Enviro400 order is a first for Stephensons of Essex

Alexander Dennis has taken a new order from Stephensons of Essex for five Enviro400 double-deckers.

The new buses will be the first on Alexander Dennis chassis for the operator. They are to join similar buses on third-party chassis as well as a large number of Enviro200 single-deckers in the operator’s 100-vehicle fleet.

The new Enviro400 will each have 86 seats fitted with USB charging ports. They are expected to be delivered later this year.

Stephensons of Essex remains locally owned, locally managed and a proud active member of the ALBUM association of independent bus operators. Founded in 1972, it now provides local bus routes and school services in Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

“The Enviro400 offers a great combination of seating capacity and operational efficiency which will help us keep our costs down” – Bill Hiron, Stephensons of Essex Managing Director and ALBUM Chairman

Bill Hiron, Stephensons of Essex Managing Director and ALBUM Chairman, said: “This order for five new double deck buses from Alexander Dennis is great news for customers across our service network who will benefit from the further upgrade to their journey experience. The Enviro400 offers a great combination of seating capacity and operational efficiency which will help us keep our costs down.”

Alexander Dennis Retail Sales Director, Charlie Miller, said: “We’re delighted to again have been chosen by Stephensons of Essex for investment in their immaculate fleet and we look forward to supporting these buses throughout their working lives with our AD24 aftermarket support.”