EditionThe 2nd edition of Busworld Southeast Asia, organised by Busworld and its Indonesian partner, GEM Indonesia, will be held for three days, from 5 to 7 October 2022 in the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia.
Read More15.August 2022
The Future Top Team of Scania Services are in the Making Scania Top Teams, five out of our twelve branches in Malaysia made it to the National Final today. These Scania technicians are dedicated specialists who contribute to Scania’s premium brand image and well trusted and respected name in the heavy-duty commercial transportation industry.
Read More12.August 2022
Seismic shift in awarding claims welcome but questions remainBy: YS Chan
I am disoriented by a report that the Federal Court has held that road accident victims should be automatically compensated without having to sue insurance companies.
Read More12.August 2022
Video Inside - Asian Buses Roadshow: The SupeNice Tour 2022A bus ride, especially on a chartered one, offers the unique opportunity to experience what lays by the roadside as well. Stopping at unique spots for food, shopping or to take in the sights is adding to the allure of a road trip. This is a short video recounting our SuperNice Tour 2022.
Read More19.July 2022
Euro Bus Expo launches Innovation Challenge 2022New feature celebrates the best new products and services driving the sector forward
Read More11.July 2022
Vital Stops to Keep your Buses Moving ProfitablyDifferent routes, driving styles and environments, all affect the wear and tear on your vehicles. Eventually, your buses will need to pull over for their regular service and maintenance.
Read More03.July 2022
@CITY - A Complete SuccessMAN and partners successfully complete @City research and development project on autonomous driving in cities. Results make important contribution to safety, efficiency and comfort in urban traffic of the future. MAN city bus drives to stops with high-precision automation in @City project. The benefits: optimal boarding and alighting for passengers, increased safety through digital interaction with other autonomous vehicles, reduced tire wear.
Read More01.July 2022
Being “A Good Driver” Means More than Just DrivingBeing a good driver means more than just driving a bus. It encompasses a number of approaches, which Scania has now embedded in their Ecolution. Here is what it means to be A Good Driver who can also win big this year.
Read More23.June 2022
Busworld Turkey 2022, the Best Edition Ever The 9th edition of Busworld Turkey, organised by Busworld and its Turkish partner, HKF Trade Fairs, was held for three days, from 26 to 28 May 2022 in the Istanbul Expo Center. It was Busworld’s first post-covid edition.
Read More10.June 2022
Scania Menyerahkan Dua Unit Koc Scania K360IIB4X2 Kepada FELDA untuk Mengangkut Pelajar Asrama Semai Bakti dan MRSM Ulangalik Setiap Dengan Selamat dan Selesa Scania baru-baru ini menyerahkan dua unit koc Scania
K360IB4x2, setiap satu kepada Asrama Semai Bakti Kuala Lumpur, Lembaga
Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan (FELDA) dan Maktab Rendah Sains MARA,
Trolak, Perak.
Read More07.June 2022
Volvo Hosted Conference "Insights into Electric Buses" in MalaysiaVolvo Buses was proud to host the “Insights into Electric Buses” Conference in
Putrajaya, Malaysia, on May 24th, 2022.
Read More31.May 2022
Volvo Buses Wins UITP Climate and Health AwardVolvo Buses scooped the prestigious industry award for its successful electromobility implementation in Gothenburg, Sweden. Not only does the award recognise the positive environmental benefits the electric bus system has had on the city. It also highlights Volvo Buses’ leading knowledge and experience in implementing complete electric bus systems.
Read More09.February 2022
Volvo is Celebrating 200 000 chassis in BoråsSince 1977, Volvo's Borås factory has manufactured bus chassis for the global markets now reaching the milestone of 200 000 units produced.
Read More15.January 2022
Busworld Foundation Calls on the Industry to Create a Better Dialogue with COP Policy MakersA delegation of Busworld Foundation attended the Transport Day at COP26 - the 26th United Nations climate change conference that brings together almost every country on earth called 'Conference of the Parties' - in Glasgow in November and came to the conclusion that there was a significant lack of collective passenger transport by road sessions in the programme.
Read More21.December 2021
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur Defers until 2023While the country still reports daily cases, various levels of the Movement Control Order (MCO) also affect travel in and around the country. In this regard, the company has maintained close communications with the local auto community, exhibitors, partners and supporting organisations. Following their consultation, each party has agreed to the new show date of 16 to 18 March 2023.
