In total Setra handed over 6 TopClass coaches to 3 German coach operators. All of the coaches are equiped with the TopSky Panorama glass roof. Two of the coaches have a very special and spacious 2+1 seating arrangement. All 6 of them are equipped with the latest driver assistance and safety systems to ensure the greatest possible protection for passengers.
Two TopClass S 516 HDH with the special 2+1 seating are now in operation now by Neubauer Touristik Reisedienst. Bölck takes over a S 516 HDH coach and Blitz-Reisen relies exclusively on Setra TopClass coaches. The two TopClass coaches for Neubauer Touristik have an on-board kitchen. “Thanks to the generous arrangement of a total of 30 seats, we can offer our passengers significantly more space and privacy on trips,” says Managing Director Oliver Gröpper. The latest driver assistance and safety systems also includes Active Drive Assist 2 (ADA 2). The system supports drivers to better maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and stay in lane. With the 2 new TopClass vehicles Reisedienst Bölck upgrades to 15 Setra coaches in total. In addition to the driver assistance and safety systems, the 44-seater three-axle Setra TopClass also has the innovative MirrorCam on board.
In addition to the driver assistance and safety systems, the 44-seater three-axle Setra TopClass also has the innovative MirrorCam on board. The system transmits the images from the heated cameras to 15inch monitors on the A-pillars. An additional camera shows a view of the front corner on the kerb side. BlitzReisen from Overath cements its loyalty to Setra with two new S 517 HDH. The three-axle vehicles also have the innovative MirrorCam on board. They have 50 seats and and are powered by OM 471 engine rated at 350 kW (476 hp) in conjunction with the GO 250-8 MPS fully automated manual transmission.
Neubauer Touristik, which is based in Flensburg, includes the brands Globetrotter Reisen, Vagabund and Ski-Tours. It was founded in 1953 and now run by the third generation, the family-owned company offers an extensive travel programme, including classic tours with visits to famous opera houses. A few months ago, the company opened a new coach centre with an exclusive customer lounge at its headquarters in order to improve customer service before the trip even starts. Schleswig-Holstein-based Bölck travel service has been a Setra customer since the 300 series and offers
day trips as well as cycling and long-distance trips throughout Europe. With the new S 516 HDH, the family-owned company managed by Heidi, Mathias and Rüdiger Bölck, now has 15 coaches in operation from the Neu-Ulm premium brand. Blitz-Reisen, founded in 1986, has been a partner of the Setra brand since 1992 and offers trips throughout Europe as part of its own tourism programme. The company from North RhineWestphalia has been relying exclusively on the brand’s premium coaches for over 30 years and has a total of 9 TopClass coaches in use.