RELATED: How GPS tracking provides certainty for ops, customers
Diamond Coach unveils 'largest composite coach' for mid-size market
The VIP 3500 F-550 offers the largest passenger rating, carrying up to 36 passengers including co-pilot.
February 25, 2020
1 min to read
Diamond Coach's VIP 3500 F-550 offers the largest passenger rating, carrying up to 36 passengers including co-pilot. Diamond Coach
To meet a growing demand to carry more passengers on a medium-duty chassis, Diamond Coach unveiled the newest model to their portfolio, the VIP 3500 F-550.
The new Diamond VIP 3500 F-550 is the largest composite coach available in the mid-size bus industry and provides several unique benefits for tour operators, schools, and church groups, according to the company.
Occupancy – The VIP 3500 F-550 offers the largest passenger rating, carrying up to 36 passengers including co-pilot. Floor plans include, 35 passengers with overhead luggage and 31 passengers with rear luggage.
Comfort – For longer road trips, passengers are sure to appreciate having industry-leading 83 inches of interior headroom, generous legroom between seats, plus 20 square feet of front-viewing window.
Visibility – Features large viewing windows for each passenger row.
Ride quality – Diamond’s all-composite Nida Core construction and superior sound dampening offers a smooth and quiet ride. Vehicle sidewalls are never glued, taped, or filled with Styrofoam. Additionally, a unique floor frame structure allows for the lowered the passenger floor level.
More Bus
Biz Briefs: Montréal Debuts Nova Electric Buses and More
In this edition of Biz Briefs, we spotlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility.
Read More →
The Hidden Cost of Fuel Data Inaccuracy in Public Transit Fleets
In today's transit environment, accurate fuel and mileage data are critical to reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving fleet performance.
Read More →
Virginia's $28.5B Transportation Plan Targets Transit and Rail
Approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, the program supports ongoing infrastructure projects while providing new investments in transit, state of good repair and transportation alternatives.
Read More →
Bipartisan BUSES Act Seeks Changes to New York City's Bus Idling Enforcement Program
Backed by motorcoach operators, the legislation seeks to balance emissions goals with passenger safety by allowing limited idling for inspections, accessibility needs and extreme weather conditions.
Read More →
D Line Expansion Fuels Growth Across LA Metro's Rail System
Weekend rail ridership was especially strong, soaring 18% as riders embraced expanded access to jobs, entertainment, dining, and cultural destinations, said the agency. Total system ridership for May, including bus and rail, was 26,966,657.
Read More →
ENC to Deliver Three Clean Diesel Buses to Canada's York Region Transit
Since 2005, City View and ENC have supplied nearly 90 E-Z Rider II buses to YRT.
Read More →
Frontrunner Bus Group Expands with New Massachusetts Headquarters
The significantly larger facility will provide the infrastructure needed to support the company’s growing workforce, advanced technologies, and expanding product line.
Read More →
Joshua Schank on Transportation Innovation, Risk, and the Future of Mobility
In this edition of METROspectives, Joshua Schank discusses lessons from launching LA Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation, the challenges of advancing new mobility technologies, and much more.
Read More →
Reinventing Fleet Maintenance with Real-time Visibility and AI
Transit leaders need to know what needs fixing, where to look, who is responsible, when work is completed, and what it costs without having to chase information across disconnected systems.
Read More →
SamTrans Sets Priorities for Potential Connect Bay Area Revenue
The board-approved framework allocates future funding to maintaining service, rider improvements, equity initiatives, and infrastructure repairs.
Read More →