Irizar e-mobility is diving into the international market and will supply 32 100% electric zero-emissions buses to the state of Yucatán in Mexico. The first units will be put into operation on 30 December in the Va-y-Ven public transport system. The route will be 100% electric, unique in Latin American and the first in the entire south-east of the country.

This is a pioneering project for the Mexican state, which will connect the Tren Maya terminal, Umán, Kanasín, the UADY engineering school and Teya with the Plancha park in Mérida using 100% electric routes.

The model chosen was the Irizar ie tram—the company’s most emblematic bus with its avant-garde design, low noise levels and luminosity, safety, accessibility and high degree of personalization.

The vehicles will be 12 meters long and they will have three doors, 33 seats (four will be for PRM), one wheelchair area, a ramp for disabled people and will be able to hold up to 80 passengers. They will have the option for inverted pantograph opportunity charging or in-garage charging with Combo 2 outlets.

These routes and units will be operated by MOBILITY ADO, a Mexican company with operations in several countries.

With the goal of improving safety and guaranteeing passengers have a comfortable ride, the buses will have cameras to replace the rearview mirrors that increase forward, side and rear visibility.