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hope you will enjoy the latest part of our series of interviews with recently retired Stagecoach West Managing Director Ian Manning. As you will read on p18, this instalment includes his reminiscences of working at the former Stagecoach Portugal. Please don’t gloss over it because it’s ‘foreign’ – for it contains a number of experiences which I’m sure will be of interest to you all.

If like me, you’re fortunate to know Ian, you will instantly recognise that it contains a number of ‘Ian-isms’ – which certainly gave my colleagues and I a chuckle or two. I feel it’s a fascinating read. Personally, I enjoy reading and indeed, learning from the experiences of respected industry figures. I feel it’s a subject which has appeal right across our readership.

Also in this issue, I trust you will find our photo-based feature on the Commonwealth Games of interest (p38). It’s been something of a Scottish bus festival, with vehicles sourced from as far

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The Commonwealth feature purposefully staggers our popular ‘Big Picture,’ which this week, in a break from the norm, does not actually focus on the exterior of a coach or bus but on a group of drivers from National Express West Midlands, who, like many others, travelled to Glasgow to show our industry in a positive light, when eyes from across the world are on it.

Interestingly, some of the buses engaged on Commonwealth Games duties have been stabled at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Bridgeton bus depot. Like the Ian Manning interview, it’s a reminder of how close our industry is connected with the past – and how it’s relevant to the present and future.

Gareth Evans Editor

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• 29th & 30th August – King long Head Office, Coventry CV6 6JR. Off M6 Junction 3.

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LOOKING BACK

Ian Manning recalls his time at Stagecoach Portugal

PASSENGER PERSPECTIVE

Phil Tonks on Arriva Sapphire route 12 in North Wales

INDUSTRY GUIDE

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Engines & transmissions: Suppliers that have the equipment and knowledge that can help your business

GLASGOW 2014

Operators show what they can do at the Commonwealth Games

DELIVERIES

New coaches for operators in Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Loughborough and Kidderminster

Top Stories

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NEWS B R I E F LY ● THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has announced measures to improve traffic flow on a section of the M4 in Neath Port Talbot which is prone to gridlock. Junction 41 (Port Talbot town centre) of the westbound motorway will shut during peak hours between 0700 – 0900hrs and 1600 – 1800hrs on weekdays for an eight-month experiment aimed at reducing congestion. Access to the town centre from the motorway will be maintained via the eastbound off-slip, which will remain open. New average speed cameras are also being installed within the 50mph zone on the westbound side of the motorway around Port Talbot. A Welsh Government spokesperson explained: “The fixed speed camera near between junctions 41 and 42 of the M4 westbound was removed in 2006 as it was considered to be causing unstable traffic flow which could have contributed to minor collisions. The installation of new average speed cameras in the area are part of a wider package of measures to improve traffic flow. This includes the trial junction closures but the two measures are not directly linked.” ● RON MORGAN, a popular West Midlands bus preservationist and enthusiast passed away on Thursday (July 28) evening, aged just 55.

As this issue went to press, funeral details remained to be confirmed.

NX upbeat about half-year results Revenue growth in both UK Coach and UK Rail and debt cut National Express Group (NEG) has reported ‘positive progress’ in the �irst half of 2014. Up until June 30, the �irm said it enjoyed ‘excellent cash generation,’ amounting to £80m of free cash �low, with a full year target of £150m. Net debt reduced by £80m over the last 12 months.

It saw underlying growth in both revenue and passenger numbers, in the UK, North America and

1%. Adjusting for these one-off impacts and Sterling’s strength, normalised pro�it before tax would have increased by £3.8m.

Dean Finch, National Express Group Chief Executive, said: “We have made important progress in the �irst half of the year. Our success in retaining the Essex Thameside rail franchise con�irms our long-term future in UK rail.

Other major contract successes across the Group demonstrate the quality of our services and strength of our reputation in the markets we serve. Our strong cash generation remains a highlight and a particular focus of the business this year.

“We made clear in our previous statement that extreme weather and industrial action in the US and

Morocco – and the dividend increased 3% to 3.35 pence per share.

The previously disclosed one-off impacts of extreme US weather and Spanish industrial action, combined with the strength of Sterling have impacted both revenue and pro�it. Underlying Group revenue was up 2%, while UK Coach was up 7%; UK Rail grew 6%; and UK Bus commercial revenue rose 3.2%. North America also saw 1% revenue growth, while Spain declined by

Sapphire shines in the North East TfL to trial cycle

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One of the buses is pictured in Bedlington. STEVE HODGSON Arriva North East (ANE) has introduced its premium Sapphire standard to its X21/X22 services, which link Newbiggin, Ashington and Newcastle via Stakeford, Wansbeck Estate, Guidepost and Beddlington. The ADL Enviro 400s are equipped with power points to charge phones and lap-tops, free WiFi, audio visual

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Nick Knox, Area Managing Director for ANE said: “We’re delighted to be bringing the Sapphire brand to the area; we’re so excited to be announcing this investment. The bus service will offer our passengers a new and improved experience.”

Transport for London (TfL) has con�irmed that trials of detection software to enhance bus driver awareness of pedestrians and cyclists, will start later this month.

It is trialling two systems – ‘CycleEye’ from Fusion Processing Limited and ‘Cycle Safety Shield’ from Safety Shield Systems Limited. The former was trialled by First in Bristol earlier this year.

Four buses, two on Tower Transit-run route 25 (Oxford Street – Ilford, via Mile End) and two on Arriva London-operated route 73 (Victoria – Stoke Newington), will be �itted with the software as part of a six-week trial. TfL said both routes have been selected because of the high number of pedestrians and cyclists which use the respective lines of route.

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Spain respectively would affect our half year results. We remain determined to deliver the improvements and efficiencies necessary over the course of the year to achieve the Board’s expectations.

“We also have a strong pipeline of further opportunities with many bids being evaluated at present, including ScotRail and a number in German rail. We have been selected as the preferred bidder for a bus contract in Bahrain, potentially opening a new and exciting market. We are also actively monitoring the situation in Portugal and Spain where the Group is well placed to deploy its expertise when liberalisation of these markets occurs.”

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Go-Ahead orders flywheels

The Adidas advertising campaign on New Routemasters in London has entered a new phase with the introduction of this striking scheme which has started to appear on Stagecoach London buses operating on route 8 (Bow – Tottenham). This bus photographed by David Bell was leaving Bow garage.

Apparently a pair of Predator Instinct boots can cost up to £170.

First electric buses for Manchester arrive Greater Manchester’s first fully electric buses have been delivered to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for use on the free hop-on hop-off Metroshuttle service.

The three new Optare Versas have been jointly funded through the Department for Transport’s Green Bus Fund. They join a 17-strong fleet of hybrid-electric buses which already run on all three Metroshuttle routes.

The Versas were due to enter service this week on the orange Metroshuttle 1 route, which links Piccadilly station with many of the shopping, commercial, leisure and cultural areas of the city centre.

Cllr Mark Aldred, Deputy Chairman of the TfGM Committee, said: “Metroshuttle is the largest free city centre bus service in the UK and carries millions of

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Vicky Tomlinson, Operations Manager for First, Howard Hartley, Head of Bus for TfGM, and Cllr Mark Aldred, Deputy Chairman of the TfGM Committee passengers every year, helping to cut congestion.

“These new electric buses are

cheaper to run and quieter than normal buses and give off no harmful emissions – contributing to a better environment for everyone who lives in, works in and visits the city centre.

“The buses are a welcome addition to our fleet of green buses – and just part of Greater Manchester’s hard work to radically slash its carbon emissions by around one million tonnes every year.”

Vicky Tomlinson, Operations Manager for First Manchester, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming Metroshuttle passengers on board the new electric buses. They are a first for us and our drivers are enjoying taking them out on test runs to get used to the buses before they start running with passengers.”

Go-Ahead Group has ordered 500 Gyrodrive systems from GKN Hybrid Power.

The agreement covers the supply of the complete system including a GKN hybrid power flywheel, EVO electric motor, a GKN designed and manufactured gearbox, and installation.

The technology is designed to last the life of the bus.

Initial instillations will be in buses operating in London and Oxford.

The high speed flywheel is made from carbon fibre and stores the energy generated by the bus as it slows down to stop. That energy is then used to power the electric motor which helps accelerate the bus back up to speed, generating fuel savings of more than 20% at a significantly lower cost than battery hybrid alternatives.

Go-Ahead Chief Executive David Brown said: “Our collaboration with GKN has been a most constructive one. We have a strong record in continually reducing our carbon emissions and flywheel technology will help us make buses an even more environmentally responsive choice and encourage more people to travel by public transport. The flywheel technology helps us to reduce our fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.”

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Existing BSOG money would be absorbed – plus a further £0.5bn to re�lect the crossdepartmental bene�its of supporting services ‘Making the Connections: the cross-sector bene�its of supporting bus services,’ is a new report published by pteg (Passenger Transport Executive Group).

It �inds that the bus is key to achieving 46 policy goals of 12 of 24 Government departments including the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury, Department of Health, Department for Education and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

In major urban areas outside London, bus networks are estimated to generate over £2.5bn in economic bene�its against pubic funding of £0.5bn,

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Castleways of Winchcombe closed as expected after the close of business on July 31 following the retirement of brother and sister John Fogarty and Rowena Mccubbin.

Marchant’s Coaches of Cheltenham took over the 606 Winchcombe – Cheltenham service operated for the past 43 years and the �irm’s four service buses – a pair of Mercedes-Benz Citaros, an Optare Versa and a Solo. Also acquired are a 70-seat Plaxtonbodied Volvo B7R and a 10-metre

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says pteg. However, the way in which bus services are funded is mired in complexity with no oversight within Whitehall of how the various funding streams from different departments impact on bus services overall.

The report says that: “The cumulative impact of public spending cuts on the six main funding sources for bus means that, by 2014/15, overall funding for bus networks outside London will be around £500m lower than if 2010/11 funding levels had increased in line with in�lation and the cost of concessionary reimbursement.”

It calls for buses to be funded through a new Connectivity Fund that would absorb existing BSOG funding, plus a further £0.5bn to re�lect the cross departmental bene�its of supporting services and the sum lost outside London since 2010.

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Castleways was founded by Trevor Fogarty and his wife June, John and Rowena’s parents who took over the Gillett business in Winchcombe, which then operated �ive vehicles.

The �irm was well known for the smart turn out of its vehicles.

Coaches wore a Washington blue livery that was so dark many assumed that it was black.

Supermarket chain, Budgens has submitted plans to build on the Castleways depot site.

“The bus is one of the biggest bargains available to transport policy makers in achieving a very broad range of transport, economic, environmental and social objectives in a cost effective way and in a timely fashion,” concludes the report.

“Public funding for bus services reduces congestion for all road users, gets the workless into work, gets young people into education and training, and gets older and disabled people out of isolation.

“The long-term costs to budgets across Whitehall of a declining bus network are far greater than ensuring a funding system for bus services that works. At present the way in which buses are funded is mired in complexity, fails to re�lect the cross sector bene�its that bus services provide, has no central oversight and is in decline.”

Buyer found for Black Velvet Travel

Adam Smith, who has many years of experience in the bus industry, has completed a deal to take over Black Velvet Travel.

The announcement came two weeks after he stepped in to run services on an interim basis after seeing news of the Eastleigh-based independent bus �irm ceasing operation after running into �inancial dif�iculty.

Under the new ownership, the Black Velvet Travel name will remain in place and will continue to operate routes A, S1, S2, B4, M and 503.

The sale has been arranged by specialists from accountancy �irm Chantrey Vellacott.

Terry Evans, restructuring specialist at Chantrey Vellacott, said the deal has secured the long-term future of bus services across the community and is in the best interests of creditors and stakeholders.

“We’re delighted a deal has been completed – safeguarding the longterm future of Velvet buses, its bus services in the community, along with jobs,” he said. www.coachandbusweek.com

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Express arrests Xelabus receives 2011/12 -registered Scanias to upgrade �leet Gwynedd Council says it has put in place a contingency plan in the event the fraud investigation impacts on public transport services.

Five people, all involved in running Penygroes-based Express Motors have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of fraud. Four men and a woman were arrested early on Thursday morning as the result of a complaint from Council.

CBW understands items were seized by police, including mobile phones and computers – although its network of local bus services are running normally.

Detective Inspector Steve Williams of North Wales Police said the �ive were arrested in connection with a fraud investigation. He told the Daily Post: “The �ive, aged between 40 and early 70s, were questioned in connection with the matter. They have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.”

Eastleigh, Hampshire-based operator Xelabus has taken delivery of four Scania CK230UB 4x2 OmniLinks.

The 2011/12 registered vehicles have been supplied by Scania (Great Britain). The vehicles will be used on existing routes across Eastleigh and one to a new Business Park Service recently awarded by Hampshire County Council.

Gareth Blair, Operations Director of Xelabus, said: “The addition of the four Scania’s is a milestone moment for the company since it formed in 2010.

“The buses are superb and we are delighted to be welcoming them to our business. It is planned that the Scanias will see older vehicles now leave the �leet.

“The sales and support team from Scania (Great Britain) made our choice of purchasing these vehicles a lot easier.”

Bob Winfield, Scania Finance, Gareth Blair, Operations Director of Xelabus and Steve Lambert, General Manager of Used Vehicles at Scania GB Steve Lambert, General Manager of used vehicles at Scania (Great Britain) added: “It has been a real pleasure working with Gareth and his team at Xelabus. I am sure these vehicles will have major impact in the area.”

Leicester 90th anniversary celebration First Leicester, with the help of the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust, has marked the 90th anniversary of the �irst motorbus service in Leicester.

Municipal buses were introduced between the city centre and St Philip’s Church on Evington Road on July 24, 1924 using six Bruch-bodied Tilling-

Stevens with solid types.

The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Cllr John Thomas as well as invited guests boarded four buses at Leicester’s town hall to go to a reception at the racecourse where they were welcomed by First Midlands Managing Director Nigel Eggleton. The Lord Mayor gave

an entertaining account of his early memories of travelling by bus while Heritage Trust Director Mike Greenwood delivered a short presentation covering highlights over the last 90 years. Two of the First Leicester buses used had been painted in traditional Leicester liveries.

A line up of First Leicester buses and preserved vehicles helped mark the anniversary

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B R I E F LY ● LONDON MAYOR Boris Johnson has distanced himself from wording in his newly published ‘London Infrastructure Plan 2050: Transport Supporting Paper that suggests that large cost savings could be achieved by replacing driver-operated buses with driverless vehicles.

According to the Guardian, the document said that driverless technology of the type being developed by Google would provide “large cost sayings for buses while delivering a faster more efficient service.” A spokesman for the mayor told the newspaper: “There are no plans for automated buses.”

Any reference to “autonomous vehicles” in the report “should be seen in the context of automation on the tube.” ● OPTARE has launched a new website, which is compatible with mobile, tablet or PCs. Enrico Vassllo, CEO, said: “It will allow us to more effectively communicate our product offerings to potential customers in both the UK and abroad, as well as keeping our existing customers and investors up to date with the latest developments.” Visit www. optare.com. ● PRENTICE COACHES of Haddington is to withdraw its commercially-operated X1 service between Haddington and Wallyford because of low patronage. “Unfortunately, despite hundreds of people saying in a survey they would use it, it just never got the numbers to justify continuing to run it,” Proprietor Ross Prentice told CBW. ● BRIGADE ELECTRONICS, has continued its partnership with road safety charity Brake for the seventh year in a row. The supplier said it has been pioneering the cause of reversing safety since 1976.

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NEWS › COACH RO A D WATC H n THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY is to start work this week on replacing the existing metal barrier with a stronger and safer concrete barrier in the central reservation of the M1 between Junction 19 Catthorpe Interchange (A14/M6) and Junction 16 for the A4500 to Northampton. The work is taking place as part of plans to convert this section into a smart motorway. Completion of the barrier is expected in summer 2015. While the work is underway, to minimise disruption, three lanes of traffic will be kept open in each direction during peak times.

To protect road workers, some off-peak and overnight lane closures will be necessary. n RESTRICTIONS will be in place on the A9 between Kincraig and Dalraddy over the next two months to enable ground investigations to be carried out on the carriageway.

It marks the latest step forward in dualling the artery between Perth and Inverness. Work will take place between 0800 and 1800hrs, Monday to Thursday only of each week to avoid Fridays, which generally experience higher levels of traffic. n THE FIRST PART of improving two junctions on the M27 near Southampton gets underway this week. The approaches to Junction 5’s eastbound exit slip road and Stoneham Lane will be widened and a segregated slip road added from the A335 onto the eastbound entry slip road.

Alpine buys Silver Star Coach holiday acquisition adds new element to respected Llandudno-based operator

Caernarfon-based Silver Star Holidays has joined the Alpine Travel Group fold – a deal which was completed on Friday (August 1).

Explaining the acquisition, Alpine’s Chris Owens told CBW: “Apart from open-top tours, vintage coach tours and a very small North Wales excursion programme, Alpine has been very much a business to business operation. It’s always been our desire to offer our own coach tour products.

“However, the market is saturated. All North Wales operators do an excellent job and are well established, with strong brands and loyal customer bases.

Therefore, it would have been a folly to add another company into the mix, so when the opportunity to arose to acquire part of Silver Star, we took it.

“Craig Porteous bought Silver Star out of the ashes in 2011.

Supported by excellent local staff, including the management team, he has moved the business forward – but he lives in Hull, so it’s difficult. We’ve been able to capitalise on that success, as coaches have been hired in from Alpine.

“The coach tourism market is improving and recovering from recession. Alpine Travel has a good name and superb operating

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experience – along with great support staff, vehicles and tour drivers. Therefore, it’s a natural progression.”

Chris added: “As a company, we’re thrilled to welcome on board members of the Silver Star family – all staff have moved across.

“I’m also delighted to announce that Ian Thomas, who was Group Holidays Manager at Voel Holidays, has recently joined us. He will be working alongside Gavin Owen, Silver Star’s General Manager to further boost the management team and develop new products.

Chris was keen to stress: “The future for Silver Star is very much built on quality and diversity of the product – not price. In my opinion, there is already a multitude of budget tour operators in the market and it’s not our intention to increase the customer base on price alone.

“Alpine’s philosophy has always been on quality and value for money, rather than just price alone. I’ve spoken to local operators and have made it clear we all have a duty to promote coach tourism. We need to compete against the private car, aircraft and national budget coach operators, rather than our neighbours.”

Silver Star North Wales Ltd, as the firm is called, is an owned subsidiary of Alpine Travel Group.

Craig remains a shareholder in the

business. Bonded through Bonded Coach Holidays, the firm is a holiday sales company – it doesn’t operate any coaches of its own.

Vehicle provision will be through

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Sunfun Group has launched its new CambridgeCoaches.com operation with the delivery of two 12.8m Plaxton Leopards. The choice of Plaxton’s latest model, based on the Volvo B9R platform, is part of Managing Director Dave Collier’s strategy for the new operation.

“People recognise Sunfun as a holiday brand, although we undertake all types of work,” he explained.

“We wanted to focus our private hire operation under a brand representing our locality and employing the latest design of vehicle. We require high capacity with comfort and reliability for the operation so the Volvo Plaxton Leopard fits our requirements perfectly. The initial reaction to them has been very good and we have just ordered another three to expand the operation later this year.”

