VDL Delivers First Futura 3 Coach in Belgium to Reizen De Arend
VDL Bus Group handed over the first VDL Futura 3 coach in Belgium to Reizen De Arend on March 10, 2026, marking the start of international deployment.
up to 15%
Reizen De Arend
What Happened
The 12.9-metre single-deck VDL Futura 3 has been delivered to Flemish coach company Reizen De Arend, paving the way for international deployment. The vehicle features improved fuel efficiency through optimized aerodynamics, weight reduction, and advanced technology, achieving fuel savings of up to 15 percent. It also offers a redesigned driver cabin, ambient lighting, and latest-generation ADAS systems.
First VDL Futura 3 coaches delivered in the Netherlands
First VDL Futura 3 delivered in Belgium to Reizen De Arend
up to 15%
Achieved through optimized aerodynamics, weight reduction, and advanced vehicle technology.
“With VDL we keep up: innovative coaches with low fuel consumption, high comfort and a cooperation built on trust.”
Why this matters
The VDL Futura 3 sets a new standard in long-distance travel with up to 15% fuel savings, lower operating costs, and advanced safety features, making coaches more efficient and sustainable for operators and passengers.
Terms in This Story
- TCO
- Total Cost of Ownership, a measure of all costs associated with owning and operating a vehicle over its lifetime.
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, technology that helps drivers with safety and convenience features.
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