The Original Tour, London`s premier sightseeing company, is to launch a green revolution at…
The Original Tour, London`s premier sightseeing company, is to launch a green revolution at World Travel Market by extending their fleet with new eco-friendly buses and the introduction of a reduced intrusion commentary system.
The open top double decker tour specialist is to announce at the show a £600,000 investment in lowering fleet emissions, with the first of the buses coming into service in early November.
The 40 new vehicles are fitted with Euro 3 engines which reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 81%, hydro carbons by 72%, nitrogen oxide by 66%, and particulates by 50%. The engines are also considerably quieter and ensure that the new fleet meeting the latest European standards, ahead of all legislative obligations.
Also helping to keep down ambient noise levels will be a high-tech commentary system currently being installed in the new fleet that delivers greater audibility at reduced volumes.
Said Commercial Director Colin Atkins: “Certainly the reduction of traffic in London resulting from the congestion charge has meant that our buses have been able to navigate the city much more freely. The introduction of this greener fleet now means that we will also be exceeding our environmental responsibilities to the capital”.
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