Sunfun Group is a family business founded by Dave Collier in 1987 with one vehicle focussed on

Private hire requires comfort with reliability holiday tours. Growth in this area driven strongly by US airbases in the locality was followed by diversification into private hire and sleeper coaches together with the acquisition of the Kiddles Coaches business which brought in a significant portfolio of school contract work. The Kiddles brand has been retained by Sunfun Group, ,alongside Sunfun International and the new CambridgeCoaches.com.

The Leopards are the first new Plaxton coaches to be acquired and join a fleet of around 50 vehicles.

Three Plaxton-bodied Volvos are to be dedicated to Silver Star Holidays work Alpine Travel and its extensive network of trusted partner operators.

On that note, Chris said: “By the end of next week, there will be three Plaxton-bodied Volvos in Silver Star livery. Our designers have tried to make the scheme mimic the Alpine livery. I feel it’s important to lend value and maintain the family branding.”

The vehicles dedicated to Silver Star will be based at the firm’s operating centre on the Cibyn industrial estate on the edge of Caernarfon.

Chris was also keen to stress: “This deal does not impact in the slightest on our relationship with Jones Holidays of Flint, which we at Alpine will continue to supply with its own dedicated coaches and drivers. Jones is focused on North East Wales, a very different market to that in North West Wales, in which Silver Star operates.”

Ever true to its Welsh cultural roots, Silver Star has been exhibiting at the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli which takes place this week.

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Steve Hodkinson, Arriva Bus & Coach MD said: “We have worked with PSV Glass for many years and their knowledge, skills and resources will help ensure that all our customers can benefit from an outstanding service for all their glass.”

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NEWS › REGIONAL SOUTH EAST ARRIVA SOUTHERN COUNTIES has made changes to its child fares during the school summer holidays.

The offers apply throughout the month of August and vary across three of the company’s operating areas.

Rules relating to the ‘Kids Go Cheap’ fares in Kent and East Sussex will be relaxed. The flat 60p single and £1 return fare which is available when up to two children are accompanied by two farepaying adults has changed, so that they only need to travel with one adult.

In addition, the South East Day Saver ticket which allows unlimited travel on most Arriva buses in Kent and East Sussex has been reduced by 20% to £4.

Similar concessions apply in the Surrey and West Sussex area, with the child-rate day ticket covering all services in those counties benefiting from a 25% reduction of its normal price of £4, down to £3.

In Essex, there are two offers on Arriva’s network of services that run out of its Southend-onSea depot covering the Rayleigh, Rochford, Castle Point and Basildon area. Off-peak child fares that normally apply after 0900hrs on Mondays to Fridays are now available all day, and the Southend Child Day Saver ticket is reduced from £2.60 to £2.

Arriva’s Regional Publicity Manager, Richard Lewis, said: “We are pleased to make some changes

TO CELEBRATE THE START of n work on Greater Manchester’s first bus-based Park & Ride facility,

local dignitaries gathered at the Hazel Grove site, which is receiving a £3m investment from Stagecoach Manchester.

The Hazel Grove bus-based park and ride facility, situated between Macclesfield Road and Buxton Road, is scheduled to open in early 2015. Once completed, the facility will provide free parking for 400 cars and storage for 30 bicycles.

Services will run from Hazel Grove every 10 minutes, with additional limited-stop journeys planned during weekday peak periods. The facility will open for 20 hours a day with the majority of services provided by vehicles from Stagecoach Manchester’s fleet of over 128 hybrids.

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to our fares conditions for our customers under the age of 16 to help reduce the cost of travelling on our buses during August.

“The ‘Kids Go Cheap’ fares are popular with families wanting a good-value trip by bus and by needing to be accompanied by just one adult during August we hope this will enable more people to take advantage of the cheap fares.

“Our network-based day tickets offer great value for money and, with the substantial price reductions during August, we hope that more children will be

encouraged to get out and about during the long school holiday.

“The new Arriva app will be an ideal tool to help them get around, showing exactly when the next bus will reach the stop and will add a bit of fun for our younger customers when they are on the move. It can be downloaded onto iPhones, Android phones and iPads.”

MD of Stagecoach Manchester said: “Stagecoach Manchester is investing significantly in this venture, which represents a long term commitment to the public transport provision in Greater

Manchester.

“Once complete, Hazel Grove Park & Ride will provide an excellent facility for Stockport, reducing congestion on the A6 into Manchester and making travel

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Stations at Stourbridge, Merry Hill, Dudley and Halesowen – and six others across the West Midlands – have been fitted with automated external defibrillators, bought from the British Heart Foundation.

The devices have been installed after a passenger who suffered a cardiac arrest at Wolverhampton Bus Station was saved with a defibrillator from the nearby railway station.

The West Midlands Ambulance Service has also trained bus staff in basic first aid, CPR and how to use the devices – as well as donating one further defibrillator to the project.

Andy Jeynes, the service’s Community Response Manager, said: “With the number of people that pass through bus stations each day, it makes perfect sense to have defibrillators on hand in case someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

The quicker we can start CPR the better the chances of survival.”

Dave Hadley, Centro Health and Safety Manager, added: “We hope of course that they will never need to be used, but it should be reassuring to both our own employees and the travelling public to know that if there is a need we have the equipment and the skills available to help.

“This availability is a welcome addition to the first aid service we already provide at our bus stations, an excellent example of us giving something back to the community we serve.”

easier for commuters.”

Cllr Andrew Fender, Chairman of Transport for Greater Manchester, added: “Stagecoach Manchester should be commended for its dedication to this project, which will absolutely improve transport links in the area.

“We’re happy to see that as well as a large bike storage facility, the site will be served by hybrid electric buses, to lessen the environmental impact of the journeys and deliver a more sustainable service.”

Stockport’s Mayor, Cllr Kevin Hogg, added: “I’m especially pleased that Stagecoach Manchester has considered the views of local people when planning this site and am excited to see how this patch of waste land will be transformed over the coming months.”

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A defibrillator has also been installed at Centro’s head office in Birmingham as part of the scheme.

DUE TO BUDGET constraints, Nottinghamshire County Council has cut its subsidy to the Trent Barton 141 service – which runs between Sutton and Nottingham, the Hucknall Dispatch reported.

The last bus on the route previously left Mansfield at 2200hrs, arriving at Nottingham at 2320hrs, but since August 4 the last service has left Sutton at 1725hrs, arriving in Nottingham at 1924hrs.

The final service from Nottingham leaves at 1830hrs through to Sutton with a further bus at 1930hrs which goes as far as Rainworth, arriving at 2033hrs.

The council spends around £6m a year on bus services, but plans to reduce this figure by £1.8m as part of cuts totalling £83m.

County council spokesman Chris Ward said: “In reorganising services we have done the best we can to serve the majority of people and indeed have retained the majority of the existing services, in particular around rural villages who depend entirely on councilsupported services.”

WALES

NEW ADVENTURE TRAVEL is to take over the Cardiff Airport shuttle service launched a year ago, the BBC reported.

It takes over the T9 service on August 17, after First Cymru said it would stop running it. The service, which has so far averaged fewer than four passengers per journey, runs every 20 minutes in the summer and every 30 in the winter. The service runs to the airport from Cardiff Bay via the city centre, Culverhouse Cross and Barry.

New Adventure Travel Managing Director Kevyn Jones said: “We look forward to working with the Welsh government to make it a very successful service.”

Lis Burnett of Vale of Glamorgan Council said: “Having the infrastructure in place, such as the express service and the Rhoose railway station shuttle bus, will encourage more airlines to invest and help the airport to grow.

“This can only be a good thing for the Vale of Glamorgan and Wales.”

SOUTH WEST

FOLLOWING WEEKS of testing with bus users in Bristol, First has

launched a smartcard programme.

For now, the ‘Touch Card’ is only available for adults using FirstWeek or FirstMonth inner or outer zone tickets in Bristol.

This will be expanded to include other passenger groups, such as children and students, by the end of October. Functionality will also increase over time.

Once a person has a card, they can choose to load up to three FirstWeek or two FirstMonth bus tickets onto it. This process can either be done at a Travel Shop in Bristol or Bath, or on the bus, direct with the driver. The tickets can then be activated when the customer wishes them to start, offering either seven consecutive days, or 31 consecutive days’ worth of travel from that point onwards.

When the ticket expires the customer has the option to top up the card, or activate another ticket (if there is another pre-loaded onto the card).

First is working on a process which will allow customers to top up their cards online. This development will be tested from October and is expected to be live by the end of the year. Once the roll out is completed in Bristol, Touch Card will be expanded to include other parts of the West of England, such as Bath, Wells and Westonsuper-Mare.

Work is also underway to deliver multi-operator tickets on Touch Card, in partnership with the West of England Bus Operators Association and the local authorities.

Paul Matthews, Managing Director for First West of England, said: “There has long been an appetite for smartcards in Bristol and we have been keen to deliver them as quickly as possible. It is fair to say we have encountered some hiccups along the way which have, frustratingly for everyone, delayed the roll out of the technology. However, we are pleased to say that we are now getting there.

“We’ve been testing Touch Cards with a small group of users for some months, and in June we started making the cards available to all customers via our Travel Shops in Bristol and Bath. Today though the Touch Card gets its first formal launch.

“This is phase one of our delivery schedule though: more developments are planned in the coming months and the functionality of the cards will grow and grow. As this happens we will make further announcements.”

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Metrobuses will be at Wythal

2014 n August 24 – 25 The Big Operating Day and MetroCammell Celebration The Transport Museum Wythall. Celebrating a Birmingham company whose buses and trains could be found all around the globe.. 01564 826471. www.

bammot.org.uk

n August 25 Imberbus special bus service to abandoned settlements on Salisbury Plain, 10–1800hrs.

http://imberbus.wordpress.com

n August 29 – 30 King Long Road Show. Kinglong Direct Limited, Three Spires Industrial Estate, Ibstock Road, Coventry CV6 6JR. 0930 – 1630hrs. Call 02476 363 004.

n September 25 Group Leisure Show Hall 8, NEC Birmingham. 01908 613323 http://leisureshow.com n September 25 - October 2 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show.

Hannover, Germany. www.iaa.de n September 27 Lothian Buses Doors Open Day Central Depot, Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AZ 12 – 1600hrs http:// lothianbuses.com/our-community/ community/events n October 5 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Day. 01825 720800, visit www.bluebell-railway.com or email d.morgan52@btinternet.com

n August 30 EYMS Big Bus Day. Streetlife Museum, Hull 01482 222444 www.eyms.co.uk

n October 5 Oxford Bus Museum Bus & Classic Vehicle Rally & Running Day Station Yard, Long Hanborough,OX29 8LA. 01993 883 617. www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk

n August 31 Buses Festival.

Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon.

10 – 1700hrs. Contact: michelle. withers@keypublishing.com

n October 6–7 CPT Scotland Annual Conference. Cameron House Hotel, Alexandria. 0131 272 2150. www.cpt-uk.org

n September 3 King Long Road Show. Bell House Hotel, London HP9 2XE. 0930 – 1630hrs. Call 02476 363 004.

n October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es

n September 7 Dartford Bus Garage Open Day. Arriva London, Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5BG 1000 – 1600hrs. www.arrivalondon.com

n November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com

n September 9 Association of Trainers AGM. Birmingham. 01797 344251 www.asot.org.uk/index.php/ asot/come-to-meet-us-menu n September 10-11 Low Carbon Vehicle Event, Millbrook, Bedfordshire. 01509 635 750. www. cenex-lcv.co.uk n September 14 Bus & Coach Wales Merthyr Tydfil n September 14 UK Bus Driver of the Year 2014 Blackpool. bdoy@ btinternet.com n September 21 Showbus 2014.

Imperial War Museum, Duxford. www.showbus.com

n November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course. Birmingham.

01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com

2015 n May 3 – 4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester www.fokab.org.uk n June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379.

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Berlin BVG to test Scania Citywide double-decker in December Year-long trial to start in December of a Euro 6 model with a host of features which will debut in the German capital GERMANY Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) has ordered a two-axle Scania Citywide low�loor double-decker bus for a year-long trial.

The Euro 6-compliant vehicle will boast a number of ‘extras’ which will make their debut in the Berlin bus network. These include a glass roof in the front of the upper deck and a staircase in the direction of travel, which Scania and BVG feel will improve the �low of passengers.

Other features will include USB ports on each row of seats, LED lighting on the steps and on the side walls of the staircase – in addition to an electronic display which will keep passengers informed of available seats in

the upper deck. BVG said it also intends to trial other vehicle makes but has yet to reveal what these will be.

BVG has chosen an 11-metre variant, which will be able to accommodate up to 89 passengers. This is now expected to enter service in December 2014.

Türk Wundt, Key Account Manager city and intercity buses from Scania Germany, said: “We are very pleased that we can provide the Scania Citywide with a new interior concept for BVG. With a precise analysis of our customers’ needs, we can design bespoke vehicle solutions, meaning the potential passenger �lows can be optimised.

Explaining the reasoning behind the trial, Martin Koller, Head of Bus at BVG said: “Doubledecker buses are a trademark for Berlin and BVG. We are now going to test different models to

meet the diverse demands of the growing city and provide us with the tailor-made public transport services we need to offer. We want to capture and examine passenger movements in everyday service. These trials will help shape our future purchasing decisions. We are very excited about the test bus and look forward to seeing it in service.”

Unlike other cities in both Germany and mainland continental Europe, which prefer artics, Berlin operates double-deckers. BVG runs a standardised �leet and replaces the double-deckers in bulk. The current frontline �leet is made up of MAN Lion’s City, the model being developed to meet the German capital’s requirements.

As a result, if the Scania trial proves successful, it will prove a signi�icant milestone for the Swedish manufacturer in Germany.

A CAD view of Scania Citywide double-decker

One bus a month ablaze in Victoria

AUSTRALIA An average of one bus a month catches �ire in Victoria, according to the latest statistics.

With that in mind, government regulator, Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding bus operators to ensure they are equipped to deal with the risk of �ire.

The latest TSV incident statistics show there were 24 instances of �ires on buses across the state between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2014.

In a recent incident in April 2014, the �ire occurred in the engine compartment, caused by the main electrical cable which was connected to the air-conditioning control panel.

TSV Director of Bus Safety Stephen Turner believes taking simple preventive measures is the best way to reduce the risk of bus �ires.

“Faulty or insecure electrical wiring is a common factor in bus �ires. However, this is easily preventable,” he told Australasia Bus & Coach magazine.

“It is important that operators have electrical wiring in their buses inspected. This includes ensuring wiring looms are routed and secured appropriately to prevent cha�ing on sharp edges.”

Turner also said having an emergency plan, including access to a working �ire extinguisher, will help bus drivers to deal with a �ire situation should it arise.

“Every commercial bus operator should develop and maintain a First Response Emergency Plan which provides their drivers with relevant contact numbers and emergency instructions. Having access to a �ire extinguisher which is in working order should be a critical part of the plan.”

He said through TSV’s compliance operations, the regulator is seeing too many operators who don’t test their �ire extinguisher within the required timeframe.

DB Regio Bus orders 815 buses from MAN Truck and Bus GERMANY DB Regio Bus, Germany’s largest bus operator, has signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 815 local and regional buses from MAN Truck & Bus. It comprises up to 435 city and intercity buses worth around €100m in 2015 and 2016. For

2017 and 2018, DB Regio Bus has an option for a further 380 vehicles worth around €90m. Models will be include Lion’s City, Lion’s City Ü and Lion’s City G/GÜ types in various vehicle lengths and in low�loor versions. All vehicles will be equipped with Euro 6 engines. The buses will also feature topography-

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dependent gearbox control, which MAN said further reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

This system automatically activates the most ef�icient gearshift programme, depending on whether it is on an uphill or downhill stretch.

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500th Solaris for Czech Republic operator CZECH REPUBLIC The 500th Solaris bus for a customer in the Czech Republic, one of 36 Urbino 18 artics for Brno city operator Dopravní podnik města Brna, has been delivered.

“The Czech Republic was the first foreign market entered by Solaris,” said Dariusz Michalak, Solaris Deputy CEO. “In the year 2000, we delivered a Solaris Urbino 15 to the city of Ostrava. It was a milestone for our company.”

He added: “The delivery of the 500th Solaris bus is a great success for us. It shows the efficiency, reliability and quality

we offer.

“At the same time it is a motivation to continuously reach for new goals.”

In 2001, Solaris established its subsidiary Solaris Czech in Ostrava, which is responsible for sales and after-sales activities on this market as well as delivering spare parts.

The 500th Solaris low-floor bus on the Czech market is equipped with a 231 kW diesel engine and a Voith DIWA 5 gear box.

Solaris buses have previously been delivered to Ostrava, Pardubice, Pilsen, Prague and Teplice, among other cities.

AUSTRALIA Parkeon is playing a key role in a multi-million dollar public transport project in Perth that will provide real-time journey tracking for passengers along with Australia’s first underground dynamic bus stand allocation system.

The Real Time Tracking System (RTTS) is being delivered by Parkeon as part of its latest ticketing platform, and will enable commuters to access bus journey information in real-time, via smartphone, tablet or PC. The contract will see Parkeon’s latest generation driver console,

and associated technologies, introduced across the Transperth fleet of 1,482 buses in readiness for the opening of the Wellington Street Underground Bus Station by early 2016.

The RTTS system developed

by Parkeon at its facility in the UK, forms a significant part of the contract awarded by the Western Australia Public Transport Authority to Downer EDI Engineering Power. Parkeon and Downer are long-term partners in Australia.

“This project continues the successful relationship that

The Solaris Urbino has won customers across eastern Europe as well as further afield

Perth selects Parkeon for RTI & bus stand allocation system

15 Setras for longdistance Alsa routes

SPAIN National Express Groupowned Alsa has acquired 15 Setra ComfortClass S517HD coaches, becoming the first of their type to enter service on the Iberian peninsula. The tri-axle coaches, which form part of a 28-vehicle order which will be delivered by

we have developed over many years with the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia” said Owen Griffith, Managing Director of Parkeon Transit.

“This project will deliver significant benefits to a public transport network that is at the heart of major urban regeneration investment in Perth.”

Parkeon said the project will include a ground-breaking innovation for Australia, with live data feeding a dynamic management system that will automatically allocate bus stands to ensure the most efficient

the end of this year, are being used on long-distance routes.

The 56-seaters are equipped with Setra Voyage Plus seats, with head sections upholstered in leather as well as footrests, plus LED reading lights and tinted windows.

Alsa Managing Director Victor

operation of the new underground Perth busport. The tracking system will also deliver airport-style departure gate information to passengers via electronic screens in the central waiting area.

The fully-integrated real-time technology will also enable Transperth to improve day-to-day on-time schedule performance with the introduction of traffic signal priority for buses running behind schedule.

Parkeon is no stranger to Australia – for it currently has schemes running in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

López commented: “The Setra ComfortClass 500 touring coaches combine comfort and safety for both passengers and driver at the highest level. We are very impressed by the quality of the Setra products, as well as by their reliability.”

The tri-axle Setras are part of a 28 vehicle order

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RETROSPECTIVE › IAN MANNING: STAGECOACH PORTUGAL

An Englishman abroad In the second of three articles where Ian Manning, retired Managing Director of Stagecoach West, looks back on his long career, he talks to Andy Izatt about his time running Stagecoach Portugal

Ian feels the best buses purchased by Stagecoach Portugal were eight CAMO-bodied Scania L94s in 2000. One of them is pictured in Abuxarda. IAN MANNING

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odoviária Nacional (RN), the Portuguese equivalent of the National Bus Company, was privatised between 1992 and 1995.

