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HERITAGE NEWS

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VEHICLE LAUNCH

A dramatic unveiling for Arriva Yorkshire’s 31 new ADL Enviro200s

SCANIA UPDATE

Scania Touring coming to the UK as manufacturer’s Euro 6 offering expands

LTM CAVALCADE

A celebration of 180 years of London transport in pictures

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A premature application for an O-licence results in its refusal at Public Inquiry

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6 l No new regulations for aging tyres after A3 coach crash

06 News 08 Bus News 10 Coach News 12 Regional News 16 International News 36 Big Picture 68 Last Stop 69 People

7 l Go-Ahead financial statement shows solid growth figures 8 l Leeds’ first major bus Park-and-Ride scheme launches 10 l Four additional coaches boost Mott’s of Aylesbury fleet

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DfT responds to Surrey coroner after A3 fatal coach crash inquest Proposal to legislate on tyre age is rejected, although advice is sent out to operators on restricting the use of older tyres on rear axles The Department for Transport (DfT) has rejected a proposal by Surrey coroner Richard Travers to introduce legislation on the age of tyres after the tragic coach crash on the A3 in Surrey two years ago. When the coroner found that the 20-year-old tyre on the Merseypride coach was responsible for the crash, he wrote to the DfT questioning why it was legal for such old tyres to be used. Published on June 19, the DfT replied to the coroner’s proposal in a letter by Patrick McLoughlin MP, which delineated the investigations they had undergone to examine Richard’s claims. “Although research is limited, it is clear to me that the association between the age of a tyre and its structural integrity is not fully understood,” read the letter. “The advice from the tyre industry suggests that other factors such as the maintenance of correct inflation pressures, regular use, and inspection for damage are more critical than a single limit on

PCV driving test fee changes

The cost of obtaining a PCV driving licence is to fall following the outcome of a Driver & Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) consultation. Multiple choice questions, currently at £35, will fall in October 2014 to £28 and then £26 in 2015. Hazard perception tests will go from £15 to £12 and then £11 in 2015. The Driver CPC will fall from £30 to £24 and then to £23. Delegated DCPC theory tests will be reduced from £30 to £27 and then £27 in 2015. Delegated multiple choice questions priced at £20 will fall to £12. In a similar vain, the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) theory test will change from £90 to £83 in October 2014 and then £81 in 2015.

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Once further research has been conducted, there could be legislation on the legality of tyres beyond a certain age the age of the tyre.” The DfT undertook a survey of 210 vehicles aged more than 10 years old, and the survey revealed that 6% of the tyres used were more than 10 years old and that 3% were more than 15 years old. Although it acknowledged that the survey was too small for ‘robust extrapolation,’ the survey did highlight that there may be over 20,000 tyres over 10 years old in regular use. Patrick McLoughlin said this suggested the crash was a rare occurrence. He added: “The survey also

revealed that it is not always possible for examiners to view the data code on the tyre due to the way dual tyres are fitted to rear axles on the vehicle. On this basis I am not persuaded that legislation to restrict the age of tyres is appropriate at this stage.” However, the letter did outline the importance of alerting vehicle operators of the concern associated with older tyres and offering practical advice on how to establish the tyre age. “Given the particular importance of avoiding failure

in the front axle tyres of larger vehicles, the advice would also urge operators to restrict the use of older tyres to the rear axle where they will operate as part of a pair,” the letter read. “I have instructed officials to prepare the necessary information and to issue it to 60,000 operators who have registered for email alerts through VOSA. In addition, I have asked officials from the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association, to seek their support in distributing this advice to members. “It is also clear to me that there is a lack of understanding about the potential deterioration of tyres due to aging. I would like to consider options for a more comprehensive response to the issue, including – possibly – through the imposition of restrictions on the use of tyres above a certain age via the existing vehicle inspection regime. “However, I need to know more about the nature of the issue and so propose in the first instance to commission further research which will guide the Government’s thinking.”

Natex launches new marketing campaign Starsky and Hutch legend David Soul features in the new campaign by National Express as a singing coach driver. The move comes as National Express launches a major new TV and print advertising campaign. American-born Soul, one half of the iconic crime-fighting duo Starsky and Hutch, appears as a benevolent crooning coach driver, seeing passengers happily on their way. Soul’s number one hit Silver Lady provides the backdrop for the ad, which features a coach sweeping through cities and fields. The print and digital campaign is a quirky take on the beauty of the journey and the reasons why people travel. The accompanying print campaign features portrait photography of different coach

David Soul, famous for his role in Starsky and Hutch, plays a singing coach driver in the TV advert travellers, articulating the real emotive reasons behind their journeys. Sue Gee, Head of Campaigns and Advertising at National Express commented: “We are truly excited about this new creative approach. It’s big, bold and different. And we

believe it will help engage a whole new generation of coach travellers. “Around 18 million journeys are made on our coaches every year and this campaign offers a unique window into some of the different reasons why people travel in a warm and engaging way.”

