EVM has completed 500 deliveries of its Cityline low-entry minibus built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with the supply of numbers 499 and 500 to Pontypool operator Phil Anslow Coaches.
They are diesel models, but the accessible product is also available as the battery-electric e-Cityline. It is a compact vehicle that in diesel format has a front engine and capacity for up to 22 passengers.
Phil Anslow Coaches has previously purchased the Cityline and now has four in its fleet, with director Chris Anslow (pictured, left) noting that he expects more will follow. Mr Anslow has credited EVM Area Sales Manager Stephen Haywood (pictured, right) for his approach to the transaction and to communication throughout the sale process.
The South Wales operator is to use the new Citylines on routes that encounter congested and narrow roads, where their compact size will be beneficial.
EVM says that the 500 sales figure for the Cityline platform takes account of the UK and Irish markets. Those vehicles have been supplied to public and private sector buyers. The battery-electric e-Cityline “is rising in popularity,” it adds.
A smaller number of zero-emission high-floor minicoaches on the Sprinter platform using the same driveline have also been sold.
