Sharjah Transport is soon to start converting its 4,800 cabs to compressed natural gas instead of using regular petrol, in a bid to protect the environment, rationalize energy consumption and preserve natural resources. According to a senior official, the move is in line with the sustainable development agreement of the International Association of Public Transport concluded in March 2009.

Peruvian automaker Motores Diesel Andinos S.A. (Modasa) and Fiat Group’s subsidiary will collaborate to produce and commercialize the new 9-meter “Apolo” bus, featuring an FPT Industrial natural gas engine, for urban transportation.

The transport company has worked with Qatar General Postal Corporation (Q-Post) to bring out the first postage stamp with Mowasalat logo to coincide with the launching of the country’s first eco-friendly bus. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and supports Mowasalat’s green project, in the process making a quality leap towards internationally approved buses.

The president of the Argentine Chamber for NGVs (CAGNC) shared the experience with NGV Global executive director Diego Goldin of traveling by the country’s first bus fully operated on natural gas, which is now providing public passenger service. In an interview with Prensa Vehicular, the industry’s leading figures praised the initiative, which is finally implemented after several years trying to accomplish the mission. "An originally manufactured NGV is now running across the streets and roads of Argentina," Goldin stressed.