Berkshire-based Horseman Coaches has invested more than £2million in eight new Plaxton coaches, comprising five Leopards and three Panthers on Volvo chassis.

“The Panthers have been well received on our recently increased commitment to European tour work and the Leopards are proving to be versatile members of the fleet,” says director of operations James Horseman. “Plaxton has been one of our key suppliers for many years, not least due to the excellent support and back-up service they provide.” 

The three new Panthers are 12.8m two-axle vehicles featuring 53 Politecnica GTV reclining seats with three-point seatbelts, trimmed in moquette with light-coloured leather headrest inserts and piping. They have a kerb level washroom alongside the centre continental door with fridge and servery area above, parallel lift doors to the side lockers, climate control and Alcoa Dura-Brite alloy wheels. The chassis are Euro 5 Volvo B11Rs powered by a Volvo D11C 10.8 litre engine and Volvo I-Shift automated gearbox. 

The five Leopards are also 12.8m two-axle vehicles that feature 57 Brusa reclining seats with three-point seatbelts trimmed in moquette, climate control and Alcoa Dura-Brite alloy wheels. They are on Euro 5 Volvo B9R chassis with Volvo D9B 9.36 litre engine and Volvo I-Shift automated gearbox. 

Horseman Coaches has specified a full internal and external Synectics CCTV system together with a professional entertainment system on all the new vehicles.

Horseman Coaches was founded by Keith Horseman in 1977 and has a current fleet of 67 vehicles including Panthers, Cheetahs, Profiles, Elites and Leopards from Plaxton. The company is also committed to taking a Euro 6 coach of each specification.

Source: Bus and Coach