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Mellor Starts Rollout of 33 Strata Plus Buses for West Yorkshire AccessBus

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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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Iveco Lands Third Walloon Contract with 127 Crossways for Liège & Namur

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IVECO BUS has secured a new order from OTW, the public transport operator for Wallonia, for 127 CROSSWAY Low Entry buses. It’s the third contract signed between the two in the last two years, following earlier deals in 2023 for 22 DAILY minibuses and 42 hybrid CROSSWAYs.

A yellow low-entry city bus with the label TEC and LOW ENTRY on its front, parked on a modern city street at dusk, with people and contemporary buildings in the background.
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The new diesel-powered buses, operating under the TEC (Transport en Commun) brand, will be deployed across the Liège and Namur regions in two phases. The first batch of 83 vehicles will begin arriving in the first quarter of 2026, with the remaining 44 due in early 2027.

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Each 12-metre vehicle will carry up to 99 passengers, with 37 seated. Built for longer suburban routes, the buses will come equipped with air conditioning, high-comfort seats with USB ports, information screens, luggage racks and a driver’s cab designed for safety and ergonomics.

Interior of a modern city bus with red seats, yellow handrails, and a digital display. The bus is empty, and sunlight enters through large windows, revealing a street scene outside.
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Christophe Martin, Rolling Stock Manager at OTW, said:

“These buses will operate on suburban routes, where passengers spend more time onboard. Therefore, features that enhance passenger comfort—such as thermal comfort, low noise levels, a high number of seats, attractive aesthetics, and ease of use for all customers—are particularly important.

“Safety, ergonomics, and comfort for drivers and technicians are of utmost importance. Last but not least, energy efficiency was a key factor in this decision.”

Giorgio Zino, Head of Bus Commercial Operations at IVECO BUS Europe, said:

“We are pleased with this new collaboration with OTW and would like to thank them for their trust in our models.

“These CROSSWAY Low Entry vehicles, which will soon join OTW's fleet, perfectly address the current challenges of passenger mobility, offering a safe and comfortable travel experience.”

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