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Leading Scottish bus and coach operator Whitelaws Coaches has taken delivery of the UK’s first six Volvo B8RLE 10.8 metre low carbon single deck buses with MCV eVoRa bodywork. The landmark delivery is part of a much wider 21 vehicle delivery, which at conclusion will ensure that the entire Whitelaws fleet is all Volvo manufactured.

Simon Woolacott is the latest recruit to join Volvo Bus’s regional sales team, having been recently appointed as the Regional Account Manager for the South.

Norfolk based, family-run firm, Sanders Coaches has taken delivery of four new Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa 10.8 metre single deck buses to support its continued growth and wide range of operations. The 10.8 metre motor is a new addition to the Volvo fleet, which previously exclusively offered the 12 metre variant.

The UK’s largest independent Bus Company, McGill’s, has taken delivery of two new Volvo 9700 fully integral luxury PSVAR coaches. The delivery marks a hugely prominent juncture as it is the first UK sale of the all-new 9700 for Volvo Bus UK.

Volvo Group UK have announced that Volvo Bus UK & Ireland Managing Director, Nick Page, will be retiring in December 2021.

Volvo Bus has appointed Jennifer McGill as its newest devoted Regional Account Manager for the North of England and Scotland.

Wednesday 28th April 2021, marks the official launch of the new Volvo 9700 fully integral coach to the UK and Irish markets. The vehicle announcement was made at 12pm via a specifically created reveal video hosted on the company’s official social media channels.

Renowned, family-owned Scottish holiday and coach tour operator Lochs & Glens has taken delivery of five new Volvo B11R 9900 premium specification fully integral coaches. The delivery is a highly significant landmark joint venture for both companies, as it is the first time Lochs & Glens has ever specified a complete Volvo product.

One of Ireland’s leading coach operators has further increased its Volvo fleet with the addition of a brand new Volvo B11R with Jonckheere bodywork.

One of Ireland’s leading operators, Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, has ordered an additional three Volvo integral B11R 9900 premium coaches, plus two B11R JHV2s for its predominantly Volvo fleet.

One of Northern Ireland’s best-known operators, Cookstown based JMB Coaches, has taken delivery of a new Volvo B8R with Plaxton Panther bodywork, as part of an ongoing commitment to modernise its fleet.

Two Volvo B8RLE MCV eVoRa low floor, single deck buses joined the Felixstowe Travel fleet in January to work on rail replacement and school contracts.

Cambridgeshire based Kiddles Coaches has recently taken delivery of a new Volvo B8R Sunsundegui SB3 coach to add to its all Volvo fleet.

Bath Bus Company has taken delivery of two new Volvo B5TL buses featuring the MCV eVoSeti bodywork as the latest additions to its fleet.

One of Ireland’s leading operators, Kennedy Coaches, is celebrating its 70th anniversary by taking delivery of a new Volvo B11R 9900 premium integral coach.

A Volvo 7900e single deck, fully electric bus has entered service at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel. The first of its type for the Irish market, the bus is set to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly shuttle service for passenger transfers at Dublin Airport.

The much anticipated all electric bus service at Birmingham Airport got underway this week with six Volvo 7900e fully electric ultra low emission, single deck buses taking centre stage at the inaugural event.

With an already strong relationship with Volvo Buses, Commonwealth Coaches has consolidated the partnership further, with the order of a new Volvo coach for its fleet.

Southampton based Wheelers Travel has taken delivery of a new Volvo B11R coach with MCV eVoTor bodywork.

One of Scotland’s leading coach operators, Whitelaws Coaches, has taken delivery of a new Volvo integral B11R 9900. This is the first 9900 premium coach for the Stonehouse based company and the first to be delivered to an operator north of the border.