Edinburgh-based Timberbush Tours has signed agreements to invest £1.1m in five new coaches to replenish part of its current fleet of 31 vehicles.
Scheduled for delivery early next year, and built to Timberbush’s own specifications, the coaches will be amongst the most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient coaches on the road, said the company.
The purchase of two 53-seater Neoplan Tourliner coaches and three 32-seater MAN MOBIpeople Midi-Explorers forms part of a continual renewal programme.
Steve Spalding, CEO of Timberbush Tours, said: “Manufacturers and operators are continually working together to improve the environmental performance of coach engine technology. Research and Development has made significant advances in recent years and given that stringent environmental measures are in place, it is vital we continually invest to ensure we own the most modern, fuel efficient fleet available to the coach tour industry. It is important for the environment, but also in terms of customer safety and comfort too.
“Moreover, the entire Timberbush fleet will always be less than three years old. This is our blueprint in an industry where a company’s ‘green’ credentials are a huge consideration for customers.”
The fleet will be used to ferry holiday makers and day trippers to destinations across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, as well as the North of England, from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, along with private tours and corporate hires.
