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Mellor has begun delivering 33 Strata Plus low-floor buses to replace West Yorkshire's AccessBus fleet, as part of a £6.5m programme run by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Mellor Bus The order was awarded earlier this year, and Mellor says the ultra-low emission vehicles will be introduced progressively across the region. WYCA said the buses being replaced were between 11 and 18 years old when the programme was announced.
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FlixBus Doubles Down on UK Expansion with 20 New Yutong GT12 Coaches

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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.

Two men stand in front of a row of green buses parked in a lot. The men are dressed in business attire, with one wearing a suit and the other in a collared shirt and trousers. Trees are visible in the background.
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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.

A Significant Delivery

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.

Interior of a modern coach bus with rows of black and green cushioned seats, seat belts, and overhead lighting. The aisle runs down the center, and large windows let in natural light.
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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.

2,000th Yutong in UK

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.”

Final Word

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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