Luxury travel specialist Eavesway goes for first i8 Integral
Luxury travel specialist Eavesway Travel of Ashton in Makerfield have placed a first-time order for a DAF-based Irizar Integral i8 for delivery in 2025.
The new 14-metre coach will be equipped to the highest level of comfort and amenities including 38 extra comfort padded i8 seats in the company’s signature cream leather. In the past, Eavesway has been a regular buyer of Van Hool for its work, which includes travel for the cruise industry.
A conversion by AD Coach Systems will be carried out in the UK to further equip the new coach for corporate charter and sports team activity. The coach will also feature a digital camera mirror system in lieu of traditional mirrors.
Mikes Eaves, Managing Director of Eavesway Travel said: “We are delighted to confirm the order of the first Irizar vehicle to join the VIP section of our fleet and are 100% confident it will be an exceptional addition. From our first contact with Irizar UK we have been impressed with the welcome, enthusiasm, and belief in the quality of the Irizar product which matches both our own high expectations and those of our clients.”
As a latest generation Irizar Integral the i8 will meet all of the GSR2 and cybersecurity (R155 and R156) standards. This latest range of integral efficient vehicles surpass the improvements already seen and offer an additional reduction of consumption of up to 5%.
Improvements focus on efficiency and safety and the i8 will feature a new cockpit with new steering wheel, updated keys and a new version of the dashboard with an updated design and the option to select night mode for driving. At the same time a new HMI has a renewed design and a more ergonomic and adapted integration of driver needs. In addition, the digital camera mirror system available for this range provides better visibility in any weather conditions.
Stuart Smithson, Area Sales Manager in the North for Irizar UK said: “We are delighted to welcome Mike and the entire Eavesway team to the Irizar family. As a provider of luxury travel services, we are confident that the i8 will dovetail into the Eavesway fleet well and will offer a high level of comfort and design to its passengers“
Eavesway Travel, boasts a rich history of over 90 years, and is dedicated to providing luxury coach travel across the UK from its base in North-West England. It is best known for its premium cruiselink service, trusted annually by thousands of cruise passengers for their travel needs. Eavesway’s full fleet of top-quality executive coaches makes it a reliable choice for multinational corporations in need of high-end corporate travel through its exclusive private coach hire service