New Citaro hybrids roll out with Transdev
Transdev has rolled out the first of its new £3.5m fleet of hybrid Mercedes-Benz Citaros. The new buses are being used on its FLYER branded network serving Leeds Bradford Airport.
The new buses provide more capacity, easier accessibility and lower emissions with journeys running up to every 30 minutes and departures from early morning until late at night. They provide 39 seats plus room for up to 31 standing, compared with 54 on its current diesel-powered buses, an increase of 29 percent.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the hybrid Citaros should deliver an 8.5% reduction in fuel consumption.
“Each new bus also has plentiful luggage space, reflecting our FLYER buses’ role in taking thousands of business and leisure travellers to connect with flights” – Transdev Managing Director, Henri Rohard
Transdev Managing Director, Henri Rohard, said: “We are delighted to introduce our new hybrid buses to our FLYER branded bus network, at a significant time for travel to the Airport with the new terminal building extension now open to customers.
“Our investment in the most up-to-date hybrid technology is providing a full aviation designed and dedicated fleet to Leeds Bradford Airport, giving airline customers, our customers in general and our colleagues a much more comfortable, accessible and environmentally friendly journey than ever before.
“Onboard each new bus is a full package of customer comfort features, including next stop information displays including a screen facing the dedicated wheelchair space, and a hearing loop system to make communication easier for customers with a hearing disability. There’s also fast and free on-board Wi-Fi and USB charging, plus the latest pedestrian and cyclist detection systems to make the roads safer for everyone.
“Each new bus also has plentiful luggage space, reflecting our FLYER buses’ role in taking thousands of business and leisure travellers to connect with flights. We look forward to welcoming our existing and new customers to our fleet.”