According to the Daily Mail, in Nigeria, Simba TVS has long been a household name when it comes to urban travel - its iconic TVS "Keke" tricycle has been an important component of daily urban and rural transportation for decades. Nowadays, this enterprise is further continuing its brand advantage and launching specialized transportation solutions to address the pain points of "high cost, low efficiency, and limited coverage" in the logistics field in Nigeria. The innovative design of the three wheeled ambulance transforms ordinary tricycles into emergency rescue tools, bringing new hope to medical rescue in remote areas.
Fill the transportation gap, Kargo series becomes the lifeline of multiple industries
The core product launched by Simba TVS this time is the "Simba TVS Kargo" dedicated tricycle series, designed specifically for cargo transportation and practical scenarios. This series of models can carry a weight of 400 to 550 kilograms, filling the transportation gap between local motorcycles (with limited load capacity) and pickup trucks (with higher costs). It can meet the needs of fast-moving consumer goods distribution and agricultural product transportation, as well as be used in scenarios such as garbage disposal and medical material transportation.
Kargo is not just a means of transportation, but also a lifeline for businesses, farmers, and communities. ”Kamalesh Pitalai, the head of institutional sales at Simba Group, explained. It is reported that after Nigeria cancelled fuel subsidies, logistics costs have significantly increased, and many industries are facing transportation difficulties. The Kargo series, with its characteristics of durability, affordability, and easy maintenance, has become a practical choice for local cost pressures.
At present, this series of vehicles has covered multiple key areas: poultry farms use it to transport feed, farmers use it to transport crops, and large fast-moving consumer goods enterprises use it to complete the "last mile" distribution. Among them, the well-known Nigerian enterprise Multiplaro has invested 165 Kargo tricycles nationwide, replacing imported trucks that have been in use for decades and have high maintenance costs; Another company, Tolaram, has also introduced this model to optimize its delivery network.
Three wheeled ambulances make a dazzling debut, speeding up rescue efforts in remote areas
The most anticipated innovative product in the Kargo series is undoubtedly the Simba TVS three wheeled ambulance. This model upgrades and transforms common tricycles, designed specifically for remote areas in Nigeria. It can flexibly handle rugged terrain and has the advantages of low fuel consumption and high performance. It can quickly reach communities that are difficult for traditional ambulances to reach, allowing tricycles to play a rescue role in emergency situations.
Recently, this three wheeled ambulance has completed multiple deliveries: primary healthcare institutions in Taraba state and Port Harcourt, as well as leprosy relief institutions in Rafia and Abuja, have all been put into use. Local medical personnel evaluated that in the scene of "every second counts" rescue, this modified tricycle can be called a "life-saving tool", effectively solving the problem of emergency medical transportation in remote areas, and truly realizing that "tricycles can also be used as ambulances".
20 billion Naira investment after-sales service, creating a full chain guarantee system
To ensure long-term stable service of the product, Simba TVS is also increasing investment in the after-sales system. It is reported that the company has committed to investing over 20 billion Nigerian Naira (approximately 230 million RMB) to build a nationwide service network. Currently, it has trained 50000 professional maintenance technicians, established multiple spare parts warehouses, and opened a 24-hour service hotline to minimize vehicle downtime.
In response to the actual needs of customers, the company has also launched a "mobile service" plan - maintenance personnel can provide on-site maintenance and repair services to avoid the impact of vehicle maintenance on daily operations. In addition, Simba TVS has partnered with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) of Nigeria to train and certify 15000 young technicians; At the same time, provide training on maintenance knowledge, warranty policies, etc. for tricycle drivers to help extend the service life of vehicles and ensure the continued effectiveness of vehicle models, including tricycle ambulances.
Deeply cultivating Nigeria for 35 years, aiming for the 'last mile' of the future“
With 35 years of engineering technology accumulation and a nationwide service network, we are building Kargo into the core choice for Nigeria's' last mile 'transportation. ”Kidd Oderara, the marketing manager of Simba TVS, stated that in the future, this series of vehicles will further cover scenarios such as hospitals, churches, small and medium-sized enterprises, and non-governmental organizations. Among them, the three wheeled ambulance will also benefit more remote areas and become a "standard mode of transportation" that meets the actual needs of Nigeria.
From daily logistics to emergency rescue, Simba TVS not only enables tricycles to achieve "multifunctional transformation", but also injects new impetus into Nigeria's logistics transformation through localized innovation, continuously improving local livelihoods and industrial development conditions with more practical and economical solutions.
