Volvo Buses is one of the world's largest manufacturers of buses and bus chassis. Volvo Buses' product programme comprises city buses, intercity buses and tourist coaches, and services in the areas of financing, servicing, vehicle diagnostics and traffic information systems. Volvo Buses has approximately 8 000 employees worldwide, with production activities in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. The head office is in Sweden, Gothenburg, where product planning and product development are primarily concentrated. Volvo Buses also has a wide-ranging distributor network for aftermarket services with servicing and spare parts distribution at 1 200 workshops located in over 80 countries.