Bus Types

National Express SR142 FJ12FYO seen in Brighton on route 025

The Caetano Levante is a specialized coach body built by Caetano designed exclusively for National Express in the United Kingdom to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act of 2005.

• National Express was the Largest buyer of this type
• First coach to have a wheelchair lift fitted
• First ones was built on a Volvo B12B Chassis
• Later models was fitted on a Volvo B9R Chassis

National Express 93 BX65WAE seen in Marble Arch on route A1

The Second model of Caetano Levante coaches with a facelift Front and Rear

• National Express was the Largest user of this type
• Can be fitted to a Volvo or a Scania Chassis

National Express 300 BV69KSY Seen in Brighton on route 025

The Third model of Caetano Levante coaches with a facelift Front and Rear

• National Express is the Largest user of these coaches
• Can be fitted to a Volvo or Scania Chassis

Go North East 7163 BV74LNU seen in Leeds on route 426

The Third model of Caetano Levante coaches with a facelift Front and Rear and Camera Mirrors instead of traditional Mirrors

• National Express is the largest user of this type
• Can be fitted to a Volvo or a Scania Chassis

CCH G5CCH Seen at Marble Arch

The Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor is a 12.6m entry-level executive coach introduced to the UK/Irish markets as a cost-effective alternative to higher-spec models, featuring a stainless steel body Seating up to 57 Passengers

• Golden Tours has over 12
• can be built on the Volvo B8R or Volvo B11R Chassis

Belle Coaches 10 BC60BEL seen in Brighton

Available as two- and three-axle models, ranging from 12.3 to 13.9 meters in length.

• Over 30,000 made over 12 years
• launched in 2006
• Shearings Group ordered over 100

Ridleys BV25LZC Seen in York

Second Model of the Iconic Mercedes Tourismo with a facelift Front & Rear

• Over 7000 model 2 produced
• Launched in 2018

The new generation was launched in 2021/2022 to meet the demands of modern, sustainable urban and intercity traffic. It was designed to replace the earlier OmniExpress model.

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Phoenix A5HWC Seen in Whitby

The first Fully Scania coach with 49-63 seats

• over 400 was delivered to Norway

Was a Rare 1950s Chassis-Less Single Decker Bus made with Park Royal bodys and AEC running units

• 188 Made in 2 years
• Major Customers was Scottish Omnibuses (Scottish Motor Traction) and Sheffield Corporation
• While often fitted with Park Royal bodies, some were fitted with Alexander bodies.
• 2 survive in preservation