New Alexander Dennis trio boosts Weardale Motor Services fleet

Published: 2025-05-30 10:52:22 ET NFI.TO

Published on 05/30/2025 at 10:52

Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, today announced that it has delivered a new Enviro400 double decker and two Enviro200 single deck buses to English operator Weardale Motor Services.

The family-owned company is based in the County Durham market town of Stanhope and has provided transport in the North East of England since 1926. It operates a network of local bus services alongside private hires and a touring programme.

The new Enviro400 double deck bus is the third of the type for Weardale. Fitted with 84 comfortable high-backed seats with three-point seatbelts alongside an additional tip-up seat in the wheelchair space, it provides an enhanced passenger experience.

The Enviro200 additions include an 8.9m vehicle with 30 seats alongside a larger 9.7m 34-seater, giving Weardale operational flexibility to respond to different levels of passenger demand.

'We are also pleased to have made further investment by adding further Enviro200 buses for local services to our operation.'

Weardale Managing Director Anthony Gibson said: 'The double deck vehicle offers us a great addition to the Weardale fleet, boosting our high-capacity offering. We are also pleased to have made further investment by adding further Enviro200 buses for local services to our operation.'

Alexander Dennis Regional Sales Manager Martin Dunleavy commented: 'I'm pleased to have worked with Weardale on delivering their Enviro400 and Enviro200 buses for local services and private hires. It's been a great experience to work alongside Anthony and the rest of the team to ensure the vehicles fit all requirements.'