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Go-Ahead Group expecting strong growth figures The Go-Ahead Group has announced its pre-close trading update for the year ending June 28, 2014, ahead of its full year results announcement on September 4. In the deregulated bus market, the group expects its full year growth rate to be 3.5%, with 2% growth in passenger journeys. Mileage has increased due to investment in services and commercial contract wins. Mileage growth for the full year is expected to be around 1.5% which has resulted in higher associated costs. In the London market, a 5% growth rate is predicted. Mileage growth declined slightly in the fourth quarter due to the timing of contract renewals, but the group expects mileage to be largely flat in the next financial year, with revenue growth anticipated to be broadly in line with inflation. The group’s bus division is expected to continue to make good progress towards its bus operating profit target of £100m by 2015/16. Go-Ahead’s rail services look set to post strong growth figures. Expected passenger revenue growth is 6% for Southern Rail, 5% for Southeastern Rail and 7% for London Midland. David Brown, Group Chief

First Bus app wins marketing award

First Bus has scooped a second major mobile marketing award for its free bus app. The app, developed for First Bus by its digital agency Spider Online, received the top honour in the category, ‘Best Use of Location Based Services’, at the MOMA

Go-Ahead’s bus operations outside of London have seen mileage growth thanks to investment in services and contract wins. Seen here is a Fab 56-branded Wrightbus Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TL, operating for Go North East. STEVE HODGSON Executive of Go-Ahead, said: “Overall performance in our bus and rail businesses is good. Our full year expectations for our bus operations remain unchanged and we now expect the rail division to deliver operating profit ahead of our previous expectations, with second half profits slightly lower than the first half. “In May, we were delighted to be awarded the Thameslink, Southern and Greater Northern franchise by the Department for Transport and

we are working hard to prepare for the start of the contract in September 2014. “We look forward to delivering customer improvements and value for money for taxpayers through this important and complex franchise. “Our regulated and deregulated bus operations continue to deliver a consistent performance and we remain on course to achieve our operating profit target of £100m by 2015/16.”

Awards, organised by marketing and media specialist, The Drum. Officially launched across First’s operations in April 2013, the app aims to improve the convenience and availability of information to customers, even when they are on the move. This is achieved through the Global Positioning System (GPS), a feature which enables customers to access a wide range of information including the

location of local bus stops, bus route maps, service updates and where available, real-time bus departures. Since its launch, the app has attracted 500,000 visits a month within the first six months - a quarter of the time it took First to reach this number of hits on its mobile site. First Bus now attracts more than one million visits every month on all platforms. Customers spent an average of eight minutes

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Wrightbus sees turnover increase to £168m

Wrightbus increased its turnover by 7% to £168m in 2013. The Northern Irish firm’s profits did fall back from almost £4m to £1.4m, however its spending on research and development doubled to almost £7m. In May, the firm said it was creating over 130 jobs at its Antrim factory, after witnessing an employee rise over the year of 1,044 employees to 1,185. Wrightbus is making a total investment of £14m in Antrim, of which more than £10m will be spent on research and development projects. The accounts for 2013 state that the 2014 outlook is “encouraging” and that the directors expect an improved financial performance. The accounts for Wrightbus’ ultimate holding company, the Cornerstone Group, also reveal that it spent £2.6m in September 2012 on a property to be used as a group head office. per visit interacting with the various features and functions. Commenting on the award, Giles Fearnley, First Bus MD, said: “We are really pleased that our app has been so successful and recognised through this prestigious award. Our partnership with Spider Online has resulted in the development of a fantastic industry leading, and I’m now proud to say, double awardwinning app.”

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Partnership between First, Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority could be followed by an even larger 1,000 space Park-and-Ride scheme Leeds has opened its �irst largescale Park-and-Ride, with another larger 1,000-space Park-and-Ride being proposed for the Aire Valley Leeds enterprise zone. The 800-space facility on Elland Road was opened on Monday, June 23, and was fast-tracked so that visitors to the Tour de France Grand Départ will be able to use the facility on race day – Saturday, July 5. The facility is served by three 2012 registered Wrightbus Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TLs, which are WiFi enabled and operate on a 10-minute frequency from 0700 – 1900hrs, Monday to Saturday. Five electric car charging points are also provided. The Park-and-Ride is a partnership between Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and First Bus. The service offers two payment options for travel from the Elland Road site. Regular return tickets start from £2.70 with off-peak returns after 1300hrs, with concessions and Saturday journeys costing £2. Passengers can also use

Padarn Bus fraud inquiry continues

A police investigation into fraud at the now defunct Padarn Bus is continuing, with suspects cleared and others remaining on bail. A North Wales Police spokesperson con�irmed a 62-year-old woman had been arrested and questioned, before being released. Police have now con�irmed no further action will be taken against her. A 53-year-old man was also arrested at the same time. However, he has been released on bail after questioning, pending further inquiries. The latest developments follow the arrest of a 44-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman by detectives last month. Both were also released on bail pending further inquiries and are due to report back to police in mid July. Their arrest was revealed the day before the North Wales independent operator ceased trading on May 30.

Cllr Richard Lewis, Cllr. James Lewis & Bob Dorr, Business Manager for First self-servicing ticketing machines to top up smartcard tickets with discounts and special offers. A bus priority lane from Junction 3 of the M621 means buses accessing the site need not queue in traf�ic. “It is so simple to park up and jump on a bus as well as good value,” said Leeds City Councillor Richard Lewis. “Elland Road Park-and-Ride is set to remove hundreds of cars from Leeds city centre.” Bob Dorr, Business Manager for First in Leeds, said: “We look forward to welcoming passengers

on board who can enjoy free WiFi and a relaxing journey right into the heart of the city.” Cllr James Lewis, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee Chairman, said: “Park-and-Ride into Leeds proves attractive to many drivers at many railway stations where there is a quick and comfortable service into the city centre so people don’t have to spend time looking for a parking space. Along with the planned new site in the Aire Valley, we want to expand the availability and hopefully encourage more people not to drive into the city.”

Portsmouth P&R on the up

Portsmouth City Council has reported that the City’s service Parkand-Ride has carried more than 65,000 passengers into the city during its first two months of operation. The new service, which was launched on April 5, 2014, reached its impressive figure with 2,840 people travelling on its buses on May 31 – its busiest day so far. First operates the service on behalf of the council with a fleet of brand new ADL Enviro 400s (pictured). The service operates every 12 minutes at peak times, and an introductory price of £2 per car is running until this coming Sunday (June 29).

