UD Trucks, Connecting People on the Move 

UD Trucks has re-entered the commuter bus market with the all-new UD Croner Bus, which comes in two variants: a commuter bus (PKE 280) and a rural bus (LKE 210). Croco Commercial with the UD Croner Bus will provide much-needed solutions to the African market as it seeks to improve commuter experience.

Connecting people to opportunities

 The UD Croner Bus connects rural communities with economic hubs, workers with the workplace, in summary commuters with their destinations, enhancing people’s lives. Moreover, the Croner Bus features USB ports on all seats to accommodate commuters’ desire to stay connected whilst on the move.

Incorporating the same design philosophy as the UD Croner truck

Both the PKE 280 and LKE 210 buses are based on the same architecture as the UD Trucks Croner. As such, they are engineered to ensure quality, durability, and fuel efficiency. The Croner Bus PKE 280 can comfortably seat 65 and 10 standing passengers offering a reliable, economical and comfortable urban transportation both to remote rural areas and to urban centers throughout Zimbabwe. 

Croner Bus LKE 210 and LKE 240 can accommodate 40 passengers in seating and 12 standing. The D5A210 and D5A240 Euro V engines in this variety deliver excellent torque even at low speeds. Croner goes the extra mile to meet today’s business and environmental challenges.

The expansion of UD Trucks transportation solutions into the African market in particular is expected to improve efficiency and accessibility and, at the same time, reduce environmental, and economic costs for commuters. With Euro 5 and Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR), it addresses safer environmental challenges while meeting current market demands.

A complete solution that combines safety, drivability, productivity, and uptime

Croner Bus design prioritizes passenger safety and comfort among other critical features. For improved safety and visibility, bus entrances are illuminated to enhance commuter safety.

Providing support for standing passengers and preventing them from falling while the bus is in motion with full-length handrails enhances the ergonomic features and safety of the bus. As well as the driver’s seat belt, each unprotected seat has a lap-type safety belt to protect against sudden stops or collisions.

PKE 280 (air sus) buses come with an electronically controlled air suspension system that is designed to improve driving comfort, contributing to better vehicle ergonomics. On the move, the system automatically controls chassis height and compensates for uneven weight distribution to ensure the bus is balanced.

Based on a Croner chassis with a high front and rear axle rating, the PKE 280 is a lightweight but durable vehicle. Because of the reduction in chassis and bus weight, the bus can carry high loads of luggage inside and outside the coach. The increased carrying capacity of the bus enables the customer to carry more load thus maximizing productivity.

As part of our vehicle health monitoring feature, UD Telematics has been implemented, which comprises customer and dealer telematics and displays all critical alerts from our buses. In this manner, the vehicle is brought to the workshop in time to ensure maximum customer uptime.

All these features make the Croner Bus range an excellent choice for anyone who cares about their community and passengers alike. A responsible corporate citizen, UD Trucks supports economic development by providing a transportation solution that connects people on the move to opportunities every day. 

To learn more about UD products and services, contact Croco Commercial at (024) 2771973, email our sales team on  sales@crococommercial.co.zw.