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Lancashire minibus supplier first to take new Daily Start

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Minibus and minicoach supplier David Fishwick of Colne, Lancashire, has taken delivery of the UK’s first IVECO Daily Start minibus as a demonstrator vehicle.

The Daily Start is the latest addition to IVECO’s minibus range and is an entry-level model. Others in the range include the Daily Line and high-end Daily Tourys+.

The Daily Start can take up to 16 passengers, with wheelchair access in certain configurations. It has a manual side sliding door and retractable step, and options include CCTV, an electric sliding door, reverse cameras and USB charging points.

Power is provided by IVECO’s 3.0-litre F1C diesel engine, with a choice of either 148bhp or 178bhp versions available. The vehicle can also be equipped with the eight-speed Hi-Matic automatic transmission.

Maintenance intervals have been extended to 50,000km.

Mark Barlow, dealer principal at David Fishwick, says it is ideal for operators requiring a simple, functional vehicle with low running costs, such as for airport parking services or local taxi work.

“This new Daily model offers excellent value for money,” he says, adding: “Operators can be confident of a long service life, even for high-mileage applications.”

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