Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced that it has delivered a new Plaxton Leopard to Northumberland operator Henry Cooper Coaches.
The new coach has 59 seats and meets PSV Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) with destination displays and a side-mounted wheelchair lift. For able-bodied passengers, access is via an inswing door that reduces dwell times when picking up or setting down.
The Plaxton Leopard is built on the fuel-efficient Volvo B8R chassis. On the example for Henry Cooper Coaches, power is transmitted via Volvo’s I-Shift gearbox.
Graham Greaves, who owns and with his wife and daughter manages the business founded by his grandfather a century ago, welcomed the new addition: “This new Plaxton Leopard adds another Euro VI vehicle to our fleet. The Plaxton Leopard is a versatile coach, allowing us to make good use of this investment by deploying it on a variety of work including school contracts and private hires.”
Martin Dunleavy, Regional Sales Manager for Alexander Dennis, added: “It’s great to see Henry Cooper Coaches continuing to upgrade their immaculate fleet and an honour for us to be part of this with this new Plaxton Leopard coach. The Leopard’s versatility will ensure it delivers good value throughout a long working life.”
