Yorkshire Ambulance Service welcomes new fleet of Skoda Kodiaqs

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is set to add 106 specially modified Skoda Kodiaq SUVs to its Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) fleet.

The new vehicles will replace the Trust’s existing Skoda Octavia Scout models, which have clocked up more than 90,000 miles in six years.

Taking on emergency response duties, the Kodiaqs have been converted by Pressfab EVO Limited to carry a range of medical equipment and supplies to support frontline operations.

The Kodiaqs are equipped with 360-degree lighting, bespoke storage, livery and emergency services’ communication equipment.

Jeff Gott, head of fleet at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: “The Kodiaq combines 4x4 capability, a smooth drive, reliability, and a large interior for our clinical staff and life-saving equipment. The new fleet replaces our outgoing Skoda Octavia Scout models, which proved to be an incredible workhorse that could consistently meet the 24/7 demands of being on the road.

“The first consignment of converted Kodiaqs has been delivered and some of the vehicles have been put into service; we’ve had very positive initial feedback from the teams running them.”

The Kodiaq can be converted for Ambulance, Police and Fire and Rescue teams via Skoda’s bespoke emergency service convertors. This includes full integration of the emergency services’ communications platform within the existing Skoda infotainment touchscreen and 360-degree lighting. Individual customer conversion requirements can be catered for with Skoda’s approved specialist convertors.

Skoda will deliver 6,000 cars to the public sector over the next four years, after winning a place on the new Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework.