Belgium bus operator, Hansea has ordered a further 181 MAN electric buses for services throughout Flanders.
This order will expand the company’s fleet to a total of 271 Lion’s City E buses manufactured by MAN.
The new order consists of 10-metre, 12-metre and 18-metre models to be delieverd in 2024 and 2025.
Barbaros Oktay, Head of Bus at MAN Truck & Bus said:With this new order, the Hansea fleet will grow to over 270 MAN eBuses, making it the largest zero-emission bus fleet in Belgium. We are incredibly proud that Hansea has once again opted for our eBus. The order clearly shows how satisfied Hansea is with our Lion's City E and that it is proving its worth day after day.
Hansea operates local and long-distance bus routes as part of a contract with the public transport companies De Lijn and TEC. Hansea also offers school buses, employee transportation and coach services.
The comapny has collaborated with MAN for several years. In 2021, it tested its first MAN Lion’s City E electric bus in Antwerp. This successful deployment led to an initial follow up order for 90 units.
Joris Larosse, CEO of Hansea said:Sustainability is a key issue for us as well as for MAN. The order is definitely a milestone that confirms our joint commitment to sustainability. Our goal is to fully electrify our entire bus fleet by 2035. We have relied on MAN to convert our fleet right from the start. Over the last ten years, we have developed a trusted partnership based on intense professional cooperation.
Alongside contributing to more sustainable operations, the new buses also prioritise saftey and comfort.
For example, the MAN OptiView system makes turning easier for the bus driver by providing blind spot visibility.
The buses are also equipped with a reversing camera, LED headlights, electric sun protection, a light/rain sensor and a comfortable driver’s seat.
Meanwhile, passengers benefit from comfortable seats with high-quality seat covers and USB ports.
