Accessible Mercedes Minibus for Returning Scottish Local Authority Customer
We are pleased to convert another specialist accessible Mercedes Sprinter for one of our long-standing Scottish local authority customers.
Their latest conversion is based on the Mercedes Sprinter L4H2 and features our specialist SCW Flat Floor. This innovative design maximises space in the rear saloon by eliminating all wheel arch intrusions, creating additional space for wheelchair positions and flexible seating configurations.
Stanfords in Scotland
Since our relationship began in 2015, Stanford Coachworks has proudly converted almost 20 vehicles for this Scottish local authority, including a mix of Volkswagen Crafters and Mercedes Sprinters, take a look at just a few of them below! Their fleet plays a vital role across the community, supporting residents in a variety of ways - from home-to-school transport for pupils with additional support needs to a door-to-door accessible bus service for people aged 65 and above, helping those who wouldn’t usually get out and about to visit cafes, garden centres, antiques centres and more.
The Latest Minibus
The new minibus is fully wheelchair accessible and can facilitate up to 15 passengers plus driver, or up to five wheelchair users with seats removed, offering exceptional flexibility for a wide range of passenger needs. Inside the rear saloon, the layout has been designed with inclusivity at its core, featuring a size-inclusive bariatric passenger seat to ensure that everyone can travel comfortably.
The vehicle is equipped with a side door entrance featuring our exclusive SCW fold-out low-entry side step, providing easy access for all passengers. For those requiring additional assistance, a PLS internal tail lift with automatic DoorSafe barrier has been installed at the rear of the vehicle to ensure safe, supported boarding. For added safety, amber flashing warning lights are integrated into the front grille and above the rear doors, automatically activating whenever the side load doors or rear doors are open.
Inside, the passenger cabin is trimmed fully in blue and grey soft-feel materials to complement the colourful blue patterned moquette seating. Passenger comfort is further enhanced with LED interior lighting and Eberspaecher heating and air conditioning, ensuring pleasant travel throughout all seasons.
Conversion Specification
Based on the Mercedes Sprinter 517 L4H2
Capacity for up to 15 x passengers plus driver or 5 wheelchairs with seats removed
14 x rear removable passenger seats upholstered in blue patterned moquette with yellow piping and wipe clean bases
1 x bariatric passenger seat
Front cabin seats reupholstered to match the rear saloon
SCW exclusive fold-out low-entry side step with upper glass modesty screen
PLS internal split platform tail lift with automatic DoorSafe barrier which lowers to protect on-board passengers when the tail lift is deployed
SCW Flat Floor designed to create additional wheelchair and seating space in the rear saloon by removing all wheel arch intrusions
Interior lined fully in blue and grey soft-feel material with patterned moquette roof and feature panels
Eberspaecher rear saloon heating and air conditioning
LED blue / white interior lighting
High intensity rear LED load light
Upper cant rail tracking and side wall tracking
Wheelchair restraint storage box