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Go South Coast installs USB ports

Go South Coast operators Bluestar and Salisbury Reds have added individual USB charging ports to trial buses - as part of a pilot scheme. The charging points were installed on the vehicles by Hants & Dorset Trim. “People are using their mobile phones and tablets constantly throughout the day - and often �ind themselves low on battery with nowhere to re-charge them,” said Go South Coast Managing Director, Andrew Wickham. “There is signi�icant demand for more charging points - and our buses offer the perfect opportunity for passengers to get a power boost whilst travelling. “We’re trialling the charging points at the moment but if they prove popular, we’ll roll them out to more of our buses.” Each passenger on selected buses will have access to one of the charging hubs, in addition to ‘other extra services’ – such as free WiFi.

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New Forest open-topper promotes tour The New Forest open-top bus is on tour around Hampshire and Dorset this week, having already visited Bournemouth and Hythe for the market and food festival, days before starting its summer season on June 28. Run by Go South Coast and in partnership with New Forest National Park Authority, the tour will reach The Bargate, Southampton at 0830hrs on Friday, June 27 on market day. Staff from New Forest Travel Concierge service will talk to shoppers and passers-by about the Tour’s three scenic blue, green and red routes, including new stops this year at New Forest Wildlife Park, Longdown Activity Farm near Ashurst and Hythe Ferry. Last year the tour enjoyed a successful season with over 40,600 passenger journeys – up 32% on the previous year. It is claimed the hop-on, hop-off service contributed an estimated £660,000 to the local economy and saved around 223,000 private car miles.

The East Lancs-bodied Volvo B7TL is on tour around Hampshire and Dorset this week before starting its summer season Andrew Wickham, Managing Director of operator Go South Coast, said: “The New Forest Tour has been a real success story from its early days of about 4,000 passengers in 2004 to more than

40,000 last year. With new stops, new audio commentary and easy links from Southampton across the water at Hythe, we’re sure that the Tour will become even more popular.”

Yellow Buses invests in new double-deckers Andrew Smith (left), Managing Director, and Malcolm Venn, Head of Engineering, with the new buses Bournemouth’s Yellow Buses has invested nearly £1m in �ive brand new double-decker buses in anticipation of a busy summer, bringing the Yellow Buses �leet to over 150 vehicles. Sustained business growth inspired the company’s purchasing of the Wrightbus Gemini-bodied Volvos, which will carry the distinctive Yellow Buses livery. They will roll out onto routes across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch within days. The delivery follows another £1.4m investment earlier this year in 10 new Wrightbus StreetLite Max single-deckers. Con�idence to buy the new www.coachandbusweek.com

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buses was boosted by the local authorities’ investment in the Three Towns Travel and the Better Bus Area Fund projects, in which Yellow Buses is a partner. “With consistent growth we were able to commit to buying �ive new double-decker buses as we head into another very busy summer,” said Mark Ambler, Yellows’ Head of Network Development. “The Yellows carry more than 15 million passengers a year and the demand grows in the summer due to tourism.” Managing Director Andrew Smith added: “With our buses travelling nearly �ive million miles every year it’s important to keep our �leet up to date.”

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NEWS › COACHES RO A D WATC H n OVERNIGHT RESURFACING of the M1 between J1 (Brent Cross) and J6 (Bricket Wood) and on the A1 between Rowley Lane and J2 (Welham Green) has started. To allow the work to take place, we will need to close the M1 or A1 in one direction at a time. All work will take place overnight between 2200 and 0530hrs from Monday to Thursday and between 2300 and 0600hrs on Friday nights. The first phase is the A1 southbound between the M25 and Rowley Lane, and is planned to finish on July 2. Completion is due in late August. n WORK TO INSTALL GANTRIES as part of the major improvement scheme to increase capacity on the M25 between J25 (Cheshunt) and J27 (Epping) in Essex will require overnight closures on selected weekends in July and August. The gantry installations will be carried out between 2200 and 0600hrs on Saturday nights and 2200 and 0530hrs on Sunday nights. The next two weekend closures will be on Saturday, July 5 – anticlockwise – and Saturday, July 12 – clockwise. Traffic will be diverted via the A10, A414 and the M11. n A PROJECT TO BOOST capacity at M42 J6 has started. The work involves widening the A45 Coventry Road eastbound to four lanes at the approach to the M42 and widening the roundabout to provide four lanes. The Highways Agency said it will reduce excessive queues and the likelihood of delays at busy times when large events are taking place nearby and there is a busy flight schedule at the airport. The work will take until November to complete and drivers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys. From mid-July work will start on the A45 eastbound exit slip road. n THE SECOND SEVERN CROSSING will be down to one lane westbound between 2200hrs on Friday (June 27) and 1000hrs and Sunday (June 29). One lane will remain open during the work, but if delays occur signing will direct road users to use the M48 Severn

Stewart’s Coaches makes £1.5m fleet investment for Woods New Irizar i6 coaches include reclining seats, air-conditioning and washrooms Stewart’s Coaches has invested £1.5m in new vehicles for Leicesterbased Wood’s Coaches, following its acquisition of the business in April. Six new Irizar i6-bodied Scania tri-axle coaches will join its 42 vehicle fleet over the next few months as part of Stewart’s Coaches’ commitment to improving the safety and quality of service. “Since joining the Stewart’s Group, we have started to upgrade the fleet,” said Wood’s Coaches’ Managing Director Kevin Brown. “The first new vehicles will be introduced to our service at the end of July. We are dedicated to delivering a first-class service and the new vehicles will help us to

Four coaches added to Mott’s Travel’s fleet

Mott’s Travel’s new 63-seater tri-axle Scania OmniExpress and 38-seater Irizar i6, both decked in the operator’s turquoise and yellow livery Mott’s Travel of Aylesbury has added four vehicles to its fleet. Two brand new Scanias are part of the order. The OmniExpress is the fourth of its kind in Mott’s fleet and the largest coach at 14.1 metres. It has 63 half-leather trimmed seats, a climate control system, a DVD player with two monitors, a centre sunken toilet and a drinks machine. The smaller Irizar i6 integral is a new model to the market and comes with 38 luxury reclining seats with seat-back tables, a rear floor-mounted washroom and servery unit, two fridges, a DVD player, monitor and a reversing camera.

