The first MOBIpeople Premium coaches built on the new-generation MAN RR8 chassis have been delivered to Travel Xpress as it continues a fleet investment programme. The Shipley operator has taken two such examples supplied by BASE Coach Sales.
Each of the 12.5m vehicles is to a PSVAR ready configuration to allow for straightforward conversion to achieve full compliance in the future. That includes silver LED destination displays and an additional door present behind the front axle.
A 74-seat layout in 3+2 configuration using Prime Buckingham products has been specified, while an offside rear emergency exit permits extensive underfloor luggage space. The high-floor Premium body layout is also beneficial there, the dealership adds.
USB charging points are at all passenger positions plus the crew seat. A Centrad CCTV system and wood-effect flooring have also been incorporated into the coaches, which represent the fourth and fifth MOBIpeople products delivered to family-owned Travel Xpress.
Its opening MOBIpeople, delivered in 2019, was the business’s first new full-size coach. Power in the latest pair is from the nine-litre MAN D15 engine driving through a ZF EcoLife six-speed automatic gearbox.
