Transport Operator of Wallonia (OTW) in Belgium had ordered 127 CROSSWAY Low Entry vehicles at IVECO BUS. These buses will be deployed in the Liège and Namur regions in two phases: the first batch of 83 units will be delivered starting in the first quarter of 2026, followed by a second batch of 44 units beginning in the first quarter of 2027. This is the third contract signed with the Walloon operator in two years.
Operating under the TEC (Transport en Commun) brand, the new vehicles will be delivered in two phases: the first batch of 83 units starting in the first quarter of 2026, followed by a second batch of 44 units in the first quarter of 2027. “These buses will operate on suburban routes. Therefore, features that enhance
passenger comfort—such as thermal comfort, low noise levels, a high number of seats, attractive aesthetics, and ease of use for all customers—are particularly important,” explained Christophe Martin, OTW’s rolling stock manager.
These CROSSWAY Low Entry buses, measuring 12 meters in length, can accommodate up to 99 passengers, including 37 seated. They will be equipped with air conditioning, high-comfort seats with integrated USB ports, information screens and luggage racks. The doors are external sliding "tram" type and will facilitate access for all passengers, meeting the needs of urban and suburban journeys. The Cursor 9 engine, compatible with HVO, delivering 360 hp, is coupled with a Voith gearbox. This order follows previous contracts in 2023, which involved frame agreements for a total of 22 DAILY minibuses and 42 CROSSWAY Low Entry Hybrid vehicles.