The Lincolnshire Callconnect network has seen a significant fleet upgrade with completion of the delivery of 10 new EVM Cityline low-entry minibuses built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base, supplied by EVM UK.

They are working in Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln, Louth and Spalding and are described by Lincolnshire County Council as representing a major upgrade on vehicles used previously. Each seats 16 passengers.

Access is improved via the low floor area, while amenities such as USB charging points and saloon air-conditioning are further benefits.

Department for Transport grant funding has paid for the vehicles, which are being deployed on the council’s behalf by its operator partners.

Callconnect provides both demand responsive and timetabled services to rural communities in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties that are not usually accessible by other forms of public transport. It commenced operation in 2001.

Speaking about the new arrivals, Lincolnshire County Council Head of Transport Mike Reed says: “It is a real pleasure to see these vehicles ready to start serving people. Securing funding to invest in new Callconnect buses demonstrates Lincolnshire County Council’s commitment to rural public transport.”

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