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provide an even better customer experience.” All of the coaches will possess full executive facilities, including reclining seats, air conditioning, TV and DVD systems and washrooms. Four will be 14m in length and two 12.7m, though all will have 53 seats, “Passenger comfort and safety are our highest priorities,” added Stewart’s Group’s CEO and coowner Andy Cotton. “We continuously invest in our fleet and pay meticulous attention to vehicle maintenance, and to driver training and welfare. Woods’ vehicle standards have always been very high, but we’re delighted to be able to invest in new eco-friendly vehicles that offer the latest innovations in passenger comfort.”

A brand new 29-seater Plaxton Cheetah-bodied Mercedes-Benz has also been added, joining at least two other examples in the Mott’s fleet. The last addition is a 2010registered Setra 416 GT-HD with 53 seats on board. The new additions bring Mott’s Travels fleet up to 65 coaches and buses. Roger Mott, Director of Mott’s Travel, commented: “We are delighted to have added these four new vehicles to our fleet. We always strive to offer the best service for coach hire and day trips and want our customers to use us again and again. With these brand new coaches, we can offer great comfort

and reliability and with the different sizes, we have the flexibility to match everyone’s needs. “With the added competition in the local area for coach hire, we wanted to make sure we stayed at the forefront with the newest and best vehicles possible. We already have several Scanias that serve us well so it was a no brainer when it came to choosing the new coaches for the hire and day trip side. The Mercedes-Benz Cheetah is perfect for school collections and shorter journeys and the Setra 416 GT-HD is a coach we know all about from the Crusader Holidays side of the business.” www.coachandbusweek.com

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Megabus adds Toulouse service A Megabus service is being introduced to and from Toulouse, which will allow people to travel to key destinations across Europe, with prices starting at €1. The new route includes London, Paris, Toulouse and Barcelona. Services start from July 7 southbound and July 8 northbound, with tickets already on sale. There will initially be one service a day in each direction on the new route. Journey times between Toulouse and London will be from 19 hours, including a break in Paris and a ferry crossing. Travel from Toulouse to Barcelona will take five hours 30 minutes. Megabus’ Elizabeth Esnouf said: “We are delighted to bring our well-recognised brand of high quality travel to Toulouse and look forward to welcoming local people on board.”

Grey’s of Ely rolls out bright new vinyl logos

The new Grey’s of Ely reflective vinyl really stands out at night, as seen in this day and night comparison Witchford-based Grey’s of Ely has introduced a new version of its time-honoured logo, which is now made using luminescent vinyls. MD Richard Grey said: “We have had our unique logo for over 67 years and in that time the style has been unchanged, with the exception of a colour change in 2007. “The original logos were hand painted on; with the inception of vinyl’s we moved to a three-layer process to create our unique font. Over time we have found that the layers can wear, so have been looking for a solution.”

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Grey’s worked with vinyl and vehicle wrapping supplier Ambient Graphics to develop something unique. The logo’s grey and black elements are digitally printed onto reflective hardwearing vinyl and the distinctive logo is then cut out of a single sheet with no layering. Because the reflective property is so strong, it even comes through the two printed layers at night. With logos covering both sides and rear, they now both promote the business and add an additional safety level to the coaches in low light situations.

The depot used by Castleway’s Coaches in Winchcombe is to be knocked down and a convenience store will take its place, the Gloucestershire Echo reported. Budgens has applied for permission from Tewkesbury Borough Council to redevelop the site in Greet Road at the junction with Crispin Road for a small supermarket of 378 square metres with 24 parking spaces. Castleway’s Coaches, which runs private hire service, also runs the 606 bus service between Cheltenham and Broadway from the garage. The plans submitted by Budgens will also see the demolition of a bungalow next door at 72 Crispin Road. “We would suggest the bus depot and office are a negative feature on the approach to Winchcombe and their removal would be a vast improvement,” the plan said. The site has long been considered a prime possibility for a retail business. “There’s no real desire amongst the town’s population for an outof-town store – and this will have car parking and that’s always an issue in Winchcombe,” said Richard Wakeford, a Winchcombe High Councillor. “I think it’s a sensible plan and better for Winchcombe than another housing development.” CBW contacted Castleways Coaches for its side of the story, but nobody was available for comment.

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FIRST GLASGOW has agreed to give 150 engineers a 1.2% wage rise after a strike was proposed during the Commonwealth Games. The Unite union subsequently withdrew a ballot for industrial action. They will ballot members, recommending that the improved offer is accepted. Fiona Kerr, Managing Director of First Glasgow, said: “I’m pleased that we’ve made swift progress and hope that our engineers endorse their union’s recommendation to accept the pay award.” However, on the Glasgow Subway – another major transport mode for the Games, albeit run by SPT – talks are continuing on possible strike action.

NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT (NCT) amended some bus routes to avoid the disruption experienced by commuters on Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 due to taxi strikes in the city. The taxi drivers’ protest involved taxis driving very slowly around the city centre between 0800 until 1000hrs. NCT services terminated on the outskirts of the city centre to avoid the protest area. 38 services were effected by the changes.

