The annual South African Bus Operators Association conference, which took place at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, is the drawcard for the who’s who in passenger transport circles. Adding to the agenda, MAN Truck and Bus showcased the next generation of its Lion’s Explorer bus bodywork, produced at the company’s assembly plant in Olifantsfontein. MAN has been dominating the passenger transportation market in southern Africa for more than a decade as market leaders for commuter buses with a gross vehicle mass of 8.5tonnes and more. MAN says ensuring continuity of a total bus solution from chassis supply married to its own in-house body ensures an integrated engineering solution with proven pedigree. "The new generation of Lion’s Explorer buses are clearly integrated into the family of MAN Lion’s buses available to customers around the globe," says Philip Kalil-Zackey, head of MAN Bus and Coach sales. "We are proud as team SA to build a bus locally that clearly has...

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