Richmonds Coaches of Barley has added its second Van Hool T16 Astron, supplied by VDL Bus and Coach UK.
It follows an earlier example delivered in late 2025. The new coach has 53 Kiel seats in leather with diamond stitching. They come with drop-down tables, three-point belts, and USB charging points within the frame.
Other specification elements include a centre sunken toilet, a boiler, and a fridge. PSVAR compliance was required by the Hertfordshire operator, with a passenger lift over the front axle and silver LED destination displays.
A camera monitoring system is complemented by a 270-degree display of the sides and rear, a pedestrian warning system for the driver, peripheral downlighting, extra marker lights, and parking sensors within the rear bumper.
Power is from the DAF MX-13 engine at 530bhp coupled to an Allison T525R six-speed automatic gearbox, with the exterior in Richmonds Coaches’ distinctive livery.
