The three Mexican host cities have welcomed waves of football fans from around the globe, driving passenger flows to historic highs. As a key host city in northern Mexico, Monterrey is staging three group-stage matches and stands as the country's sole venue for Round-of-16 knockout games. The tournament has fueled a surge in spectator travel demand across the city. Leveraging nearly a decade of local market experience, Ankai has deployed a fleet of clean-energy buses to deliver steady, reliable transport support—ensuring seamless mobility for all matchgoers.
With close to ten years of market cultivation in Mexico, Ankai Buses has pursued a long-term strategy to expand its footprint in North America. Since the first batch of vehicles was exported to Mexico in 2017, Ankai's presence has grown to cover major cities including Monterrey, Chihuahua, and Ciudad Juárez—marking a transition from complete-vehicle exports to localized technical adaptation. By tailoring its proprietary R&D technologies to meet Mexico's stringent access standards and rugged mountainous road conditions, Ankai has established itself as a mainstream bus brand in the country, recognized for exceptional reliability and low-carbon eco-performance.
In Monterrey, host to key tournament fixtures, Ankai's eco-friendly fleet has become an integral part of urban development. In 2022, 800 units of 10.5-meter natural gas buses entered mass operation in the city, setting a record for the largest single order of Chinese buses exported to Mexico. In early 2026, an additional 215 upgraded natural gas buses were delivered, further expanding Monterrey's low-carbon public transport network. To date, over 1,000 clean-energy Ankai buses traverse the city's streets, connecting commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and major transport hubs—forming a striking green landscape in motion.
To facilitate spectator travel during the World Cup, Monterrey launched four official tournament shuttle routes linking key passenger hubs—including the international airport, municipal plaza, high-end hotel clusters, and core business districts—with direct service to the BBVA Stadium, the main match venue. Nearly 80% of the shuttles on these routes are Ankai natural gas models. Featuring robust power output, superior energy efficiency, long driving range, and passenger- and driver-centric configurations, these buses efficiently handle peak spectator surges, delivering a safe, smooth, and convenient travel experience for fans worldwide.
Ankai Buses has successfully completed multiple rounds of transport support during the group stage. As the intense Round of 16 kicks off, passenger volumes and operational demands will escalate further, requiring round-the-clock, fault-free service. This marks Ankai's second full-spectrum green mobility deployment at a major global sporting event, following the 2024 Paris Games.
To ensure zero downtime during peak passenger periods, Ankai has partnered with local distributors to establish a comprehensive maintenance and support system for tournament transport. The two sides have pre-stocked ample emergency spare parts and assembled a dedicated professional maintenance team, implementing end-to-end services ranging from full-vehicle inspections before matches to on-site standby support throughout the tournament. This proactive approach minimizes malfunctions at the source and ensures stable, orderly operation of all tournament shuttle lines.
With nearly a decade of dedicated operations in Mexico, Ankai has integrated its eco-friendly buses into Monterrey's urban transit network and delivered refined after-sales support for large-scale municipal events—accompanying Mexico's urban development while elevating the global reputation of Chinese buses. Looking ahead, Ankai Buses will continue optimizing its products and upgrading supporting services, steadily expanding its global market presence, exporting comprehensive green transport solutions, and writing new chapters in the globalization journey of Chinese bus brands.
