Published: Wednesday, 13th January, 2010 10:05am

New eco-travel centre visits Largs and Wemyss Bay

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North Ayrshire residents will have their first opportunity to see Strathclyde Partnership for Transport's (SPT) new hybrid diesel electric Mobile Travel Centre when it visits Largs Railway Station on Thursday 2-4pm. It also visits Wemyss Bay railway station from 10am-1pm.

The new eco-friendly vehicle is the first of its kind in the UK. It demonstrates SPT's commitment to leading the way in hybrid bus technology.

Built around an Optare Solo bus chassis, the new £205,000 Mobile Travel Centre is powered by diesel hybrid technology that delivers 33% fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. It is fitted with high speed broadband internet access and solar panels to power the interior lighting.

The Mobile Travel Centre is one of SPT's most popular initiatives. It provides people in rural areas with information on local rail and bus services, express and long distance coach services, short stay breaks and local ferry services - helping to Join up Journeys across all transport modes.

The new vehicle is more adaptable for easier access to remote rural communities, and is low-floored to better suit wheelchair users, those with impaired mobility and prams.