Common to all the privatisations was a shareholding to a greater or lesser extent from the Barraqueiro Group through its owner Humberto Pedrosa. Around 30% of the enlarged share capital of the Group at the time was held by French-owned Companie Générale des Eaux through its subsidiary Compagnie Générale d’Entreprises Automobiles.

RN subsidiary Rodoviária de Lisboa was sold in May 1995 to Inotrange, a consortium of operators led by the Barraqueiro with support from the Caixa Geral de Depósitos, which then immediately sold the Cascais/Sintra operations west of Lisbon to Stagecoach Holdings and Montague Private Equity. The remaining Queluz de Baixo/Amadora/Cacém part of the business went to Brazilian-owned VIMECA Transportes which later bought the Stagecoach operation in June 2001.

Stagecoach Portugal employed 320 staff operating some 150 buses on around 70 route concessions. Also included in the sale was the Sintra Tramway and a dozen tramcars that by then were almost 100 years old. Ian Manning was Managing Director of Stagecoach Portugal from July 1996 to March 2001. He takes up the story.

Deciding to go abroad

“I had been Deputy County Passenger Transport Of�icer at Buckinghamshire (Bucks) County Council for six years,” recalled Ian. “An industry friend had reminded (Sir) Brian Souter that I was a Portuguese speaker and in best tradition I met him by the Tie Rack at Heathrow Airport at some ungodly hour in the morning after he’d 18 | COACH & BUS WEEK | August 6, 2014 018_022_CBW1149_Ian Manning.indd 18

�lown down on a shuttle.

“Brian offered me some consultancy work in Portugal which I had to turn down because I was a local authority servant at the time and (Stagecoach-owned) United Counties was one of my contractors – only in a very small way. I was able to pass the work on to a friend who was my travelling companion on my frequent visits to Portugal at that time.

“Brian phoned me again one day and asked if I would go to the Tower Thistle (now the Guoman) Hotel in London where he had a regular suite to discuss the possibility of me heading up the Stagecoach Portugal operation.

I knew that I was quali�ied to do the job, but I was a little nervous about returning to an organisation that had spat me out at an earlier point.”

a couple of names and I was very concerned about one of them as he was someone who I felt had damaged the careers of several people who I respected. Brian said my career was at a turning point and I needed to make a move.

I pointed out that I was well aware of that, but equally, once bitten, twice shy.

“Brian gave me a good offer then and there which he followed up in writing as he promised,” continued Ian. “I wasn’t in the best of health at the time. I agreed to take the job, but later had to put my departure for Portugal on hold for three months until it improved.

The partly completed recruitment process for my replacement at Bucks had to be stalled as a result. It was very generous of the authority to do that.

“When I did go to Portugal there was a lot

Ian had been Operations Manager at Southdown Motor Services, but was made redundant shortly after the business was acquired by Stagecoach in 1989.

“I was particularly concerned as to whom the job would report,” he continued. “At the time Brian was Chairman of the Portuguese company himself. He loved it, but he told me that unfortunately the (Stagecoach board) non-executive directors had suggested they didn’t think that it was a particularly good use of his time. Therefore, he might not be able to stay in that position permanently. He mentioned

of building of bridges to do. The Engineering Director was my appointment, but he hadn’t been introduced to the company in a very constructive way by the caretaker Finance Director. The rest of the staff had been inherited from the Rodoviária de Lisboa.

“On my �irst day I had a serious meeting with the Scania importer Cimpomóvel and bodybuilder Marcopolo. I was effectively leading a meeting in my fourth language to discuss buses that I’d not actually seen operate in service. I’m a languages graduate – English �irst, German second and French third. Here I was

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in my fourth language managing a high level business meeting, but I got through it okay.

“The worst problem for the �irst fortnight was the prospect of having to answer the phone.

I was alright talking to people face to face. It was okay reading material and even writing although, occasionally, it was a little dif�icult getting used to ‘formal business Portuguese’, but actually answering the telephone and carrying out a meaningful conversation with someone you couldn’t see was quite frightening.

“By this stage the question of who was chairing the company had been resolved. It was Roger Bowker who was an extremely easy person to get on with and also a very good and highly competent boss with cultural sensitivity which is also important when working abroad.

“I took forward a programme of examining the network as well as introducing a similar plan for growth that we had used at Clydeside Scottish.

Portugal was a more regulated environment and there was no competition on the bus services which were run as route concessions.

There was for private hires, but that part of the business had already been sold on.

“Yet there were potentially a lot of new opportunities - construction of new housing estates that would need to be served by buses, and there was tourism to exploit as well. The new construction at the operational boundaries might lead to tensions with the Brazilians who had bought the other part of Rodoviária de Lisboa.

“One of the �irst things I did was produce some multilingual publicity in Portuguese, English, German and French. All the tourist services were listed in one timetable booklet that I translated myself. FWT became our cartographers. It was their �irst Portuguese work. We also introduced a tourist day ticket, which hadn’t been done before and was a great success.

“I can remember Brian’s pleasure, and mine, when we decided that, despite the dif�iculties of counting passengers when they’re dunking prepaid tickets in Almex cancellations, we calculated that, even taking the most pessimistic view, we had increased passenger numbers by 3% in 1997. No one was really achieving that in Portugal in those days or for that matter yet in the UK. It was really very encouraging.

“To improve the output of the operation, we used more British methods of scheduling and rostering, taking surplus vehicles out in the process. In Portugal, drivers had two nominated days a week off. They were told when that was going to be and for many it meant they never had a weekend free unless they could persuade someone to trade. We introduced the kinds of rosters you would have expected in this country.

They were much more civilised arrangements for which we were liked, therefore building up staff moral.

“We also undertook some proper customer care training for our drivers. Those who had worked for the RN for a long time were often arrogant and had a ‘couldn’t care less’ attitude so I engaged a person, who had worked for the RN, but had gone private and set up his own consultancy. He gave a one day training course to all our staff. There were maybe as many as 39 sessions and I participated in all bar three www.coachandbusweek.com

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because I was on holiday. I had a walk on part, rolling up my sleeves and talking about the sorts of problems we faced.

“We gave what I think were realistic pay rises, which the rest of the Portuguese industry was not very keen on because it had always operated on the basis of how little it could get

to the drivers and trade unions that they had actually had a lot more money for longer. That cost me booking 120 hotel rooms in Gloucester only for them not to be needed at the end of the day. I wasn’t able to get the charges waved.

“We did have a two-day strike at Stagecoach Portugal, but we ran 70% of our operation on

away with. I got a degree of �lexibility from staff because of that.

“That’s not to say that the Communist trade union didn’t engineer a strike after the end of a two-year deal. I’ve always felt they’re the most dif�icult to come out of. The only time I had a problem at Stagecoach West was at the end of such a deal because we couldn’t get across

the �irst day and 85% on the second. I did what Brian would have wanted which was hiring in buses from other operators. We ran them free, but not without the odd aberration.”

‘We gave what I think were realistic pay rises, which the rest of the Portuguese industry was not very keen on’

Local politics

“Martin Grif�iths, now (Stagecoach) Group Chief Executive, had joined in 1997 to take on

Ian Manning (second right) inaugurates the first Dennis Darts, and first low-floors in the fleet, with local authority representatives and Stagecoach Portugal staff. Either side are Abóboda Operations Manager Manuel Moreira and Cascais Operations Manager Teresa Simões dos Reis. IAN MANNING

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The first buses fitted with air-conditioning were 10 CAMO-bodied Dennis Darts delivered in 1999. IAN MANNING business development,” said Ian. “One of his first jobs was to work with Ian Mitchell (also from the business development team) alongside me on bidding for the cross-Tagus railway franchise. It was fascinating that our bid fitted into just three ring binders. The Barraqueiro bid amounted to something that was so big it arrived on a lorry in pallets and needed two forklift trucks to unload it. They seemed to have done everything, even including samples of the uniforms.

“The day before it was all due in, Martin and people from UBS and our other partner, Mota & Co Construction had been up all night finalising our bid. I had a phone call from Martin about lunch time the next day asking if I could send some staff over to come and help collate it as they were running out of time. Within about 45 minutes, bearing in mind the difficulties of traffic congestion getting into Lisbon from Cascais, I arrived with my three managers.

The traffic really was at its worst when it came to taking our bid down to the place where it needed to be delivered, but we succeeded with just minutes to spare.

“The restoration of the Sintra Tramway, which was losing us about £75,000 a year, was dogged by arguments about who actually owned it in the first place. There was a Communist councillor, Batiste Alves who claimed that the privatisation sale of the Rodoviária de Lisboa, which had included the assets of the tramway, did not entitle Stagecoach to own and operate it. He thought he’d found some obscure clause somewhere with some interpretation that meant that if the tramway was ever sold by the state, it automatically reverted to the Câmara 20 | COACH & BUS WEEK | August 6, 2014 018_022_CBW1149_Ian Manning.indd 20

Municipal de Sintra. I have to tell you that the legal costs to disprove that along with ongoing negotiations with the local authority was a six figure sum, which for a 150-vehicle bus company was not an inconsiderable burden.

“We were dealing with local authority inertia and autocracy where councillors would decide things and officers had no say to stop them.

It’s why I’m so opposed to elected mayors to this day. Everyone knew in Portugal what the salary of a mayor was and everyone knew how rich they were after they had been in for a term and had taken bribes for awarding engineering and other major contracts. It was the sheer autocratic power that these people had. You see

“The restoration of the tramway was one of her vanity projects, or so it was seen even though it is one of the very few projects of Portuguese national transport history (all trambased!). A large amount of money was spent on renewing the infrastructure, but the job wasn’t done to a very high standard. I remember getting Graham Eccles who was then Stagecoach Group Executive Director for South West Trains to patrol the project and the line with me to see how we could minimise the damage that had been done. The wheel sets on the trams, for example, were wearing out because the curves of the rails were not set properly.

“We employed two people who had been

it now in this country with some mayors who in my view are acting to the total detriment of public transport. So it was there.

“I remember the personal insult I received in a newspaper from the Mayor of Sintra claiming I didn’t understand tourism! She was one of the Portuguese Prime Minister’s rising stars although I have to say I was really delighted when she was comprehensively voted out after only one term. She had spent almost her entire budget on culture and art. The people who lived in squalur in the area’s blocks of flats felt totally abandoned by her policies.

involved with the tramway before and a Scottish tramway enthusiast, Bob Docherty, and we got it running in the timescales we said we would. It was just that after the first few days of interest, it continued to lose a substantial amount of money each year until, ultimately, we managed to sell it back to the local authority.

“Travelling on the tramway was a very worthwhile journey, but we were only able to charge ‘buttons’ for it because otherwise people felt it was expensive compared to other forms of transport. We were never going to be able to cover the operational costs. The local authority

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seems to have found the money over the years, but it’s still not charging enough. The tramway still runs, but rather sporadically for reasons that are not very clear.”

A different culture

“We had inherited two depots, one at Abóboda, the other at Alvide which was in very poor condition and provided poor working conditions for staff,” said Ian. “We sold the Alvide site for redevelopment as a Pingo Doce supermarket. We actually lost the use of it before we were able to conclude the deal on the new premises that were to be built on a big owned parking area at Adroana. Stagecoach Group’s construction department helped spearhead and quality control the development.

It was a very signi�icant new depot and headquarters with good facilities - probably amongst the best in Portugal at the time and all for less than £2m.

“It took us two years to get planning permission because we’re British and we didn’t bribe the local authority bureaucrats who gave it out. What you were supposed to do, apparently to help grease the process, was offer the opportunity for some paid outside work that probably wouldn’t be declared to the �iscal authorities. That would involve some plans and additional paperwork that then needed to be submitted.

“In the end, I had to use political contacts that I had developed, not with the appropriate political party either, to make sure that the Mayor of Cascais actually signed the paperwork to permit the construction.

“That wasn’t the end of it. Having got the depot built, we then needed an electricity supply. We don’t bribe electricity companies either and the depot was actually ready for three months before we had electricity.

“We used to employ someone on light duties who had been a conductor, but wasn’t able to go driving because of a medical condition. It

The first official inauguration of the Sintra tramway was in September 1997. Ian Manning is centre with company officials and the Sintra Mayoress at the Praia das Maçãs terminal. IAN MANNING just so happened he knew someone senior in the electricity company, put a word in the appropriate ear and we had a supply the following day. We didn’t have to bribe them to do it. These were some of the things that were dif�icult.

“Just as in the UK, the bus industry wasn’t really interesting to the Portuguese government. It was just left to run the way that it had always done with fare increases decided on and imposed every year. Despite the industry having been privatised, our actual sources of revenue were determined to a degree by the government and that also made it more dif�icult.

I understand that last year fares were put up by 25% in one go. You can imagine the affect that has had on patronage.

“When it came to applying for new route concessions, we never of�icially got the authorisation through. No one would tell you anything. If we were increasing what we were doing it was generally regarded as okay so long as we didn’t go on to another operator’s patch.

There was a series of protectionist type rules that were applied if that happened with greater route length being one advantage.

“Equally, if we wanted to reduce services, we wouldn’t get formal authorisation. We just tried to go ahead and do it anyway. Provided no one from the local authority got any complaints and objected, we would get away with it.

“My �inal working day in Portugal was the inauguration of the new depot which was done with considerable pomp and ceremony, a

Stagecoach Portugal’s last AECs ran on March 25, 2001. Two drivers at Abóboda requested them for their late shifts. MARCO ANTÓNIO LINDO

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Two open-top Routemasters were imported for a service linking São Pedro and Sintra with the Ribeira terminus of the Sintra tramway. Legislative delays prevented their operation during the key 1998 (Expo) season. IAN MANNING local band, our two open top Routematers, the Mayor of Cascais, José Luís Judas, and the British Ambassador, Sir John Holmes who amazed me by delivering a speech in Portuguese even though he’d not been in that role very long. All the roller shutter doors of the 10-bay workshop went up together to reveal a brand new fleet of buses.

There had never been a bus company open day anywhere in Portugal and we were absolutely mobbed by interested members of the general public as well as industry colleagues and friends.

The traditional bouncy castle for children was substituted by the Portuguese equivalent of rides on the back of imitation bulls.

“The Ambassador before Sir John was Roger Westbrook who was involved in the inauguration of the Sintra tramway. When you become an expat working in the business community, Britain does look after you. I hadn’t been there all that long before my first invitation to dine at the ambassador’s residence and it would be unusual for more than six months to go by without an invitation to something that the embassy was involved in. We regularly received protectionist notices about terrorism and things like that. Staff were always helpful and friendly.”

One of the Routemasters, rebuilt to open top and with an offside entrance, is unloaded at Lisbon docks after the sea voyage from Felixstowe IAN MANNING

Looking back

“We completely modernised the Stagecoach Portugal fleet, had a happy and contented workforce, and were able to expand into other things such as tourism,” said Ian. “We made 28% operating profit in 1998 when most British companies would have killed for 11% or 12%.

That was the year of Expo ’98 in Lisbon and we grew patronage considerably.

“In my time we effectively doubled the value of the company. I think perhaps the sale of the business shortly after I left in March 2000 might not have been a bad thing for the Group in retrospect, although I certainly didn’t think so at the time. It was at the height of its value, but it went to VIMECA which replaced the entire management team and support staff over a three to four year period and they had been a superb and highly dedicated workforce.

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Ian Manning cuts the cake with British Ambassador Sir John Holmes at the opening of the new Adroana depot. STAGECOACH PORTUGAL

The 10-bay Adroana depot had to wait three months before receiving an electricity supply.

STAGECOACH PORTUGAL were occasional minor tensions. Getting fleet information for my historical work and books became a little bit difficult sometimes because of fear of competition!

“The decision to leave was hard for me. At the time it looked as if Stagecoach Group was going to make further acquisitions in Portugal, which I had facilitated, but it didn’t happen. I’d also discovered that Arriva had shown an interest in Stagecoach Portugal and asked to see the numbers. I’d been told that every now and then other companies were allowed to do that, but

there was no serious intent to sell.

“Arriva had made me an offer to go and run its operation in northern Portugal. It was a 37% increase in salary and there was also the prospect of European development - ideal for a linguist like me - but I swithered for months before accepting the job. The decision never felt right at the time.

“I always say management is 90% common sense and 10% knowing the ground rules. This was, however the first time in my career that I had not shared with other people what I was going to do. I eventually told my secretary, Ana Cristina Sena and Engineering Director Luís Mota, but that was all.

“I remember when we finally made the announcement I was going, people had come into the room smiling. When they heard the news, I could see hope drain out of some of their faces. I felt terrible.

“As a caring manager given the way in which the Brazilians subsequently treated my former colleagues, I still have the odd nightmare about it to this day even though I can continue to look back on the company’s achievements with pride and affection.” n www.coachandbusweek.com

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PASSENGER PERSPECTIVE › ROUTE 12 SAPPHIRE

All That Sparkles…

Phil Tonks shares his experiences of using Arriva Buses Wales’ popular North Wales coastal route 12, which links Llandudno with Rhyl, via Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay – a service that has recently been upgraded to the Sapphire standard

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he Victorian author Lewis Carroll may well have used Llandudno as the inspiration for ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ as some larger than life figures around the town show, but something else is also turning heads.

Rabbits may feature in ‘Alice,’ but ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arriva has pulled one out of the hat here with the introduction of its Phil Tonks is a ‘Sapphire’ brand along the North long-standing and Wales coast between Rhyl and respected advocate of Llandudno. good public transport.

I notice this, not because of my He has worked for interest in all things buses, but both Bus Users UK whilst munching on a rather nice and Passenger Focus. serving of Welsh Rarebit. People’s He continues to travel eyes are watching the Sapphire the UK to find out and buses, passing through every 10 comment on what minutes, in their elegant sparkly two-tone blue livery – another services can offer. triumph for Ray Stenning’s Best Impressions agency. You know it’s Arriva, but this is posh Arriva.

Not so stunning is the timetable information.

As I await one of the blue saloons, I peruse Conwy County Council’s at-stop info. Wrong – still showing the previous frequency of every 12 minutes. It’s now every 10. Maybe the ‘experience’ of using Sapphire should extend to the waiting ‘experience’ and have bespoke Sapphire branded information at every stop…

Within minutes, one has arrived. “Nice, aren’t they?” exclaimed the pensioner who was waiting with me.

“Sparkly,” says I. He nods his head, swipes his pass and heads for a posh seat. Things are also looking good for me. Last year, the fare was £6.50 – an Arriva North West & Wales day ticket, which covers a huge area, but you’d struggle to cover a significant chunk of it. This year, a ‘Wales only’ version for a fiver is on offer. The friendly, 24 | COACH & BUS WEEK | August 6, 2014

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E-leather seats are a standard part of the Sapphire specification

The at-stop timetable information was out of date

Shortly after midday, Phil found bunching on the route

smart driver takes my crisp note and hands me a day ticket, and I’m off upstairs to experience the comfy seats and WiFi. The WiFi works, but the power points don’t – so my battery-hungry phone has to go without its regular fix of charge. I try a couple of sockets – eyed up by locals who think I might have lost the plot slightly – and decide that none of them are in action. Several of the natives are playing with their handsets though – presumably free WiFi is a hit.

