Egyptian bus booking startup SWVL to deploy Ford's new minibus

Egyptian bus booking startup SWVL has inked a deal with Ford that will see the former deploy the Ford Transit minibus on its routes.

SWVL has also partnered with Nasser Social Bank and EFG Hermes Bank to offer competitive financing to SWVL captains looking to purchase and deploy the Ford Transit bus, a statement said.

Under the agreement, SWVL captains will also have access to a series of after-sales support and maintenance services through Auto Jameel, Ford’s local distributor.

The Ford Transit – available in 15 and 18-seat configurations – is used by numerous mobility operators globally – including GoRide, a Michigan, US-based on-demand transportation service for non-emergency medical needs.

SWVL was founded in 2017 and currently operates in Cairo and Alexandria.
Its customers use the SWVL mobile app to book fixed rate rides on the company’s existing routes – more than 9,500 bookings are taken daily at present.