Volare
Volare is a Brazilian microbus manufacturer and brand of Marcopolo S.A., producing a comprehensive 6–12 ton bus lineup across school, charter, tourism, urban, rural, and off-road segments for fleet operators, tourism companies, and municipal governments across Brazil and 20+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersSão Mateus, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Volare does
Volare is a Brazilian micro-bus manufacturer operating as a brand of Marcopolo S.A., one of the world's largest bus bodybuilders. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, the company produces a comprehensive microbus lineup in the 6–12 ton range across six application segments — school (Escolar), charter (Fretamento), tourism (Turismo), urban (Urbano), rural, and off-road — organized into two model families, Fly (Fly 12, Fly 10, Fly 9) and Attack (Attack 10, Attack 9, Attack 8), plus a dedicated Access line for accessible transport, with passenger capacities spanning 17 to 65 seats. Powertrain options include conventional diesel, ethanol-electric hybrid (Attack 9 Híbrido with up to 650 km range), and natural gas/biomethane (Fly 10 GV, claiming 96% lower particulate and 84% lower GHG emissions), supplemented by a BioSafe onboard biosafety system (UV-C and ozonization) developed with Aurratech and an autonomous-vehicle partnership with Lume Robotics.
The company operates two manufacturing facilities — San Marino in Caxias do Sul (founded 1991; 41,200 m² built area; 6,600 vehicles/year capacity) and São Mateus in Espírito Santo (founded 2014; 65,500 m² built area; 12,500 vehicles/year capacity) — employing more than 2,000 people and having cumulatively produced over 80,000 microbuses. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of complete vehicles, complemented by financing arrangements through Banco Moneo (Marcopolo's financial arm) and consortium partners Randon Consórcios and Ademicon Consórcios.
Commercial distribution runs through 45+ dealership and reception points across Brazil and an international dealer network spanning more than 20 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and Africa. The customer base is fragmented across tourism operators, charter and corporate transport, rental/leasing companies, municipal public transport, school transport contractors, and agribusiness — with documented large-anchor relationships including Parvi Transportes (~660 vehicles), RCR Locação (388 vehicles), COOBRATAETE/Transfer Logística (143 in a single order), Vale do Amazonas (75), and JCA (68 microbuses for Guarulhos municipality). Volare is privately held within the Marcopolo group, holds ISO 9001 certification since 1996 and OHSAS 18001 since 2002, and has been recognized as Lótus Campeão de Vendas sales champion in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026.
Volare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Volare
- Legal name
- Volare
- Website
- https://volare.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Volare is a Brazilian microbus manufacturer and brand of Marcopolo S.A., producing a comprehensive 6–12 ton bus lineup across school, charter, tourism, urban, rural, and off-road segments for fleet operators, tourism companies, and municipal governments across Brazil and 20+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Volare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Bus and Microbus Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid) (IMACABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Micromobility Powertrain Manufacturing (Motors/Controllers/Drivetrains) (IMACAOAD), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)
Keywords
Where Volare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Mateus
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Volare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Bus and Microbus Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling complete buses and microbuses for various applications including school transport, charter/tourism, urban public transport, and off-road/mining sectors. One-time vehicle sales with optional financing and consortium arrangements.
- Financing and Consortium Partnerships: Revenue facilitation through partnership with Banco Moneo (Banco da Marcopolo S.A.) providing vehicle financing options, and consortium partners Randon Consórcios and Ademicon Consórcios enabling customer purchase through group acquisition schemes.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all bus models |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Volare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Volare designs, manufactures, and sells a complete line of microbuses (6–12 tons) organized into two families — Fly and Attack — for school transport, charter (fretamento), tourism, urban public transport, rural, and off-road/mining applications. Powertrain options include diesel, electric/hybrid with ethanol range extender, and natural gas/biomethane, with specialized configurations for accessibility, off-road, and biosafety. Vehicles are sold directly to fleet operators and through an extensive dealer network in Brazil and international markets.
Product overview
Volare is a Brazilian micro-bus manufacturer and market leader in Brazil, producing the most complete line of micro-ônibus (mini-buses) with configurations from 6 to 12 tons. The product portfolio is organized into two main model families (Fly and Attack) across six market segments: Escolar (School), Fretamento (Charter), Turismo (Tourism), Urbano (Urban), Rural, and Off Road. Key models include the Fly 12 (flagship with up to 65 passengers), Fly 10 (versatile mid-size available in GV/Gas and Limousine variants), Fly 9 (compact with fuel efficiency), Attack 10 (robust with excellent cost-benefit), Attack 9 (economical with multiple engine options), Attack 8 (compact with Robust and 4x4 variants), and Access (full accessibility with pneumatic suspension). Recent innovations include the Fly 10 GV (Natural Gas/biomethane sustainable vehicle), Attack 9 Híbrido (electric/ethanol hybrid with 650km autonomy), and specialized off-road and rural variants. The company operates under Marcopolo S.A., one of the world's largest bus manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fly 12 Flagship microbus with the highest passenger capacity (up to 65 passengers + driver), featuring integrated body and chassis design for simplified maintenance and meeting safety and accessibility standards. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, and Turismo segments.
- Fly 10 Versatile mid-size microbus with capacity for up to 55 passengers, featuring integrated body and chassis with facilitated maintenance. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, Turismo, and Urbano segments.
- Fly 9 Compact microbus with excellent drivability and lower fuel consumption, featuring MB OM 924 LA engine with 156 cv and 580 Nm torque. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, Turismo, and Urbano segments.
