Thrifty’s Sprinter minibuses are flying success 18 July 2011

Soaring business growth at its Heathrow Airport operation and a commitment to customer service has prompted Thrifty Car & Van Rental to buy a pair of Mercedes-Benz shuttle buses.

Supplied by local dealer Rygor Commercials, with support from Mercedes-Benz UK's fleet van sales team, the Sprinter 313CDIs are now being used to ferry passengers between the airport's terminals and Thrifty's vehicle collection points.

The Sprinters were sent from Mercedes-Benz factory as long-bodied panel vans to EVM in Kilbeggan, Ireland, where they were transformed into stylish shuttle buses, complete with eight passenger seats and a sizeable luggage compartment.

Both vehicles are emblazoned with panels bearing the names not only of Thrifty but also of Dollar Rent a Car. Occupants are able to see out through these panels, but cannot be seen from outside.

"Thrifty has just seen a 25% growth year-on-year at Heathrow, which is very welcome news," comments Elliot Scott, fleet manager at Thrifty Car & Van Rental UK. "In order to accommodate this, we've invested in larger vehicles with extra luggage space, so that our customers enjoy a superior level of service from us."

And he adds: "Our previous Sprinter shuttle buses proved outstandingly reliable... True to form, these new Mercedes-Benz vehicles are proving a very welcome sight for travellers."

The Sprinter minibuses have replaced a pair of medium-length Sprinters, which also had eight seats.

Author
John Challen

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