Hitchin operator Richard Taylor Travel has welcomed to its fleet the final VDL Futura FHD2 coach to be delivered to a UK operator. It was supplied by VDL Bus and Coach UK.

And end to the long-lasting model comes ahead of the arrival of its successor the Futura 3, which made its debut in left-hand drive format in October 2025. The Futura FHD2 was handed over to Rachel Taylor (pictured, left) of the operator by VDL Bus and Coach Area Sales Manager Tim Fairless (pictured, right).

It has 57 VDL Class 300 seats with Blackline and Top Luxe trim. Three-point belts and magazine nets are included along with USB charging points in the frames. A centre sunken toilet is also fitted.

The coach is PSVAR compliant. That includes a passenger lift from PLS and Hanover destination displays. Customary Futura FHD2 specification elements include 830-litre fuel tanks over the front axle and polished alloy wheels.

Richard Taylor Travel has added a cherished 26-plate registration mark and named the coach in tribute to the late William ‘Bill’ Taylor.

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