Read More13.December 2021
And the Winners are… Solaris, Isuzu and MAN!The Sustainable Bus Awards 2022 were handed over during an online ceremony featured by UITP and Busworld with Senior Director Knowledge & Innovation Umberto Guida and
Busworld Marketing & Communication Officer Inge Buytaert respectively.
Read More20.November 2021
Volvo Buses Secures another Large Order for 200 Buses in SwedenPublic transport operator Transdev has ordered 200 buses. The majority are Volvo 8900 RLE buses and 39 of them are Volvo 9700 DD, double deckers for operation in regional traffic north of Stockholm. The double deck coaches will serve a popular commuter route into the capital.
Read More05.November 2021
Bus-iness Opportunities from Medical TourismAsian Buses puts medical tourism under the microscope to
identify what Malaysia has to offer and the ramifications for
those in supportive industries such as bus and coach services.
Read More01.October 2021
Mitsubishi Fuso launches new light-duty Rosa bus in AustraliaMitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO Hartmut Schick), announces the launch of the upgraded light-duty Rosa bus in Australia. The vehicle comes with an updated face featuring the FUSO “Black Belt” design, as well as advanced safety features. The new Rosa will also be introduced to New Zealand in early 2021.
Read More30.September 2021
Mitsubishi Fuso Launches a New Model of the Aero Star City BusMitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is pleased to announce that it has launched a new model of the Aero Star large city route bus. The new Aero Star is available through MFTBC sales companies and regional sales units across Japan
Read More30.September 2021
Webasto and Otokar Present the Fully Electric City Bus e-Kent CTurkey’s leading bus manufacturer Otokar has taken yet another step in the direction of an emission-free future with its twelve-meter-long passenger bus. The company is relying on batteries from Webasto to power the bus. Visitors can experience the bus in September on the IAA Mobility in Munich.
Read More09.September 2021
Bus Drivers Respond Positively to New Autonomous Support SystemIn 2018, Volvo Buses presented its first electric self-driving bus. Since then, several
successful tests and live demonstrations have been conducted, including one with the
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The benefits of autonomous buses
in depots have also been demonstrated.
Read More08.September 2021
A Positive Mind Starts from You - Minda Positif Bermula dari Anda!A free seminar about mental health and well-being.
Read More06.September 2021
Busworld India to Reunite Bus and Coach Industry Players in August 2022To catalyse business reconnection and offer new sourcing opportunities to the bus and coach fraternity, Busworld and Messe Frankfurt India have announced that the ninth edition of Busworld India will be held from 25 – 27 August 2022 in Bengaluru.
Read More18.August 2021
Video Inside: Lubricants, Fuels and FluidsIn this Webinar, PETRONAS shares valuable insights into how to improve your fleet's efficiency, profitability and uptime.
Read More14.August 2021
Tyrexpo Asia 2021 goes HybridThe Tyrexpo Asia team has been working closely with the local authorities in complying with safety management measures, and the show still remains to be on track. Tyrexpo Asia will go ahead as planned, given the situation continues to improve
Read More11.August 2021
Best Practices on Truck Maintenance: Lubricants, Fuels and FluidsJoin us for a webinar that deals with practical tips around lubricants, fuel and fluids in and around your commercial vehicle. It is a free of charge event, but we encourage you to register early as spaces are limited.
Read More03.August 2021
The Global Tyre & Rubber Conference (GTRC) and Vehicle Dynamics Conference (VDC) have been posted to 2022.The GTRC will be held on June 09 and 10, 2022, while VDC will take place on June 08, 2022. Both events have been postponed due to uncertainties and travel restrictions infused by COVID-19.
Read More26.July 2021
Busworld Latin America to be held for the first time in ArgentinaOrganized by Busworld and Messe Frankfurt Argentina, the exhibition for the bus and coach industry will be held from September 21 to 23, 2022 at La Rural Trade Center in Buenos Aires.
Read More24.July 2021
Scania Data-driven Services Drive a new Age of TransportationData-Driven Services by Scania is a smart solution for customers to achieve better uptime, profitability and sustainability in the new age of transportation. This is achieved through implementing the right technology to get the right data and offer customers a suite of packages, that would help make better and more informed fleet management decisions.
Read More24.June 2021
