First launches high specification deckers for Plymouth park and ride

New vehicles feature leather seats and on-board television

New vehicles feature leather seats and on-board television

FIRST DEVON and Cornwall this week launched a new fleet of high specification double deck vehicles for use on park and ride services in Plymouth. Like Regal Busways’ recently introduced Essex Pullman fleet (Transit December 22), they feature full leather seating throughout.

They will be used on First’s  PR1 service that connects the George Junction park and ride site with the city centre. Since the service began in March last year, average weekly passenger boardings had...