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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.

Fuel savings
up to 15%
First Belgian customer
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.

Delivery milestones
  1. End of January 2026

    First VDL Futura 3 coaches delivered in the Netherlands

  2. 10 March 2026

    First VDL Futura 3 delivered in Belgium to Reizen De Arend

Fuel savings

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.
Stefan Geudens, Managing Director of Reizen De Arend

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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