Shearings purchased 45 Setra coaches from manufacturer EvoBus in April this year.
As with that order, 30 of the latest vehicles are tri-axle and 13.2m long, allowing for increased luggage, higher passenger numbers and a more comfortable journey.
Of these, 20 have 52 seats, while ten ‘Grand Tourers’ have 48, allowing for increased legroom.
In addition, Shearings’ National Holidays brand has purchased 15, 12m double-axle coaches with 48 seats.
All of the vehicles are powered by Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz engines, which help to reduce emissions.
Shearings chief executive, Denis Wormwell, said: ‘We have been delighted with the coaches delivered earlier this year.
‘By investing in this new fleet of 45 Setra coaches, our aim is to provide an even more pleasurable experience for our customers as well as continuing to develop our coach offering across the group.
‘The new vehicles are amongst the newest and greenest in the UK, and, by carrying more people per journey we are reducing overall emissions.
‘We are also happy to be making another major investment in a key asset in the current economy, sending out a strong message about the group’s ongoing success.’
Shearings recently expanded its offering for 2010 with 12 new European itineraries, including inclusive breaks to Lake Garda, tours to Austria and Lake Como and new short breaks to Northern France and Belgium.
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