Transport provider 24×7 Limited has taken delivery of 100 Citroen Grand C4 Picassos.

24×7 operates a mixed fleet of over 600 vehicles and specializes in transportation for special needs passenger transport for schools and social care.

The Stansted-based private hire company said the models – which are all in VTR+ e-HDi 115 trim – would be operated on a high mileage schedule for the next year. The vehicles were supplied by Citroen London West and will be maintained by a local Citroen dealer.

The firm said it used vehicle residual forecasts to establish the Citroen offered the best residual values based on 30,000 miles a year.

“Citroën Grand C4 Picassos are a perfect match for our corporate environmental aspirations, while delivering the low operating costs and excellent residual values crucial for our business,” said Andy Mahoney, managing director at 24×7 Limited.