Alexander Dennis Delivers Low-Emission Midibuses to English Operator Holmeswood Coaches

Holmeswood Coaches, a local bus service operator in North West England, has taken delivery of six Alexander Dennis Enviro200 low-emission midibuses. The buses are 8.9m long, have seats for up to 30 passengers, and feature advanced interior amenities, including Alexander Dennis SmartSeats and Altro wood-effect flooring. The Enviro200 model is equipped with efficient SmartPack technology, enabling low-emission certification and eligible for Bus Service Operator Grant (BSOG) incentive payments. This investment comes on the heels of Holmeswood Coaches winning an additional Lancashire County Council-subsidised contract, further securing the company's position in the local market.

Key Takeaways:

• The Enviro200 buses feature Alexander Dennis SmartSeats and Altro wood-effect flooring, providing a refined and durable interior ambiance for up to 30 passengers.
• Holmeswood Coaches has won an additional Lancashire County Council-subsidised contract, prompting the investment in a new fleet of midibuses, including the six Enviro200 buses.
• The Enviro200 is equipped with Alexander Dennis SmartPack efficiency technology, reducing fuel consumption and CO2e emissions by 24% compared to a conventional Euro V diesel bus.
• The Alexander Dennis Enviro200 is certified for low-emission bus operation, allowing Holmeswood Coaches to benefit from Bus Service Operator Grant (BSOG) incentive payments and reduce operating costs.
• The new fleet of midibuses will support Holmeswood Coaches' 110/112 service routes, ensuring future-proofed operations for the company.
• The Enviro200 has demonstrated a 24% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2e emissions compared with a conventional Euro V diesel bus over the UK Bus Cycle in Zemo Partnership low-emission bus testing.

Statistics:

• 8.9m length of the Enviro200 buses
• Up to 30 passengers can be seated in the Enviro200 buses
• 24% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2e emissions compared with a conventional Euro V diesel bus
• Alexander Dennis SmartPack technology is implemented in the Enviro200 buses
• Footprint of the Enviro200 buses on the local market through the additional Lancashire County Council-subsidised contract won by Holmeswood Coaches
• Six Enviro200 buses delivered to Holmeswood Coaches

Sources:

Alexander Dennis Limited, "Alexander Dennis Delivers Low-Emission Midibuses to English Operator Holmeswood Coaches" (https://www.alexander-dennis.com/our-new-release Archive/2017 archive)