The family-owned company is based in the County Durham market town of Stanhope and has provided transport in the North East of England since 1926. It operates a network of local bus services alongside private hires and a touring programme.
The new Enviro400 double deck bus is the third of the type for Weardale. Fitted with 84 comfortable high-backed seats with three-point seatbelts alongside an additional tip-up seat in the wheelchair space, it provides an enhanced passenger experience.
The Enviro200 additions include an 8.9m vehicle with 30 seats alongside a larger 9.7m 34-seater, giving Weardale operational flexibility to respond to different levels of passenger demand.
Weardale managing director Anthony Gibson said: “The double deck vehicle offers us a great addition to the Weardale fleet, boosting our high-capacity offering. We are also pleased to have made further investment by adding further Enviro200 buses for local services to our operation.”
Alexander Dennis regional sales manager Martin Dunleavy added: “I’m pleased to have worked with Weardale on delivering their Enviro400 and Enviro200 buses for local services and private hires. It’s been a great experience to work alongside Anthony and the rest of the team to ensure the vehicles fit all requirements.”
