Ovnitur 70 – Irmãos Mota Atomic 7


Coach operated by Ovnitur seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in December 2018. This coach with fleet number 70 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 registered in 2017. It can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1) and uses the Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF chassis. Based in Ponte de Lima, Ovnitur operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 in an occasional service on Christmas Eve. This coach is decorated in self-adhesive vinyl with Portuguese filigree motifs, including the lovely Coração de Viana or Heart of Viana, and celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the operator, established in 1987. ●

Autocarro operado pela Ovnitur visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Dezembro de 2018. Este autocarro com o número de frota 70 é um Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 registado em 2017. Pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1) e utiliza o chassis Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF. Baseada em Ponte de Lima, a Ovnitur opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares especializados, e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 num serviço ocasional na véspera de Natal. Este autocarro está decorado em vinilo autocolante com motivos de filigrana portuguesa, incluindo o encantador Coração de Viana, e celebra o trigésimo aniversário do operador, estabelecido em 1987. ●


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