The search for greater operational efficiency and lower emissions in passenger transport motivated Scania Mexico to present its new Super chassis , a platform designed to increase energy performance, safety and profitability of bus fleets.

The launch took place during Expo Foro Movilidad 2026 , where the firm highlighted that the new development is part of its strategy to move towards a more sustainable transportation system.

Alejandro Mondragón, president and CEO of Scania Mexico, explained that sustainability in transportation should not be understood as an additional cost for companies, but as a direct improvement in operational efficiency.

“Every percentage point of fuel efficiency improvement we make automatically impacts operating economy and emissions reduction,” he said during the presentation of the new model.

The executive emphasized Mexico’s importance to the company within its global bus business. According to Mondragón, the country has become Scania’s most important market worldwide for long-distance buses , a result of the sector’s growth and the work carried out in recent years.

The brand’s history in the passenger segment in Mexico, he explained, has been built on operational and service innovations. Among these, he mentioned the Customer Workshop Services (CWS) model , which operates workshops located within customer facilities and was introduced in 2009, now totaling more than 40 centers in the passenger segment .

In that context, the new Super chassis is presented as the next technological evolution of the brand.

During the launch, Néstor Lara, director of Buses at Scania Mexico, explained that the new chassis offers 8% more fuel efficiency compared to the Nuvak chassis , an improvement that, he noted, becomes significant when translated into liters consumed and operating costs for transport companies.

In addition to energy efficiency, the model incorporates safety improvements through an optimized ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) , which seeks to increase protection for both operators and passengers.

Another of the announced improvements is the durability of the powertrain —comprising the engine, gearbox and differential— which now offers 25% more useful life compared to the previous chassis .

In environmental terms, the new development also aims to reduce the impact of transportation. According to the company, the Super chassis allows for a 9% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to the previous model , while maintaining Euro 6 emissions technology .

The model maintains a modular architecture that facilitates fleet operations. Scania indicated that the new chassis retains 90% component compatibility with other products from the brand, which facilitates spare parts availability and maintenance tasks.

For the company, this combination of energy efficiency, greater durability and operational compatibility seeks to strengthen the profitability of passenger transport companies.

With the launch of the Super chassis, Scania seeks to consolidate its presence in the Mexican bus market, a segment in which the firm has strengthened its participation in recent years through technological innovation, service development and expansion of its support network.

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ZHENGZHOU, CHI.- Yutong opened the doors of its manufacturing plant located in this city, capital of the Henan province in China, one of the four manufacturing complexes that the original equipment manufacturer currently has in its country of origin.

The plant has a maximum production capacity of 400 high-end vehicles per day on eight production lines and is capable of producing various types of units , from urban and intercity buses to light trucks and tractor-trailers, as well as passenger vans, all destined for foreign markets.

The Zhengzhou plant can manufacture units with various engines : diesel, hybrid and electric, however, the latter is the most common due to its high demand.

The complex also has a test track where each of the units produced is subjected to various operating scenarios, for example, high speeds, turning radius, driving on 45-degree slopes and extreme rain and flood conditions. It also has a state-of-the-art, 100% automated paint booth.

The plant has a technological research centre in engineering with seven test pavilions, among which the adaptability of the units to different temperature conditions stands out, ranging from 20 degrees Celsius below zero to 55 degrees Celsius. In addition, energy absorption tests in the event of a collision , to ensure the safety of the vehicle occupants.

The research center also has a specific area where the sound insulation of the units is tested.

“We use different materials for the manufacturing of the units, both for the roofs and for the floors and windows to isolate the engine noise, with the aim of guaranteeing a more comfortable environment for the occupants,” said Gustavo Yu, Yutong’s new energy promotion manager for the Latin American market.

The specialist explained that the noise and vibration test room not only tests the materials from which the vehicles are made, but everything as a whole. “At the Yutong plant in Zhengzhou we have the largest test room in Asia that is capable of testing vehicles up to 18 meters long that travel at a speed of 135 kilometers per hour . The data obtained from these tests serve to improve the design of the powertrain, so that a better experience is provided to users,” he said.

