The German bus companies Gerdes Reisen, Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr and Schröder Reisen are adding numerous new Setra buses to their fleets. In total three companies added 54 coaches to their fleets. Gerdes Reisen added 24 new Low Entry buses and two double-decker, Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr has added 9 Setra double-decker buses to its fleet and Schröder Reisen from Langenau is expanding its fleet with 21 brand new Setra's.
With 24 new Low Entry buses and two double-decker buses from Setra, Gerdes Reisen will operate a route bundle of the Bremen/Lower Saxony Transport Association (VBN), whose contract has been extended by ten years. The vehicles include the S 515 LE and S 518 LE of the Setra MultiClass, as well as two S 531 DT of the Setra TopClass. The ten S 515 LE offer 45 seats and 38 standing places. The fourteen S 518 LE provide 57 seats and 48
standing places. The two S 531 DT double-deckers feature a double-width second door, 87 seats, 17 standing places, and one wheelchair space. They will operate on the express bus line between Westerstede and Oldenburg. The Lower Saxony-based company is run in the second generation by Thomas Gerdes, who has already initiated the generational transition together with his three sons.
Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr has added 9 Setra double-decker buses to its fleet. Seven S 531 DT will be used on behalf of the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) on routes in the Dachau district and on express bus lines. Two additional double-decker buses will be available for charter services for schools, clubs, company outings, and events. Geldhauser operates a fleet of around 800 vehicles an is founded in 1962.
To mark its 35th company anniversary, Schröder Reisen from Langenau is expanding its fleet with 16 new Setra touring coaches—eleven S 531 DT double-deckers and five S 517 HD coaches from the Setra ComfortClass. The coaches, stationed in Berlin and at the company’s home base in Langenau, will be used for day trips and multi-day city tours throughout Europe. They feature the latest driver assistance and safety systems from Daimler Buses, comfort leather headrests at all seats, onboard kitchens, and toilets. Schröder Reisen is one of the largest Flixbus partners in Central, Eastern, and Southern Germany. The company also provides team buses for several sports clubs, including the basketball team of Bundesliga club Ratiopharm Ulm and the football team of SSV Ulm 1846.