It’s just gone midday, but I spot several 12s bunching – a familiar phenomenon with high frequency routes I guess, but still uncomfortable to see, as the big sparklies chase each other along the coast.

Double-decking route 12 is a masterstroke.

The route had single deckers last year – very nice ones, as it goes, but on double deckers, you can see the sea! I felt about five again looking out into the distance high off the coastline. This route, once part of the original ‘Cymru Coastliner’ has come alive again.

It’s supposedly the hottest day of the year thus far, and it’s getting a bit humid on the Sapphire.

No air-conditioning, but the sea breeze is wafting in through the windows. The locals in Rhoson-Sea nibble on their cornets and admire our Sapphire – it really is a head-turner. They’re probably old enough to remember Arriva’s predecessor Crosville – and a bus stop in Colwyn Bay still in situ can remind them.

Upstairs is classic Stenning design. Cove panels explain all that is good about this high level of bus travel – with English on the left, Welsh on the right. Legroom passes the Tonks test – at 6’7” I’m acutely aware of cramming in as many seats as operators can. Sapphire is superb, however. The seats themselves are extremely comfortable.

We arrive into Rhyl bus station, where another busy crowd await the next journey. Two Arriva staff are doing what appears to be some sort of ‘host’ duties, assisting with buggies and checking concessionary passes before boarding (perhaps

too many of us ‘English’ are sneakily trying to use them), but I wonder if they are doing anything about the bunching further down the route.

Arriva Sapphire may be one of the best experiences the bus industry can offer, but Rhyl bus station is a huge let down. Rebuilt only a couple of years ago, it is already in a poor, rundown condition. None of the digital information seems to be working correctly, and the once state of the art departure screen appears to have transformed itself into a bin for discarded cigarette ends. At least Denbighshire

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VERDICT

Sapphire Sparkles: l Gorgeous buses l Plenty of legroom l Cheaper Day ticket l Higher frequency l Wonderful views

Sapphire Grumbles: l Fiddly WiFi l Non-working power sockets l At-stop information wrong l Some shelters run down l Rhyl bus station poor condition

A Sapphire bus in the middle of Llandudno

Council has got a new up to date timetable on the 12 departure stand which shows the correct 12-minute frequency.

I wander off and sample the open topper service before returning for some more Sapphire.

My next trip is flipped on its head. This time, the power sockets are working but the WiFi isn’t.

My phone screen rolls around with the statement ‘Obtaining IP address’ – which it never does – so I give up. This bus also has announcements – which I wasn’t aware the last one should have. A DJ-like male vocal tells me where I am, which is actually very helpful. I decide to hop off at Foryd Harbour and take some pictures of passing Sapphires and board another Llandudno-bound service.

My next one has power points in working order, but I experience another disaster with the WiFi. This time it appears working, but tells me I have to sign in again. However, it will won’t direct me to the sign in page. It takes six attempts to do this and I manage to check two emails before it tells me my ‘Connection is unstable.’ Anyway, who wants to look at their phone with such stunning views through the looking glass (as Alice might say…)

I’m sitting towards the rear of this Sapphire, and I notice that, after only a week in service, this one rattles quite a bit. Also of note is something which must plague every inhabitant of the seaside – the stuff that seagulls ‘produce.’ This is my third Sapphire trip and every one so far has been blighted by such offerings. Rhyl garage will have to keep these buses clean every day – otherwise Sapphire is going to lose its sparkle very quickly.

I’m soon back in Llandudno, and I ride the 12 right up to West Shore, where it terminates outside the old tram stop – which, sadly, has seen much better days. Another Sapphire is already in situ and drivers exchange brief pleasantries before one departs back along the coastal highway to Rhyl. n www.coachandbusweek.com

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TRAINING AND SAFETY : The latest engines and transmissions can help vehicles run at peak fuel and emissions efficiency

Getting in gear This week’s Industry Guide showcases some of the new engine and transmission technology on offer in the industry, alongside companies specialising in servicing, remanufacturing and creating fuel-saving diesel additives

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s fuel costs rise, coach and bus operators look to manufacturers and suppliers to soften the blow with more economic drivelines.

Torn between a choice of two, an operator looking to buy a new coach or bus will, more often than not, side with the one promising the better mpg.

Likewise, when giving a vehicle a second or third life, be that with an engine, exhaust system or transmission upgrade, products and services promising more economic operation and repair are big attractions for operators.

More and more companies are offering remanufacturing of older engines to help them keep up with the ever more stringent

Euro emissions standards. This process can help operators without the financial clout to invest in a new fleet to keep their buses and coaches running on a par with modern vehicles, or even provide a valid alternative to brand new vehicles in the tough economic climate.

For those who are investing in a new fleet, engine and transmission technology is constantly improving and many manufacturers are trialling new products already.

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ALLISON TRANSMISSION

For the first time, Istanbul Otobüs A.Ş. has equipped its 110 new 12-meter Temsa Avenue CNG buses with Allison fully automatic transmissions.

Specified with Allison fully automatic transmissions to maximize vehicle efficiency, Turkish manufacturer Temsa recently delivered its first 12-meter Avenue CNG buses to the operator.

With its population of more than 14 million, traffic congestion in Istanbul ranks among the worst in the world. Istanbul Otobüs develops public transport solutions that reduce car use in the city and preferred Temsa’s new Allison-equipped CNG bus model in light of positive results from passenger satisfaction and environmental consciousness studies.

According to Abdullah Yasir Sahin, General Manager of Istanbul Otobüs A.S, Allison’s technology complements CNG engines by enhancing vehicle performance. “We prefer more comfortable, economical and safer transportation models,

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Allison generates solutions that address both market demands for more environmentally-friendly vehicles and the power and performance challenges that characterize engines built to use alternative fuel therefore we gave preference to TEMSA’s Avenue CNG vehicles,” said Sahin. “Allison fully automatic transmissions, with recognized CNG engine compatibility, were the inevitable option for continuous stop and start operations.”

Allison Transmission’s Torqmatic Series is specifically

designed for city buses having engine power up to 410 kW. The T350R transmission installed in these Temsa buses has six forward and one reverse gear and is equipped with advanced fifth Generation electronic controls.

Continuous power is transferred smoothly during each gearshift while engine torque is multiplied

at launch enhancing CNG engine performance.

As a result, Allison-equipped vehicles not only accelerate faster –but also perform more efficiently.

In dense city traffic, Allison Automatics offers other benefits as well. “Our drivers feel comfortable because they can focus completely on the road, thanks to Allison fully automatic transmissions. This, in turn, provides us many advantages in terms of reliable service and safety,” said Sahin.

Taner Gider, Allison’s Area Manager for Turkey and the Middle East, emphasised the advantages offered by fully automatic transmissions compatible with CNG engines.

“Allison generates solutions that address both market demands for more environmentally-friendly vehicles and the power and performance challenges that characterize engines built to use alternative fuels,” he said.

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TRAINING AND SAFETY VOITH TURBO

Voith Turbo, the German manufacturer of automatic gearboxes for buses, is planning to showcase new products and service packages at Euro Bus Expo 2014 at the NEC in November.

“Having enjoyed considerable sales success in the UK this year, we will be focusing on raising awareness of our new products and the benefits of our service packages at the show,” said John Domigan, Sales and Marketing Manager for Voith Turbo.

He said that the company would be turning the spotlight on:Voith’s new Euro 6 compliant DIWA.6 automatic transmission; The launch of Voith compressors into the UK bus market; and The continuing refinement of service packages for UK customers.

“We have already announced major inroads into the municipal market this year, and over the coming weeks are planning to make further announcements on sales successes,” said John.

“All this comes at a time when we are gearing up for the introduction of DIWA.6 into the UK, following its successful launch into mainland European markets this year.”

The DIWA.6 will reduce noise emissions, provide better thermal stability, and will improve efficiency. It has been designed for double-deckers, single-deckers, and the midi-bus sector.

“The improved design of DIWA.6 will contribute to improve fuel efficiency by between three and five per cent,” said John. “The new transmission clocked up thousands of miles of proving in trials with different manufacturers’ buses throughout Europe before it went on sale earlier this year.”

Voith’s DIWA system comes from Differential Wandler – German for differential torque converter that incorporates a retarder. The DIWA’s first gear replaces the first two gears

Voith Turbo’s new automatic transmission, the DIWA.6, specifically designed for the stop-start cycle of buses

on a conventional automatic transmission cutting fuel consumption. It also reduces gear shifts at lower speeds giving a more comfortable ride for passengers.

John added: “Our transmissions are made specifically for the stop-start cycle of buses, and are sold on fuel efficiency, reliability, and longevity.”

At the show Voith will also be exhibiting its compressors for buses which are to be launched into the UK in the near future.

At present the company is undertaking detailed research to explore business opportunities with bus and engine manufacturers to fit compressors to new vehicles. The retro-fit market is also being investigated.

In mainland Europe Voith compressors are already fitted as original equipment to an increasing number of MercedesBenz and MAN bus applications.

“We believe that our technology produces distinct advantages,” said John. “Our compressors not only reduce fuel consumption but also achieve significantly longer duty cycles.”

He said that Voith’s unique intercooling system reduces

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power uptake during delivery. At the same time the compression temperature drops allowing longer duty cycles and increased air delivery per hour.

“The newly developed idle system reduces fuel consumption by as much as one litre per 100 kilometres and – as a result of reduced temperatures – the engine oil is subjected to less stress. Oil cracking and the formation of harmful substances are therefore prevented.

“Better air quality leads to a longer life for the system, and our compressors can work at higher pressure levels - over 15 bar can be achieved.”

John said Voith Turbo will be offering two main products. The LP490 is a two cyclinder Euro 6 compliant compressor, and the LP700 is a three-cyclinder unit for more demanding applications.

The LP700 has been used in the 20-metre long four-axle low-floor CapaCity buses in Turkey since 2008.

A total of 250 buses, each with a carrying capacity of 193, operate in the harshest conditions in the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Metro system in Istanbul.

John said that Voith had also

been finding ways to continually improve its service to customers.

“We are unique in this market in that we employ our own specialist engineers who are in bus depots helping our customers everyday,” he said.

“We have specialist knowledge in marrying and optimising the best combination of engines, gearboxes and drivelines. As Voith Turbo employs 6,000 people in 80 countries, including key bus markets such as North America and Hong Kong, we can become a global strategic partner to bus operators by offering the same specialist knowledge around the world.”

Voith Turbo has also recently developed new software technology that could save UK bus operators hundreds of thousands of pounds a year. Extensive trials have demonstrated that the software can predict and prevent expensive gearbox failures – enabling costly downtime to be virtually eliminated through new planned maintenance programmes.

T: 0208 667 3021 W: www.uk.voithturbo.com

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TRAINING AND SAFETY QUEENSBRIDGE PSV

Queensbridge PSV is an independent specialist engine, transmission and driveline company based in Wakefield.

Established in West Yorkshire since 1991, the firm has and continues to be a main supply line of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, axles and differentials for the largest bus and coach operators.

The company’s aim is to provide an aftermarket service solution to rival the Original Equipment Manufacturers, but at a reduced cost to the customer.

Its product knowledge encompasses ZF, Voith and Allison transmissions, ZF, Volvo, Leyland, Eaton, Spicer axles and differentials.

Queensbridge PSV offers onsite diagnostics, with the use of the relevant test equipment.

MobiDig and Testman for the ZF, DIWAgnosis for the Voith and ProLink for the Allison.

The firm’s engineers also give it the opportunity to supply and fit its factory rebuilt and tested transmission units, which give

the added benefit of the vehicle transmission operations being commissioned upon refitment.

Queensbridge PSV’s engine rebuild teams have been within the engine reman industry for over 25 years and can fully overhaul any engine.

These range from Cummins to MAN and from Mercedes to Volvo. The firm carries a stock of Cummins engines for Dennis Darts and Dennis Tridents and can offer a cost effective alternative to Original Equipment Manufacturers.

The driveline division has the skill and diversity to fully overhaul any of today’s modern drop centre axles, including Volvo Olympian, B7, B9 and B10 and Dennis Trident all within three working days.

Therefore, whether it is a ZF Ecomat or an AS-Tronic, Voith DIWA or Allison World Series, axle, engine or differential, Queensbridge PSV has the knowledge and experience to service operators’ needs.

A wide range of diverse skills

are employed by the Queenbridge PSV gearbox shop technicians to facilitate the rebuild of virtually all gearbox and transmission types in service with UK bus and coach operators.

These can be identified into the following three groups: a) Fully automatic transmission manufactured by ZF, Voith, and Allison, and fitted to the entire range of recent and current production vehicles; b) Epicyclic gearboxes both pneumocyclic (air controlled) and hydracyclic (oil controlled) as originally fitted by Leyland, Daimler, Volvo, Bristol and AEC. Many of these older vehicles remain in U.K. and overseas service and Queensbridge remains the principal rebuilder and supplier; c) Manual gearboxes, with and without a range change or splitter as fitted by various coach and truck manufacturers.

Queensbridge rebuilds and stocks manual gearboxes produced by Eaton, Mercedes, Volvo, ZF and others.

Moving on to engine rebuilds, on arrival at the Queensbridge PSV plant, all units are subjected to our standard flow-line operation. This system comprises complete stripping, cleaning and inspection, and the rejection by the Queensbrige quality control department of any worn parts not up to original manufacturer’s specification.

Queensbridge PSV’s standard procedure is to replace all bearings, bushes, ‘o’ rings, clutch plates, brake bands, piston seals and oil seals.

All components not to original manufacturer’s tolerances and standards are replaced with units, which have been overhauled in the reconditioning shop.

Once assembled, units are subjected to rigorous testing on Queensbridge PSV’s automated dynamic testing facility to ensure all engineering performance standards have been met.

T: 01924 281871 F: 0924 281807 W: www.queensbridgeltd.co.uk

QUEENSBRIDGE (PSV) LTD Service Exchange Major Units for the Bus & Coach Industry ZF and Voith Hydracyclic and Pneumocyclic Axles Differentials Onsite Supply and Fit Diagnostics and Fault Analysis Staff Training Nationwide Delivery

QUEENSBRIDGE (PSV) LTD

Milner Way, Longlands Ind Est, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9JE

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ENERGENICS

Measures to reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines maintain a high profile as concerns about air quality in city centres continue to make the headlines. Low Emission Zone requirements in London and elsewhere have led to many vehicles being retrofitted with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs).

The introduction of Euro VI emissions limits mean that most new buses and coaches will be factory fitted with a soot filter.

To keep the exhaust clean of particulates (soot), however, the DPF itself needs to be kept clean. But the filter will rapidly block up unless a process called regeneration occurs to clear out the soot that it is designed to trap. Soot or carbon particles will burn completely away – like charcoal on a BBQ – provided they reach a temperature of around 600°C, and DPFs rely upon exhaust gas temperatures becoming hot enough for this to happen. Vehicles regularly run at high speed and carrying significant loads produce enough

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heat in their exhaust gases to achieve this, but this is not always the case.

Operating problems with DPFs related to excessive soot blocking continue to be reported especially in urban and some rural areas. Slow traffic speeds can mean the exhaust gases do not reach the necessary temperature for long enough to regenerate the filter. This means it may gradually block up with soot, leading to poor running of the vehicle. Fuel economy may also suffer as the engine has to work harder against the back pressure caused by soot build up in the exhaust system.

Envirox DPF Assist is a proven Fuel Borne Catalyst (FBC) formulation that specifically addresses these issues. It is a further development of the well-known nanotechnology fuel additive Envirox from Energenics Europe. Regular Envirox is mainly targeted at saving fuel and is usually supplied in drum quantities to bus depots where it is injected into bulk diesel fuel.

This has had a high profile in the UK bus industry since Stagecoach adopted it nationally in 2005.

However, at higher dose levels the active cerium oxide nanocatalyst in Envirox will perform as an effective Fuel Borne Catalyst (FBC), a wellestablished class of fuel additives which have a proven history of regenerating DPFs. It works by: Decreasing the level of soot particles produced during combustion; and Significantly lowering the temperature the exhaust gases need to reach to burn off the trapped soot particles in the DPF. It also includes a strong dose of the detergent additive chemistry used by premium fuel retailers to clean fuel injectors and preserve optimal spray patterns.

Envirox DPF Assist is supplied in a convenient 500ml bottle with a 25ml dispensing chamber which is well matched to the dosing recommendations. The concentrated formula means that one bottle will treat up to 1,000 litres of diesel and more than

A single multishot bottle of Envirox DPF Assist treats up to 1,000 litres of diesel

pay for itself by delivering fuel savings approximately equal to double its cost.

T: 01865 233010 E: info@energenics.co.uk W: www.energenics.co.uk

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Long established Hindle Transmissions, a trading division of the Hindle Group Limited, was established almost 85 years ago and is an independent remanufacturer, focusing firmly on the coach, bus, truck and off highway vehicle transmission market.

Hindle Transmissions remanufactures a variety of transmissions, including well known transmission brands such as Allison, Voith and ZF, along with a wide range of axles and differentials.

Hindle’s staff benefit from a wealth of experience in the complete overhaul of the aforementioned transmission units and offer them throughout the UK on a service exchange and cost of repair basis.

Each transmission is subjected to the same rigorous strip, inspection and rebuild process as expected by the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Hindle’s commitment to quality is shown with ISO 9001:2008 approval and its strong relationships with its

customers, Original Equipment Manufacturers and their dealers.

With a fleet of service support vehicles, dedicated service engineers and the very latest in computerised diagnostic equipment, the Hindle Transmissions service team is prepared to attend to anything from a simple electrical fault to a complete transmission replacement.

Hindle has its own well-stocked central distribution centre which ensures that most of the common specification transmission units are available straight off the shelf for immediate despatch. This helps to minimise the downtime operators experience and keep their fleets on the road.

Hindle Group intends to remain at the forefront of transmission remanufacturing and is committed to the creation of extraordinary customer satisfaction.

T: 01274 756120 F: 01274 740 237 W: www.hindlereman.com

AVID TECHNOLOGY

AVID is known in the bus industry as the pioneers of the eFan Micro Hybrid System, which is being retrofitted to thousands of buses across the world to improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions through improved thermal management. The technology is also now being adopted by several vehicle manufacturers as part of their Euro 6 programs.

What is not so widely known in the industry is AVID’s technology and expertise beyond this award winning system. The company’s MD Ryan Maughan explains: “AVID’s expertise is in taking things that are normally driven by hydraulics or belts off the engine and electrifying them, when combined with intelligent charging systems and energy recovery this has the potential to make a huge impact on efficiency.”

The company is experienced in highly efficient motor and electronics design and has CFD and FEA capabilities that have helped it to secure several development programs with leading vehicle and engine manufacturers. Some of which are developments of

existing fan, pump and alternator technology but others are taking the company into new areas involving very high-speed electrical machines and electronics.

As with the Micro Hybrid System, AVID aims to bring these advances in technology to the retrofit market and is developing some retrofit solutions with several product launches promised for the coming months. The new products are complementary to the eFan Micro Hybrid System and can either be installed at the same time or as upgrades in the future to further improve vehicle efficiency. This includes a 535 Amp version of the existing 450 Amp alternator, intelligent alternator control module, an electrohydraulic power steering module and a further new technology to improve low speed engine performance and significantly reduce emissions that the company is keeping close to its chest for now, but is beginning on engine testing in September.

