On January 12, 2019, the 13th "China Bus Industry Influencers" event series, jointly organized by the Urban Public Transport Branch of the China Civil Engineering Society and China Bus Network, was grandly held at the New World Hotel in Beijing. Approximately 200 representatives—including industry experts, association delegates, leading bus manufacturers, public transit operators, and technology suppliers—gathered to witness this prestigious industry event.

The Dongfeng Chaolong EQ6608LTV highway bus, thanks to its outstanding performance over many years in the rural passenger transport market and its exceptional product influence and brand credibility, stood out among numerous nominees and won the "Rural & Urban Bus Star" award at the "China Bus Industry Influencers" event.

Rural-urban passenger transport is a crucial segment of the passenger transportation industry and, more importantly, a vital livelihood initiative under China’s national rural revitalization strategy. From the broader perspective of the passenger transport market, addressing the travel needs of township residents not only reflects a commitment to social progress and industry development but also plays a key role in advancing integrated urban-rural public transit systems and meeting the practical mobility demands of the general public.

It is widely recognized that rural-urban passenger transport operators commonly face a set of shared challenges: large buses often run under capacity, while smaller vehicles cannot accommodate passenger volume—making it difficult to find an appropriately sized model. Most routes traverse narrow roads, where low-cost vehicles often compromise on quality, yet luxury models come with prohibitively high acquisition costs. Additionally, mountainous villages are constrained by poor road conditions—characterized by numerous sharp curves and hazardous sections—which significantly limits the development of rural passenger services.

Therefore, during the transformation toward integrated urban-rural public transit, operating vehicles must not only fulfill service requirements but also adapt to real-world operational constraints, ensuring both safety and comfort without compromise. Given the demanding road conditions—such as rural roads, steep mountain slopes, and frequent bends—bus models must demonstrate reliable performance in terms of ground clearance, handling, powertrain capability, ride smoothness, and driver visibility.

For over two decades, Dongfeng Chaolong has been dedicated to developing buses specifically tailored for rural passenger transport. Throughout the rural-urban passenger market, Dongfeng Chaolong buses have effectively met local travel needs, enhanced brand value for transport operators, and set a strong benchmark for the industry.

Dongfeng Chaolong EQ6608LTV Highway Bus

Previously, China Bus Network organized a “Reader Survey & Follow-up Notes” campaign, during which numerous users were interviewed. Through their feedback, we gained insights into how various brands perform in rural-urban passenger transport. Among them, Mr. Li from Bazhong, Sichuan Province, expressed strong trust in Dongfeng Chaolong buses. Having operated passenger services for nearly 20 years since he started his business, he has already purchased two Dongfeng Chaolong buses.

Mr. Li noted that during operation, the Dongfeng Chaolong bus has performed well in road adaptability and acceleration, is relatively fuel-efficient, and offers timely and reliable service—making his daily operations truly “worry-free.”

Overview of the Dongfeng Chaolong EQ6608LTV Highway Bus:

Building upon the proven strengths of the highly successful EQ6606LT and EQ6607LT models—both of which have demonstrated excellent market performance—the EQ6608LTV features a more modern and refined design. Since its launch in the rural-urban passenger transport market in 2014, nearly 4,000 units have been sold. Notably, over 1,000 units of this model were sold in 2018 alone, operating alongside other leading brands on passenger routes across urban and rural China.

Dongfeng Chaolong remains committed to delivering superior driving and riding experiences for its customers and continues to inject new energy and hope into the rural-urban passenger transport market.