en.Wedoany.com Reported - Recently, Golden Dragon delivered 52 12-meter new energy buses to the Peshawar BRT project in Pakistan from its Haicang production base in Xiamen, China. These vehicles will be shipped in batches from Xiamen Port, representing a repeat order from the operator after the first batch of vehicles operated efficiently and stably for nearly six years.
Due to historical and geographical constraints, public transportation in Peshawar has long lagged behind. In 2018, during an international tender involving experts from multiple countries, Xiamen Golden Dragon became the sole vehicle supplier for the project, securing an order for 240 plug-in hybrid buses. To address Peshawar's high summer temperatures and heavy-duty operating conditions, Golden Dragon's technical team conducted targeted research and development. Jiang Yonghui, Deputy General Manager of Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd., stated that these vehicles are designed to meet the highest international standards in overall craftsmanship and reliability. The air conditioning system has been upgraded for enhanced performance, enabling rapid cooling and stable operation in extreme heat. The buses feature a plug-in hybrid power system, balancing low fuel consumption, low emissions, and extended range, and are equipped with Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and barrier-free access.
Since the Peshawar BRT project began operations in August 2020, the fleet has served an average of approximately 340,000 passenger trips per day. Data shows that the vehicles operate over 400 kilometers per day on average, running under high load year-round with an extremely low failure rate. In 2022, the project received the "Gold Standard" award from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) for its stable performance, scoring 97 points—then the highest rating globally for a BRT system and the first BRT project in South Asia to win this award. Jiang Yonghui noted that this repeat order is the result of the vehicles' lifecycle reliability, customized adaptability, and localized service system, validating Golden Dragon's overseas strategy of "winning with quality" rather than competing on low prices.
Zubair, Secretary of the Transport and Mass Transit Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, stated at the delivery ceremony that the previous batch of buses provided a good riding experience, and local residents have confidence in the model. The official noted that Golden Dragon not only offers excellent product quality but has also continuously achieved quality improvements, expressing confidence that these new buses will further enhance public transportation services for the people.
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