Orion gets its first new ‘decker – Enviro400

Orion Travel has bought its first new vehicle directly from Alexander Dennis and it is the company’s first new double-decker, an Enviro400.

With a length of 11.5m, the new bus offers 85 seats, with three-point belts fitted to all fixed seats. The wide low-floor entrance speeds up boarding and alighting, as well as allowing wheelchair users and other passengers with reduced mobility to get on board easily.

“Our first brand-new double decker is a significant step in our continued investment in the modern Orion Travel fleet” – Leigh Mitchell, Director at Orion Travel

Leigh Mitchell, Director at Orion Travel, said: “Our first brand-new double decker is a significant step in our continued investment in the modern Orion Travel fleet. The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 is a great asset for us. The high capacity means we can put it to work on school and college contracts, while the specification with a digital tachograph allows flexible use on private hires and other business opportunities.”

Orion Travel provides corporate hospitality, private hire, school and college services across Greater Manchester.