T: 01670 707040 E: info@avidtp.com W: http://avidtp.com

www.hindlegroup.com | www.hindlereman.com | www.hindlegears.com | www.controlsandcables.com Hindle Group Ltd. Registration: England 371154 | Registered Office: Hapco Works, Caledonia Street, Bradford, BD5 0EL

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The four-cylinder ISB4.5 engine is available up to 210PS for truck and bus use

CUMMINS

Cummins’ class leading ISB Euro 6 engines are featuring strongly with OEMs across Europe, delivering impressive results in efficiency.

Ashley Watton, Cummins’ Bus Engine Sales Leader for Europe, said: “Our engineers worked closely with our customers to meet their needs and provide the best all round package in terms of fuel economy and performance. We have seen a number of products launched to date with excellent results.”

To meet the ultra-low levels of Euro 6, these engines use proven technologies of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and variable geometry turbocharging (VGT).

The Cummins VGT is optimised for high torque and low speed capability, delivering significant performance and driveability improvements.

The engine works with the latest Cummins designed exhaust aftertreatment technology, combining a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the ultra-low levels of emissions. The patented SCR design uses Copper Zeolite technology for very high conversion efficiency, even at low temperatures.

The four-cylinder ISB4.5 engine is available up to 210PS, with an excellent power to weight ratio and delivers a strong peak torque of 760Nm. The six-cylinder 6.7litre ISB engine extends up to 310PS for coach installations, and 280PS for bus applications. Peak torque remains at a high level of 1100Nm. For Euro 4 and 5, Cummins adopted a very successful emissions strategy using SCR. ISB engines delivered class-leading levels of fuel economy with low www.coachandbusweek.com

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AdBlue usage. For Euro 6, Euro 5 fuel consumption levels will be at least maintained, and AdBlue consumption reduced to around 2-3% of diesel.

Alexander Dennis’ brand new Enviro400 bus, launched recently, features the ISB6.7 Euro 6 engine.

It has a number of key product improvements making it lighter, with more passenger capacity, easier to maintain and more fuel efficient by 12%.

VDL Bus & Coach has used Euro 6 ISB4.5 and ISB6.7 engines for contracts in Finland, Belgium and Germany in its Citea buses. With over 350 ordered, operators are seeing economy gains of at least 20% with standard drivelines and more in hybrids.

Also available for Euro 6 is the 8.9litre ISL G natural gas engine, available from 250 to 320PS for alternative fuel bus applications, with a peak torque of 1,356Nm. It uses a combination of cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) with stoichiometric combustion.

Cummins cooled EGR lowers combustion temperatures and reduces engine out emissions and noise. Stoichiometric combustion, where fuel is burned completely, ensures an oxygen free exhaust. It enables the use of highly efficient three-way catalyst aftertreatment.

The maintenance-free, three-way catalyst technology is an effective, simple, passive device, packaged as part of the exhaust muffler, providing consistent emissions control across the operating range.

This engine is installed in the Solaris Urbino 12 CNG bus.

T: 01933 334200 E: cduksales@ cummins.com W: www.cummins-uk.com

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For more than a decade, ZF’s AS-Tronic has been relieving drivers from the tiring effects of repetitive clutch operation and gear shifting. In addition to improving comfort and safety, it delivers reliable, economical and virtually maintenance-free operation.

Economy – To provide optimally coordinated shifting, the transmission combines tried and trusted ZF technology with modern electronics, developed specifically for vehicles with electronic diesel control (EDC) engines and controller area network (CAN) communication capabilities.

Employing 12 closely stepped gears enables the engine to always operate in the most economical range, leading to significant fuel savings.

An integrated retarder (ZF Intarder) allows for safe, fade-free deceleration and reduces brake wear.

Comfort and control – Passengers clearly benefit from the comfort of quick and precise gear changes without clutch release and engagement jolts, but importantly the driver also enjoys a significantly

The ZF AS-Tronic family of automated manual transmissions: ZF AS-Tronic (rear), AS-Tronic Mid (front left) and AS-Tronic Lite (front righ more relaxed driving environment.

In automatic mode, the ZF ASTronic selects appropriate gear changes depending on conditions such as driver demand, engine load, vehicle acceleration, driven versus nondriven wheel speed, and a variety of other inputs. According to the situation, the driver can

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switch the transmission from automatic to manual mode and vice versa at any time with the press of a button.

Maintenance – The AS-Tronic is a very low maintenance unit; no dedicated cooling of the transmission is required, the typical interval between oil

changes is 185,000 miles and the integrated ZF clutch requires no preventive maintenance. Clutch actuation is achieved pneumatically with air solenoids and valves rather than hydraulically. The clutch selfadjusting system is microprocessor controlled and the release bearing, clutch fork and push rod do not need periodic lubrication. As a result, and taking into account extensive field tests, the estimated life of the clutch system is in excess of 500,000 miles. In the event of clutch overload or need of replacement, the system will alert the driver via the touch pad display.

Vehicle compatibility – The ASTronic has a high torque capacity of up to 2,700 Nm. However, to make the comfort and economy benefits available to vehicles in lower weight categories, the AS-Tronic Mid and AS-Tronic Lite ensure that torque outputs from 600 to 2,700 Nm can be accommodated.

T: 0333 240 1123 E: info.zf-services-uk@ zf.com W: www.zf.com

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GROENEVELD

As the demand for public transport rises, so does the importance of making sure your bus fleet runs as efficiently as possible, with the most effective maintenance regime.

To assist fleet operations, Groeneveld’s Oilmaster saves operators the cost of unnecessary topping up of the engine oil level, as well as the hassle of manually checking the engine oil, by automatically monitoring the level and topping up accordingly as required. It can also help to avoid potentially huge repair bills as a result of poor oil management.

Richard Hamper, Groeneveld’s UK Sales Manager for Bus and Rail Applications, said: “Using the Oilmaster system creates a more rigorous and diligent regime within your business.”

Simply checking oil with the dipstick on your vehicle the level is not clear or perhaps the vehicle has been parked on uneven ground - the oil level may not be true, which means you could be over or under-filling it. The Oilmaster system removes the

potential for human error and it ensures you have a reliable and accurate oil capacity level in the vehicle’s sump. That’s the main issue. It also enables you to use oil more efficiency as there is no waste.

Should a technical problem arise on the engine such as a leak, having the reservoir will offer protection by continuing to supply oil to the engine, hopefully until the technical problem is identified. The system protects both aspects.

Richard further explains. “What we do is very simple. Every engine has its optimum oil level.

It doesn’t need to be running at almost full.

The Oilmaster unit will check with the sensor attached to the engine every time the engine is started, if the oil level is still at the optimum oil level as initially installed, the system will remain dormant.”

T: 01509 600033 E: info-uk@ groeneveldgroup.com W: www.groeneveldgroup.com

SHELLEY TRANSMISSION SERVICES Shelley Transmission Services is a family-run company.

It has been trading in the commercial transmission reconditioning business for over 25 years, with a background of over 45 years experience.

The company’s primary aim is providing a first class quality service at competitive prices to the road transport and associated industries.

Shelley’s provides service in reconditioning and repairing gearboxes, differentials, propshafts, steering boxes, axles and other vehicle accessories.

The gearboxes and differentials are stripped, cleaned, meticulously inspected and carefully re-assembled with replacement bearings, gears, syncros and the like.

A stock of units has been purchased and reconditioned to a high standard with a 12 month guarantee so that exchange units can be offered.

This service is useful where a customer requires an urgent turn around.

Propshafts and steering boxes

are a natural extension of the gearbox and differential business with the same industry customer base.

Propshafts and steering boxes of various types and specifications are held in stock and adapted to individual vehicle size and application as required.

A propshaft repair service is also available to reduce costs to customers if required.

Shelley Transmission Services has brought together a team of highly skilled technicians, some with proven experience and some trained in the company.

Employees do not work on a mini-production flow line but complete all the work necessary as individuals.

This gives pride in the work completed and contributes to maintaining the high quality standards achieved by the company.

T: 01902 351178 E: sales@ shelleytransmission.co.uk W: www.shelleytransmission. co.uk

Shelley Transmission Services Limited Eagle Street, off Bilston Road Wolverhampton, WV2 2AQ Tel: 01902 351178 Fax: 01902 352545

WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE?

We have everything here – for free quotes at competitive prices – service exchange or cost of repair.

You can be assured of professional advice

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

We can collect and deliver nationwide We stock the full range of gearboxes and differentials of all makes and models, including Volvo, Mercedes, ZF, DAF, Iveco, MAN, ERF, Fuller, Rockwell, Scania, Eaton – all in stock.

ALL MAKES OF STEERING BOXES IN STOCK! Repair service available for pumps and rams

RECONDITIONED AND NEW PROPSHAFTS, BRAKE CALIPERS All propshaft components and CV joints for all vehicles including plant and farm machinery

Top quality repair and balancing service – our speciality Reconditioned starter motors and alternators for PSV, HGV and light commercial vehicles available Why be off the road – Call today! Call us now, don’t delay

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Glasgow game on

Go North East Service Design Manager Graham Hill with the company’s 40 drivers and 20 vehicles that made the journey north for the Games

The Commonwealth Games was another opportunity for the bus and coach industry to show what it can do.

Numerous operators responded to the call

A

s with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London two years ago, a substantial fleet of buses and coaches was assembled to deliver officials, athletes and journalists to Commonwealth Games venues and to provide Park-&-Ride services for spectators. Although most of the competition took place in Glasgow, it also encompassed other Scottish cities such as Edinburgh and Dundee.

FirstBus subsidiary, First Games Transport alone provided 380 vehicles and 700 drivers, primarily for Park-&-Ride work. Of those 271 vehicles and 500 drivers were subcontracted from other operators, but, in a similar pattern to the Olympics, Glasgow 2014 assembled its own fleet as well. n

Lothian Buses provided a Holyrood – Royal Commonwealth Pool shuttle for the diving event using some of its Volvo 7900Hs. DONALD STIRLING

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Top: Ibrox Stadium, home to Rangers Football Club, hosted the Rugby Sevens tournament. Go North East Plaxton President-bodied Volvo B7TLs were amongst those on Park-&-Ride services.

DONALD STIRLING Above: A fleet of Stagecoach and First vehicles on spectator transport for one of the Rugby Sevens games at Ibrox. DONALD STIRLING Left: Translink subsidiary Ulsterbus provided Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TLs to Glasgow 2014 including this bus at Dalmarnock.

GOBBINER Bottom left: Stagecoach London has sent 50 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Tridents to Glasgow. One of them passes Buchanan bus station on shuttle work. GOBBINER

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THE BIG PICTURE Over 40 bus drivers from the West Midlands helped to provide the extensive network of transport that was needed for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was not just about meeting demand during the competition itself, but in the lead up as well so they made the journey north from Walsall on July 9. They spent a total of four weeks transporting officials, athletes and journalists not just to events in Glasgow, but in Dundee. National Express is an Official Partner of Team England and supported English athletes by offering all medal winners from the previous games in Delhi free travel to help with their costs while they were training and attend competitions. National Express supplied the picture which shows how much the drivers were looking forward to making their contribution.

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Y R E L L GACOMMONWEATH GAMES › SHUTTLE AND PARK-&-RIDE TRANSPORT We don’t think he was participating in the Games, but you never know.

STUART MONTGOMERY

Top Left: A McGill’s Mercedes-Benz Citaro artic passes Buchanan bus station, Glasgow on media shuttle work. GOBBINER Midddle left: One of 57 Translink, Northern Ireland vehicles hired to Glasgow 2014 is this Metro Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TL. GOBBINER Right: A Go North East Wrightbus-bodied Volvo B9TL and a First Enviro400 on Ibrox shuttle work unload spectators. DONALD STIRLING

Buses as far as the eye can see, mostly supplied by Translink. RICHARD KIRK

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Far right: New Enviro400s were provided

by National Express for Glasgow 2014 work including this bus on North Hanover Street.

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DELIVERIES NEW ADVENTURE TRAVEL Experience, safety and reliability were deciding factors in South Wales operator New Adventure Travel (NAT) Group selecting two new Jonckheere bodied Volvo B9R coaches.

Well aware of Volvo’s reputation for safety and performance, having specified Volvo coaches previously along with the strength of the brand gave NAT the confidence to purchase two B9Rs. Based near Cardiff city centre, the operator runs a mix of local contracts, UK and European private hire and holidays. It also has premier sporting contracts with Swansea City Football Club and Cardiff Devils Hockey Club.

The two new B9Rs

are specified with 53 passenger seats and an onboard toilet. They are operating on NAT’s Anglia Tours contract, which involves regular continental excursions in its busy tour programme.

“We love the Volvo Jonckheere combination,” explained NAT Group Managing Director, Kevin Jones.

“They are good solid and reliable vehicles and our drivers like the I-Shift gearbox because it makes their life so much easier.

“Having specified Volvo previously and with purchasing a B11R last year, we know the emphasis Volvo places on safety.

The health and well-being of our passengers is of paramount importance to us and with Volvo we get safety and reliability as standard.”

The new coaches feature Volvo’s rear-mounted D9B 9.4-litre engine, capable of 380hp and also have electronically controlled air suspension to provide a greater level of comfort for passengers.

“Volvo coaches currently make up a relatively small percentage of NAT Group’s overall fleet,” explained Regional Coach Sales Manager, Jo Standbridge.

“This is something we’d like to change over time. We are looking to continue building our relationship with them.”

FACT FILE

CHASSIS/BODY Volvo B9R/ Jonckheere ENGINE Volvo D9B TRANSMISSION Volvo I-Shift SEATS 53 SUPPLIED BY Volvo 02476 210250 www.volvobuses.com/ bus/uk/en-gb

OMEGA TRAVEL

Milton Keynes-based Omega Travel Limited has taken delivery of three Scania OmniExpress tri-axle coaches.

The new additions will join two vehicles purchased by the firm last year and two further vehicles of identical specification are due to be delivered imminently, taking the company’s Scania OmniExpress coaches purchased over a 12-month period to seven units.

Omega Travel provides British and European tours, but its new purchase will be used to develop the firm’s share of the rapidly developing Mandarinspeaking tourist market in the UK. With an overall body length of 14.1 metres, the Scania OmniExpresses come with full executive features.

These include 63 deluxe half-leather passenger seats, Bosch audio/video equipment, zoned climate control, two powered doors, washroom, servery and a

PAUL S. WINSON COACHES Loughborough-based Paul S. Winson Coaches has taken delivery of a new 13.9-metre overall length Scania Irizar i6 coach.

Powered by Scania’s 400hp engine, the vehicle has 57 reclining seats, a centre sunken toilet, drinks machine, seatbelts, extra dark tinted glass, reversing camera, climate control, airconditioning and Durabright alloy wheels.

Explaining why the Scania/Irizar combination

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CHASSIS/BODY Scania K400 EB 6x2*4/ Scania OmniExpress ENGINE 400hp Euro 5 TRANSMISSION Scania Opticruise SEATS 63 SUPPLIED BY Scana (GB) 01909 500822 www.scania.co.uk

East Midlands operator.

A CPT member, the company is also part of the Guild of British Coach Operators. Established in 1983, the firm operates a 30-strong fleet of vehicles, which feature a spectrum of seating capacities and onboard facilities.

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was chosen, Paul Winson, Director, said: “We chose the Scania Irizar i6 as the vehicle certainly has the ‘wow’

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fridge. Mechanically, the vehicles are powered by 400hp Euro 5 Scania K400 EB 6x2*4 coupled to Scania Opticruise transmission.

Omega’s decision to use Scania again as its provider of frontline touring coaches derived from the OmniExpress’s specification, capacity and value for money the firm required, combined with the convenience and reassurance of the manufacturer’s repair and maintenance package.

The vehicles’ two-year repair and maintenance programme is being managed locally by Scania dealer TructEast, Milton Keynes.

factor we were looking for in a new vehicle.

“Furthermore, we have received excellent service

to date from everyone concerned at Scania.”

The family-run firm is a well-known and respected,

CHASSIS/BODY Scania/Irizar i6 ENGINE Scania 400hp SEATS 57 TRANSMISSION Fully-

automated Scania Opticruise SUPPLIED Irizar UK 01909 500514 www.irizar.co.uk

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WOODSTONES Kidderminster-based Woodstones Coaches has upgraded its fleet by taking delivery of two new Volvo B8R Euro 6 coaches featuring Plaxton’s Leopard coach bodywork.

The new coaches are the first Euro 6 standard vehicles delivered to the Worcestershire operator and Managing Director Richard Meredith believes the combination represents an important environmental investment.

“Our two new Volvo coaches set a new Euro 6 environmental standard locally,” he explained. “We’ve always prided ourselves on being a progressive operator and these vehicles add significantly to our green credentials.

“This delivery also provides us with an opportunity to continue the successful working relationship that we

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2003 (52) Iveco Daily 45c13 Irisbus

10 seats, PLS chairlift fitted to rear, front entry, full length tracking, all seats on quick release, white, bonded glass, COIF/PSV, tacho.

2002 (52) Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Beaver 2

2007 LDV Maxus 3.5T LWB

Fiat Ducato 160 Multijet

29 seats with lap & diagonal belts, automatic, 203,000km, MOT Aug 2015, PLS underslung chair lift.

7 seats, internal chairlift, full tracking, all seats on Unwin quick release, 1 owner and genuine low miles, side loading door, bonded windows.

17 seats, 80,000 miles from new, 1 owner, front and rear aircon, luggage racks, armrests, Bluetooth, 6 speed manual, COIF/PSV, tacho.

£3,995 + VAT

£11,950 + VAT

£6,495 + VAT

£11,495 + VAT

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572/07811 848 548

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 /07811 848 548

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390

New EVM Sprinter X-Clusive

Euro 6 Low Floor Sprinter

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI

Mercedes Benz Sprinter

16 executive seats in leather+ driver, automatic, power door, coach back boot, in-dash and saloon A/C, panoramic windows, monitors and DVD.

22 mixed between seating/standing/wheelchair, sliding 120 cm entry door, multiple drop box combinations are available for luggage storage.

16 seats + driver, LWB, 6 speed manual, electric entry step, in-dash aircon, 3 year Mercedes Benz warranty, optional extras available.

6 speed manual gearbox, white, manual door, luggage racks with individual passenger service units, double rear doors, saloon air-con, parking sensors, 16 seats finished in moquette, 3 pt seat belts, saloon lighting, 138,800 miles.

POA

POA

£33,000 + VAT

£18,500 +VAT

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

2011 Bova Futura Classic FHD

2004 Bova Futura FHD

New Mercedes Sitcar Beluga III

1995 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 3200

12m, 49 seats, ZF auto, sat-nav, centre toilet, power continental door, A/C, 2 monitors, radio/PA, CD, DVD, on-board vacuum, Euro 4, MOT March 2015.

12.7 mtr, automatic gearbox, 53/55/57 seats, demountable toilet, radio P/A, wired for TV and DVD, new air conditioning units fitted, LEZ compliant, MOT June 2015.

Auto, Telma retarder, rear air suspension, 29 seats with 3 point belts, luggage compartment & side lockers, double glazing, A/C, radio/PA & CD player.

53 seats, power door, radio, P.A, ZF 6 speed manual gearbox plus, new MOT.

