Downshire Coach Travel of Banbridge, Co Down, has purchased a Temsa Safari HD12 from Arriva Bus and Coach (01274 681144) to join an existing MD9 from the same manufacturer.

The 12.2m HD12 has 53 seats along with a courier’s position, a continental door and a DVD player.

It is powered by a DAF MX-11 engine driving through a ZF EcoLife gearbox.

Says Owner Mervyn Ingram: “The whole Temsa package appeals to me. This is the second Temsa that we have bought and we have been very impressed. The coach is great.”