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FIRST HAS CUT day ticket prices in Rotherham. The price of the Rotherham FirstDay ticket will be £3.90 - a reduction of 70p. The ticket gives passengers unlimited travel on First buses within the Rotherham district boundary, including Meadowhall. Paul Flanagan, Business Manager for First in Rotherham, said: “I’m sure this latest value for money initiative will be welcomed by everyone in Rotherham.”

WORK ON CASTLEFORD’S new multi-million pound bus station started last week. Transport authority Metro began work on the £5.5m project in January, but it has now started putting up the framework for the new building, which it expects to open by next spring. Buses will continue to operate from temporary stops and shelters while the work is being carried out. Councillor Peter Box, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Chairman, said: “As well as representing a huge improvement in levels of convenience and comfort for local bus users when it opens in spring next year, Catleford’s new bus station will provide a, welcoming gateway to the town.” The new facility will include a fully-enclosed waiting area, real time information screens, a Metro Travel Centre, retail unit, CCTV coverage throughout and public toilets. “Before work started we held exhibitions showing plans for how the new Castleford bus

PUPILS AT MANLEY PARK n Primary School received a visit from Stagecoach Manchester

as part of Stagecoach’s national Green Week. Pupils experienced a lesson on catching the bus and learnt about the environmental benefits of public transport. They were then given their own basil seed pots to try and teach them about taking care of the environment at home and at school. Stagecoach Manchester Managing Director, Christopher Bowles said: “Our annual Green Week is important to us as it allows us to engage with our customers and employees to promote green initiatives, while highlighting the

station would look,” said Cllr Denise Jeffery, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for regeneration and Economic Growth. “Nearly everyone out of the 1,000 or so people who turned up to those exhibitions supported

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lengths we go to minimise our impact on local environment.” Peter Cowley, teacher at Manley Park Primary said: “The Stagecoach green transport lesson was fun and engaging for the pupils. “Learning about the environment is a key part of our national curriculum and it’s fantastic to have support from a local company, to bring the message to life for our pupils.” Following significant investment over 18 years, Stagecoach Manchester now includes over 128 hybrid vehicles in the fleet, offering a ‘greener’ service – helping to cut noise, pollution and congestion across Greater Manchester’s roads.

the scheme.” Buses which usually ran from stops E1, E2 and coach services are now running from Enterprise Way and services to Ferry Fryston are running from stop B1 on Bank Street.

TRENT BARTON is equipping 24 new buses with the latest CCTV technology. The systems for the 16 Optare Solos and eight Mercedes-Benz Citaros will be delivered and installed by mobile CCTV specialist Synectics. Anna Blunden, Insurance Administrator at trent barton, said: “CCTV is absolutely vital to us. We rely heavily on it for many, many things – from customer service and passenger safety through to insurance claims and training. “A technology upgrade like this one brings with it a massive stepchange in quality and length of recordings. This is important for things like countering insurance fraud, where improved quality footage helps immensely. Rather than mere blurred blots on the footage, we can now see clearly what a driver in another vehicle is wearing, see a motif on a t-shirt, which makes it a lot easier to identify third parties involved in incidents.” The new systems include the Timespace V400 digital recorder, which features a 1TB hard-drive to store higher quality footage for longer, and can embed vehicle signals (indicators, brakes etc.) as well as date, time, speed and GPS location in the footage for evidential playback. Footage from the new vehicles will be accessible from the same PCLink software currently in use at trent barton. A typical trent barton depot processes around 150 requests for footage per month from customer services alone, and a further 100 requests for accident footage. Anna added: “Over time, we’ve increased the number of cameras on our buses. We started with a couple of cameras inside the vehicle and only a few days of recording. Today we have cameras on the inside, nearside, offside and front of the vehicle, and recording lengths www.coachandbusweek.com

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NEWS › REGIONAL of up to a month. It means we need more storage to manage more footage, but if we get a claim saying one of our buses hit another vehicle, we can be sure to have the footage to show what happened. “The team at Synectics has been helping us evolve our on-board technology and continues to be a great strategic partner. We’re not afraid of the latest technology, but for a system as important as CCTV, change has to be carefully managed and in line with our business objectives.” The 24 new buses carrying V400 DVRs will commence service on the Rainbow1 line in the next couple of months, connecting Nottingham city centre with Ripley and Alfreton.

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BUSES could have to be rescheduled as delays caused by roadworks on one of Peterborough’s busiest roads take their toll on traffic, the Peterborough Telegraph reported. The regeneration works on Bourges Boulevard have been running since May 27, leaving one lane closed

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between the Bright Street and Queensgate roundabouts either side of Peterborough’s railway station. The works are scheduled to carry on into the spring of 2015, and have already been causing long delays on the road. A spokesman for Stagecoach Peterborough, whose buses use the nearby Queensgate Bus Station, said alternative plans were being discussed because of the traffic problems. He said: “We are concerned about the impact the major works will have on traffic flows across the city, and resultant delays to our services. “We will do what we can for the least disruption to our customers on the network, but if we have significant problems with service delays, we may have to reschedule the buses for the duration of the works.” The works will see a wider central reservation put into the stretch of road, as well as a pedestrian crossing and the option for traffic to turn right out of the railway station.

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2014 n June 29 Reading Buses seventh annual open day Great Knollys Street depot 1100-1600hrs. 0118 959 4000 n June 29 Wessex Transport Society Bus Rally Ringwood, Hampshire. 01202 293245.

