New ABC Double-Deck Refurbishment Program Delivers Extended Service Life

ABC has launched a new refurbishment program to add years of service with an exciting array of applications to the proven Van Hool TD925 double-deck bus.

The program offers a number of refurbishment options to key market segments including traditional tour and charter operators, the day tour and sightseeing business, as well as a “conversion” model with customer-selected options for a variety of corporate users, professional sports teams and the conversion enthusiast. Since its market entry in 2008, the high-capacity, 81-seat coach is built by Van Hool for robust performance — a key consideration in ABC’s decision to provide this model for extended revenue service.

According to Roman Cornell, who envisioned the program and heads the company’s specialty vehicles division, “customer response has been very positive and validates our strategy to offer a broader commercial application to the secondary market. These units are proven performers offering all the durability of a true double-deck bus, plus many exciting features for the sightseeing market segment. Why not extend the lifecycle of a viable market leader and offer a product that can still provide years of dependable revenue service?” states Cornell.