As part of the national public transport modernization program, Algeria is strengthening its fleet with the acquisition of 3,000 new Chinese buses from manufacturer Higer Bus. This record order, part of the plan to renew 10,000 buses, aims to improve service quality, enhance safety, and meet the growing mobility needs of citizens.
The high-end buses from Chinese manufacturer Higer Bus left the company’s production site in Suzhou last Thursday for shipment to Algeria. This shipment represents the largest export order ever recorded in the history of the Chinese bus industry, according to Chinese media.
The departure ceremony took place in the presence of representatives from the Algerian Embassy in China, as well as several clients and partners, highlighting Algerian-Chinese cooperation in transport and mobility. “This marks an important milestone in Higer’s global expansion and demonstrates the strong confidence that the Algerian market places in Chinese bus products and services,” stated Higer Bus.
The delivery covers 3,000 vehicles, including 8- and 11-meter buses from the new V series, as well as 12-meter monocoque urban buses. This operation is part of the “10,000 Bus Renewal Plan” decided by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to modernize the public transport fleet.
Present on the Algerian market since 2005, Higer has gradually strengthened its position over the past two decades. The company has shifted from exporting finished products to establishing local CKD (Knock Down) kit assembly units. It has now crossed the threshold of 10,000 buses sold in Algeria and holds the top market share, illustrating its transition from an international expansion strategy to sustainable local anchoring.
As part of its localization strategy, the Chinese manufacturer has adapted its buses to Algeria’s specific conditions, including high temperatures, sandy climates, and complex road networks, while taking into account local users’ expectations. During the ceremony, Higer Bus CEO Huang Shuping presented a scale model of the new V series to a representative of the Algerian Embassy in China.
The new V series buses in this batch were developed over three years and stand out for their enhanced safety features. They are equipped with an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system to reduce skidding risks, comply with international R66 and R118.2 standards, and feature outward-opening side emergency windows as well as independent emergency lighting.
On the after-sales service front, Higer has set up a dedicated system including on-site technical teams, permanent service mechanisms, deployment of maintenance stations in main operational areas, and implementation of preventive maintenance via intelligent management platforms.
Representatives of Algerian clients praised the performance of the delivered buses, stating that the new V series models have shown excellent results both in long-distance transport across the Sahara and in urban operations, thereby improving operational efficiency and service quality for users.