Edge
Hill University in Lancashire has purchased the first E-Z-GO 14-seater shuttle
bus to be sold in the UK.
Local
dealer Sharrocks supplied the shuttle bus, as well as nine Cushman Hauler Pro
vehicles for navigating the 160-acre campus.
Commenting
on the purchase of the E-Z-GO shuttle bus, Fleet Administrator Andy Timon said:
“A temporary car parking facility has recently opened on campus to provide more
spaces for students. However, whilst still on campus, the car park is a
distance from the main hub of the University.
"We
have purchased the E-Z-GO 14-seater Shuttle Bus to provide a shuttle service
from the new car park to the centre of campus. Instead of a long walk, it’s now
a 4-5-minute comfortable shuttle ride.”
Launched
this year, the E-Z-GO Shuttle Bus is a 14-seater electric vehicle that is
designed to easily transport people around facilities. With a quiet and smooth
72V AC drive train the E-Z-GO Shuttle Bus can operate in indoor and outdoor
spaces.
“The new
shuttle is totally electric, which means there aren’t any engine emissions, and
there is also a reduction in noise pollution,” Andy continued.
“The
charge lasts a full day and performs consistently across the different terrains
we have on site. As well as complementing our environmental pledge, the shuttle
gives a great first impression to visitors and students alike.
"We
pride ourselves on providing the best facilities and learning environment
around, and the new E-Z-GO shuttle bus is the latest addition to the
University’s ongoing investments.
“Thank
you to Sharrocks for supplying us with the shuttle bus as well as the new
Cushman vehicles. We have been very impressed with the level of service and
product knowledge of the staff at Sharrocks and look forward to continuing our
strong relationship moving forwards. We are very proud to be the first
institution to own an E-Z-GO 14-seater Shuttle Bus in the UK.”
Edge
Hill University is based in Ormskirk, close to Liverpool and Manchester.
Providing higher education since 1885, Edge Hill is one of the select few to
have held the coveted UK University of the Year title, awarded by Times Higher
Education (2014/15).
The
campus has also been recognised as one of the world’s best green spaces for the
seventh year in a row, achieving another Green Flag award.
Further
investment by the University includes its flagship £27 million Catalyst
building which opened this year, a £17 million Creative Edge building, a new
Arts Centre building, new Technology, Biosciences and Geosciences facilities
and a £13.5 million Student Hub.
The £30
million Sports Centre opened in September 2015 and allows students, staff and
the local community to enjoy some of the best sports facilities in the country.
