Volvo Buses has strengthened its role in Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)’s transition to cleaner public transport, with its Volvo BZL Electric buses forming the majority of the 53-vehicle fleet at the Bee Network’s newly electrified Middleton depot. More than 180 BZL Electric buses now power Bee Network services, underscoring Volvo’s role in supporting Greater…
The new 72-seat Volvo B8R – MCV eVoTor coach specifically meets the needs of operators with a focus on school transport across the UK and Ireland. Built on the proven and successful B8R eight‑litre chassis, the new high‑capacity model is offered with 3+2 or 2+2 seating capacities with either 72 or 59 passenger seats. Adaptable…
Luton-based Three Star Coaches has taken delivery of a second new Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor 53-seat coach, following the successful performance of the first of Volvo’s new 12.6m-long models which joined the fleet earlier this year. The latest addition is finished in the company’s distinctive blue livery and will be used for a variety of…
Three new Volvo B13R 9700 double-deck coaches have been delivered to County Monaghan-based Matthews Coach Hire – representing the first of their kind to enter service in Ireland. They form part of an order for five identical high-capacity double-deck coaches, with the first examples now operating across key commuter routes connecting towns including Dundalk and…
Family-run operator Garelochhead Coaches has brought Scotland’s first bespoke Volvo B8L MCV eVoSeti into service. The 98-seat tri-axle double-deck bus will operate from the Garelochhead depot on a local school transport route. The new high-capacity Volvo B8L eVoSeti replaces a smaller single-deck coach, significantly reducing the need to run multiple vehicles on the same route.…
Longstanding Volvo customer, Beestons, has taken delivery of four B8L MCV eVoSeti double-deck buses, continuing a trusted relationship that dates back to the 1980s. Since 2015, Beestons has consistently put its faith in Volvo, specifying chassis’ featuring the manufacturer’s ultra fuel-efficient D8K diesel engine and MCV bodywork, selected for their proven reliability, performance and ease…
Isle of Lewis-based Lochs Motor Transport is adding a pair of Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches to its island fleet, joining earlier examples built on the previous B11R chassis. Launched in 2024, the 12.6m Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor is Volvo’s most affordable full-size coach, combining excellent fuel efficiency and reliability with a package offering great…
Anil Singh has been named as Volvo Bus UK & Ireland’s Regional Sales Manager for bus and coach customers in London, South East and East Anglia. The appointment provides an increased level of support across these key regions, reinforcing Volvo’s commitment to customer service. Singh will work closely with independent and family run operators, guiding…
Volvo Buses has secured signed orders for more than a dozen Volvo B13R UNVI XL 4×2 single-deck coaches, plus customers hold options on a further 10 vehicles in the final stages of specification – just three months after the model’s announcement. Volvo and UNVI will build the first vehicle, a 53-seat model, over the coming…
Volvo Buses has delivered seven new B8R MCV eVoTors to Westbus, a Heathrow-based coach operator, working primarily in and around London, as well as across the UK, Ireland and into mainland Europe. The fresh arrivals represent a significant investment to the Westbus fleet and mark a welcome return to the Volvo brand, reflecting the company’s…
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