News 2025

Jewitts Coaches is a well‑established, family‑run operator based in the picturesque village of Chollerford, Northumberland. The operator offers an impressive variety of travel solutions to its passengers including, but not limited to, school coach hire, sporting event tours and holiday/touring packages throughout the UK and Europe.

Committed to a “second to none” approach to customer care, Jewitts Coaches also lends its meticulous planning skills to clients seeking bespoke group excursions. With full itineraries including recommendations for top‑rated accommodations, additional nearby attractions and more, Jewitts’ expert travel team aim to add value to every experience.

The operator’s latest fleet investment, a brand new Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo L, will deliver a new standard of comfort and luxury. Built on a 14‑metre tri‑axle chassis, the coach seats 61 with Travel Star Eco 2 upholstery seating, a centre toilet and generous legroom throughout. Driver benefits include a leather steering wheel, heated seat with swivel functionality and rear axle steering for greater manoeuvrability.

The new coach exceeds safety expectations across the board – the specification includes periphery exterior lighting with a rear‑view camera, a factory‑installed wheelchair lift and high‑contrast LED destination displays at the front, rear and side of the coach.

In addition, the Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo L specification includes full GSR safety specification with technology including Active Brake Assist 6, Sideguard Assist 2 and Traffic Sign Assist.

Power to the coach is delivered by the Mercedes‑Benz OM 470, 290 kW Euro VI engine mated to an 8‑speed PowerShift transmission.

The new Mercedes‑Benz Tourismo L delivered to Jewitts Coaches was supplied by Mercedes‑Benz Coach Sales at Daimler Buses UK Ltd.