Bluebird Tucana

Mellor Tucana
London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in October 2008
Overview
Manufacturer	Bluebird Vehicles (2005-2014) Mellor Coachcraft (2014-)
Production	2005-present
Body and chassis
Doors	1 side door or 2 door (1 side, 1 rear)
Floor type	Low floor
Chassis	Volkswagen Transporter T5/ T6
Powertrain
Engine	2.0-litre 4-cylinder Euro-6
Capacity	15 seats or 4 wheelchairs
Power output	140-150PS
Transmission	7 speed Direct-shift gearbox 6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length	6.83-7.01 metres
Width	2.08 metres
Height	2.41-2.57 metres
Curb weight	4.1 tonnes

The Mellor Tucana (previously known as the Bluebird Tucana) is a small wheelchair-accessible minibus manufactured by Mellor Coachcraft in England.

The Bluebird Tucana entered production in 2005 fitted to the Volkswagen Transporter T5 chassis. Over 650 were built, with Transport for London purchasing over 250 for use on Dial-a-Ride services. A number are also used by CT Plus on London commercial route 812 and by Sheffield Community Transport in South Yorkshire.

Woodall Nicholson purchased the rights to the Tucana and transferred production from Scarborough to its Mellor Coachcraft subsidiary in Rochdale after Bluebird entered administration in 2014.

In August 2016, Mellor Coachcraft launched the Mellor Tucana II based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6 chassis with the first delivered to Scarborough Dial-a-Ride.

London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in Stoke Newington

Rear London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana in Stoke Newington

The interior of a Bluebird Tucana