Available in M1 and M2 form on four base vehicles; up to 14 seats or four wheelchairs are possible
Treka has launched a new lightweight minibus conversion. Called the Everyday, it is built at GVWs from 3,500kg up to 4,250kg at two wheelbase lengths on a variety of base vehicles and it can carry up to 14 seated passengers or four wheelchair users.
The prototype Everyday utilises a Renault Master. It is in M1 configuration with eight passenger seats, a sliding side door with a 600mm step and an inboard PLS lift.
The product will also be offered on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Peugeot Boxer and Volkswagen Crafter, and to M2 specification.
London Hire has placed an order for 17 Everydays. “We called it Everyday because it is exactly that; it is an everyday minibus, for everyone, everywhere” says Treka Managing Director Morgan Clissett.
“It has applications with potential customers including community transport organisations, local authorities, rental companies, schools and taxi operators. We offer an inboard or outboard lift, a ramp, or no accessibility aid.”
Treka says that the Everyday is priced competitively, but Mr Clissett adds that buyers should look at its overall value and not just the sticker figure.
“Anything we can do on our existing Sprinter-based range of minibuses, we can do on the Everyday,” he says. That includes a courtesy panel behind the driver and full-length LED interior lighting. The prototype has lightweight Phoenix seats and it comes with Eberspächer saloon heating and air-conditioning.
Tracking is fitted throughout as part of an NMI Smartfloor and the saloon is entirely wipe-clean. Additionally, Treka has taken steps to ensure that the passenger area is as expansive and well-lit as possible It includes a glazed roof hatch.
Treka is in the process of building Everyday demonstrators on the Boxer and Master. All minibuses have a seven-year warranty of the conversion. The first units are being converted at Treka’s Brighouse plant, but production will then transfer to Westhoughton.
London Hire’s decision to order the Everyday prior to the first being built is a vindication of its faith in Treka, says Mr Clissett. “London Hire was the impetus for us to start thinking about the Everyday, and we have also taken other orders.”
Treka has also renamed its existing Sprinter-based models. The converted 5,000kg Treka Van becomes the Mobility, and the coachbuilt Treka 16 is the Mobility+.