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n July 2 European Bus Forum 2014 Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester. www. europeanbusforum.com

n July 5-6 North Norfolk Railway Bus Rally. Heritage bus service both days, transport festival on Sunday. Email bus@johnrstewart. co.uk for an entry form. n July 9 – 10 Ambulex trade show, Ricoh Area, Coventry, 01527 521 300 www.ambulex.com/ exhibition

heritage and the important role we play connecting people and communities up and down Scotland, every day,” said Chief Executive of First Group Tim O’Toole. “Our employees at First Bus, First TransPennine Express and First ScotRail are well prepared to manage the extra demand for public transport services during Glasgow 2014.” All of the staff involved in the relay are known for their work for community groups and charities, or to improve public transport services for customers. Pictured are First Aberdeen Drivers Shane Mitchell (left) and Andrew Ballantyne (centre) with FirstGroup’s Kristina Hunter.

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n July 5 Potters Bar Bus Garage Open Day High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BE. 1030 – 1600hrs www. metroline.co.uk

WORKERS FROM FIRSTGROUP in Scotland have been given the opportunity to carry the Queen’s Baton during its journey to this summer’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games. 18 staff members will help transport the iconic baton as it travels through Scotland during June and July. The baton has visited 70 nations and territories since October 2013, and will take a central role in the Opening Ceremony. The baton bearers include nine colleagues from ScotRail, six from First Bus, one from First TransPennie Express and two from FirstGroup’s Aberdeen headquarters. “We are proud of our Scottish

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n July 20 Alton Bus Rally. Anstey Park, Alton, Hants. www. altonbusrally.org.uk n August 31 Buses Festival. Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon. 10 – 1700hrs. Contact: michelle. withers@keypublishing.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 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 October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es n October 5 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Day. 01825 720800, visit www.bluebell-railway.com or email d.morgan52@btinternet.com n October 6–7 CPT Scotland Annual Conference. Cameron House Hotel, Alexandria. 0131 272 2150. www.cpt-uk.org n November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com n November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course. Birmingham. 01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com n November 18 – 21 QV Associates Route & Timetable Planning course. Birmingham. 01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com

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RATP chooses Iveco Bus for CNG and hybrid

The availability of Urbanway as a hybrid was one reason why Iveco Bus secured two RATP tenders Paris transport authority plans to have up to 20% of fleet running on CNG by 2025 FRANCE Paris transport operator, RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) has awarded two of four tender lots for new generation compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid electric buses to CNH Industrial-owned Iveco Bus. It follows the launch of a major European multi-year tender (20142017) for around 1,000 12-metre gas and hybrid buses. With 5,000 vehicles in service across Europe, Iveco Bus says it has been the leading European manufacturer of CNG buses for

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some years. Emission levels of the Cursor 8 CNG engine, manufactured by CNH Industrial’s powertrain business, FPT Industrial, are below what’s required to meet Euro 6. Iveco Bus won the RATP tender because its new Urbanway bus is also available as a full hybrid. A downsized Euro 6 engine using HieSCR exhaust gas after treatment is coupled to an electric generator engine. Energy accumulated during deceleration is recovered and stored in lithium-ion batteries, and used in acceleration. An ‘arrive and go’ function facilitates 100% electric silent arrivals and departures at stops.

RATP plans to have up to 20% of its fleet running on CNG and biomethane by 2025. It has just signed a three-year supply agreement to develop refuelling sites with GDF Suez through subsidiary GNVert. They won’t be just for RATP. Other operators such as freight and waste collection companies will be able to use them as well. As a first stage, there will be studies of RATP sites that already have gas fuelling facilities to see how they can be upgraded. First to be assessed will be Créteil depot, currently home to 90 CNG-fuelled buses. It’s planned to increase this to 220, the capacity of the depot.

Eurobus Group buys Setra S516 HDs

SWITZERLAND Eurobus Group, the largest privately-owned coach operator in Switzerland has taken delivery of six Setra ConfortClass 500s. The tri-axle S516 HDs are each equipped with 49 seats and are being deployed on longdistance tours throughout Europe. Eurobus operates around 60 coaches, replacing them after seven years. For Martin Wüthrich, Setrabrand coaches have stood for “the measure of all things” for many years. Commenting at the handover ceremony, which was held in front of the Eurobus travel centre opened in March, the Deputy Director of the Eurobus Group said: “The vehicles of the ComfortClass 500 represent a new era for our traditional business and will open up further prospects for our travel products.” In his opinion, the overall package bundled in with this innovative model series by Setra makes for a very attractive prospect for several reasons. “In addition to the most beautiful design and the latest technology and equipment currently available in the bus sector, above all we were impressed by the proven reduction in fuel consumption, and therefore lower environmental burden, the very high economic efficiency and also the best safety standards,” he said. The Eurobus holiday programme includes tours as well as themebased and activity excursions. The combined group fleet is 240 vehicles.

SWITZERLAND A PostBus Switzerland Volvo has had an all over advertising livery applied to promote the partnership between the operator and Swiss Parks Network. Serving as a roving ambassador, the Swiss Parks Postbus branding depicts the Swiss parks, while inside, passengers can smell the forest air, walk on a meadow-patterned floor, and can explore the info wall showing a map of all 20 Swiss parks. The special vehicle will be used as a route bus in the different regions until October 31 and will serve as a shuttle at events encouraging people to take a trip to the national parks. 16 | COACH & BUS WEEK | June 25, 2014 016_017_CBW1143_International News.indd 16

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Durham recognised by Special Olympics Illinois USA Durham School Services has been recognised by Special Olympics Illinois at the Summer Games Reception. Since 1996, National Express Corporation (NEC), Durham’s parent company, has made Special Olympics its number one charitable partner. The Outstanding Organisation Award recognises contributions which improve the experiences of Special Olympics Illinois athletes. “At National Express, we constantly strive to be active in the communities that we serve,” said David A. Duke, CEO of NEC. “We proudly support Special Olympics in more than 15 states and we are especially active right here in Illinois where our field operations and corporate teams frequently join together to support Special Olympics year round. Whether it’s jumping into icy waters for the Polar Plunge or supporting the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby in the summer, our team has always been excited by the camaraderie fostered through our partnership with Special Olympics.” In addition to its fundraising efforts, Durham provides free shuttle transport for the athletes and those participating in the Special Olympics Plane Pull fundraiser, as well as two local Polar Plunge events. Employees also volunteer by handing out awards and help with the operations of the Games.

