Volvo has published the findings of independent research exploring how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers in and around zero tailpipe-emission buses, coaches and trucks, as part of a project aimed at making the sector feel more visible, accessible and inclusive.…
Coach Services has taken delivery of its first two 10.8m Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa buses, supporting more frequent services across Thetford – in line with local improvement plans. The new buses build on a proven relationship, joining a 40-vehicle fleet where Volvo is the clear majority supplier. As part of Norfolk County Council’s Bus Service…
Allied Coaches has taken delivery of its first two Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, strengthening its capability for the high‑profile movements and day‑to‑day hire work it’s known for. The latest arrivals, a 53-seat model and 57-seat configuration, replace older vehicles in the operator’s six-strong line-up. They’ll support a broad range of work, from transporting international…
Serial production of the new Volvo B13R UNVI XL full-size luxury coach has commenced, with bodybuilding now taking place at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal. The new 12.8m-long, 4×2 single-deck coach, being built exclusively for the UK and Irish markets, was announced by Volvo Buses and UNVI in March 2025. Originally scheduled to be built…
Following the strong performance of its current Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, Dublin-based Nolan Coaches has kicked off 2026 by doubling its eVoTor fleet with the delivery of a further three examples. The new arrivals secure the customer’s position as the largest operator of B8R MCV eVoTor models in Ireland. Now with six eVoTors in…
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.…
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