MCI delivers livery edition J4500s to N.C. operator
The coaches are sleek and elegant in resplendent black on the outside and a complete luxury experience on the inside with detailed black leather diamond-stitched seating.

The Livery Edition MCI J4500 coaches are sleek and elegant in resplendent black on the outside and a complete luxury experience on the inside.
MCI

The Livery Edition MCI J4500 coaches are sleek and elegant in resplendent black on the outside and a complete luxury experience on the inside.
MCI
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is helping to launch the charter coach division of Charlotte, N.C.’s A Step Above Limousine, and sister company Ambassador Global in Atlanta, with the delivery of four luxury MCI J4500 coaches.
With the delivery of three new and one pre-owned MCI J4500 coaches, the company’s clients will now enjoy the unique livery motorcoach experience MCI offers its limousine and tour and charter companies throughout North America.
The Livery Edition MCI J4500 coaches are sleek and elegant in resplendent black on the outside and a complete luxury experience on the inside with detailed black leather diamond-stitched seating, the best legroom in its coach class, power outlets, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The models also feature such options as programmable multicolor interior lighting and collision mitigation and back-up cameras.
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