Mellor Tucana Explained
| Mellor Tucana |
| Manufacturer: | Bluebird Vehicles (2005-2014)
Mellor Coachcraft (2014-) |
| Production: | 2005-present |
| Capacity: | 15 seats or 4 wheelchairs |
| Length: | 6.83-7.01 metres |
| Width: | 2.08 metres |
| Height: | 2.41-2.57 metres |
| Floortype: | Low floor |
| Doors: | 1 side door or 2 door (1 side, 1 rear) |
| Weight: | 4.1 tonnes |
| Chassis: | Volkswagen Transporter T5/ T6 |
| Engine: | 2.0-litre 4-cylinder Euro-6 |
| Powerout: | 140-150PS |
| Transmission: | 7 speed Direct-shift gearbox
6 speed manual |
The Mellor Tucana (previously known as the Bluebird Tucana) is a small wheelchair-accessible minibus manufactured by Mellor Coachcraft in England.
Tucana
The Bluebird Tucana entered production in 2005 fitted to the Volkswagen Transporter T5 chassis.[1] Over 650 were built, with Transport for London purchasing over 250 for use on Dial-a-Ride services.[2] [3] [4] A number are used by Sheffield Community Transport in South Yorkshire.
Woodall Nicholson purchased the rights to the Tucana and transferred production from Scarborough to its Mellor Coachcraft subsidiary in Rochdale after Bluebird entered administration in 2014.[5] [6] [7]
Tucana II
In August 2016, Mellor Coachcraft launched the Mellor Tucana II based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6 chassis with the first delivered to Scarborough Dial-a-Ride.[8] [9] [10]
External links
Notes and References
- http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/cta-show-2005-review/ CTA Show 2005 Review
- Web site: 5 September 2008 . Thousands of older and disabled Londoners to gain as Mayor introduces new Dial-a-Ride vehicles . 2024-03-14 . Transport for London . en-GB.
- Web site: Standard . Evening . 2012-04-05 . Boris Johnson launches the revamped Dial-a-Ride bus . 2024-03-14 . Evening Standard . en.
- Web site: Pidgeon . Caroline . 2022-05-26 . Please state how many buses currently operate for Dial-a-Ride. . 2022-11-04 . Mayor's Question Time . There are 256 buses in Dial-a-Ride’s fleet..
- http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/woodall-nicholson-expands-bus-acquisition-7429686 Woodall Nicholson expands with bus acquisition
- http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/bluebird-snapped-up-by-rival-1-6729913 Bluebird snapped up by rival
- http://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/new-name-familiar-product/ New name, familiar product
- Web site: Orchard . Rob . 2016-10-18 . The new Mellor Tucana II . 2024-03-14 . Bus & Coach Buyer . en-GB.
- Web site: 26 August 2016 . Mellor Coachcraft launches redesigned Tucana II . Route One.
- Mellor Coachcraft launches Tucana II Coach & Bus Week issue 1258 20 September 2016 pages 40, 41
