Keaveney Travel going HIGER and HIGER

Keaveney Travel, a family-owned bus operator established in 1996, based in Kinvara, 
Co. Galway. It operates a modern fleet serving touring, private hire, corporate and 
group travel throughout Ireland and later in 2026 is launching tours in Scotland. 
In committing to a long-term partnership with Harris Bus & Coach, Keaveney’s cite 
the company’s 5-year/500,000km manufacturer-backed warranty as a decisive 
factor behind its investment in the HIGER V-Series coach range. 
Harris Bus & Coach is the exclusive distributor of Euro-6 HIGER coaches and fully 
electric HIGER buses in the UK and Ireland. Keaveney Travel is and has already 
introduced three HIGER coaches in 2026 – a V10 and two V12 touring coaches – 
with a further V10, two V12s and a tri-axle V14 already on order for delivery next 
year. 
The order and delivery was completed by Shaun McBride, Group Head of Sales at 
Harris Group, whose long-standing reputation and experience within the coach 
industry in Ireland helped establish the partnership with Keaveney Travel. 
The investment reflects Keaveney’s confidence in the Harris Bus & Coach 
proposition, combining premium coach engineering with what is the most 
comprehensive warranty package available anywhere in the UK and Ireland coach 
market. Unlike many warranty packages, the 5-year / 500,000km HIGER warranty 
is provided directly by the vehicle manufacturer, giving operators complete 
confidence that HIGER and Harris Bus & Coach are standing behind its product 
throughout the ownership cycle. 
Sean Keaveney, Managing Director of Keaveney Travel, said, “When we evaluated the 
market, we weren't simply looking for our next coaches – we were looking for a long- 
term partner. The HIGER product impressed us from the outset,” he said, “but what 
ultimately gave us the confidence to commit was the unique 5-year, 500,000km 
manufacturer's warranty. It isn't just an insurance product or a third-party warranty 
bolt-on; it's a genuine manufacturer's warranty, backed directly by the people who 
build the vehicle. 
“That gives us confidence in the product, confidence in the support behind it and 
confidence in the long-term relationship we’re building with Harris Bus & Coach. 
Coupled with the outstanding support we’ve received from the Harris team across 
Ireland, it made our decision a straightforward one. 
“The V10 and V12 already in service have performed extremely well, and we're 
excited to continue growing our HIGER fleet with another four coaches next year.” 
Willie Daniels, Managing Director of Harris Bus & Coach Ireland, said, “Our 
ambition isn't simply to sell coaches; it's to build lasting partnerships with operators. 
That means being there long after the keys have been handed over, investing in 
service support and giving customers the confidence that they’re backed every mile 
of the journey. We’re delighted that Keaveney Travel has recognised that 
commitment and chosen to grow with the HIGER brand.”