TORONTO One of North Americas largest motorcoach operators, Pacific Western Transportation, has upgraded its shuttle between downtown and Lester B. Pearson Airport with more convenient, luxurious and "green" service.

Pacific Western, the fourth largest motorcoach operator in North America, according to Metro magazine, unveiled a fleet of well-appointed, low-emissions Prevost coaches for its Airport Express service.

"Our passengers can cut greenhouse gases at the same time they relax in leather seats, enjoy Wi-Fi internet service, and pay considerably less than those using the average limousine or taxi service," said Mark Hannah, Pacific Western vice president, motorcoach operations.

The Pacific Westerns Airport Express coaches now include:

Passenger seat belts a first for any scheduled run in North America

Full accessibility for persons with disabilities

Upscale leather seats and increased legroom

Mobile Wi-Fi internet service and a lap top power outlet

In promoting its "green option for getting to the airport" through the local media, Pacific Western pointed out that its new coaches:

Help reduce smog because the low-emissions engines produce 55 percent less nitrogen oxide and 90 percent less particulate matter than the previous generation of coaches

Help cut green-house gases -- that contribute to global warming -- by using low-sulfur diesel fuel

Increase fuel efficiency by using only 1.3 litres of diesel fuel per 100 passenger kilometres, compared to 8.4 litres of gasoline per 100 passenger kilometres for a car with a single occupant more than six times more efficient

Shrink the "carbon footprint" by taking as many as 54 cars off the road and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 85 per cent for each and every passenger

"There is no better or greener way to travel between downtown Toronto and Pearson airport," said Hannah.

The Pacific Western Airport Express makes 80 trips per day between Pearson International Airport and the downtown core.