We spoke with Gauthier Ricord, business manager for Iveco’s minibus line, about the recent manufacturing agreement between Indcar and Iveco and about the role the minibus plays in urban transport.

What role does the minibus play for urban transport?

There is a growing need for the cities to adapt the MINIBUSES to a more sustainable, accessible and flexible solutions. Mobility as a service, transport on demand, or disable people are urban applications that a Minibus fulfills perfectly, in a constrained environment. On top of restricted areas with low CO2 emission, there is a need for a compact vehicle , able to serve with agility the different lines.

What role does the minibus play for urban transport?

There is a growing need for the cities to adapt the MINIBUSES to a more sustainable, accessible and flexible solutions. Mobility as a service, transport on demand, or disable people are urban applications that a Minibus fulfills perfectly, in a constrained environment. On top of restricted areas with low CO2 emission, there is a need for a compact vehicle , able to serve with agility the different lines.

How did this collaboration between Iveco and Indcar start?

Collaboration between our both companies starts by sharing our common vision on market needs, and seeing opportunities to join Iveco and Indcar forces. We decided to create this partnership within transparency and mutual trust, in order to provide the market with unique solution.

What does a bodybuilder like Indcar bring to Iveco?

Indcar will bring his market knowledge, with wide experience in customers requests, on top of his engineering and manufacturing flexibility.