Another important area is the electromagnetic performance room, since electric buses require the installation of multiple electronic devices, for example, cameras, sensors and radars that are necessary for assisted driving.

“There are problems with the coexistence of different devices because they send electronic waves into the environment, which can cause mutual effects. That is why we carry out all kinds of tests to find out if there is any kind of problem. If so, our team of engineers optimizes the design so that they work perfectly,” he said.

Yutong also thoroughly tests its power batteries to verify their safety and reliability. They are subjected to various extreme situations such as: overturning, falling, burning, immersion in water, mechanical vibration, penetration of objects, among others.

“ Yutong’s four plants in China represent around four million square meters of surface area ,” Michael Ren, general manager of Yutong Mexico, explained to T21.

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SAN JOSÉ CHIAPA, PUE.- At the conference Resizing waiting areas in a bus terminal through discrete event simulation , Ricardo Torres Mendoza, from the Faculty of Engineering of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) , said that the simulation system imitates reality and helps identify “bottlenecks” that can only be addressed in reality.

In the context of urban transport, this allows us to analyse the optimal number of ticket offices , as well as the number of people in the waiting room in order to improve, in this case, a bus station.

Torres gave as an example the Eastern Passenger Bus Terminal (TAPO) , which was overcrowded with users in various areas and was seeking to make it more functional.

At the 12th International Congress on Logistics and Supply Chain (CiLOG), he explained that the central office had been improved for the benefit of travelers .

The specialist highlighted that simulation is a tool that allows systems to be analysed like no other methodology.

In addition, specialized use of simulation facilitates the modeling of systems , although it is necessary to perform an analysis before defining the program to be used, as was the case with the project to improve certain areas of TAPO.

Part of the challenges of carrying out an event simulation is that preparation must be taken into account, as well as the needs of the people, said Torres Mendoza.

He also considered that there must be a digital transformation in various sectors, such as in agriculture, and that technology must be implemented in the area of ​​platforms and applications.

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Around 2016, my editors kindly published an article of mine that addressed the differences in service quality between buses and airplanes in Mexico, highlighting the strengths of the former.

Well, dear reader, guess what? Nothing has changed!

Allow me to elaborate for you:

How is it possible, I wonder, that two historically linked transportation operators, Primera Plus and Viva Aerobus, exhibit such different behaviors in terms of service quality? And no, I’m not referring to the actual services they provide, which can vary greatly depending on their service model, but to how they provide them.

As I’ve made clear in my writings, I am very demanding, critical, and you could even say picky, although always respectful and objective regarding my transportation experiences. However, I must acknowledge that for years I have associated Primera Plus with the word “satisfaction,” which extends to the bus terminals they operate in. In my most recent trips with them, I found nothing significant to point out as an area for improvement. Beyond the comfort and cleanliness of the seats, the space between them, the entertainment system, and the security controls for boarding, it was the staff’s treatment and facilitation of my journey that prompted me to write this note.

If Primera Plus has first-rate staff, why is it not the same for the airline it promotes, which I can no longer associate with anything other than discomfort?

Is it basic marketing psychology? Maybe!

Did I just get lucky with the bus and terminals, but not with the plane and airports? It’s possible, but I doubt it since I am usually very perceptive about service quality, especially in transportation.

Let’s not forget that evaluating service quality from a customer’s perspective involves not only hard data like punctuality but also the attitudes and performance of service providers. For instance, the ticket seller at Primera Plus in the North Bus Terminal in Mexico City, despite my rush, gave me my ticket with a smile and without any hassle, efficiently directing me to the bus. This experience was repeated in Querétaro on my return trip, contrasting sharply with the inefficiencies and obstacles posed by airline staff during my recent travels through Mexico City and Monterrey airports.

In conclusion, I must reaffirm: Long live the bus!

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