Jonathan Welch takes a first look at the new Yutong U11DD, designed especially for the UK market and unveiled at Busworld in Brussels
Yutong is a name which no longer needs introduction to UK operators. Through the efforts of its UK imported Pelican Bus & Coach, it has established for itself a good reputation in a relatively short time, quickly gaining ground on existing UK manufacturers in the expanding electric bus sector. Its electric single-deckers can be found across the country, from the north of Scotland to South Wales, and the question on many people’s lips was when a double-decker would be available.
The answer to that is now. Already announced, the first versions have arrived with Pelican in the form of two demonstrators; a silver, moquette-seated example and the striking red vehicle proudly displayed on Yutong’s stand at Busworld Europe. Fitted with smart high-backed red leather seats, the bus certainly stood out in an exhibition largely focused on the European city bus market, dominated by three-door single-deckers and artics.
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