Mellor Tucana

The Mellor Tucana (previously known as the Bluebird Tucana) is a small wheelchair-accessible minibus manufactured by Mellor Coachcraft in England.

Mellor Tucana
Mellor Tucana II operated by Somerset CC
(Bathpool, 2021)
Overview
ManufacturerBluebird Vehicles (2005-2014)
Mellor Coachcraft (2014-)
Production2005-present
Body and chassis
Doors1 side door or 2 door (1 side, 1 rear)
Floor typeLow floor
ChassisVolkswagen Transporter T5/ T6
Powertrain
Engine2.0-litre 4-cylinder Euro-6
Capacity15 seats or 4 wheelchairs
Power output140-150PS
Transmission7 speed Direct-shift gearbox
6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length6.83-7.01 metres
Width2.08 metres
Height2.41-2.57 metres
Curb weight4.1 tonnes

Tucana

The Bluebird Tucana entered production in 2005 fitted to the Volkswagen Transporter T5 chassis.[1] Over 650 were built, with Transport for London purchasing over 250 for use on Dial-a-Ride services.[2][3][4] A number are also used by CT Plus on London commercial route 812 and by Sheffield Community Transport in South Yorkshire.[5]

Woodall Nicholson purchased the rights to the Tucana and transferred production from Scarborough to its Mellor Coachcraft subsidiary in Rochdale after Bluebird entered administration in 2014.[6][7][8]

Tucana II

In August 2016, Mellor Coachcraft launched the Mellor Tucana II based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6 chassis with the first delivered to Scarborough Dial-a-Ride.[4][9][10][11]

References
  1. CTA Show 2005 Review Bus & Coach Professional 21 November 2005
  2. Thousands of older and disabled Londoners to gain as mayor introduces new Dial-a-ride vehicles Transport for London 3 September 2008
  3. Mayor Boris Johnson launches the revamped Dial-a-Ride bus London Evening Standard 8 September 2008
  4. New Mellor Tucana II Bus & Coach Buyer 18 October 2016
  5. "In London: North of the Thames, hail-&-ride is alive and thriving" Buses Magazine issue 670 January 2011 page 25
  6. Woodall Nicholson expands with bus acquisition Manchester Evening News 14 July 2014
  7. Bluebird snapped up by rival Scarborough News 15 July 2014
  8. New name, familiar product Bus & Coach Buyer 29 September 2014
  9. Mellor Coachcraft launches redesigned Tucana II Route One 26 August 2016
  10. Mellor launches Tucana II Bus & Coach Buyer 31 August 2016
  11. Mellor Coachcraft launches Tucana II Coach & Bus Week issue 1258 20 September 2016 pages 40, 41

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