Coach Canada invests in new double-decker coaches

Coach Canada rolled out 15 new double-decker coaches this week on their Ontario and Quebec routes. In 2009, Coach Canada introduced the Megabus double-decker coach concept to great success in the Canadian market. According to officials, this $11 million investment for 15 new coaches offers passengers a better ride, and an improved environmental impact. For the passenger, the new double-decker coaches feature: A better view from the upper deck with ceiling skylights running the total length of the coach; Improved lighting on the ceilings and staircases; Two extra tires on the rear of the coach to provide a more comfortable ride; Superior heating and air conditioning systems; Improved safety features. The 81-passenger double-deckers will continue to feature free WiFi, as well as power outlets and DVD video capabilities, panoramic views, two tables, reclining seats, a restroom, safety belts and mobility impaired accessibility. Coach Canada offers 14 departures between Toronto and Montreal and six departures between Toronto and Buffalo daily. (http://www.ca.megabus.com)