Pikes turns to new Volvo B11R29 March 2016

Pikes Coaches has taken delivery of its first new vehicle, a Euro 6 Volvo B11R with Jonckheere bodywork.

The Andover-based operator – which has previously purchased used vehicles from Volvo Bus – selected the new Euro 6 model for its fuel saving potential, as director Rob Pike explains: “Our previous Volvo vehicles were B9Rs which have given us very good service, but we’re really looking forward to the fuel economy savings that the new B11R Euro 6 will deliver for us.”

The 12.57m-long vehicle features a Bosch Professional Line DVD Radio and CD player, Bosch 19in front and middle flat screen LCD monitors, leather headrest inserts, motorised driver’s blind to windscreen, a 9m3 luggage capacity and Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels.

Pike adds: “We also value the excellent aftersales support we receive from MC Truck & Bus in Southampton, with whom we have a very good relationship and use for all our external service requirements.”

The new coach will be used for general private hire and contracts, as well as services for National Express.

Author
Laura Cork

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