Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco), the exclusive distributor of Volvo Buses in Qatar, delivered 37 Volvo Paradiso and Torino buses to MBM Transport, a leading company in transportation services in Qatar.
Present on the occasion were Ewa Polano, Swedish ambassador to Qatar; Mohamed bin Misnad, chairman, MBM Transport; Faisal Sharif, managing director, Domasco; Jithesh K V, director-Middle East & CIS, Volvo Bus Corporation; and Ricardo Portolan, head of Middle East & Africa, Marcopolo Brazil.
MBM Transport is a leading company in transportation services in Qatar.
Sharif said, “We are pleased to offer the Volvo range of buses with Marcopolo Bus bodies to MBM Transport. Building a new partnership with such a prominent local company is truly a breakthrough deal for Domasco and Volvo Buses. The deal is a result of Volvo’s dedication to safety, environmental care and quality that met the guidelines set by MBM.” 
Apart from their “distinctive streamlined exteriors”, Volvo Paradiso and Torino buses boast of a host of features that “significantly enhance passenger and driver comfort”, Domasco has said in a statement.
With an aim to continuously improve vehicle safety, the Paradiso comes with a wide and curved windscreen providing a better view of the road for the driver and a panoramic view of the landscape for passengers seated at the front of the coach.
The Torino has a robust build, equipped with a low floor, easing access for all passengers and allowing for faster embarking and disembarking.
The buses come with an I-shift automated gearbox, Volvo disc brake system combined with EBS, ABS and ASR functions with ESP for yaw control and roll over prevention. New ergonomic seats offer much more comfort for the passengers and strong structural design with safety certifications.
Volvo Buses is one of the world’s leading brands for buses and coaches.
“Driven by a passion to help create the cities of the future, free from congestion, emissions and noise”, Volvo Buses currently operates in more than 140 countries. Volvo’s “mission is to offer people safe, clean and efficient transportation” to and from work, around the city or across the continent, the statement added.
“With silent, cleaner and safer transportation, Domasco strives to fulfil the Volvo promise – Driving Quality of Life.”
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