Metroline orders 48 Volvo BZLs

London bus operator Metroline is ordering 48 Volvo BZL Electric zero-emission single-deck buses.

The buses are due to go into service with the ComfortDelGro-owned operation on TfL routes during the second half of next year.

The BZL is Volvo’s electric chassis platform for both single- and double-deck buses. The vehicles destined for Metroline will feature MCV bodywork and will be built to TfL specification, in a mix of lengths (9.7m, 10.35m and 10.8m).

“Metroline is pleased to place this order with Volvo for the latest additions to our single-deck ZE fleet” – ComfortDelGro (UK) Group Engineering Director, Ian Foster

ComfortDelGro (UK) Group Engineering Director, Ian Foster, said, “Metroline is pleased to place this order with Volvo for the latest additions to our single-deck ZE fleet.

“We have a long-standing relationship involving all areas of our transport operations around the world, and this reflects the trust we have in Volvo delivering a reliable product with exceptional aftermarket support and service.”

“The BZL is very well suited for Metroline’s operations in London, and will help deliver clean, silent and efficient public transport” – Volvo Buses UK & Ireland Managing Director, Domenico Bondi

Volvo Buses UK & Ireland Managing Director, Domenico Bondi, said: “We are thrilled to receive this latest order from Metroline. The BZL is very well suited for Metroline’s operations in London, and will help deliver clean, silent and efficient public transport, and in addition builds on our strong business partnership with Metroline, and our journey together towards net zero transportation.”

One thought on “Metroline orders 48 Volvo BZLs

  1. Michael Bennett says:

    It may seem small in the grand scheme of things when a new body is designed, but there are some real flaws with the destination displays on this body. The front display is too high, set back so far that it will suffer horrendous parallax errors if trying to utilise the whole display area and that is compounded by front curvature. The side display, evidently poor already from this picture, is also set back to a degree (although nothing like the front) suffers shadowing from above and is behind tinted glass.

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