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Coach operated by Autocares Gómez Racero seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in June 2019. This coach is a Sunsundegui SC7 (or Sc7) registered in 2017. It has an overall length of 43 ft and can accommodate 53 passengers (53+1+1). It uses the Volvo B11R chassis with the 339 kW (460 hp) Volvo D11K engine. Based in Alcalá de Guadaíra , Autocares Gómez Racero operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Sunsundegui SC7 in an occasional service. ● Autocarro operado pela Autocares Gómez Racero visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Junho de 2019. Este autocarro é um Sunsundegui SC7 (ou Sc7) registado em 2017. Tem um comprimento total de 13,10 m e pode acomodar 53 passageiros (53+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Volvo B11R com o motor Volvo D11K de 339 kW (460 hp). Baseada em Alcalá de Guadaíra , a Autocares Gómez Racero opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Sunsundegui SC7 num serviço ocasional. ●

Coach operated by Verde Minho Transportes seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in August 2012. This coach with fleet number 125 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm registered in 2008. It has an overall length of 44 ft and can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1). It uses the Scania K420EB 4x2 chassis with the 309 kW (420 hp) Scania DT12 engine. Based in Braga , Verde Minho Transportes operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm in an occasional service. As part of the Internorte group, Verde Minho Transportes also provides regular international services in Europe. ● Autocarro operado pela Verde Minho Transportes visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Agosto de 2012. Este autocarro com o número de frota 125 é um Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIIm registado em 2008. Tem um comprimento total de 13,40 m e pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Scania K420EB 4x2 com o motor Scania DT12 de 309 kW (420 hp). Base...

Coach operated by Madureira Bus seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in July 2018. This coach is a Setra S 415 HD registered in 2012 and has an overall length of 40 ft. It features integral construction and uses the 315 kW (428 hp) Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA engine. Based in Porto , Madureira Bus operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Setra S 415 HD in an occasional service. ● Autocarro operado pela Madureira Bus visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Julho de 2018. Este autocarro é um Setra S 415 HD registado em 2012 e tem um comprimento total de 12,20 m. Apresenta construção integral e utiliza o motor Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA de 315 kW (428 hp). Baseada no Porto , a Madureira Bus opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Setra S 415 HD num serviço ocasional. ●

Amphibious bus operated by HIPPOtrip seen at the Porto de Lisboa in January 2018. This amphibious bus with fleet number 12 is a CAMI Hydra-Terra registered in 2013, as 66-NV-77 ¹ and LX-484-AL HIPPOtrip Mar ². It has an overall length of 36.1 ft and can accommodate 37 passengers (37+1+1). This CAMI Hydra-Terra combines an aluminum hull, filled with foam, with Mercedes-Benz mechanical components, including the 175 kW (238 hp) OM 906 LA engine. CAMI, or Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, also manufactures other specialized models, including the Amphibious Responder, a state-of-the-art search and rescue amphibious vehicle. Based in Lisboa, HIPPOtrip operates regular specialized services and occasional services. The HIPPOtrip Tour lasts about 90 minutes and combines the ride through the streets of Lisboa with a refreshing plunge into the Tejo River. Here, we see this CAMI Hydra-Terra next to the cruise ship AIDAblue , in an occasional service. ● Autocarro anfíbio operado p...

Specialized bus operated by Rotel Tours seen at Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, in September 2014. This specialized bus with sleeping facilities, based on a Mercedes-Benz Actros 3351 all-wheel-drive truck, can accommodate 20 passengers. It uses the 375 kW (510 hp) Mercedes-Benz OM 502 LA engine. The sleeping facilities are in the rear module and comprise 21 compartments. The rear module also seems to include a small kitchen. Based in Tittling , Germany, Rotel Tours operates occasional specialized services around the world, often visiting remote areas. The company is set up in 1945 by Georg Höltl. The name of the operator, Rotel, derives from the German expression Ro llende Ho tel or rolling hotel . Here, we see this Mercedes-Benz Actros 3351 possibly on the Große Portugal-Rundreise service.  ● Autocarro especializado operado pela Rotel Tours visto na Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, em Setembro de 2014. Este autocarro especializado com instalações para dormida, baseado num camião de t...

