ABC delivering Van Hools to San Antonio, New Orleans
Daisy Charters is adding eight new CX45s while Louisiana Motor Coach will begin taking delivery of the first four 2015 Van Hool CX 2045s and CX 2045Ls in New Orleans this month.
San Antonio’s Daisy Charters purchased eight new Van Hool CX45 luxury coaches from ABC Companies.
The eight 2014 CX45's, like the rest of Daisy's fleet, are packed with features that offer the best possible experience for passengers, including wood grain flooring, REI Elite Entertainment systems, Saucon GPS, Wi-Fi, 110-volt electric outlets, passenger side shades, Van Hool's unique rear window and Alcoa Dura Bright aluminum wheels.
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The CX45s are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500 G transmissions.
Meanwhile, Louisiana Motor Coach will begin taking delivery of the first four 2015 Van Hool CX 2045s and CX 2045Ls in New Orleans this month.
The coaches are equipped with three-point seat belts, Van Hool's unique rear passenger windows, Wi-Fi, Alcoa DuraBrite aluminum wheels, Saucon GPS, 110-volt outlets, REI entertainment systems with 15.4-inch monitors, and satellite radio/ TV. The coaches are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500 Gen IV transmissions.
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