The project will feature double-decker buses built on Volvo chassis
Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO) has officially signed a significant contract with Gemilang Coachwork (GML) for the delivery of 76 Volvo double-decker buses to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai.
The signing ceremony, which took place in Johor Bahru, was graced by distinguished guests, including Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Tuan Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
The project will feature double-decker buses built on Volvo chassis and complemented by GML’s innovative aluminium superstructure, utilizing Constellium’s Swiss Aluminium Alloy and Bolted System Bus Body Technology, renowned for its durability and performance in Europe for over 50 years.
Transportation solutions
“We are proud to leverage the global expertise of Volvo and Gemilang to provide world-class transportation solutions that establish new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the region,” commented Ramez Hamdan, Regional Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment (FAMCO).
“These 76 buses reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative transportation solutions and the trust we have established with FAMCO and our international partners,” stated Pang Jun Jie Executive Director, Gemilang Coachwork.
In addition to the double-decker buses, GML will also provide Volvo BZL electric buses to FAMCO, further demonstrating Al-Futtaim Automotive’s commitment to steering sustainable transportation across sectors and contributing towards the UAE’s Net Zero Strategy 2050 roadmap.
In his address at the signing ceremony, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Tuan Anthony Loke emphasized how this collaboration signifies the robust business ties between Malaysia.
