MAJOR ORDER FROM ARRIVA PLC FOR VDL BUS & COACH
Arriva has ordered more than 350 chassis for 2008/2009 delivery, with the option to buy further numbers for 2010/2011. This is the largest order ever placed by Arriva for right hand drive products from VDL Bus and Coach. The order consists of the SB 200 chassis, a mature and proven chassis concept with an extreme low fuel consumption.
It’s the same driveline that is used for Ambassador which is a major success in The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Israel. The SB 200 for Arrivais equipped with an Euro 5 Cummins ISBe 6-cylinder diesel engine coupled to a gearbox from Voith. It is also highly suitable for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies because of its low-floor construction.
Arriva is one of the largest transport companies in Europe. The company is active in the area of passenger transport in nine European countries: Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Great Britain. Also Arriva is one of the largest bus companies in the Great Britain with lines in the northeast, north-west and south-east of England, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland and Wales. The chassis which has been purchased will all be in service during 2008/2009 across the UK.