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…
Commonwealth Coaches has taken delivery of a new 53-seat Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor, with a 57-seat model to follow in the coming weeks, as part of a fleet refresh and upgrade. The 12.6m B8R MCV eVoTors are the first of their kind for the business, as it looks to replace older vehicles with Volvo’s newest…
Suffolk-based BorderBus has placed an order for a second Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa bus following the proven performance of an identical model purchased in October 2023 – which joined a 30-strong fleet comprised largely of competitor brands. The new 10.8m single-deck vehicle is being built to the same specification, and is scheduled to enter service…
CCH (Comet Car Hire), part of Transdev Group, has taken delivery of four full-size Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, which will operate on a dedicated contract carrying pilots and cabin crew between London Heathrow airport and nearby hotels. Finished in silver metallic paintwork, the premium 55-seat coaches become the largest vehicles in the customer’s 65-strong…
Volvo Buses has opened the order books for a new full-size luxury coach to be built exclusively for the UK and Irish markets, following the signing of a new bodybuilder agreement with Spanish manufacturer, UNVI. The new model was announced jointly today by Domenico Bondi, Managing Director of Volvo Bus UK & Ireland, and Eloy…
Volvo Buses has secured its first electric vehicle order from Go Ahead, the largest operator of bus services in London. The company will add 25 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses to its fleet later this year, building on a longstanding relationship between manufacturer and operator. They will be built to Transport for London (TfL)…
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