Go-Ahead owned Damory Coaches, based in Dorset, has put six former National Express Levantes into its fleet, having refurbished and turned them into 70 seaters, along with a stylish blue-based livery.
It is targeting school private hire, and says it is “responding to the financial pressures facing schools across the region.” It launched the new fleet at The Purbeck School in Wareham
“We are all too aware of shrinking school budgets and bigger classes, so we’ve adapted our fleet accordingly,” says Damory Coaches GM, Adam Keen.
“Schools and other organisations can now opt for our much larger 70-seater air conditioned coaches. The fact that we’re able to transport more pupils in just one of these new vehicles means those who book us will save valuable resources to put towards additional activities.
“This greater value-for-money will hopefully allow our customers to take their classes on bigger and better educational outings, and that can only be a good thing for the communities in which we operate.
“With six extra large coaches available for hire, Damory’s offering is unique here in Dorset and I’m delighted we’re able to work with schools – helping ease the financial strain faced by so many across the county.”
Damory celebrated the arrival of its new vehicles this week with teachers and pupils at The Purbeck School in Wareham.
Simon Holmes, from The Purbeck School, added: “The Purbeck School continues to appreciate the high standard of travel provided by Damory.
“The impressive newly-refurbished fleet means that our students will travel in even greater comfort in future. The extra seating capacity is also a wonderful bonus – allowing more of us to journey together on fewer coaches.”
