A Scottish coach operator has launched a brand-new fleet of vehicles to serve routes linking the largest cities across the nation.
Scottish CityLink has introduced four new coaches which will serve Saltire Cross routes covering Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth and Dundee.
The new fleet marks an investment of £1.3 million from the coach operator who carry around 5 million passengers a year.
The new vehicles – which have already been put into service - are Yutong GT12 single deck coaches, with 53 seats, and have been fitted with customer enhancements including USB charging points, drop-down tables, and reading lights.
cottish Citylink Managing Director Simone Walsh said: “We’re constantly improving our services and network, and it’s fantastic news that these brand new coaches are ready to go into service across our Saltire Cross network. They’re comfortable and reliable vehicles that will be a great addition to these routes and we hope our customers enjoy travelling on them.”
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The routes are operated on behalf of Citylink by McLeans Coaches and the four new coaches will join one Yutong GT12 vehicle already in service on the routes.
Andrew McLean, Director of McLeans Coaches, added: “All four coaches have been well received by passengers and our driving staff. We strive to provide excellence in all that we do ensuring that passenger comfort is of the highest quality. This investment signifies our commitment to our partnership with Scottish Citylink and the thousands of passengers that the coaches carry every day across these routes."
Earlier this year Scottish Citylink was named Scotland’s Public Transport Operator of the Year at the 2024 Scottish Transport Awards.
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