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Andorinha 5259 – Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD

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Coach operated by Andorinha seen at the operator's headquarters in Presidente Prudente in February 2006. This coach with fleet number 5259 is a Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD. It has an overall length of 45.9 ft and can accommodate 42 passengers. It uses the Scania K124IB 6x2 chassis with the 309 kW (420 hp) Scania DSC12 engine. With its origins going back to 1948 and based in Presidente Prudente , in 2006 Andorinha   ¹  has a fleet of over 400 vehicles and operates regular services in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Goiás, Rondônia and the Federal District, and provides international connections with Bolivia (Rio de Janeiro–Puerto Suárez, 1906 km). Here, at Andorinha's headquarters, we see this impressive Marcopolo Paradiso 1550 LD, branded as "Master Low Drive", certainly eager to positively surprise its customers.  ●   Autocarro operado pela Andorinha visto na sede do operador em Presidente Prudente em...

Agência Alves – CAMO Jupiter

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Coach operated by Agência Alves seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa , in July 2012. This coach is a CAMO Jupiter registered in 1999. It uses the Scania K124IB 4x2 chassis with the Scania DSC12 engine. Established in 1994 and based in Guimarães , Agência Alves ¹ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this CAMO Jupiter on an occasional service. ●   Autocarro operado pela Agência Alves visto na Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa , em Julho de 2012. Este autocarro é um CAMO Jupiter registado em 1999. Utiliza o chassis Scania K124IB 4x2 com o motor Scania DSC12. Estabelecida em 1994 e baseada em Guimarães , a Agência Alves ¹ opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este CAMO Jupiter num serviço ocasional. ● ¹   "Agência de Viagens e Transportes Alves, Lda.", Guimarães, Portugal.   Agência Alves Based in Guimarães, Agência Alves operates regular specialized services and occasional services. ● ...

VT Bus 41 – Irmãos Mota Atomic VIII

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Coach operated by VT Bus seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa , in May 2012. This coach with fleet number 41 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic VIII ¹ registered in 2000. It uses the Scania K124IB 4x2 chassis with the Scania DSC12 engine. Based in Maia , in 2012 VT Bus operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic VIII in downtown Lisboa carrying out an occasional service. Established in 1980 by brothers Joaquim, José and Fernando Mota, and based in Pedroso (Vila Nova de Gaia), Irmãos Mota ( Irmãos , meaning brothers) will mainly dedicate itself to the construction, transformation and repair of bus and coach bodies. The first model will be the Atomic MK I, a touring coach. The Atomic MK VIII appears in 1987 and is distinguished by its double windshield. In 2024, the Atomic 8 family includes versions with overall lengths up to 49.2 ft. Produced between 1996 and 2006, the Scania 4-series chassis will be a huge success with operators due ...