In early May, Pacific Western unveiled a fleet of luxury green motor coaches for their Airport Express service. Linking Toronto Pearson International Airport to nine locations in the downtown Toronto core, the coaches offer a convenient, economical and green way to get to and from the airport.

At full occupancy, the fully accessible coaches take up to 54 passenger vehicles off the road, reducing each passenger’s CO2 emissions by up to 85 per cent and proving to be 475 per cent more energy efficient than a hybrid car.

The new coaches produce 55 per cent less nitrogen oxide and 90 per cent less particulate matter (soot and ash) than the 2006 model. They are manufactured by Prevost, a Canadian firm that is the first motor coach manufacturer in North America to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality and ISO 14001 certification for environmental protection in their manufacturing process.

In addition to the many environmental benefits afforded by the new coaches, they also boast numerous luxury and safety features. All coaches are fitted with leather seats, power outlets, and mobile Wi-Fi technology. This is also the first fleet in Ontario to be fitted with seat belts.

The Airport Express runs between Toronto Pearson and downtown Toronto, 80 times a day. Operating 20 hours a day, coaches depart both terminals every 20 to 30 minutes. More information about the service can be found at www.torontoairportexpress.com.