The first new full-size coach for Shipley operator Travelxpress is an MAN RR8 with MOBIpeople Explorer bodywork, supplied by BASE Coach Sales (01772 425355).
It has 74 Prime Buckingham seats and has been prepared for fitment of a wheelchair lift in readiness for PSVAR compliance.
Power is from the 6.9-litre MAN D0836 engine rated at 290bhp driving through a ZF EcoLife automatic gearbox.
The operator already has a second Explorer on order for delivery in September. It reports that schools appreciate the capacity, layout and space offered by the first coach and that it was a pleasure to deal with BASE.
The Explorer is also available in a 2+2 layout on MAN chassis, and with 3+2 seating on a Scania underframe.