Bus company invests £4m in new vehicles

L-R Stagecoach MCSL's Rob Jones with Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham and Cllr Liam Robinson

Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire, and South Lancashire has upgraded its fleet, investing more than £4m in new buses.

The company, which operates upwards of 400 buses across the three regions, will boost its fleet by 18 new vehicles.

In a first for the business, the company is launching 11 next-generation buses which will feature deluxe e-leather seats, seat tables, and LED reading lights, among other features on the X2 route from Preston to Liverpool via Southport.

The investment will also see seven new Gold buses arriving on the 471 and 472 routes from Heswall to Liverpool. The luxury buses feature hand stitched Italian-designed leather seats; friendly, uniformed drivers; Euro 6 standard engines complete with stop/start technology to help cut exhaust gas emissions; free Wi-Fi; and new interior design which includes noise-reducing moquette fabric.

Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire, said: “Stagecoach is committed to continually investing in our fleet – ensuring we deliver sustainable, comfortable, high-specification vehicles to our customers; providing them with a first-class experience.

“The new buses being introduced on the X2 route are a first for the business and we’re delighted to be launching them. We have worked closely with the design and engineering teams to incorporate a range of new features, which will make the passenger experience even more enjoyable.

“The new features will also enable people to use their time on the bus more productively, should they choose to do so. We have installed LED reading lights and seat tables as well as free on-board Wi-Fi so passengers can go online and connect with friends during the journey.

“We are also delighted to be increasing the number of Gold buses on our routes. These buses offer passengers ultimate comfort, with Wi-Fi, spacious legroom, e-leather seats and CCTV as standard. They are also highly-sustainable and are powered by low emission engines – giving our customers a luxurious, eco-friendly travel experience.”

Stagecoach Bus is one of the UK’s major employers, supporting around 24,000 jobs across the UK and 1,209 jobs in Merseyside and South Lancashire.

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