2,000th UK Yutong is delivered
As reported in B&CB issue 1702 (2 May 2025), Pelican Yutong has sold its 2,000th Yutong vehicle in the UK. The landmark coach, a GT12, has now been delivered to FirstGroup for use on its FlixBus operations.
The first Yutong sold on these shores was a Euro V TC12 that went to Lincolnshire-based Cropley Coaches, in May 2014.
“It is fitting that the vehicle is the successor model to the TC12 which was our first vehicle” – Richard Crump, Managing Director at Pelican Engineering
Richard Crump, Managing Director at Pelican Engineering, said: “Every registration is a celebration of our relationship with our customers but this 2000th registration is a very special milestone for both Pelican and Yutong in the UK. It is fitting that the vehicle is the successor model to the TC12 which was our first vehicle.
“We continue to invest heavily in the UK product range, with diesel and electric two-axle and tri-axle coaches, electric single-deck and double-deck buses, and an electric airside bus. This is testament to the continuous investment that Pelican and Yutong provide for our UK customers, and we hope for many more milestones to come.”
“We have always appreciated the positive attitude to suggestions, the excellent vehicle reliability and performance and the back-up provided by Pelican” – Andrew Jarvis, Managing Director (B2B) at First Bus
Andrew Jarvis, Managing Director (B2B) at First Bus, said: “I am delighted to be receiving the keys to this milestone Yutong GT12 that will join our West of England operation on FlixBus express coach work. In 2018 we placed the first ever fleet order for Yutong vehicles in the UK with an order for 43 TC12 coaches. We have always appreciated the positive attitude to suggestions, the excellent vehicle reliability and performance and the back-up provided by Pelican.”
“…our partnership with First is made all the more special with Yutong’s 2,000th vehicle in the UK” – Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK
Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: “As FlixBus continues its inevitable journey towards market leadership, the launch of our partnership with First is made all the more special with Yutong’s 2,000th vehicle in the UK. We will watch with pride as the vehicles begin operating FlixBus services across the UK, opening new routes to meet passenger demand ahead of the busy summer season.”