![]() ![]() Scania is part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 46,000 people. Net sales totalled nearly SEK 104 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. In 2016, we delivered 73,100 trucks, 8,300 buses as well as 7,800 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. Scania is a world leading provider of transport solutions. Aside from taking responsibility for servicing and maintenance of the buses and coaches, Scania has contributed to the design of bus service systems and training of drivers.įor more information please contact Hans-Åke Danielsson, Press Manager, tel +46 8 553 856 62 Scania’s efforts to boost its presence in the West Africa region began with the establishment in Ghana, where the company has delivered a total of about 400 buses and coaches since 2014. In addition to the 250 Scania buses, Marcopolo will deliver 50 buses of its smaller Volare model, built on a Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus chassis (Volksbus 10.150OD). This combination will mean buses with very good operating economy, high passenger capacity and comfort including easy boarding. The 250 Scania buses will be built on Scania’s 2-axle low-entry chassis featuring a 9-litre 250 hp engine (K250UB4X2) and will be fitted out with Marcopolo’s Viale bus body model. The buses that will enter into service in Lagos are to be delivered by Marcopolo. “ Our strategy for meeting the strong increase in demand is to form partnerships with large cities in the region and offer modern and sustainable transport solutions,” says Fredrik Morsing, MD for Scania West Africa. In Nigeria, like in other West African countries, an improvement and modernisation of public transport systems is underway, representing a great business opportunity for Scania. The companies supply robust and passenger-friendly buses with favourable operating costs,” says TSL’s CEO Deji Wright. “The choice of Scania and Marcopolo as suppliers is in line with our strategy of becoming a leading player within public transport in Nigeria. The buses will be delivered during the first half of 2018 and have been ordered by the company Transport Services Ltd (TSL), which will also be responsible for service and maintenance of the bus fleet. If I’m not explaining this well, have a look at the pictures below and you’ll get my drift.Scania, in collaboration with the Brazilian bus and coach bodybuilder Marcopolo, will deliver 250 buses to the Nigerian city of Lagos. It also seemed like they had been ready ages ago but weren’t served to us, which is why the tortilla soaked up the oil. The quesadillas tasted decent but were a bit too heavy on the garlic butter which caused them to “break”. ![]() However, this wasn’t a drier dish and therefore, I wasn’t too pleased. While for a drier dish leaving the shell on is fine. When it’s a messy dish like this, I’d rather the prawns be de-shelled. I was really torn about how prawns were served. ALSO, it wasn’t too spicy, which was excellent. The garlic seemed to overpower that smell locally sourced prawns have, and the calamari was nice and tender. The Calamari Prawns in Garlic Butter is a starter and its basically 3 prawns with a couple strips of calamari covered in chopped bell peppers. Security/Safety of Marcopolo Oriental Cuisine, Victoria Island. ![]() This is an upscale oriental cuisine providing Chinese Restaurant, Out Door Catering and Home Delivery. The second time, we ordered the Prawn Quesadillas and the Penne Marinara (again). Marcopolo Oriental Cuisine, Victoria Island. The first time we had the Calamari Prawns in Garlic Butter and Penne Marinara. Tobi and I visited Kingfisher twice because we got terrible photos on our first visit. There are so many other birds better at catching fish than the Kingfisher. Address 4 Yeni Crescent, Chevy View Estate, Opposite Chevron Office, Lekki Phase 3, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria. Random fun fact - a ‘Kingfisher’ is a cute little bluebird that dives to catch fish but it isn't the king of fishers. Marco Polo hotel is a place to see and be seen. But, you know what it doesn’t have? A closer view of people suffering in the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge traffic :) ![]()
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