STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNERS

IRIZAR
Founded in 1889, Irizar has evolved from building horse-drawn carriages and stagecoaches to manufacturing motorcoaches that have received numerous international awards. Irizar prides itself on the corporate teamwork that focuses on service and customer-oriented strategies, as well as environmental sustainability.

website: www.irizar.com

SMARTMOVE
SmartMove, a joint initiative of the IRU & Busworld, is an international awareness campaign that aims to double the use of buses and coaches worldwide. The SmartMove campaign focuses on educating the public, the media, & politicians on the benefits of this environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, affordable, and easy-to-use mode of transportation. SmartMove partners include leading industry organizations, motor coach manufacturers & operators, & media.

website: www.busandcoach.travel

VDL BUS & COACH
 VDL Groep, with its head office in Eindhoven, is an international company focused on the development, production and sales of semi-manufactured products, buses & coaches and finished products. In total, the group, with more than 7,600 employees, consists of 79 subsidiaries spread over 16 countries. The strength of the VDL Groep lies in the mutual co-operation between the companies.

website: www.vdlbuscoach.com
coach of the year website: www.vdlcoachoftheyear.com