A 12.9m VDL Futura FHD2 129.365PR coach has been added to the fleet of Taf Valley Coaches Ltd of Penrhoel, Whitland, Carmarthanshire. Powered by a 9.2litre 361bhp Paccar Euro5 engine coupled with a ZF 5HP604 automatic transmission, the vehicle features 57/59 Vogel Conturo reclining seats, an air conditioning system, a centre sunken demountable toilet, a […]
Paulger Transport of St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, has taken delivery of three Renault Master DCi 100 minibuses converted by Qualiti Conversions of Botley near Southampton. The nine-seaters are operated under contract to SkyBus Airways, the Isles of Scilly’s own airline. The vehicles were supplied by PHVC Vehicle Management.
Chaufferhire Coaches of Chipping Sodbury has taken delivery of its second Mercedes-Benz Tourismo. Powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM 470hLA Euro6 engine coupled to an eight-speed PowerShift gearbox, the coach has 51 seats with Travel Star Xtra upholstery, two 19inch monitors and a range of safety systems, including ESP, EBS and Brake Assist. It replaces a […]
Coventry based Harry Shaw has taken delivery of a new Scania OmniExpress to replace an identical vehicle purchased by the firm three years ago. The 14m vehicle is based on a Scania K 400 EB6x2*4 chassis equipped with a 400hp Euro5 Scania engine and the latest generation of the manufacturer’s fully-automated Opticruise gear-selection system. It […]
Cheltenham based Swanbrook Coaches has taken an Irizar i4 for use on its timetabled interurban service. The DAF-engined coach is to DDA specifications and has powered front and centre doors, an air conditioning system, 57 seats with iLeather headrests, a reversing camera and a Bosch audio system. Its wheelchair lift built into the nearside centre […]
Evo Travel from Shepherd’s Bush has invested in its first two Euro6 Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. The pair each have 55 seats with Travel Star Xtra upholstery, entertainment package, an air conditioning system and safety features including ABS, ESP and Brake Assist. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 hLA Euro6 engine matched to a ZF […]
Eight Plaxton Cheetahs based on the 0.816D 8.5m Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis have joined the fleet of Edinburgh based Highland Experience Tours. They each feature 29 reclining seats, an entertainment package and a roof mounted Thermo-King air conditioning unit. One of the vehicles is also equipped with a multi lingual commentary system. Their power comes from […]
Clarecastle Coaches has taken delivery of two EVM Elegance minicoaches based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with Euro6 516Cdi 163bhp Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engines matched to six-speed manual gearboxes. The specification includes LED strip lights, EVM’s light weight luggage partition with full depth drop boot, in-dash air conditioning, 22 EVM Comfort seats, a […]