Kicking off the Bus and Coach Show festivities with a welcome event featuring stilt walkers and fresh cocktails, Volvo Buses Australia was in fine form from the beginning.
With dozens of blue-shirted Volvo team members making the rounds around the exhibition hall, Volvo’s presence was only backed more by its impressive stand.
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Centred around sustainability, the bar-inspired fixture was a central point of contact for the event, with barista-made coffee and tables scattered throughout.
Volvo’s newest models, the B13R on an Irizar body and the BZL Electric on a GBV body, sandwiched the stand, drawing eyes from all over.
Launched earlier this year, the Volvo B13R was unveiled as the newest addition to Volvo Bus Australia’s fleet, joining the likes of the popular B8R and B8RLE models that have become increasingly prevalent in Australia, as well as the trusted B11R coach that it will eventually replace.
The BZL Electric however, boasts e-mobility technology, high passenger capacity and charging solutions to match any operation.
“Both buses were received really well, people were excited to come up and have a look,” Volvo Buses Australia general manager Mitch Peden told ABC.
“There were a lot of great conversations about the safety systems on both and also the fuel efficiency on the B13R.”
Peden says a major highlight for the team was catching up with customers, operators and industry stakeholders.
“The Volvo Buses Australia team had some excellent conversations around current challenges for operators and how we can be the best business partners possible,” he says.
“It was an incredibly successful event, and we are excited to see what comes of it.”
Moving forward, he says Volvo will be focusing on smashing expectations for the end of the year, hoping for a big finish to a hectic 2024.
“We always love being part of the Australian bus shows. However, for now we’re just going to focus on a huge Q4 for deliveries.”
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