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Coach Star Ratings

The Bus and Coach Association (New Zealand) Inc, in conjunction with Vehicle Testing New Zealand, has developed a star grading system for coaches and buses which makes it easier for customers to compare the standards of service offered by individual bus and coach operators and allows tour operators and travellers to select products in advance with confidence. This star rating is only available to Bus and Coach Association members.

Why Choose Star Graded Coaches?

  • Star Grading promotes customer-oriented features in coaches.
  • The number of stars reprsents the coach quality.
  • Grading allows customers to distinguish between different standards of vehicles.
  • Customers can be sure they will get a coach with the features they want.
  • Coaches are graded by Vehicle Testing NZ Ltd, an independent testing authority.
  • Star grading is endorsed by the NZ Tourism Board, Travel Agents Association NZ (TAANZ), NZ Tourism Industry Association (NZTIA) and the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC).

Star Grading Criteria for Coaches

Coach Grade 5 Star 4 Plus Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star
Number of seats

25+

16-24 7-15

25+

16-24 7-15

25+

16-24 7-15

25+

16-24 7-15

25+

16-24 7-15
Maximum Age (years)

 7

7

12

18

25

20

15

Engine Power to GVM or Legal GVW or whichever is the lesser 12 kW/tonne 12 kW/tonne 12 kW/tonne 9.5 kW/tonne 9.5 kW/tonne
Rear/Mid Mounted Engine              

 

             
Twin Doors (38+seats only)                              
Air Suspension                

 

           
Air Conditioning                              
Heating                              
Individual A/C Outlet Control                              
Adequate Reading Lights                              
Reclining seats                              
Individual coach-type seats                              
Seat Spacing       700mm @ 610mm   650mm @ 610mm       
Carpets and Trim                              
Luggage racks or luggage stow                              
Curtains, Blinds or Sunscreens                              
Tinted Panoramic Windows                              
Windows one piece fixed glass                              
Trimmed Baggage Lockers                              
PA System inc Drivers Microphone                              
Courier Seat with Microphone                  

 

         
Video      

 

                     
Drinking water/fridge      

 

                     
Toilet                              

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