£POA

£POA

£POA

£POA

Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501

Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501

Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501

Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501

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www.coachandbusmarket.com 2008 Alexander Dennis Enviro 200

VEHICLES Due to fleet replacement, we have the following vehicles for sale:

2002 Scania Irizar K114

Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon - I-Shift Gearbox 2007 (Euro IV): 5 x 49/53 seats £88,000 + VAT 2008 (Euro V): 6 x 49/53 seats £99,000 + VAT All are well maintained, low mileage examples (approximately 62,000km per annum) with reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, air conditioning and demountable toilet with hot/cold water boiler and fridge (unused additional seats to increase seating to 53 included in price). Owned by us from new and used on our own holiday programme. All over cream.

Price includes new MOT. Sorry no part exchange facilities!

10.8m, 37 seats, one owner, FSH. £47,000 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 21/5/15, excellent condition.

2009 Mercedes 0816 Sitcar Beluga 2

2000 Mercedes Sprinter Treka Coachbuilt

Noge Catalan

25 leather trimmed seats with lap belts, courier seat, power plug door, air con, audio & DVD, fridge, drivers door, drivers electric window, reverse camera, digital tacho, Telma retarder.

POA

16 seats with 3 point belts, white, power door front entry, external automatic tail lift, tracking, 12 months MOT. Surplus to requirements.

Sensible offers considered

53 belted recliners with footrests and seat back tables, ZF Astronic Auto, recent MOT, LEZ compliant, DVD + 2 screens, air-con, dashbroad fridge, WC, water boiler, Euroliner wheel trims. Choice of 2 similar vehicles.

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Stanley Travel 01207 237424 / 07768 126136

£80,000

£42,500 ono

Centaur Coaches 01322 625370

Manns Travel - 07796 695675

Luxury VW Crafter

2004 Volvo B12M VanHool

2003 Volvo BR7 Plaxton Profile

2006 Volvo B12M

2007, 16 seats, A/C, DVD, microphone, 135,000 miles, 7 months MOT, excellent condition.

£21,000

Slick Rides – 07823 770978

2002 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI

16 seats with 3 point belts, white, panoramic double glazed glass, external automatic tail lift, tracking, 12 months MOT. Surplus to requirements.

NOW £37,000

Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542

53 seats, w/c, air con, Webasto, water boiler, 3 point belts, double glazed, leather headrests, DVD player, alloys, in white, taxed and tested, very good condition.

To view contact Neil McMurdy - Alfa Travel on 01257 248003 (Direct Line)

2006 (06) Caetano/ Volvo B12B

57 seats, forced air, ZF automatic, lap belts, rear cameras inside and out, taxed and tested, in white.

49 seats, centre sunken toilet, air con, DVD player, 1 year’s MOT, executive specification.

£47,999 + VAT

£37,999 + VAT

51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition.

NOW £65,000

Andy Francis, KB Coaches 07939 645492 or 01453 825774

Andy Francis, KB Coaches 07939 645492 or 01453 825774

01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

2003 (53) Volvo B12M

2004 LDV Convoy

2007 Volvo Plaxton Panther B12B

Luxury 16 seat front entry coach, power door all working well, extended rear, large boot separate from passengers, forced air, wood dash kit, very nice Exel conversion, COIF, 11 months PSV MOT, long tax.

65 seats, WC, front w/chair lift, A/C, 3 point belts fitted, ZF auto, inspection welcome, ready for work, sale due to fleet replacement.

Sensible offers considered

51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, Berkoff, LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition.

NOW £44,000 – MAY CONSIDER PX

Stanley Travel 01207 237424 / 07768 126136

01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

1999 Volvo B10M Berkhof Axial

2008 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 515 CDI

Brand New Wrightbus Streetlite

2002 Dennis Dart Caetano Nimbus SLF

40 seats, manual, air con, coffee machine, servery, courier seat, power door, radio/CD/PA, seat belts, toilet, TV monitor, LEZ compliant.

10 luxury leather seats with 3 point belts, auto, air con, tachograph, LEZ compliant, TV monitor, tinted windows, armrests, curtains.

40 seats, automatic, air con, LED front, side and rear destination, front manual ramp, DDA compliant, LEZ compliant.

30 seats, automatic, manual front, side and rear destination, electric ramp, CCTV cameras and recorders, assault screen.

£4,999 + VAT

£75,000 + VAT

£25,000

£19,500

£POA

£POA

Ventura Sales 01342 835206

Ventura Sales 01342 835206

Ventura Sales 01342 835206

Ventura Sales 01342 835206

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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com

1994 Volvo B9M Berkhof Excellence

Volvo Olympian Northern Counties Palatine 2

1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima

Mercedes 814 Vario Cheetah

37 recliners with belts, crew seat, toilet, recent re trim, recent paint in black, power door, ZF manual gearbox, luggage racks with forced air, reading lights.

1998, 68 coach seats can be upseated to 73, power door, ZF gearbox, can also be seat-belted, new MOT, high speed diff fitted, new paint in to white.

70 re-trimmed coach seats, 3 point seat belts, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, reading lights, 6 speed manual, Telma retarda, 174,969 kms, radio/ cassette, excellent condition.

33 seats with 3 point belts, forced air, wood dash, manual, taxed with long PSV MOT, radio/PA system, large boot, tidy coach, 1 previous keeper.

£9,000

£8,500

£8,500

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com

2006 (06) Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI

2000/2001 X/Y Reg Volvo B7TL’S

2008 Mercedes Sprinter Executive

2001 Y Reg Tridents

Lowered front entry, extended rear, one owner from new, huge boot separate from passengers,12 months MOT, forced air, wood dash, electric windows and mirrors, COIF, below average mileage.

£14,750 + VAT – WILL P/X

01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com

2009 Iveco Daily

16 moquette seats with 3 point belts, white, manual, single panoramic privacy glazing, forced air, wheelchair tracking, right hand emergency door, reading lights and air vents, 90,000 miles, very clean.

80 seats, Voith gearboxes, Euro 2 engines with traps, or full Euro 3 with traps, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA with 78 seats.

Why pay more for less.

FROM £20,000 + VAT

10 seats + driver, DVD stereo system, air con, tables, inverter, leather seats, huge luggage space, black tint rear windows, very good, clean condition, LEZ, ready for work.

£18,000 + VAT

£22,999 – POSSIBLE P/X

Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.

Why pay more for less.

FROM £18,000 + VAT

EnsignBus 01708 865656

Steve 0161 775 0800/07980 600597 operations@travel-master.co.uk

New EVM Sprinter Classic

New EVM Sprinter Classic

2011 Volkswagen Crafter

22 seats + driver, automatic, power door, double rear doors, privacy glass, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, 3 stage entry step, luggage racks.

16 seats + driver, automatic, hinged entry door, double rear doors, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, privacy glazing, PA system.

16 seats finished in moquette, manual, white, large boot, double rear doors, panoramic windows, curtains, emergency exit in saloon, 63,500 miles.

EnsignBus 01708 865656

£18,000 + VAT

POA

POA

£32,500 + VAT

EVM Direct – 01293 852025

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

1998 Volvo Caetano Salvador

2007 Mercedes Sprinter 515 CDI

2012 Ford Transit ELWB

2008 Iveco Beulas Cygnus

49 reclining seat with seat belts, mid toilet, centre door, monitor + DVD, radio + cassette, courier seat, tax and tested, fitted with air con but needs belts and re-gas.

17 seats, silver metallic, 6 speed manual, tacho, radio/CD player, electric front windows, electric power plug door, luggage racks, reading lights, drop well boot, COIF/PSV.

17 seats, medium roof, white, 6 speed manual, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, tacho, electric front windows, M2 seats with all age lap diagonal belts, grab rails to access doors, PSV.

£14,500 + VAT o.n.o.

£26,995

£16,495

49/51 rec seats, 3 point belts, courier seat, auto, power plug & continental doors, air con, double glazing, audio & DVD, reverse camera, powered luggage lockers, floor mounted toilet, low mileage.

POA

01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

2007 Volvo B12B’s

1997 Volvo B12R VanHool Astrobel

2004 Mercedes OC500 18.36 Touro

Iveco Daily

Auto, 71 reclining seats, twin courier seat, driver & crew doors, centre powered entrance, double glazing, air con, audio & DVD, servery with boiler & fridge, toilet, n/s & o/s doors to luggage compartment.

49 reclining seats with armrests, seat back tables, & footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, CD & DVD, drinks machine & fridge; centre sunken toilet, continental exit, digital tachograph, manual transmission, retarder.

Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts, only 3 available. £80,000 EACH

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POA

POA

8 passengers plus driver (COIF for 14 seats), front entrance with lowered step, 3 point seat belts, large tinted panoramic windows, MOT Sept, tax Oct 2014.

MUST GO - BEST OFFER OVER £3,500 incl VAT

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Tel: 0121 788 8848 Marsden PTS Ltd www.coachandbusweek.com

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2004 54 MERCEDES BENZ 814 PLAXTON BEAVER

2007 56 MERCEDES BENZ 813

2002 MERCEDES BENZ VARIO 814

2006 06 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI FRONT ENTRY MINIBUS

29 seats, 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty.

25 seats, 4.25 turbo diesel, Blutec 4 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Excel conversion, digital tachograph, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 119,000 kilometers/74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty.

33 seats, 4.25 turbo diesel, automatic gearbox, white, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 136,000 kilometers/82,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty.

2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic, 17 seats, air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, tachograph, CD player, 107,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty.

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

2001 MAN Neoplan

2006 Scania Irizar Century

1995 Scania K113 VanHool Alizee

2004 Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse

Auto, one year’s MOT, 49 seats: new 70 Cogent seats on order and the conversion will be carried out shortly, so pick your own trim.

Converted this year to 70 seater using Cogent seats with 3 point belts, tea machine, TV/DVD.

45 seats, full DDA, ZF automatic gearbox, MobiTec destination, Cyberlyne CCTV with audio recording, choice of four.

Contact Gary – 07930 377051

£90,000 + VAT Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

£17,000 Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

yourbus – 01773 714013

1995 Dennis Javelin

1999 Plaxton Excalibur

2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton

2007 Scania K340/ Caetano Levante

Wadham Stringer Vanguard 3 body, 70 seats with three point belts, 6 speed manual, tacho, used daily, LEZ compliant, MOT Aug 2015. £9,995 + VAT

53 seats with three point belts, automatic, air con, large rear luggage space, tachograph, used daily, LEZ compliant, MOT Jan 2015. £12,995 + VAT

53 seats plus courier, automatic, A/C, used only on tour work, removable vinyls, seat belts, available with new test. £39,000 Call Anthony Kelly

Choice of 2, 49 leather reclining seats, ZF automatic gearbox and retarder, Hanover front, side and rear destinations, WC, air conditioning, PLS magic lift, low mileage, recently refurbished and can be used on National Express network until June 2016.

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

yourbus – 01773 714013

2008 58 reg Renault Master LM39 DCI 100

2006 56 reg Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI

2006 56 reg Ford Transit 100

2005 55 reg LDV Convoy

A very well presented minibus in standard layout. The interior is easy to keep clean with wipe down hard wearing surfaces. 16 passenger seats, comes with COIF and digital tacho. £7,995 + VAT

A very clean and tidy 16 passenger seat vehicle that has had only one owner as a minicoach.

Features front entry, DVD playback system, luggage racks with blown air and reading lights. £18,495 + VAT

Direct from the MOD, comprehensive mechanical history, excellent condition,16 full size passenger seats with 3 point seat belts. Comes complete with COIF. Digital tacho can be fitted at cost. £8,495 + VAT – CHOICE OF 2

A low mileage and very clean 2005 wheelchair accessible minibus. Underfloor automatic tail lift, 12 passenger seats, electric front full height power door for entry, one council operator. £3,995 + VAT

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

1993 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier

2002 Scania VanHool K124

2003 Mercedes Benz Setra

1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton

£17,995 + VAT

12 months MOT & tax, full tank of fuel, one owner driver for the last 5 years, 49 seater, toilet, aircon, drivers bunk, alloy wheels, just refurbished, 2 new 22in Samsung LED monitors, black-out windows, TV tuner, DVD system all fitted 8 months ago, good mpg, 3 new air bags, new belts, hoses and interior LED lights just fitted, 600,000km, based in Glasgow.

£25,000 + VAT

£17,495 + VAT

£11,995 + VAT

£14,995 + VAT

£35,000 + VAT

£65,000 + VAT each

49 seat with belts, 2 monitors, DVD, centre toilet, centre power door, cool box + boiler, leather headrests inserts, seat back tables, foot rests, good tyres, 6 speed ZF, LEZ box, tax and test ready to work.

49 seats, automatic, good condition for year, removable vinyls, choice of 3, only one remaining. £8,950

49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 30/9/14, excellent condition.

NOW £39,000

£40,000 + VAT o.n.o.

53 seats, automatic, very good condition for year, currently in dry storage, additional vehicle also available. £2,750

0113 320 0780/0035 386 8138165 Anthony ant@pabtours.com

Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542

01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com 2002 52 reg Volvo B12B Jonckheere Mistral 50

1999 Volvo Olympian Alexander

7HO

ZF auto, 53 seats, air-con, monitor, radio, fridge, alloy wheels, RPC/LEZ compliant, MOT February 2015, taxed Sept 2014, good condition.

78 seats + 13 standing, automatic, limited to 90 Kph, seatbelts throughout, ideal for school trips and contract hire, Hannover displays.

£28,000 + VAT

£14,000 + VAT

Diamond Coaches 01243 870010 / 07711 868976

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

1998 Mercedes Sprinter

2004 Iveco Beulas

15 seats, front entry, Mellor conversion, MOT 16/5/14, very good condition, with tail lift.

£ 3,700

1998 Iveco 40 / 10 15 seats, front entry, MOT 22/8/14, very good condition.

£ 2,500

1995 Iveco 49 / 10 19 seats, front entry, power door, MOT 13/1/15, very good condition.

£ 3,000 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

01884 252646 / 07702 626542

Auto, 51 seat executive coach, WC, DVD, A/C, drinks boiler, fridge, etc, in exceptional condition for age, MOT July 2014.

£34,500 ono + VAT

Tel 01249 742000/07717 768315

2006 Transit Tourneo

1999/2000/2001 V/Y Reg Dennis Tridents

1999 Volvo B10M

9 seater, tax till Jan, will have new MOT, 190,000 miles, runs well, front and rear air-con, tow bar. £3,500 + VAT

Cummins/Voith, LEZ compliant with traps to Euro 4, CCTV, Alexander ALX400 bodies, DDA compliant or upseated to 80 seats.

Why pay more for less.

FROM £18,000 + VAT

49 seats, low mileage for age, long MOT, full service history, inspection facilities available.

Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927

Tel: 01483 561103

EnsignBus 01708 865656

E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com

ahalliday@safeguardcoaches.co.uk

2006 56 plate ADL Enviro School Bus

2006 (06) Caetano/ Volvo B12B

2008 Optare Versa 10.4m

57 belted seats, Cummins engine, CCTV.

Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848

2007 Optare Solo SE 7.8m

27 seats, Mercedes engine, CCTV, Hanover destination.

£17,500

£30,000 + VAT

£35,000 + VAT

49 seats, rear floor mounted toilet, air con, 1 year’s MOT, National Express spec, Hanover blinds.

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

Manns Travel - 07796 695675

38 seats, free 12 months Driveline warranty. £42,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton

Mercedes Cheetah

2007 VW Crafter CR50

2007 Renault Master LH39

13 seats, Kusters conversion, low, floor, 6 speed manual, ABS brakes, PAS, radio/CD, tacho, double opening power doors, tracking for 3 wheelchairs, 4 fold-away seats, M2 passengers seats with lap belts, fold out floor ramp.

17 seats, Tawe conversion, 6 speed manual, ABS brakes, PAS, radio/CD, tacho, electric windows, front lowered entrance step, M2 leather seats with lap belts, forced air, luggage racks with reading lights, front & rear DVD, COIF/PSV.

53 reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, WC, TV etc, PLS lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, MOT Oct, this coach can be painted in to your livery.

33 coach seats, 3 point belts, Mellor conversion, air suspension, Telma retarder, power door, 6 speed gearbox, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air ventilation, arm rests, curtains, DVD & monitor, boot, 262,996 miles.

£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.

£POA

Tel Adrian – 07717 768315

Blythswood Motors 0141 889 9730

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£39,995 ono

£15,995

£12,995

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111 www.coachandbusweek.com

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VEHICLES 2010 Ford Transit

Renault Master

MANUAL, 70 SEATS, 3 POINT BELTS, SCHOOL BUS YELLOW, NEW MOT JULY 2015, TAXED, NO STEAMED WINDOWS, NEW FUEL TANKS, NEW SPRINGS, ALL SEATS IN GOOD CONDITION. LOSS OF CONTRACT FORCES SALE £10,950 + VAT ONO

2009 (58) Mercedes Sprinter

8 high back passenger seats, 19,243 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, internal Braun fully automatic tailift, SLD with cassette step, COIF’d, PSV.

8 high back passenger seats, 75,901 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, external fully automatic cassette tailift.

34,000 miles, PSV, choice of 9 – just arrived, in totally immaculate condition, genuine ultra low mileage.

CALL GEORGE ON 01403 786303 / 07836 775069

£18,995 + VAT

£6,995 + VAT

£POA

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

2004, Dennis Dart

2006 Optare Solo 8.8m

1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 709D

1991 LEYLAND TIGER PLAXTON DUPLE

2010 Ford Transit T280 Trend

£25,000 + VAT

V5C certificate, V10 form, PSV Vehicle Test Certificate from 2010 to 2013, COIF and the original PSVC 4 form. Recent MOT and vehicle excise duty valid until June of 2015.

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

Buzzlines Travel - 01303 261870

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

Elliot Massey - 07968 069423

2002 Bova Futura

2002 Iveco Beaulas

1996 Caetano Optimo

9/11 passenger seats, 35,912 miles, SLD with cassette step, external PLS fully automatic tailift, full electric pack, totally showroom condition inside and out.

28 seats + 19 standees, 9 metre service bus, MOT October 2014.

£13,995 + VAT

£16,950 + VAT

DAF engine, air conditioned, twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge, Eminox-LEZ, 49 seats, green cloth trim, manual gearbox, ready to go, MOT March 2015.

28 seats, Cummins engine, Look CCTV, Hanover destination.

£1,350

2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3

Automatic gearbox, air conditioned,

• 18 seats

twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge,

• MOT January 2015

49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.

• Good runner

£40,000 + VAT

£25,000 + VAT

£3,500 + VAT

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

Setra 315

Dennis Javelin

1995 Setra 250 Special

Mercedes 814 Beaver 2

6 speed manual, 49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, LEZ, Eminox system. £32,000

ZF automatic gearbox, 53 seats, lap belts, double glazed, in-swing power door, seats have dootrests, curtains, ZF intarder. £15,000

53 standard coach seats, 8 speed ZF gearbox, 9 months MOT, LEZ Eminox system. £7,000

31 seats, 3 point belts, new MOT. £POA

Williams Coaches 01874 622223

Williams Coaches 01874 622223

Williams Coaches 01874 622223

Williams Coaches 01874 622223

1996 Volvo Olympian

1996 Volvo Olympian

1995 Volvo Sleeper Coach

1998 Sleeper Coach

CAT engine, Euro 4, LEZ compliant, 75 retrimmed seats, good condition, MOT March 2015.

Cummins engine, 75 coach seats, good condition, MOT Feb 2015.

14 bunks, ZF auto, static A/C heating, 240v, TV’s, DVD, Playstation, toilet, towbar, good condition, MOT June 2015.

13 bunks, 14 seats, static A/C heating, 240v, TV’s, DVD, Playstation, toilet, towbar, good condition, MOT Feb 2015.

48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

Nigel McCree - 01509 502695

£7,500 + VAT

£5,500 + VAT

£19,995 + VAT

£15,000 + VAT

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

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DOUBLE DECK E 2000/2001 X/Y REG VOLVO B7TL’s

80 seats, Voith gearboxes, Euro 2 engines with traps, or full Euro 3 with traps, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA with 78 seats.

From £18,000

LEZ COMPLIANT

Cummins/Voith, LEZ compliant with traps to Euro 4, CCTV, Alexander ALX400 bodies, DDA compliant or upseated to 80 seats. From £17,000

1999 V REG DENNIS TRIDENTS

2002/3 52 PLATE DENNIS DARTS

2008 OPTARE TEMPO HYBRIDS

Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, 10.7m, 37 seats.

2 door, 30 seats, long MOT’s.

2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS

Mercedes engine, 31 seats, DDA compliant, Hanover LED’s.

2002 OPTARE SOLO M920

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.

2001 SUPER POINTER DARTS

Mercedes engine, Euro 4, 26 seats, Mobitech LED’s, DDA.

2009 OPTARE SOLO M850

2001 Super Pointer Darts, Allison gearboxes, 11.3m, 41 seats.

70 SEATS

2007 VOLVO B12B’s

Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts. £80,000 each Only 3 available.

8.9m, 26 seats plus 3 tip-ups, long MOT’s.

2007 ENVIRO 200’s

2009 OPTARE SOLO M920’s

33 seats, Mercedes engines, Mobitech LED’s, long MOT’s.

OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY - B

Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Pa Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 86 Visit our website for current sto

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K ER SPECIALIST Cummins Euro 4 engine, 38 seats, Mobitec LED’s, 11.1m long.

2008 OPTARE VERSA

2001 Y REG TRIDENTS Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.

Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Plaxton Pointer bodies, 2 door, can be converted to single door, 30 or 36 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, 10.2m, ABS, long MOT’s.

2002 DENNIS DARTS

2010 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE

Cummins Euro 5 engine, 28 seats, Mobitec LED’s. 8.8m long slimline, long MOT.

8.9m, 29 seats, Mobitech LED’s, Euro 5.

2010 ENVIRO 200’s

2001/2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS

51 and 02 plate, Cummins Euro 3 ISC engines, LEZ, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA, single door and 78 seats, or dual door 67 seats.

£18,000 + VAT

2003 03 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, 2 door 62 seats or can be single doored and upseated.

2000 X REG VOLVO B7TL’s

Euro 2, LEZ compliant, Plaxton President , CCTV, dual door 62 seats or single door 74 seats. £9,000 + VAT

SLF, ZF gearboxes, Wrights bodies, 44 seats, long MOT’s.

1998 VOLVO B10BLE’s

89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.

2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER

1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES ZF automatics, 71 seats.

2009 WRIGHTS HYBRIDS

65 seats, dual door, can be converted to single door, latest Wrights hybrid drive, brand new battery pack, cooling pack, and Cummins Euro 5 engine, body upgraded to Gemini 2, over £100k spent on upgrade.

COMPETITIVELY PRICED

- BRITAIN’S BIGGEST BUS DEALERS Park, Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YF 8 864340 e-mail: sales@ensignbus.com t stock at www.ensignbus.com

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DREW WILSON coach sales

2006 MERCEDES CHEETAH 814D Power door, 33 coach seats, 3 point seatbelts, luggage racks, forced air heating, reading lights, cctv, CD/radio, manual, 383,725kms, newly repainted in white, new interior retrim. £45,000 + VAT

1998 VOLVO OLYMPIAN Alexander Body, Volvo engine, Voith automatic gearbox, 78/81 seater, power door, front destination, tacho, seatbelts.

2008 MERCEDES 816D PLAXTON CHEETAH 33 high backed coach seats, 3 point belts, curtains, manual gearbox, double glazed tinted windows, new Mot, wheel trims, rear boot plus side locker. 145,022kms. £72,000 + VAT

1999 DENNIS JAVELIN CAETANO CUTLASS 70 Cogent seats with belts, 6 speed ZF manual, power door, luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, CCtV system fitted, 330,000 kms, one owner, new test. £21,500 + VAT

MERCEDES 408CDI LWB MINIBUS KVC CONVERSION Manual gearbox, power door, large boot, fridge, DVD player, two monitors, only 1 owner since new, 120,000 kms genuine mileage, new paint in white. £15,000 + VAT

2002 MERCEDES SPRINTER CDI 16 seats. Luggage racks, cd player. Manual. slam door.

Lovely condition. £6,000 + VAT

2004 MERCEDES VARIO 814D OPTARE NOUVELLE SR 433,355kms, 33 coach seats, 3 point seatbelts, curtains, air con, luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, large boot, Purmo heating, power door, manual gearbox, Mot Nov. £23,500 + VAT

2002 SCANIA VAN HOOL ALIZEE T9 49/53 recliners with belts, crew seat, air con, luggage racks with reading lights, carpets and curtains, ZF auto box, reconditioned engine fitted, very tidy condition. £35,000 + VAT

2001 MERCEDES CHEETAH 33 seats, 3 point belts, air suspension, telma retarder, power door, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, tinted glass, Purmo heating, mileage 347,332kms, Mot october. £22,000 + VAT

2007 MERCEDES PLAXTON BEAVER 3 33 high back seats with 3 point belts, power door, luggage racks, side wheelchair ramp, manual gearbox, Mot till November £33,000 + VAT

2008 MERCEDES 816D PLAXTON CHEETAH 29 coach seats with 3 point belts, double glazed, air con, large boot, power door, 6 speed manual, DVD/CD/radio/ PA, new/paint, LEZ compliant, new Mot, 293,718 kms. £72,000 + VAT

2000 VOLVO B10M CAETANO ENIGMA 49 recliners plus crew seat with belts, power door, recent retrim, overhead luggage rack with reading lights, ZF manual, centre sunken toilet, Mot till september. £22,000 + VAT

2007 ADL ENVIRO 200 29 seater with 17 standees or 26 seater with 17 standees plus 1 wheelchair, automatic, power door, front, side and rear destination, DDA compliant, wheelchair accessible. £55,000 + VAT

1998 VOLVO OLYMPIAN ALEXANDER BODY 79 high backed coach seats, seat belts fitted, Volvo engine, Voith automatic gearbox, power door, new Mot, choice of 2. £12,750 + VAT

2004 OPTARE SOLO MERCEDES ENGINE 27 seats, wheelchair accessible, destination equipment, power door, auto, on sale due to fleet upgrade. Also available 2005, 2006 & 2007, some with belts. Also slimline model available. £20,000 + VAT

2002 MERCEDES VARIO 814D BEAVER 2 33 high backed coach seats, 3 point belts, manual gearbox, luggage racks, 489,308kms, power door, hopper windows, FsR destination, rear boot. £12,000 + VAT

2004 SETRA S315 GT-HD ZF As-tronic, full luxury executive, leather headrests, seat back tables, magazine nets, clean and tidy.

CHOICE OF TWO £54,950 + VAT

2001 DENNIS DART SLF Max capacity 65, power door, new Mot, Hanover front, rear and side destination, manual wheelchair ramp, all seats in good condition, very clean and tidy, choice of 2.

WITH BELTS £7,000 WITHOUT BELTS £4,500 + VAT

2001 IVECO BEULAS STERGO E 55 seats with belts, power door, new paint in white, new retrim inside, excellent condition, ZF automatic gearbox, aisle carpet, aircraft lockers, air con, Mot. £25,000 + VAT

2009 MERCEDES TOURISMO Automatic tiptronic gearbox, 53 recliners, crew seat, centre continental door, air-conditioning, 3-point belts, doubleglazed, power plug door, carpet, curtains. £115,000 + VAT

2008 MERCEDES VARIO 517D BEAVER 2 31 coach seats, 3 point belts, Allison automatic, luggage racks, side wheelchair lift, power door, hopper windows, rear boot, side locker, digital tachograph. new Mot, new repaint. £41,000 + VAT

2002 MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 16 seats on tracking fast to remove, luggage racks, slam door, walnut dash, forced air heating, reading lights, curtains, manual, Mot till May 2015. £10,500 + VAT

DAF IKARUS 70 Cogent seats with three point belts, power door, crew seat, freshly re painted into white, ZF automatic, long Mot, ideal school bus. £17,500 + VAT

1996 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 350 51 reclining coach seats, lap belts, offside rear toilet, servery, fridge, 6 speed ZF gearbox, radio cassette, reversing camera, cctv, forced air, reading lights, tidy condition, current Mot. £12,000 + VAT

£11,000 + VAT

CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DREWWILSON.CO.UK Tel/Fax: 0141 248 5524 • Mob: 07764 200444 • Email: drew@drewwilson.co.uk Mob: 07827 325474 • Email: graham@drewwilson.co.uk

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2006 ALEXANDER DENNIS E300 SCHOOL BUS

2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 60 SEATS ALL WITH SEAT BELTS 3 PLUS 2 SEATING CONFIGURATION

48 x 3 point belted seats, 1 crew, air conditioned, saloon mounted w/c, rear continental door, MOT November 2014.

£POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

£35,000 + VAT

WILL DELIVER ANYWHERE UK MAINLAND CAN BE INSPECTED NEAR LOCKERBIE – 30 MINS FROM M6

Tel: 07597 738524

Nigel McCree Mobile: 07817 542113 Office: 01509 502695 or Nev Simpson Mobile: 07814 716149 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:

www.nigelmccree.com SHORT OF CASH? RE-FINANCE YOUR VEHICLES WITH US – CALL 07736 850375

Call for details on our website conversions, upseating, refurbishment, and change of use conversion. Also vehicles available for hire short and long term.

www.staffordbuscentre.com email: martin@staffordbuscentre.com Telephone: 01782 791774 Mobile: 07803 222552

View our latest arrivals on www.staffordbuscentre.com OPTARE SOLO M920 2004 04 REG Mercedes engine, Alison gearbox, 31 seats +21 standing, MOT April 2015, repainted white £19,450 Choice of 3

DENNIS DART PLAXTON POINTER SPD 199 T reg, Euro 4, 47 seats - 45 belted, tacho, new paint and test. £9,450

MERCEDES 814D VARIO 32 highback seats with 3 point belts, rear hideaway wheelchair lift, manual gearbox, long test £14,950

MERCEDES VARIO PLAXTON CHEETAH 2005 with Private Plate, 33 seats, manual gearbox, rear boot, interior racks, new MOT. £36,950

MERCEDES 413CDI PLAXTON PRONTO 2006 56 reg 16 seat coachbuilt accessible PSV bus, choice of 2 with low miles £16,950 or rent for £350 per week (4 weeks min)

FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT FACTORY BUS March 2009 09 Reg Only 17,000 miles from new, 6 speed gearbox, electric windows, tacho, etc, COIF booked £12,750

SINGLE DECKERS ADL ENVIRO 300 2006 56 REG. SLF BUS - dual use options, with 60 x 3 point belted seats, use on bus services or school contracts. PHONE FOR SPEC AND PRICE DENNIS DART CAETANO CUTLASS. Step entrance with 38 seats and 3 point belts. Ideal school contracts etc. £3,450 FORD TRANSITS 15-17 seats, available for short term rental. Rent for one week, month or year. Up to you.

Always available.

Phone for details MERCEDES 814 VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2004 54 REG. Fitted with 20 seats on tracking, and up to 10 wheelchairs, PSV, COIF and MoT, manual gearbox, power door, destination etc. long wheel base so could go to 32 seats. £14,950

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MERCEDES SPRINTER 313CDI 2011 11 REG 16 seat, new conversion, PSV, COIF and MoT, low miles £23,950

MERCEDES 413D SPRINTER 2004 04 REG. Extra long body with 16 seats and huge full height boot, COIF and long MoT. £11,950 VW LT 46. Extra long wheelbase and super low floor, currently only 8 seats but could be 16-20 seats or make superb accessible camper. CHOICE OF 2 FROM £5,500

IVECO DAILY 45 15 LWB HIGH ROOF 2005 55 REG. 16 seats wheelchair accessible with power door, new MoT £6,950 DENNIS DART PLAXTON SUPER POINTER. 47 fully belted seats, ideal for schools £8,950

DAF PLAXTON PREMIER 1996 PP. Fitted with 55 seats, automatic gearbox, new MOT upon sale £9,950

MERCEDES 814D VARIO 2004 04 REG. 32 high back seats, 3 point belts, manual gearbox £14,450 OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £6,000

OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE 7.8M 55 REG. Mercedes engine, 21/23 seats with 3 point belts, new paint etc £POA

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FORD TRANSIT MINIBUSES

(12) 2012 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 135ps air-con, tacho, COIF/PSV, 4,500 miles only £15,995 (12) 2012 Ford Transit 9 seat Shuttle twin side loading doors 18000 miles £12,995

D L O S

(10) 2010 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel, six speed gearbox, tacho, 55,000 km £13,495 (58) 2008 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel with six speed gearbox, 16,000 miles FSH £10,495 (56) 2006 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus, high back seats with three point belts, COIF/PSV £7,995 (02) 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel 3.5 ton, automatic gearbox, 8 seats, inboard Ricon wheelchair lift, rear heating, tracking to take 3 wheelchairs, overhead lockers £5,995

OTHER MAKES

New Peugeot Boxer 16 seat 3.5 ton and 17 seat w/chair accessible minibuses, 2.2 diesel 120ps, six speed gearbox LEZ COMPLIANT From £24,750 + VAT

(60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5 ton GVW 17 seat minibus, 2.3 diesel, six speed manual, high back seats, tacho, 38,000kms, sat-nav £15,995 (60) 2010 Renault Master 9 seat Shuttel 2.3 diesel six speed, large boot, sat-nav, Bluetooth £10,495 (56) 2006 Peugeot Boxer 3.5 ton 17 seat LWB minibus, 2.8 diesel, high back seats with three point seat belts, 19,000 miles only £9,450

OTHER MAKES

(56) 2006 Peugeot Boxer 3.5t on 17 seat minibus 2.8 diesel, high back seats with three point belts, 33,000 miles £8,995 Mercedes Sprinter 511 cdi 17 seat minibus, 65,000 miles with FSH, COIF/PSV £11,995

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

(62) 2013 Citroen Berlingo Automatic, 8,000 miles only, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, high spec £12,850

(13) 2013 Renault Trafic LL29 Sport 9 seat, sat-nav, Bluetooth, six speed, 29,831 miles £16,950

(60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5ton 9 seat 2.3 diesel six speed, sat-nav, Bluetooth, tachograph, fully tracked floor, inboard lightweight ramp, 40,000 miles £15,995

(58) 2008 Renault Master MWB 2.5TD 6 speed, tracking for two wheelchairs, in board lift, aircon, rear heating, low entrance step, 62,000 miles, one owner £9,995 (07) 2007 Fiat Doblo 1.4 petrol, 11,500 miles only, five speed manual, three seats plus wheelchair space, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, air-con £6,995

(06) 2006 Iveco Daily Iris Bus 16 seat, 2.8 litre, six speed, front entry drop step with power door, fully tracked floor, full power under floor tail lift, rear heating, 65,000 mile £10,995 (05) 2005 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel, five speed manual, four seats plus wheelchair, low floor with lightweight ramp, 57,000 miles £4,495

D L O S

(53) 2003 Renault Master SWB 2.3 diesel, inboard Ricon lift,tracking for two wheelchairs, electric side step £5,995

Contact Graham Thatcher – email: sales@minibussales.co.uk

Tel: 01633 485858 Mobile: 07866 443304

Pembridge House, The Park Business Centre, Plough Road, Goytre, Penperlleni, Nr Usk, South Wales NP4 0AL – 10 minutes from M4 motorway. Viewing by appointment only

Finance Contract Hire and Finance Lease Available. We deliver Nationwide. All vehicles prepared to VOSA standard COIF/PSV specialist

All above prices are subject to VAT @ 20%

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2002 Scania Irizar K114

• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 21/5/15 £43,000 £37,000

2002 Scania VanHool K124 • 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 30/9/14 £45,000 £39,000

2006 Volvo B12M 2003 (53) Volvo • 51/53 seat exec B12M • WC • A/C • Auto • Berkoff LEZ • MOT 12/11/14 £79,000 £65,000

• 51/53 seat exec • WC • A/C • Berkoff LEZ 12/11/14 £52,500 £44,000

ALL COACHES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. PRICES REDUCED TO SELL – NEW COACHES ARRIVING

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KB COACHES

2004 VOLVO B12M VANHOOL

VOLVO B7R 2003 PLAXTON PROFIL

53 seater, w/c, air-con, Webasto, water boiler, 3 point 57 seater, forced air, ZF automatic, lap belts, rear belts, double glazed, leather headrests, DVD player, cameras inside and out ,taxed and tested, in white. alloys, in white, taxed and tested, very good condition. ÂŁ47,999.00 + VAT ÂŁ37,990.00 + VAT OR BEST OFFER WILL BUY

Contact Andy Francis Tel: 07939 645492 or 01453 825774 Email: kbcoaches@yahoo.co.uk

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BEN WEAVER commercials PSV

2007 07 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 21 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic, rear air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, electric mirrors, currently fitted with 13 seats but 8 more can be to make 21, 77,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 19,995 + VAT

PSV

2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 15 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995

PSV

2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 9,295 + VAT

PSV

2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, 103,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,895 + VAT

PSV

2008 58 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T5 15 SEAT WELFARE BUS Bluebird Tucana conversion, 2.5 TDi, automatic gearbox, COIF, digital tachograph, gross vehicle weight of 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 licence, fold out rear wheelchair ramp, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, reversing camera, LEZ compliant, 69,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Sheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour £ 12,495 + VAT

PSV

2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 29 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,995 + VAT

PSV

2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,895 + VAT

PSV

2005 05 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB HIGH ROOF 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.4 115ps turbo diesel blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, power assisted steering, remote central locking, overhead cab, luggage tray, side loading door, Access step, 215,000 kilometers/ 134,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT

PSV

2005 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB HIGH ROOF 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.4 115ps turbo diesel, blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, 4 extra seats can be added to make up to 17 seater, COIF, analogue tachograph, PAS, remote central locking, side loading door, Access step, 113,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 REG IVECO DAILY 50C15 9 - 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, fitted with 9 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 43,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT

PSV

LEZ

2007 56 MERCEDES BENZ 813 25 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, Blutec 4 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Excel conversion, digital tachograph, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 119,000 kilometers/74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,495 + VAT

2006 06 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130PS, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, air conditioning, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, CD player, 171,000 kilometers/107,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 14,995 + VAT

PSV

2004 54 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD playe,r 82,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warrnty £ 10,995 + VAT

PSV

2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, 166,000 kilometers/103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT

PSV

PSV

2002 52 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, 157,000 kilometers/ 98,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,495 + VAT

2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT35 LWB HIGH ROOF 17 SEAT MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, LEZ compliant, 125,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,995 + VAT

PSV

2005 05 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB HIGH ROOF 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.4 115PS turbo diesel, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, 4 more seats can be added, COIF, analogue tachograph, PAS, remote central locking, overhead cab, luggage tray, side loading door, Access step, 61,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 9,495 + VAT

PSV

2003 52 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, electric front entry plug door, LEZ compliant,155,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, fitted with 9 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 75,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,295 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, fitted with 9 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 100,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,495 + VAT

Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076 www.minibuses-for-sale.co.uk All vehicles supplied with 12 months MOT/PSV, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards and 1–3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty

EASTWOODS COMMERCIAL MOTORS LTD 229-241 Tyburn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B24 8NB • Telephone: 0121 328 5959 • Fax: 0121 327 3800

£70,000 + VAT FOR QUICK SALE

70 seats, 60 on Unwin tracking plus 10 fixed, wheelchair access, 190,000kms from new, automatic, direct from county council, 13 months MOT, many extras.

