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123 www.autosubindustry.comThe eCitaro buses will enter service on scheduled routes in the Neu Ulm district, replacing five existing vehicles from the fleet of the Bavarian bus company, which has been family owned for more than seven decades. %u201cFor us as a relatively small family business, the switch to battery electric buses is of immense importance: we firmly believe that locally CO-free e-mobility is the future both for public transport in the Neu-Ulm district and for safeguarding the existence of our company,%u201d explains Dr. Sandra Bayerle Schnarrenberger. %u201cThanks to the funding we have received from the federal government and the Free State of Bavaria, today%u2019s handover feels like an early Christmas present one that brings me great relief, joy and hope.%u201dMarijo Sapina adds: %u201cFor Daimler Buses, it is very important that we support not only large public transport operators but also smaller regional private companies with our proven eBuses, eMobility concepts and Omniplus service offerings tailored specifically to electric buses. We wish Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG every success on our shared electric journey towards a sustainably successful future!%u201dHigh standards of safety, range and passenger comfort. In addition to the locally CO free electric drive, Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG places particular emphasis on safety and equipment for the five new eCitaro buses, which offer a maximum capacity of 90 passengers.Safety features include Frontguard Assist, which warns of obstacles or people directly in front of the vehicle, Sideguard Assist 2, a turning assistant monitoring both sides of the bus, and Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). Each bus is equipped with a centrally mounted reversing camera with integrated cleaning system, all round LED lighting, a large driver protection door and the Preventive Brake Assist 2 active emergency braking system, specially developed for city buses, with enhanced pedestrian and cyclist detection.Additional features include Traffic Sign Assist, TPM tyre pressure monitoring, roll and pitch control, and Attention Assist to monitor driver alertness. Inside, the EvoThermatik high comfort roof mounted air conditioning system with heat pump and Thermatronic energy saving function ensures pleasant temperatures, while active filters with antiviral function provide protection against infections. Passengers benefit from 36 seats upholstered in green fabric in the Mercedes Benz Inter Star Eco configuration, complemented by handrails in an attractive yellow green shade. A manually operated folding ramp at the rear door, a special-use area with wheelchair support and integrated mother and child seats, and a TFT monitor with an 18.5-inch (47 cm) screen for infotainment complete the interior equipment.