Pelican Bus + Coach has officially handed over 20 new Yutong GT12 coaches to FlixBus UK, marking a major milestone in the express operator’s latest fleet expansion. The handover took place at Pelican’s Castleford HQ, where Managing Director Richard Crump welcomed FlixBus UK boss Andreas Schorling to celebrate the delivery.
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Finished in FlixBus’s unmistakable green livery, the high-spec coaches come equipped with USB charging points, power sockets and a focus on comfort aimed squarely at the modern long-distance traveller.
This significant delivery of FlixBus-branded Yutong vehicles marks the start of another major expansion phase for the express coach brand.
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The new coaches will join the FlixBus UK network over the coming weeks, bringing the total fleet to over 200 vehicles as the brand continues to expand its coverage across the country to over 80 destinations.
FlixBus UK Senior Managing Director Andreas Schorling said:
“We’ve experienced such rapid growth that it’s rare to see our impact so visibly represented by a fleet of FlixBus-branded vehicles before they hit the road.”
The latest delivery includes multiple Yutong GT12 coaches, finished in FlixBus’s distinctive green livery and interior, complete with USB charging points and power sockets.
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The new vehicles will be seen across the UK this summer, offering thousands more seats each week on routes between key cities such as London, Leicester, Sheffield, Bristol and Leeds.
Recently, Yutong celebrated its 2,000th Vehicle Registration in the UK , which was part of a delivery of FlixBus-branded vehicles to First Bus.
Richard Crump, Managing Director of Pelican Engineering Group, said:
“It’s fantastic to celebrate the arrival of these vehicles. The rapid growth that FlixBus have achieved in the UK is a testament to the skill and dedication of their management team, and this delivery shows the strength of our partnership and the continued confidence of FlixBus in Yutong vehicles. We’re very proud to play our part in supporting FlixBus’s growing UK network by delivering high-quality coaches that passengers and operators can trust.”
For the UK coach industry, the handover of 20 new GT12s is more than just another fleet expansion, it’s a clear signal that FlixBus is not lifting its foot off the accelerator anytime soon.
With Pelican and Yutong firmly in the driving seat as trusted partners, the express coach operator is doubling down on scale, visibility and passenger experience.
As the green wave rolls into more cities this summer, the message is simple: premium doesn’t have to mean pricey and growth doesn’t have to mean compromise. All eyes now are on the next stop.
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