Uno 'Dragonfly' buses - UK's first MCV eVoRa-bodied Volvo B8RLEs

[jon0844]

http://transportdesigned.com/dragonfly_soars_for_uno/

Hertfordshire-based bus operator Uno has revealed its latest brand – Dragonfly.
The University of Hertfordshire-owned bus company’s route linking Enfield with Cockfosters, Potters Bar, Hatfield, Harpenden and Luton has been relaunched with six brand new buses and a campaign paying a spectacular homage to their namesake, the only serviceable 1937 de Havilland Dragonfly biplane left in the UK.

Uno has invested £1m in the UK’s first Egyptian-built MCV eVoRa-bodied Volvo B8RLEs. Bearing a family resemblance to their double decker sibling, the EvoSeti, they feature 4G WiFi onboard, USB power at every seat, audio and visual next stop announcements, and comfy sofa-style seating uniquely positioned at the front of the bus.

Ray Stenning’s team at transport design agency Best Impressions have produced the livery in Uno’s new two-tone diagonal arrangement, complete with the usual array of tasteful interior details you’d expect – from cove panels detailing the history of de Havilland’s Dragonfly, to classy seat tags branded with the Uno logo. And let’s face it – who doesn’t love a cheeky seat tag?

Not sure when they go into service, but I saw at least one yesterday by the depot.

 

[class387]

Went into service on Tuesday and I've already been on two. The interior specification is beautiful and it has possibly the biggest windows on a single deck bus, which I like. They are very spacious and airy and seem taller than other single deckers. However, the ride quality is not quite as good as the old Citaros and some rattles are already appearing. Decent buses overall.

 

[Bungle965]

They look like decent buses, hopefully they will prove popular with other operators and will be seen in other areas around the UK soon,
One wonders if EYMS would be interested as they have the double decker version, the EvoSeti.
Sam