Bus operated by Rodoviária de Lisboa seen at the Campo Grande terminal, Lisboa, in August 2016. This bus with fleet number 351 is a Mercedes-Benz O 405 N2 (or N²) first registered in 1994. It has an overall length of 25.8 ft and can accommodate 34 seated passengers and 46 standees (34+46+1). It features semi-integral construction and uses the Mercedes-Benz OM 447 hLA engine. I believe this is one of the eight vehicles originally delivered in Germany to Stadtwerke Passau (SWP) in 1994 (PA-A 2743, SWP 43?). Based in Loures , Rodoviária de Lisboa , whose name is usually shortened to RL, operates regular services in the municipalities of Lisboa, Loures, Odivelas and Vila Franca de Xira, as well as regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Mercedes-Benz O 405 N2 on regular service 312, a suburban circulator route starting in Campo Grande. From 18 to 26 June 2016, the Municipality of Loures promoted the event Loures Arte Pública in partnership with EDP Di...

Bus operated by Rodoviária do Oeste seen near the Campo Grande terminal, Lisboa, in September 2017. This bus with fleet number 4057 is an Irizar i4 registered in 2011. It uses the Volvo B9R chassis. Rodoviária do Oeste is set up in 2015 to operate a number of services previously offered by Rodoviária do Tejo and Empresa de Transportes Auto Penafiel. Based in Caldas da Rainha , Rodoviária do Oeste operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i4 on the Caldas da Rainha–Lisboa–Caldas da Rainha regular service. ● Autocarro operado pela Rodoviária do Oeste visto perto do terminal do Campo Grande, Lisboa, em Setembro de 2017. Este autocarro com o número de frota 4057 é um Irizar i4 registado em 2011. Utiliza o chassis Volvo B9R. A Rodoviária do Oeste é criada em 2015 para operar vários serviços previamente disponibilizados pela Rodoviária do Tejo e pela Empresa de Transportes Auto Penafiel. Baseada nas Caldas da Rainha , a Ro...

Electric bus temporarily operated by Carris with the support of CaetanoBus seen at Cais do Sodré, Lisboa, in December 2016. This electric bus is a Caetano e.City Gold registered in 2016. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate up to 88 passengers (35 seated). It uses a 160 kW (218 hp) Siemens synchronous electric motor. A pack of batteries with a total capacity of 86 kWh gives this Caetano e.City Gold an operating range of approximately 50 miles. Optionally, a pack of batteries with a total capacity of 250 kWh can extend it up to approximately 124 miles. Here, we see this Caetano e.City Gold on route 758, Cais do Sodré–Portas de Benfica. Behind it, we partially see the Cais do Sodré railway station, on the Lisboa–Cascais line.  ● Autocarro eléctrico operado temporariamente pela Carris com o apoio da CaetanoBus visto no Cais do Sodré, Lisboa, em Dezembro de 2016. Este autocarro eléctrico é um Caetano e.City Gold registado em 2016. Tem um comprimento total de 12...

Electric bus temporarily operated by the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa with the support of CaetanoBus seen at Praça do Comércio in December 2011. This electric bus is a COBUS 2500 EL registered in 2011. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 23 seated passengers (4 on flip-up seats), 1 passenger in a wheelchair and 42 standees. Conceptually an airport apron bus with full low-floor and front wheel drive, the COBUS 2500 EL can be adapted for use on urban areas due to its smaller dimensions – width of 100.4 in and overall lengths from 29.6 to 39.4 ft. It has an aluminum body (CO-BOLT system) assembled on a modular chassis. The front module contains the 150 kW (204 hp) UQM PowerPhase 150 synchronous electric motor. A pack of batteries with a total capacity of 150 kWh gives the COBUS 2500 EL an operating range of approximately 75–99 miles. Here, we see this COBUS 2500 EL on the temporary service LX Trenó 100% Eléctrico .  ● Autocarro eléctrico operado temporariamente...

Coach operated by Auto Viação do Tâmega seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in June 2016. This coach with fleet number 289 is a Caetano Winner registered in 2014. It has an overall length of 41 ft and can accommodate 53 passengers (53+1+1). It uses the MAN CO 19.400 chassis with the 294 kW (400 hp) MAN D2066 LOH engine. Based in Chaves , Auto Viação do Tâmega operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Winner on the Chaves–Lisboa–Chaves regular service. As part of the Internorte group, Auto Viação do Tâmega also provides regular international services in Europe. The white badge with black TP lettering denotes this coach is licensed for public passenger service. The badge, usually in self-adhesive vinyl and measuring 9.84 x 7.08 in, includes the TP lettering (from Transporte Público , meaning public transportation ) and the license number of the operator. ● Autocarro operado pela Auto Viação do Tâmega visto na Gare do ...