Those operators in the UK who bought over 5,000 Scania NUD-series, Volvo B5LH, NRMs and Streetdecks over the last 14 years are likely disagree with you. Much as been touted about the importance of transverse engine chassis in the UK, but the fact is only the B5TL and E400s still uses this layout, so it is obvious that this is no longer a relevant factor. The world has moved on a lot since Volvo's ill-fated attempt of offering the B7L double decker back in 1997.
