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for inclusion in second and future editions of our PDF booklets. If you can help
then please email us. All our booklets are prepared by the LTHL and human error sometimes
creeps in. If you spot any mistakes or typo errors please get in touch. If you have
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All our PDF booklets use the standard PSV Circle seating codes when describing the body and seating arrangements for double and single deck buses and coaches as detailed below:
The seating capacity of a double deck vehicle is usually expressed as the number
of seats in the upper saloon 'over' the number of seats in the lower saloon -
Letters placed before the seating capacity:
AB
AC
B
C
CH
CL
CO
Ch
DP
F
H
HD
L
M
O
RC
T
Letters placed after the seating capacity:
C
D
F
L
O
R
RD
RP
T
Articulated Bus
Articulated Coach
Single-
Single-
Double-
Double-
Convertible open top vehicle
Char-
Single-
Full fronted vehicle (where not
normally fitted)
Double-
Half-
Double-
Minibus
Permanent open top vehicle
Airport/Observation
coach
Toastrack
Centre entrance (if there are two
or more pairs of seats in front of
the entrance)
Dual
entrance/exit (or more than two)
Front entrance
Wheelchair lift (shown after entrance)
Open
staircase (shown after entrance)
Rear entrance
Rear entrance with doors fitted
Rear
entrance with open platform
(early vehicles)
Toilet fitted (shown after entrance)