- Fly 10 GV (Gás Veicular) Sustainable microbus powered by GNV (Natural Gas) and biomethane, featuring a 200 CV Otto cycle engine developed for gas vehicle application with up to 96% less particulate matter and 84% less greenhouse gas emissions. Configured for Fretamento and Urbano segments.
- Fly 10 Limousine Premium tourism configuration of the Fly 10 featuring refined finishes, sophisticated interior decorations, and high-end amenities designed for the tourism and executive charter segment.
- Attack 10 Robust microbus with excellent cost-benefit ratio, integrated body and chassis for easy repairs and maintenance, and high durability with low maintenance costs. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, Turismo, Urbano, Rural, and 4x4 segments.
- Attack 9 Economical and profitable microbus with total safety, available with Cummins ISF 3.8 (175 cv, 600 Nm torque) or Mercedes-Benz OM 924 LA (163 cv, 610 Nm torque) engine options. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, Turismo, Urbano, and Híbrido segments.
- Attack 8 Compact microbus with Cummins ISF 3.8 engine (157 cv, 550 Nm torque) and Common Rail injection, available in standard and Robust versions with high durability and excellent cost-benefit. Configured across Escolar, Fretamento, Turismo, Urbano, and 4x4 segments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 143 vehicles in single contract (COOBRATAETE and Transfer Logística)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Volare
Customer profileNamed customers22 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Volare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Volare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, flagship and core.
- Lume RoboticsstrategicAutonomous vehicle technology partnership for developing self-driving capabilities in microbus applications.
- MarcopoloflagshipParent company and manufacturing partner. Volare is a brand of Marcopolo, one of Brazil's largest bus manufacturers since 1949. Provides manufacturing infrastructure, quality standards, and corporate backing.
- Agra MotorscoreDealership partner for Volare buses, providing sales and service in specific regional markets.
- AurratechcoreBiosafety solution partnership providing BioSafe/FIP Onboard technology for UV-C and ozonization sanitization systems on Volare vehicles, addressing post-pandemic passenger safety concerns.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Volare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Marcopolo S.A. Parent company of Volare and one of the world's largest bus body manufacturers. Operates the broader full-size bus portfolio (including Neobus) and shares manufacturing, distribution, and dealer infrastructure with Volare — making it the most directly comparable entity for capabilities and market footprint.
- MAN Truck & Bus: Global commercial vehicle manufacturer producing bus chassis and complete buses for urban and intercity applications. Comparable as a broader incumbent with international dealer networks serving the same fleet operator and municipal customer base as Volare.
- Volvo Buses: Global bus OEM with strong presence in Latin America, including complete bus offerings (chassis + body) competing for the same urban and intercity tenders as Volare. Relevant benchmark for powertrain transition strategy and premium fleet positioning.
- Scania Buses: Global truck and bus manufacturer with established Brazilian operations. Comparable as a chassis supplier and competitor in the Latin American complete-bus market, particularly for higher-capacity urban and intercity applications.
Emerging players
- BYD Auto: Chinese electric bus OEM rapidly expanding in Latin America (notably Brazil and Colombia). Comparable as an emerging competitor in the electrified urban bus segment where Volare is investing via its Attack 9 Híbrido and Fly 10 GV.
Direct peers
- Busscar: Historic Brazilian bus body manufacturer producing urban, intercity, and microbus bodies. Closely comparable to Volare in target customer segments (Brazilian fleet operators, municipal contracts) and product category, though with a smaller post-restructuring footprint.
- Agrale: Brazilian manufacturer of light commercial vehicles, chassis, and specialty vehicles including bus chassis. Comparable to Volare in the Brazilian microbus and light commercial segment with similar customer profiles (rural, charter, urban).
- Irizar: Spanish bus and coach manufacturer producing premium intercity, touring, and urban buses. Comparable as a bus body specialist with similar multi-segment strategy (charter, urban, long-distance) and similar international dealer-supported distribution model.
- Neobus: Brazilian bus body manufacturer (also part of the Marcopolo group) focused on urban and intercity buses. Sister brand under common ownership, directly comparable in product category and customer base.
- Caio (Companhia Americana de Ônibus): Brazilian bus body manufacturer producing urban, intercity, and microbus bodies for similar fleet customers. Directly competes with Volare in Brazilian municipal and charter tenders with overlapping product portfolios.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Volare social profiles
Digital presenceVolare compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Volare financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Volare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Volare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Volare M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Volare
What does Volare do?
Volare designs, manufactures, and sells a complete line of microbuses (6–12 tons) organized into two families — Fly and Attack — for school transport, charter (fretamento), tourism, urban public transport, rural, and off-road/mining applications. Powertrain options include diesel, electric/hybrid with ethanol range extender, and natural gas/biomethane, with specialized configurations for accessibility, off-road, and biosafety. Vehicles are sold directly to fleet operators and through an extensive dealer network in Brazil and international markets.
Is Volare a public or private company?
Volare is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Volare founded?
Volare was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Volare based?
Volare is headquartered in São Mateus, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Volare make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Bus and Microbus Sales are the primary driver. The others are financing and Consortium Partnerships.
Who are Volare's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Marcopolo S.A., MAN Truck & Bus, Volvo Buses and Scania Buses. BYD Auto is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Busscar, Agrale, Irizar, Neobus and Caio (Companhia Americana de Ônibus).
Does Volare have an API?
No public API is recorded for Volare.
What industry is Volare in?
Volare's product category is Commercial Bus and Microbus Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAJ, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid), with a secondary code of IMACAOAD, Micromobility Powertrain Manufacturing (Motors/Controllers/Drivetrains). Its NAICS code is 33635.