Blackpool Transport continues £22m overhaul of bus fleet26 June 2018

Blackpool Transport has taken delivery of 18 Enviro200 single-decker buses from Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), part of the operator’s five-year, £22 million plan to overhaul its 140-strong fleet.

The latest additions join 55 Enviro400 City double-deckers that have preceded them in the past two years.

The 9.7m, 34-seat Enviro200s will operate on Routes 3 and 4 providing services for local schools, a college and a health centre.

Like the Enviro400 City double-decks, which run on Blackpool’s famous Palladium routes, the new single-decks have USB charging points, free Wi-Fi, audio and visual announcement systems, mobile phone holders, stop buttons at every seat, infotainment screens, e-leather seats and wood effect flooring.

Jane Cole, managing director at Blackpool Transport, said: “These new single-decks mark another stage in our journey towards a completely revamped fleet.

“Our aim is to make the customer experience second to none, both for locals and the many visitors who form part of the 15 million people we provide services for every year.”

James Carney, financial and commercial director at Blackpool Transport, added: “We are striving to deliver an ambitious business plan that fulfils our shareholder’s strategy to have a world-class public transport service that is multi-modal, modern and efficient...

“Much of what has been achieved is thanks to the terrific partnership we have formed with Alexander Dennis Limited, working together to design and engineer the vehicles of tomorrow.”

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Laura Cork

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