Volvo Buses receives order for 22 of its new double-deck coach
Keolis has ordered 22 of the new double-deck coach from Volvo Buses. The Volvo 9700 DDs will be used for express services between Gothenburg and Borås from December 2021.
The new double-decks are the latest addition to Volvo Buses’ model range of coaches with premium features.
The coach model comes in several different variants for express and tourist services.
“The demand for comfortable, safe and reliable express coaches with a high capacity and productivity is growing,” says Ulf Magnusson, senior vice president, Volvo Buses.
“Fuel efficiency and the possibility of using renewable fuels, such as HVO and RME, are also becoming more important for many operators. With our flexible range of products and services, we can supply a complete, high-quality, customised solution that meets our customers’ needs extremely well.”
Karl Orton, fleet director, Keolis says passenger comfort was also an important criteria in its choice of an express coach: “Volvo Buses meets the high expectations that both we and our customers have of modern public transport.
“This is a partnership where both Keolis and Volvo will do their utmost to offer safe, punctual and comfortable journeys between Gothenburg and Borås over the next 10 years.”
The Volvo 9700 DD has the capacity for up to 96 passengers and is equipped with wi-fi and every seat has a USB port. The chassis are manufactured at the Volvo Buses plant in Borås and the bodies are built by Carrus Delta Oy in Finland.