Gargash Enterprises delivers 72 buses to KGL

The keys to the buses were handed over to Eng. Fahad Al Awadhi, Managing Director KGL Passenger Transport (KGL PTS) and Mr. Abdullah Al Zari, Director General Sharjah Transport at a special ceremony at Gargash Enterprises' Sheikh Zayed Road showroom today to by Executive Director, Mr. Abdul Jabbar and Shehab Gargash.

The MCV C120 Low Entry bus features the latest safety and security technology.

The MCV bus has been designed to accommodate the needs of disabled passengers having a special entrance and place within the bus in addition to kneeling system. Moreover, the bus features Mercedes-Benz environmentally friendly engine, automatic transmission, GPS, electronic destination board and closed driver compartment in order to ensure a safe and comfortable ride with high fuel efficiency. MCV is confident that its low entry bus will be catering the future demands in the region."

"This is the first contract between KGL PTS and Gargash Enteprises for the low-entry city/suburban buses that are specially adapted for ease of use by disabled passengers. Not to mention, The Mercedes-Benz buses are highly equipped with safety elements that comply with world-wide standards."

said Mr. Ramsay.

"These new buses will significantly add to our fleet and enable us to provide further opportunities to Sharjah residents to compromise into more cost effective public transport that will help reduce the carbon footprint of the Emirate. The new 40-seater buses will be used on various routes in Sharjah starting in April," said Eng Fahad AL Awadhi.

The handover comes just weeks after Dubai' Road Transport Authority announced the order for 260 Mercedes-Benz buses.

KGL PTS, a subsidiary of Kuwait headquartered KGL Holdings with operations in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, is the leading operator of public and commercial transport in Kuwait.