The world’s first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses officially launched into service today (Thursday, 28th January) in Aberdeen. Run by First Bus in a project led by Aberdeen City Council, the Wrightbus hydrogen buses represent a major step forward in reducing climate change, as cities across the world witness how far innovation in the […]
A1 Minibus and Coach has taken delivery of an EVM Elegance, based on the extra-long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDI with Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine. It features a seven-speed G-Tronic Automatic gearbox. It has an Eberspacher EV808 8kw in-saloon air conditioning, a PA system ready to use with hand microphone, saloon speakers, a reversing […]
J&DS Halcrow of Shetland has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 with EVM Avantgarde bodywork. Based on the 516CDI extra-long wheelbase, the minicoach’s power comes from the Common Rail Direct Injection engine matched to a seven-speed G-Tronic automatic gearbox. Features include the new Masats plug-type passenger electric door, Tarabus non-slip flooring, in-dash Mercedes-Benz […]
Parrys International has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30-based EVM Avantgarde minicoaches. Built on the 516CDI extra-long wheelbase chassis, it is powered by a Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine coupled with a seven-speed G-Tronic automatic gearbox. It has a Masats plug-type passenger electric entry door, Eberspacher saloon air-conditioning, an entertainment package and […]
A Wrightbus Streetlite WF has joined the Rotala operations Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus. The vehicle is expected on the roads ‘very shortly’.
Pelican Bus & Coach has announced the addition of an electric coach to join the Yutong range offered in the UK. The model, provisionally called the TCe12, will be available in the second quarter of 2019. The same vehicle is already in service in Paris where Flixbus and Keolis have operated over 50 of them […]
Tourmaster Coaches of Crowland, near Peterborough, has added a 12.8m Plaxton Leopard to its fleet. Based on the Volvo B8R, it has 70 seats and is powered by a D8K 7.7 litre, 350bhp Euro VI, six-cylinder engine with a Volvo I-Shift automated transmission. It has full air suspension, I-start duel battery system, air conditioning throughout […]
After purchasing one in 2016, Greenline Coaches has added a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Touring+. The 12m coach will join its current vehicles in providing services such as coach holidays, weekend breaks, day trips and private hire. It has 49 Luxline seats. The new Tourismo was supplied by EvoBus (UK) Ltd.