Mellor Tucana
| Mellor Tucana | |
|---|---|
 London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in October 2008 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bluebird Vehicles (2005-2014) Mellor Coachcraft (2014-) |
| Production | 2005-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 side door or 2 door (1 side, 1 rear) |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Volkswagen Transporter T5/ T6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0-litre 4-cylinder Euro-6 |
| Capacity | 15 seats or 4 wheelchairs |
| Power output | 140-150PS |
| Transmission | 7 speed Direct-shift gearbox 6 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6.83-7.01 metres |
| Width | 2.08 metres |
| Height | 2.41-2.57 metres |
| Curb weight | 4.1 tonnes |
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 also used by CT Plus on London commercial route 812 and by Sheffield Community Transport in South Yorkshire.[5]
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.[6][7][8]
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.[4][9][10][11]
Gallery
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London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in Stoke Newington -
Rear London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in Stoke Newington -
The interior of a Bluebird Tucana
References
- ^ CTA Show 2005 Review Bus & Coach Professional 21 November 2005
- ^ Thousands of older and disabled Londoners to gain as mayor introduces new Dial-a-ride vehicles Transport for London 3 September 2008
- ^ Mayor Boris Johnson launches the revamped Dial-a-Ride bus London Evening Standard 8 September 2008
- ^ a b New Mellor Tucana II Bus & Coach Buyer 18 October 2016
- ^ "In London: North of the Thames, hail-&-ride is alive and thriving" Buses Magazine issue 670 January 2011 page 25
- ^ Woodall Nicholson expands with bus acquisition Manchester Evening News 14 July 2014
- ^ Bluebird snapped up by rival Scarborough News 15 July 2014
- ^ New name, familiar product Bus & Coach Buyer 29 September 2014
- ^ Mellor Coachcraft launches redesigned Tucana II Route One 26 August 2016
- ^ Mellor launches Tucana II Bus & Coach Buyer 31 August 2016
- ^ Mellor Coachcraft launches Tucana II Coach & Bus Week issue 1258 20 September 2016 pages 40, 41
External links
Media related to Bluebird Tucana at Wikimedia Commons
- Mellor Tucana brochure Mellor Coachcraft
- Mellor Tucana II brochure Mellor Coachcraft