NEFAZ delivered 53 new NGV buses to Kazan

The Neftekamsk Automobile Plant has delivered 53 new NEFAZ-5299-40-57 gas-engine buses to Kazan. These are restyled urban low-floor buses with a Weichai engine running on compressed natural gas, the press service of the automaker said. The passenger capacity of the bus is 80 people, seats - 28, eight of which are intended for priority categories of citizens. The bus is equipped with an automatic transmission ZF, independent front suspension, which ensures a smooth ride. The outer skin of the body is made using a new technology, from composite materials, which provides complete protection against corrosion.

For the comfort of passengers, a spacious cabin with a wide storage area, convenient handrails with driver call buttons are provided. The bus is equipped with a ramp for transportation of people with limited mobility and passengers with children. Taking into account the individual requirements of the Kazan PATP, the delivered buses are painted red. Also, at the request of the customer, the design of service hatches was modernized; the package includes six vents, a heating system with a convector on the storage area and an additional heater in the driver's cab.