Luton-based operator Three Star Coaches has taken delivery of a Volvo B7R coach.
Three Star Coaches' Colin Dudley says the decision to stay with Volvo was based largely on positive passenger response to its existing vehicles.
"We already have a Volvo with Sunsundegui bodywork, built on the B9R chassis and it has proven extremely popular with our customers," states Dudley.
"On this occasion we required a shorter vehicle and we decided we'd like to keep it in the same family and purchase a B7R, again with Sunsundegui bodywork," he adds.
Three Star Coaches new Volvo B7R was specified with the 7.1-litre Volvo D7E engine, offering a broad torque range, low fuel consumption and low emissions.
The engine, married with what the manufacturer calls an "uncomplicated" chassis, provides a low net weight, in turn creating high passenger capacity and optimised productivity.
"We are constantly reviewing the requirements of our fleet," states Dudley. "Our policy is to try and bring in a new vehicle each year, in order to improve and reduce the overall age of our 15-vehicle fleet.
"We've obviously tried other manufacturers in the past, and one thing that particularly stands out about Volvo is the excellent back-up and support. They have a reputation for excellence and from our experience it is well deserved."