Last May 15, IVECO BUS and DAKAR DEM DIKK signed a contract for the delivery of 370 IVECO CROSSWAY and the provision of assistance services, in order to contribute to the modernization of transport in the Dakar metropolitan area and its surroundings.
The first IVECO CROSSWAYs have already arrived in the Senegalese capital, while the remaining units will be delivered by February 2024. These are the perfect vehicles for the vision of DAKAR DEM DIKK, which aims to provide modern and efficient public transport services, capable of travel passengers in complete comfort and safety.
“We are extremely satisfied with this first contract in Senegal, which demonstrates IVECO BUS’s ability to offer mobility solutions perfectly adapted to local contexts. We are proud to support DAKAR DEM DIKK with our IVECO CROSSWAYs, but also to contribute to the development of those essential skills to ensure excellent use of the vehicles through the provision of training and assistance services”, was the comment of Gauthier Ricord, Head of Africa & Middle East Commercial Operations.
Undisputed leader of the category in Europe, with almost 60,000 units produced in various versions, IVECO CROSSWAY has earned the trust of numerous transport companies thanks to its level of quality, performance, versatility and comfort, without neglecting optimized operating costs.
The IVECO CROSSWAY and IVECO CROSSWAY LE chosen by DAKAR DEM DIKK will perfectly meet the needs of passengers and drivers, thanks to their unique characteristics. The vehicles are equipped with the 310 HP IVECO Cursor 8 Euro 3 engine, known for its great reliability and excellent performance. The IVECO CROSSWAY models have 55 seats, while the Low Entry version can accommodate 34 seated passengers and 72 standing. The vehicles, subjected to cataphoresis anti-corrosion treatment, are equipped with a three-piece front bumper, UFR ramps and pneumatic suspension driver’s seats.
In addition to the delivery of the vehicles, the contract includes a series of assistance and skills transfer measures, including the supply of spare parts, tools and useful documents. The manufacturer will also provide training and technical assistance on the vehicles, in order to ensure maximum efficiency and the best possible performance.
This first great success of the brand in Senegal with the IVECO CROSSWAY range strengthens the presence of IVECO BUS in Africa, confirming the company’s commitment to providing transport solutions and related services that perfectly meet the specific needs of these markets, also contributing to the development of passenger transport on the African continent.