German automaker Daimler has received a EUR7m order from Swiss tour operator Zerzuben Touristik for 15 Setra touring coaches.
The order includes four S 431 DT double-decker buses and 11 ComfortClass 500 type S 515 HD touring coaches.
Zerzuben has received first vehicle under the order on 21 March 2014.
Daimler Buses sales and after-sales marketing head Till Oberw rder said "We are delighted to have received this large-scale order from Zerzuben, involving an investment of 7 million euros, and that they have chosen to put their confidence in our products."
Setra ComfortClass 500 touring coaches are powered by Euro VI six-cylinder in-line OM 470 engines combined with automated eight-speed GO 250-8 PowerShift manual transmission offering 428 HP.
Both the models features a range of assistance systems including electronic stability program (ESP), front collision guard (FCG), active brake assist (ABA), lane assistant (SPA), adaptive cruise control (ART) and attention assist (ATAS).
Zerzuben Touristik senior partner Kurt Zerzuben said: "For me, these vehicles are the absolute epitome of premium products. They will help us to improve further the already proven high standard of the tours that we organise."
Image: The SSetra S 516 HD touring coach. Photo: courtesy of Daimler AG.
