Yutong considers Tanzania assembly plant

Dar es Salaam. A Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong is currently analyzing the the country's market for the possibility of setting up an assembly plant in Tanzania.
This is after getting positive market trends since its entry into the country.

Chief Executive Officer of Yutong Bus Tanzania, Kellen Zou, said this during the launch of the company's new offices and service centre for Yutong buses.

According to him, the rapid growth of the Tanzanian and East African markets, which offer promising opportunities as Yutong seeks to strengthen its presence in the region.

"We have been in the country for three years, when we first launched our services, we are now analyzing the market to determine whether we can start assembling our vehicles, " he said.

He noted that they started from a modest position and have now become a significant player in the country.

Explaining, he said the new service center is expected to enhance vehicle repair and maintenance services, addressing the previous challenges where bus owners had to depend on local mechanics or travel to neighboring countries for repairs.

"The centre will not only provide critical services but also offer training for local drivers, creating a mutually beneficial situation and transforming the industry," he said.

He noted that Tanzania is a key market in the East African Community (EAC) and has shown great potential for continued growth.

On his part,Chairperson of the Tanzania Bus Owners Association (TABOA) Issah Nkya, hailed the decision and noted that the centers role in resolving the issues faced by bus owners who previously had to send their vehicles abroad for maintenance or rely on unreliable mechanics.
"Bus owners are now assured of quality maintenance of their vehicles here in the country," he said