Chinese bus manufacturer Higer celebrated 20 years since its first appearance in the Algerian market during a ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel in Algiers under the theme of “Gratitude, Innovation, and Future Vision.”
The event was attended by numerous partners, institutions, and investors in the automotive sector, as well as numerous local and international media outlets.
According to a statement issued by Higer, since 2005, Higer buses have been plying the roads of Algeria, a symbol of reliability, comfort, and technical excellence.
Over two decades, nearly 10,000 vehicles have been delivered, making Higer the leading bus brand in Algeria, according to the statement.
Higer unveiled its new lineup, the V Series, the result of three years of research and development, built on an entirely new platform, this series represents a new generation of buses, designed to combine performance, comfort, modern design, and more environmentally friendly solutions.
This series covers a variety of uses, from urban transportation to tourism, marking Higer’s entry into a new phase of innovation and global export.
Higer’s celebration of its 20th anniversary in Algeria was very special. It is not only a tribute to the journey it has taken, but also a promise to continue building toward the future.
It embodies the strength of the Sino-Algerian partnership, which has become even stronger under Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
By unveiling the new V-series, Higer affirms its commitment to continuing to support Algeria in modernizing its public transport system, by harnessing technology to serve progress, the environment, and collective well-being,” Higer said in a statement.
Higer has renewed its intention to manufacture buses in Algeria by reviving its factory in Setif, eastern Algeria, the Chinese company enjoys significant popularity in the Algerian market, and the company aims to maintain its reputation and assert its control over a significant portion of the Algerian passenger transport sector by producing 5,000 buses annually.
The popularity of Higer buses in Algeria stems from the low price of the buses, the availability of spare parts, and the ease of repairing mechanical problems, they are popular with drivers, and Higer bus prices cannot be compared to their European or Japanese counterparts, which are very expensive.
