Option Travel Expands Fleet with 32 Foton Electric Minibuses to Boost Sustainable Tourism Transport in Egypt

Foton has secured a new deal with Option Travel, which added 32 electric minibuses to its fleet. The move aims to support the expansion of sustainable tourism transport solutions and develop luxury, corporate, and VIP transport services in the Egyptian market.

Foton Strengthens Its Presence in Egypt's Tourism Transport Sector

The deal is more than a vehicle purchase. It reflects a broader shift toward electric vehicles in Egypt's public transport sector. The step aligns with the company's strategy to develop its services and expand reliance on electric vehicles, keeping pace with global shifts toward environmentally friendly transport and promoting electric mobility solutions in Egypt.

Sustainability Gains Momentum in Transport

Sustainability is gaining increasing importance in the transport sector. Companies are adopting more efficient operating models and reducing the environmental impact of their activities. Option Travel is diversifying its electric transport options to meet customer demand for services that combine quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Foton offers a practical option for this direction.

A Massive Fleet and 20 Years of Experience

Option Travel has operated in Egypt's tourism and transport sector for 20 years. It owns a fleet of around 500 buses of various sizes, plus 250 passenger cars. The number reflects the scale of operations the company manages. Services include luxury tourism transport, VIP services, business travel, corporate employee transport management. Organizing international and local conferences and exhibitions.

As part of its focus on service quality and customer safety, the company obtained ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 39001 for road traffic safety management three years ago. These certifications reinforce the company's credibility in a competitive market.

Chairman's Remarks

Mohamed Kamel, Chairman and Managing Director of Option Travel, said introducing electric vehicles to the fleet is an important step in developing its services by expanding low-emission transport options, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and growing sustainability requirements from corporates and institutions. The statement carries a clear signal: demand for clean transport is rising.

The deal reflects a real shift in Egypt's tourism transport sector toward electric power. Foton prices for electric models may be a decisive factor in their uptake in the coming period. The numbers speak: 32 electric minibuses are entering service soon.