We catch up with Olivia Nilsson from Volvo Bus UK & Ireland to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand 558.
Tell us a bit about your company?
Volvo Bus UK and Ireland is a leading provider of sustainable passenger transport solutions, supporting bus and coach operators across the UK & Ireland for more than 50 years. As part of Volvo Group, we combine global engineering expertise with a strong local presence to deliver innovative, reliable and efficient vehicles and services that keep communities connected. We are proud to provide employment opportunities for approximately 3,000 people in the UK, alongside our trucks and construction equipment divisions.
At Volvo Buses, we specialise in offering a wide range of city and intercity buses and coaches, including zero tailpipe emission technologies that support the transition to more sustainable public transport. Our focus on safety, quality and environmental care underpins everything we do, helping operators meet the evolving needs of passengers, local authorities, and transport networks.
We work closely with customers throughout the lifecycle of their fleets, providing expert aftersales support, service, parts, connected solutions and technical expertise. With a well-established network of more than 80 dealer service points dedicated to trucks and buses, we help to maximise vehicle uptime, operational efficiency and long-term value.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
On the stand will be our latest product, the B13R UNVI XL, a 12.8m-long, 4×2 single-deck coach available with either 53 passenger seats or 49 passenger seats plus one wheelchair space. Designed to provide a premium experience, prioritising comfort and safety, the coach features Brusa Create 120 reclining seats with USB-A and USB-C charging sockets, three-point seat belts, armrests for aisle seats, two-position footrests, tray tables, and premium fabric and faux leather upholstery. Passengers also benefit from fabric curtains, generous overhead luggage stowage, and LED interior lighting throughout the cabin.
A ThermoKing climate control system provides a comfortable environment, complemented by individual air vents, reading lights and an onboard Bosch AV system with twin 22-inch screens. Additional features include driver and courier microphones, a centre-mounted freshwater toilet, and a 9.5m3 main luggage compartment.
Power comes from Volvo’s latest 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed I-Shift transmission. Delivering up to 500 hp and 2,500 Nm of torque, the driveline combines strong performance with low engine revs at cruising speed, helping operators maximise fuel efficiency.
The B13R can also operate with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or biofuel, supporting operators’ sustainability goals while maintaining performance. Compared with the previous B11R driveline, the new B13R offers a fuel savings of up to nine per cent and features enhanced exhaust aftertreatment technology that reduces emissions below Euro-6 requirements. Body and chassis warranty is three-years/300,000km, with 12 years’ structural coverage.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2026 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo 2026 is an unmissable opportunity for Volvo Buses because it brings us face to face with the operators, local authorities and transport professionals making decisions about the future of bus and coach fleets across the UK and Europe. It is one of the few events where the sector comes together specifically to review new vehicles, compare technologies, discuss operational pressures and explore the services needed to keep fleets moving.
For Volvo Buses, the show provides a highly relevant platform to present the new Volvo B13R UNVI XL to the people who will be assessing its role in real-world operations. Seeing the vehicle first-hand gives operators the chance to explore the details that matter to them, from passenger comfort, luggage capacity and onboard features to fuel efficiency, HVO compatibility, warranty coverage and long-term uptime support.
It also allows our team to have practical, focused conversations with customers about their current fleet priorities, whether that is improving efficiency, supporting decarbonisation goals, managing whole-life costs or maintaining reliable services for passengers. At a time when operators are balancing changing customer expectations with commercial and environmental pressures, Euro Bus Expo gives Volvo Buses the opportunity to demonstrate how our products, service network and technical expertise can support them through that transition.