MidCitys delivered to De Lijn

BELGIUM The last of the 41 VDL MidCity dial-a-ride buses included in the large order for Belgian operator De Lijn placed with VDL Bus & Coach in 2013 have now been delivered. 13 of these new MidCity buses are in service in the province of West Flanders, while the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg have seven and 21 respectively. The 27 VDL Citea SLF buses which are also part of this order will be delivered in the coming weeks. Willem van der Leegte, Deputy Director VDL Groep said: “We are very pleased with the good

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TransLink orders 45 CNG buses CANADA TransLink, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, located in Vancouver, British Columbia has ordered 45 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from New Flyer Industries. The order for 45 Xcelsior 40-foot heavy-duty buses, includes an option to acquire an additional 135 through two single-year renewable option periods. The firm order for 45 buses

is expected to be manufactured in the third quarter of this year – and all are expected to be delivered by the first quarter of 2015. “The technology associated with CNG buses has proved to be cost effective to operate and on par to maintain and drive when compared to traditional diesel buses,” explained Doug Kelsey, TransLink’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are pleased to continue our

partnership with New Flyer as we add more of these vehicles to our fleet.” Since 1991 New Flyer has delivered over 1,100 buses for TransLink, ranging from 40-foot to 60-foot lengths and with numerous propulsion types including clean diesel, dieselelectric hybrid, natural gas, and electric trolleys. The operator previously acquired CNG fuelled vehicles back in 2006.

Bratislava trolley fleet to be renewed entirely SLOVAKIA The entire trolley bus fleet operated by Bratislava Transport Company is to be renewed after the firm agreed to take up the option for 40 additional vehicles – on top of its existing order 80 such buses. Petr Kasenčák, the firm’s Commercial Manager, explained: “These 40 optional trolleybuses will be supplied by Škoda Electric in the next year. They will be a smooth follow-up to the last delivery of 80 trolleybuses. “Deliveries from the previous contract for 80 trolleybuses are already in progress. The first two trolleybuses were ceremonially handed over in Bratislava in April. We will have delivered all the 80 trolleybuses by the April of the next year.” Valued at half a billion Czech crowns, the project in the

Slovakian capital has been supported by European Union funding from the Operational Transport Programme. The latest order will comprise 20 Škoda Electric high-capacity vehicles – half of which will be Škoda 31 Tr models, and the remainder 12-metre Škoda 30 Tr. The vehicles will be equipped with auxiliary diesel engines, which will enable them to go even into places where there are no traction wires. It also means passengers will be able to enjoy the advantages of a high-performance airconditioning. The Minister of Transport, Construction and Regional Development Ján Počiatek was keen to stress: “If we are to motivate people today to use public transport more often,

we need to offer them highquality services. That is why we wanted to find a solution, which would offer a modern and safe way of travel to the inhabitants and visitors of Bratislava. I am convinced that the 120 new trolleybuses will bring this kind of comfort to people.” Škoda Electric plans to produce more than 300 trolleybuses this year, which the manufacturer said is about three times that of last year. In addition to Bratislava, the Czech-built trolley buses will also go to Szeged in Hungary, Castellón on the Mediterranean coast and several Bulgarian cities, such as Sofia or Burgas. Visit Škoda’s website at www.skoda.cz. Visit Brastislava Transport Company’s site at www.pb.sk

The MidCity is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis cooperation between VDL and De Lijn during this process. We are confident our buses will make a positive contribution to the sustainability and profitability of the De Lijn fleet.” The MidCity includes a

multifunctional area with a low floor which the manufacturer says is ideal for use as standing room or for wheelchairs. This conversion to a low floor bus is a speciality VDL Bus & Coach developed itself and offers enormous flexibility.

The MidCity dial-a-ride buses for De Lijn will be MercedesBenz Sprinter conversions. All 41 MidCitys buses have 13 seats (including two folding seats) and nine standing spaces and all will be wheelchair accessible.

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Records broken at auction Rare historic 1920s and 30s buses remain in UK after auction of the late Michael Banfield’s collection History was made at the auction of the late Michael Banfield’s collection when a 1922 AEC S-Type bus sold for £281,500 – three times its top estimate. According to auction house Bonhams, the record-breaking figure received an applause from the room. CBW understands the same bidder bought restored 1922 Tilling-Stevens TS3A open top double-decker for £216,540. It is understood both the S Type, which is registered ‘XL 8962’ and the TSA3A, which is plated ‘XL 1204,’ have been acquired by a well-wisher for display at the London Bus Museum at Weybridge, Surrey. The final bus, a 1932-built Leyland Titan TD2 double-decker, which was one of the last of the two petrol-engined buses to operate in the Channel Island of Jersey, sold at £34,500. This vehicle has joined the renowned heritage fleet operated by Ensign Bus. A delighted Steve Newman told CBW: “We’ve acquired the Jersey TD2 and very nice it is too.” He added: “It’s currently in

the bay being checked over mechanically. We hope to have it on the road by the end of the year, all being well.” The buses formed but a small part of over 1,000 lots of Veteran, Edwardian and vintage cars, historic commercial vehicles and automobilia which went under the hammer. The collection achieved £3m. Mr Banfield, who died on January 28, 2013, was founder of the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society. He always harboured a passion for classic, veteran and commercial vehicles ever since he bought a 1927 Bentley, and for 50 years collected a range of classic and commercial vehicles, personally refurbishing and rebuilding them. His efforts earned him an Honorary Life President of the VCC, a Lifetime achievement award by the Transport Trust in 2007, made a Freeman of the City of London in 1998 and became a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen in 2001. Malcolm Barber, Bonhams Co-Chairman and auctioneer at the sale, said: “For more than 50 years Michael Banfield dedicated himself to the restoration and preservation of these fantastic vehicles. I’m delighted we were