55 reg VOLVO B SERIES PLAXTON

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THE NORTH WEST’S PREMIER MINIBUS SALES, SUPPLYING NATIONWIDE FOR OVER 40 YEARS 2010 IVECO 50c15 IRISBUS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

PSV’d

07 IVECO UNVI 20 SEAT SERVICE BUS

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

PSV’d

PSV’d

PSV’d

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Low floor, wheelchair accessible, silver metallic, tacho, PSV tested, very modern looking and excellent value for money. £16,995 LEZ

2011 OPTARE SOLO 950

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

only covered 17,081 miles, features 15 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, complete flat floor, every seat quick release, full length cantrail, powerdoor front low step entry, external Ratcliffe fully automatic cassette tailift, panoramic plant on tinted glass, totally showroom condition inside and out.

LEZ £24,999

Covered 45,000 miles, fitted with 29 highback passenger seats with 3 point belts, Cummins engine, Allison automatic gearbox with all updates, Mobitec digital destination, looks like new and drives like new, this must give fantastic value for money – please LEZ compare the price: £54,995

09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

2011 PLATE IVECO 49C15

2010 RENAULT MASTER SWB

only covered 17,946 miles, 3 seats plus 2 wheelchairs, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, SLD with electric side step, full air-conditioning, totally showroom condition inside and out LEZ £12,995

57 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 511 CDI

2010 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB

only covered 41,000 miles, 8 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, automatic transmission, climate control, electric pack these are in showroom condition – ready for you to put your Ricon tailift in or ramp, excellent value.

LEZ £12,995

57 PLATE PEUGEOT BOXER LWB

one owner, unmarked silver mettallic, SLD with cassette step, 8/10 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, as clean as you would find anywere, excellent value, only 52,000 miles.

LEZ £13,995

2013 RENAULT MASTER MWB

only covered 3,097 miles, yes still smells like new, features 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, Braun fully automatic Clearway tailft, this is brand new in every way and in unmarked stunning silver metallic. £21,995 LEZ

only covered 24,000 miles, one council owner, 16 highback passenger seats or 6 wheelchairs plus 2 passengers, air conditioning, external fully automatic PLS tailift, CoIFed, totally immaculate inside and out.

CHOICE OF 8 FROM 32,000 MILES LEZ £POA only covered 20,756 miles, one charity owner, Iris Bus conversion, 16 highback passenger seats all on Unwin tracking, full length lugguage rack, full length Cant rail, powerdoor front entry, panoramic tinted windows, external Ratcliffe fully automtic tailift, totally immaculate LEZ inside and out. £26,995

57 PLATE PEUGEOT BOXER LWB

1 owner, unmarked silver mettallic, SLD with cassette step, 8/10 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, as clean as you would find anywere, excellent value.

LEZ £11,995

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

only covered 44,000 miles, 15 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step.

LEZ £POA

2010 FORD TRANSIT LWB HIGHROOF only covered 19,244 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, fully automatic internal Clearway tailift, SLD with cassette step, CoIF’d, totally showroom condition inside and out, like new. £18,995 LEZ

57 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB

only covered 31,834 miles, Ricon internal tailift, 5 highback seats plus wheelchair spaces or would up seat to 8 passengers, unmarked metallic paint, SLD with cassette step, showroom condition inside and out, tremendous value.

LEZ £11,495

07/57 MERCEDES SPRINTER 309 MWB

Unmarked stunning silver metallic, features 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, M1 tested Innotrax flooring, full carpet-lined, SLD with electric side step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic tailift, good quality conversion, choice of 4, totally showroom condition inside and out.

LEZ £11,995

Heatons Motor Co, 53 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 5PL

Tel: 01942 864222

See all our stock on our website: www.heatonsmotorco.co.uk ALL PRICES PLUS VAT

We guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport

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mini & midi coach specialists t: 01501 744 000 I www.coachtraders.co.ukkk

up to 45 passenger seats

Touring GTR / Touring GT To powered by Mercedes-Benz or MAN

stock vehicles available for 1st September “64 - reg”

10.3m

Quality Used 8st - 2006 55-reg Ford Transit Tourneo GLX 5-speed manual, dash air con, 120k miles, silver, £5450

28st - 2005 05-reg Mercedes-Benz 0814 Vario KVC conversion, power door, new paint (white), £poa

14st - 2007 07-reg Ford Transit factory mini-bus cd player, tacho, test until Aug 2015, 85k kms, white, £6950

29st - 2011 11-reg Mercedes-Benz 816 UNVI Classic double glaze windows, forced air, 280k kms, £coming soon

16st - 2007 57-reg Ford Transit factory mini-bus cd player, tacho, test until May 2015, 85k miles, white, £7950

33st - 2007 57-reg Mercedes-Benz Plaxton Beaver 3 “Cheetah” style front, power door, racks, 220k kms, £sold

16st - 2007 07-reg Ford Transit factory mini-bus air con, cd player, tacho, test until April 15, 140k kms, £sold

37st - 2005 55-reg Mercedes-Benz UNVI Touring toilet, air con, double glaze windows, £coming soon

16st - 2010 10-reg Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / UNVI Vega d/g windows, in-dash air con, large boot, £coming soon

41st - 2008 08-reg Mercedes-Benz UNVI Touring double glaze windows, air con, new test, 425k kms, £poa

showroom & sales office at -

authorised dealer

Unit 4, Norwood Ind. Estate, Longridge Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, hian EH47 8HB

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COUNTY COACHES of Essex

SALE DUE TO RETIREMENT

1997 Volvo B10MS Berkhof Axial 51 seats + courier seat and toilet ..................... £16,000

1995 Volvo B10MS Caetano Algarve II 53 seats + courier seat .....................................£12,000 Setra 315 – £32,000

6 speed manual, 49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, LEZ, Eminox system.

1996 Volvo B10MS Jonckheere 57 seats + courier seat ......................................£16,000

1994 Volvo B10MS Van Hool Alizee 67 seats + courier seat .....................................£15,000

1996 Volvo B10MS Plaxton Premiere 305 67 seats + courier seat ..................................£16,000

1996 Volvo B10MS Van Hool Alizee 67 seats + courier seat .....................................£19,000

1998 Volvo B10MS Salvador Caetano Enigma 70 seats + courier seat .........................£25,000 All prices are plus VAT

Dennis Javelin – £15,000

ZF automatic gearbox, 53 seats, lap belts, souble glazed, in-swing power door, footrests, curtains, ZF intarder.

Tel: 01277 201505 Mobile: 07710573525

1995 Setra 250 Special – £7,000

53 standard coach seats, 8 speed ZF gearbox, 9 months MOT, LEZ, Eminox system.

Mercedes 814 Beaver 2 – £POA 31 seats, 3 point belts, new MOT.

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Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 19 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, tow-bar and boot.

Brand New coach-built Mercedes 519 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 leather high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, DVD system, power door, large boot, metallic paint.

Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, and large boot.

2010 Iveco 45C15 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, lowered entrance step.

2010 VW Crafter AUTO 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, drop step, coach back end and large luggage boot.

2008 58 Reg Mercedes 515 CDi Sprinter 19 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, lowered entrance step, coach back end, low mileage.

2008 58 Reg Mercedes 515CDi Sprinter 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, lowered entrance step, coach back end with large boot, low mileage.

2007 56 Reg Iveco 45C14 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, curtains, reversing camera, power door and boot.

2006 56 Reg Renault Master 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, coach back end, boot and under oor luggage, new paint.

D L SO 2006 56 Reg Mercedes 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, power door & large boot.

2005 05 Reg Mercedes Benz 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, reading lights, power door & boot.

1999 S Reg Mercedes 814 Plaxton Beaver 33 seats, 3 point belts, power door, manual gearbox, new test.

Steve Peach Tel: 01405 814064 Mob: 07836 551020 Email: info@connaughtpsv.co.uk Web: www.connaughtpsv.co.uk

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2006 OPTARE SOLO M880 !

2004 Dennis Dart • 28 + 19 Standees • 9 metre service bus • MoT October 14 £16,950 + VAT

2011 MAN Tourliner

CUMMINS POWERED, ELECTRONIC DESTINATION, CLOSED CIRCUIT TV

• 13.8 metre • 61 reclining seats • Centre toilet – Hot water boiler – Fridge • DVD with 3 screens • MOT till March 2015 • 430,000 km £127,000 + VAT

2009 Setra 416 GTHD • 48 reclining seats • Centre toilet – Hot water boiler – Fridge • DVD with 2 screen • MOT till April 2015 • 410,000 km £119,000 + VAT

ONLY £25,000 + VAT

WILL DELIVER ANYWHERE UK MAINLAND CAN BE INSPECTED NEAR LOCKERBIE – 30 MINS FROM M6

Tel: 07597 738524

For further information and to arrange a viewing please call:

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Call for details on our website conversions, upseating, refurbishment, and change of use ! conversion. Also vehicles available for hire short and long term.

www.staffordbuscentre.com email: martin@staffordbuscentre.com Telephone: 01782 791774 Mobile: 07803 222552 View our latest arrivals on www.staffordbuscentre.com

MERCEDES VARIO PLAXTON CHEETAH 2005 WITH PVT PLATE

33 SEATS, MANUAL GEARBOX, REAR BOOT, INTERIOR RACKS, NEW MOT

ALSO

£36,950.00 NEW MINICOACH CONVERSION TO A QUALITY USED VAN COIF + 12 MONTHS PSV MOT 16 COACH SEATS ON TRACK FRONT ENTRY,LUGGAGE RACKS 2004 MELLOR CHEETAH 33FLOORING SEATER AVAILABLE DRIVERS LOCKER, NON SLIP NEW TACHOGRAPH INSTALLATION OTHERS IN BUILD SO CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR £26,950.00 £25,450.00

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03 (53) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEAT CREST CONVERSION LUGGAGE RACKS COIF/PSV £10,750

2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT ELWB MEDIUM ROOF 135PS COIF/PSV 58,327KMS £16,495

2007 (07) VW CRAFTER TRANSPORTER 14 SEAT INC DRIVER WHEELCHAIR ACCESS £17,995

07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450

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Tel: 01495 757111 Mob: 07850 739446 (Haydn) or visit our website www.minibussales.biz to view the above stock

07 (07) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S W/CHAIR ACCESS 8 SEATS INC DRIVER 85,270 MILES £10,495

08 (08) IVECO IRIS BUS 50C15 17 SEAT INC DRIVER W/CHAIR ACCESS PLUG DOOR COIF/PSV £17,995

2007 (07) MERCEDES BENZ 511 CDI 16 SEAT ACCESSIBLE BUS 72,000 MILES COIF/PSV (CHOICE OF 2) £18,495

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Monday: The familiar hectic Monday.

Tuesday: Interview a strong candidate for our Staff Writer position. Leave the office mid afternoon for the 3.5-hour drive to the Welsh borderland. Stay at a highly recommended B&B – my parents. However, work matters rumble around in my head late into the night.

Kramer meets furry Kramer The card may have been a pseudo-petition, but Baroness Kramer was happy to receive it nonetheless

Wednesday: Spend an interesting and enjoyable day on a disability awareness Driver CPC course hosted by former employer, Tanat Valley Coaches. I learn some sign language and how to tend to the needs of those with autism, or who are blind, among others. I don rose-tinted specs about my surroundings. The Welsh description of Mwynder Maldwyn (the gentleness of Montgomeryshire) springs to mind. Drive back after tea, but the A14 is shut at Catthorpe and around Kettering, so have to divert via Northampton. I’m then held at Thrapston roundabout as it’s being resurfaced. Arrive back at 2300hrs. Lie awake until 0100hrs – I get off to sleep by driving an old bus route in my head.

A very special birthday present has been presented to Transport Minister, Baroness Kramer – a guide dog puppy named after her.

The minister instantly fell in love with her furry namesake, who will go on to train as a guide dog and in the future join the thousands of guide dogs who help visually impaired people live independently.

Guide Dogs’ campaigns team presented the minister with the puppy to raise awareness of the need for audio-visual technology on buses, to help puppy Kramer’s future owner and

Thursday: A hectic day in the office, working against the clock. I also write up some plans for the future.

After all, my travelling this week has given me ample thinking time.

We admit that we’re no saints here at CBW – and like the rest of the media, we’re sadly not immune from making the cringe-worthy odd mistake. No matter how confident one can be, the odd howler still seems to slip through the net every now and then.

In a story about service changes, a regional newspaper referred to a well-known bus operator as a not too dissimilarly-named insurance company. According to the Express & Star, it’s Aviva not Arriva. It was bound to happen at some stage – that is, assuming it’s not cropped up elsewhere already.

The relevant extract read: “Aviva

Friday: After a busy morning, leave the office at 1245hrs as I’m on half day – I have an appointment with my financial advisor at 1500hrs.

I’m shattered, so have a nap on the sofa. However, like both grandfathers, I find it hard to rest when there are jobs to do – so cut the front garden hedge, until rain stops play.

to use buses because they don’t know whether they are on the right bus, where the bus is going or where their stop is. As many people with a visual impairment rely on buses, the lack of talking buses in their area can leave them isolated at home.

“Talking buses can be easily and cheaply introduced to bus fleets across the country, to help people with sight loss, and other passengers, use buses with confidence. We want the Government to act now to change the law and bring in talking buses across the country.”

Aviva or Arriva?

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other people with sight loss to use buses.

The puppy was presented to Baroness Kramer at the Department for Transport in London, along with a birthday card signed by almost 900 people calling for the government to change the law to introduce talking buses across the country.

James White, Guide Dogs Campaigns Manager said: “Kramer the puppy will grow up to do fantastic work enabling someone to get out and about independently. However, many people with a visual impairment are unable

It is a bus operator or an insurer? TONY HUNTER Midland has announced a host of changes which saw the 32 bus serving Hednesford, Cannock, Heath Hayes and Brownhills, axed. Other services in Cannock and Walsall have also had

their timetables changed.”

So, next time you spell Arriva, you’d best insure – we mean, ensure – you get the name right. It’s certainly good fun...

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RAIL REPLACEMENT DUTY MANAGER Stephensons of Essex, in partnership with Abellio Rail Replacement, provides planned and emergency replacement buses and coaches for Abellio Greater Anglia trains, with operations across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and surrounding counties.

We’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join the small team running our Rail Replacement division. Based in south Essex, you will be responsible for:

Coach & Bus Week, First Floor, 3 The Office Village, Cygnet Park, Forder Way, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8GX

IS THIS YOU?

• Planning and scheduling bus and coaches for rail replacement operations • Sourcing vehicles and controllers from our partner operators • Managing operations (this will entail weekend work) • Being part of an ‘on-call’ rota to cover emergency disruption to rail services.

• Liaising with our partners at Abellio London and Abellio Greater Anglia If you have previous bus scheduling, logistics or transport management experience that would be a bonus. However, you must be IT literate, have great people skills, be willing to work unsocial hours and as part of a team, and be able to produce results in a high pressure environment.

In exchange, we offer a huge variety of daily challenges, and a salary commensurate with the position.

Applications should be addressed to Bill Hiron, at Stephensons of Essex Ltd, Riverside Industrial Estate, South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BS to arrive no later than Monday 11th August, outlining any relevant experience, your current salary, and why you think this role is for you.

Stephensons is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Do you have a passion for the bus and coach industry, enjoy meeting people, taking photographs and have good writing skills?

Are social media and digital publishing of particular interest?

Coach & Bus Week has a great opportunity for the right person as we’re looking for a Staff Writer to join our editorial team.

A professional approach, understanding the importance of deadlines and having a good sense of humour all helps, because we enjoy what we do.

To find out more and to send your CV please contact Editor, Gareth Evans on 01733 293243 or e-mail gareth.evans@coachandbusweek.com

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RECRUITMENT & PEOPLE DEADLINES Booking: Monday 5.00pm Full artwork: Monday 5.00pm CONTACT Ian Gillis T: 01733 293484 E: ian.gillis@coachandbusweek.com

Pierre Mongin to chair RATP for five years Pierre Mongin was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RATP for a five-year term last Wednesday (July 23).

The new board of directors convened on that date and submitted the appointment of Pierre Mongin as Chairman and CEO to the government.

This was unanimously approved by two parliamentary assemblies and the French President.

At the same meeting, the directors also elected Presidents for the three board committees.

Marie-Anne Bacot was appointed Chairman of the Economic and Strategic committee, which focuses on projection issues in changes in the economic, competitive and institutional environment of RATP. The body also reviews the company’s risk policy.

Patrice Raulin was elected Chairman of the Technical and Technological Modernisation and Transport committee, which deals with network development and maintenance, specific projects,

Have you got something you would like to say or appear in Coach & Bus Week?

We’re keen to broaden the editorial coverage to reflect what you think.

If you have something that you would like to see included, whether it be an article, news story, or considered opinion, please let us know.

The magazine is only as good as its readers and we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Pierre Mongin entered a five-year term as CEO and Chairman of RATP conventions and research.

Philippe Richaud was made Chairman of the Innovation and Customer Service committee.

This committee is looks after service quality, monitoring of the STIF/RATP contract and

innovation projects.

The board also appointed Xavier Girre as Chairman of the Audit committee. Both he and Patrice were selected for their abilities in the field of transport and travel policy.

Contact Editor Gareth Evans, Tel: 01733 293243 or email: gareth. evans@ coachand busweek.com

Michelin appoints new Head of Truck & Bus Marketing

Chris Smith, 31, has been appointed Head of Truck and Bus Marketing for Stoke-on-Trent-based Michelin Tyre PLC, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. He replaces Sharn Samra, who will be taking up a new post at Michelin’s headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Smith began his career at Michelin in 2007 as a Truck Sales Account Manager and subsequently became Regional Fleet Account Manager in 2009.

He takes up his new role following three years as Truck Regional Sales

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Manager in the South East.

Smith’s experience of business development ranges from small local firms to national businesses, which will provide him with a solid foundation as he seeks to develop Michelin’s existing relationships.

Chris said: “I’m proud to have been appointed to this position.

Michelin is an excellent company to work for and I am looking forward to putting my experience to good use.

“Over the coming months I aim to further develop our relationships

Chris Smith with small and medium-sized fleets and demonstrate that Michelin can deliver no matter how many vehicles an operator runs. Excellent work has been done already by the

team on this front; I look forward to continuing it.

In his new role Chris is responsible for a field-based technical team, plus specialists covering operational marketing, as well as marketing intelligence and trade marketing.

He completed a BSc in Industrial and Product Design from the University of Derby in 2004 and is married with one child. Chris will be based at Michelin’s UK head office in Campbell Road, Stoke-onTrent.

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AV is just the ticket!

Please get on board with talking buses! www.guidedogs.org.uk/talkingbuses @gdcampaigns Audio visual information systems make bus travel better for everyone.

Change the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) to include such systems on all new buses.