WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL has recently added 5 Mellor coach builts to their accessible fleet. Based on the IVECO 65C-17, the 4.75m wheelbase vehicle has been COIF tested which can accommodate 23 seats and can fit up to 6 wheelchairs. The seats used are the Rescroft Defender III with UNWIN Springfoot mechanisms with metallic paint each finished in a different colour. Another valuable feature of these vehicles is the Ratcliff RTP 50A inboard tail lift, with a 500kg carrying capacity and a power operated single leaf glider.