Travellers Choice, currently celebrating its 140th year of operation, has renewed its association with Volvo Bus, with the purchase of eight new B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork.
The Lancashire-based company bought its first Volvo coach back in 1977, and the latest purchase takes the number of Volvos in the Travellers Choice fleet to 80, which represents 90% of its total fleet.
"The B9R Jonckheere is perfect for our current requirements because it offers all the functionality we want on a two axle chassis," explains Travellers Choice managing director, John Shaw.
"In addition to our eight new Jonckheeres we're also getting a further three Volvo B9R Caetano Levante coaches for our National Express contracts, which takes the total number of Volvos recently purchased to 11."
The new coaches feature the Volvo Euro 5 D9 9.4-litre engine, capable of 380bhp. The engine has been matched to the proven 12-speed Volvo I-Shift fully automated mechanical gearbox.
The new coaches each feature 53 passenger seats with three point safety belts. They are also specified with TV monitors, CD/DVD player, sound system, air conditioning, toilet and drinks facilities.