Our Executive Mobility Coach is based on the renowned Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther, and offers the same high standards of comfort to passengers in wheelchairs as enjoyed by able-bodied passengers.
This coach is available in several different seating combinations.
Although this coach looks exactly the same from the outside as all of our other full size luxury coaches, it offers a flexible mix of reclining seats and the space to accomodate up to 2 static wheelchairs.
There is an access door in the middle of the coach, with a smaller access panel below the door, where the lift is stored.
After sliding the lift out of it's compartment, the operator then unfolds the safety rails, and the lift can then be lowered to street level, or lifted to be level with the coach floor.
Whilst the lift is in motion, there are safety guards which raise automatically at either end of the platfom. When the lift touches either the ground or the floor of the coach, the relevant safety guard lowers to become a gentle ramp.
Whilst the ramp is designed for wheelchair users, it also allows passengers who have minor mobility problems, and may not be able to climb the steps on a coach, access the vehicle in a safe, comfortable and dignified manner.
Once inside the coach, the wheelchair user simply manouevres to a position where the wheelchair can be secured, or an able bodied passenger can move to a standard seat.
Wheelchairs are fixed to the floor of the coach using the latest quick-release clamps, and a full 3 point seatbelt is also provided to ensure maximum safety for the wheelchair user.
This allows a wheelchair user to board the coach, and be securely fastened for their journey in a very short time!
The coach also has all the standard features you would expect to find on an executive coach, such as reclining seats, double glazed windows with curtains, air suspension with kneeling ability to lower the front of the vehicle for easier access, TV & DVD player, CD player, and PA system, as well as a toilet for use on those longer journeys.
The coach is available in any of the accessible layouts as well as a standard 53 seat executive coach.
53 seats with lift for walk-on passengers only.
49 seats with 1 wheelchair user
We must be informed at the time of booking, of the number of wheelchair users travelling, and this number can not be varied within 2 working days of the date of hire.
We reserve the right to use 2 smaller coaches should it be necessary.
All of our coach drivers have been specially trained to use the wheelchair lift, clamps and seat belts for wheelchair users.
Many of the drivers have years of experience in transporting wheelchair users in various smaller coaches in our fleet.
- Large fleet of wheelchair access taxis & Mini buse
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Pre booking advised)
- 4,6,7,8,12,14,16 & 53 seat modern accessible vehicles
- Specialist in contract work.
- All staff CRB checked and trained by Durham County Council.
- Passenger assistants available if required.
Stanley Travel take pride in the fact that they are one of only a few taxi & coach operators in the North East to cater for disabled persons needs. We offer wheelchair access taxis & minibuses for 1 passenger, right the way up to a 53 seat wheelchair accessible coach so disabled members of your group can still participate in days away!
So whether it be for a trip to the local supermarket, a day trip or a full weeks tour, we can provide the solution you need. You will be in safe hands with the knowledge that all our drivers are fully trained to Durham County Council standards in the safe handling and transporting of disabled passengers and wheelchair restraining systems.
