This appointment represents one of the highest awards to buses companies in Europe.

This test consists of 52 km journey, rolling in different types of road, over three days, in which 17 specialists in the area, assessed aspects of quality, safety, performance and comfort, giving special emphasis on those elements considered favorable for the passenger

The innovation, comfort, performance, ease of operation, safety, design and several more were factors for the jury to determine Volvo 9700 as coach of the year 2008.

The participants were:

Irisbus Magelys. Tourism Benz M Neoplan Cityliner HD Noge Titanium on MAN R33 chassis. VDL Jonckheere JSD140-460 Volvo 9700

The jury called to 9700 as a high-level vehicle for passenger comfort and driving characteristics - "a super car to drive."

"We give this recognition to the Volvo 9700, as this offers the best package of benefits for the driver and passenger, in conclusion to the 9700 is built to conduct a professional job for life"