• Setra buses operate on behalf of Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH (MVV).
• The S 515 LE vehicles will be deployed on routes in the district of Starnberg.
• One Setra intercity bus will connect several towns in Upper Bavaria as part of the Alpenbus network.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Neu-Ulm/Hofolding. Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr GmbH & Co. KG is rejuvenating its fleet with ten new low-entry buses from the Setra MultiClass range. Nine vehicles, equipped with 45 seats, will operate on various routes in the district of Starnberg on behalf of Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH (MVV).

A further low-floor bus, equipped with 43 seats and an extended special-use area, will be deployed as part of the Alpenbus fleet. For the first time, the express bus routes will directly connect the regions south of Munich with the towns of Murnau, Penzberg, Bad Tölz, Miesbach, and Rosenheim along the Alpine corridor, eliminating the need to travel via the metropolitan area.

To provide the highest possible level of protection for both drivers and passengers, all ten vehicles are equipped with the latest driver assistance and safety features from Daimler Buses. Among other systems, the two-axle buses feature Sideguard Assist 2. The safety assistance system supports drivers on both sides of the vehicle in critical turning situations where visibility may be restricted. It helps detect moving obstacles within the system's limits when turning or changing lanes and warns the driver accordingly.

Martin Geldhauser convinced by safety technology

Martin Geldhauser has relied on Setra products for many years, both for quality and economic reasons. “When it comes to safety technology, Setra has always been at the forefront for us. The high resale value also plays a major role in our purchasing decisions, as Setra buses remain highly sought after on the market after being replaced within our fleet,” said the managing director of Geldhauser Linien- und Reiseverkehr GmbH & Co. KG.

Founded in 1962, the company based in Hofolding operates a fleet of 890 vehicles, ranging from accessible minibuses to luxury coaches for its own travel program. In addition to MVV, many municipalities, companies, associations, and schools are among Geldhauser’s customers.