Ireland-Dublin: Market consultation for zero-emission ramp-accessible coaches

The Authority is seeking to commence procurement of zero-emission and/or ramp-accessible coaches that incorporate a permanent wheelchair space within a low-floor area and have sufficient externally-accessible luggage storage capacity (capable of accommodating luggage and/or unfolded bicycles/mobility scooters), while still comfortably accommodating a similar number of seated passengers to an equivalent EURO VI coach.

The Authority is therefore particularly interested in hearing from parties that have recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the supply of complete M3 Class III coaches and/or the supply of chassis for same. All means of achieving zero-emission at the tailpipe of the coach will be considered, including battery-electric, fuel-cell-

electric, battery-electric with fuel-cell range extender and opportunity-charged battery-electric.

Published on 20 August, 2023.