The 1922 AEC S-Type proved to be a record breaker able to celebrate Michael and his collection, honoring his life’s passion with his friends, family, and automotive enthusiasts. “Bidders came from all over the world including several from the southern hemisphere, with clients from both Australia and New Zealand not only bidding in

Last Olympian licenced Dave Rogers has now licenced SBS9168S, the SBS Transit tri-axle Alexanderbodied Leyland Olympian that he imported from Singapore last October (CBW, The Dave Rogers Collection, January 22). The bus is historically significant because it has the last Leyland chassis to be built, ON21080, which entered service with what was then Singapore Bus Services in March 1994. The UK registration, L888SBS is very appropriate. Number 8 is considered to be extremely lucky by the Chinese and the significance of the SBS is obvious.

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the room, but also watching via Bonhams online bidding platform. Customers registered from Japan, the Mid-West of America, Miami, across Europe and even Hong Kong – this was a highly sought after collection with many of Bonhams international clients taking an intense interest.”

Devon General’s no.9 returns to Exeter roots

Ex Devon General Marshall-bodied AEC Reliance no.9 ‘9RDV’ is to return to its roots on July 5, when it will work its old run to Sidmouth. No.9, which itself will be celebrating half a century of service, will star at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of Exeter Bus & Coach Station. The bus has recently been restored to as-built condition by its owners Royston Morgan and Denis Chick and resides with its big brother, Devon General AEC Regent V ‘EOD524D’ near Nottingham. A variety of vehicles which would have used the facility over the past 50 years will be displayed, along with free rides, starting from the bus station and following established local routes. There will also be a complement of trade stands featuring photographs, models and other bus-related items. Details about the event can be found at www.devongeneral.org.uk www.coachandbusweek.com

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Lights, camera, action Gareth Evans reports on Arriva Yorkshire’s launch of its 31-strong £4m �leet of ADL Enviro 200s for the Wake�ield area, which were unveiled with considerable fanfare

oing out with a bang is not normally how a new bus �leet is launched – except of course, in Arriva Yorkshire, where the �irm’s marketing innovation has a reputation for being

bold. The 31 ADL Enviro 200s were unveiled in a sound recording studio amidst a spectacular display of lights, �ireworks, dry ice and loud music. It seemed a million miles away from the all too familiar cheesy handshake between bus operator management and civic dignitaries – the latter almost certainly being strangers to the bus, but who for obvious political reasons, need

to be kept on side in the name of ‘stakeholder relations.’ The venue was somewhere quite special – LS Live in South Kirkby, which claims to be Europe’s biggest and best production and stage rehearsal arena complex.

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Invited guests, which included councillors and business leaders, listened to the opening music – ‘I am on the edge of glory’ by Lady Gaga. “She is just one of the famous names to have practiced here preparing for concert tours. Others include The Stone Roses, Robbie Williams and Jennifer Lopez,” enthused Arriva Yorkshire Managing Director Nigel Featham. “While today isn’t quite rock and roll, it is an important day for Arriva – and more importantly, a signi�icant day for the wider West Yorkshire economy. “Today sees the injection of £4m in a �leet of 31 new ‘best in class’ buses for the region. We wanted to make this a special day and we thought we would invite you to somewhere memorable to unveil the vehicles. “Rather sadly in 1986, the Prime Minister of the day, Margaret Thatcher, is reputed to have said: ‘A man who, beyond the age of 26, �inds himself on a bus can count himself a failure.’ “In fact, there is no evidence she ever said it – but the myth remains. While the quote was entirely misinformed, it did great damage to the perceptions of public transport – more damage than Reg Varney and On the Buses ever did. “The truth is very different. In fact, the reality is pretty jaw dropping. Let’s look at it from these angles. Firstly, buses are vital for employees and employers. More people travel to work in the UK by bus than all other forms of transport combined – and more than one in 10 employees would be forced to look for another

job if they could no longer commute by bus. “Secondly, buses drive growth and mean serious business. The areas covered by the PTE bus networks generate over £2.5bn per annum in economic bene�its and improved access to city centres can add up to 25% more bene�it to the local economy. “And thirdly, buses are relevant to people’s lives. Almost six out of 10 of us use the bus at least once a month. Across the UK, the local bus sector employs as many people as the rail and aviation sectors combined. “So, rather than being the sign of failure, buses are a sign of success. The towns and cities across the country, in fact, world, which do best, are those with the best transport networks. “Perhaps that quote should have read: ‘Any city which �inds itself without a great bus service can count itself a failure.’ Nobody here wants that to happen in Wake�ield or West Yorkshire. “Encouragingly, transport authorities, district councils, political leaders and bus operators in West Yorkshire share a common ambition. Together, we want to build the best possible public transport system we can – and we at Arriva are delighted to be working towards a formal partnership relationship with the Combined Authority to do just that. “It’s for all these reasons that we are delighted to be part of an investment on the scale you see before you today. The chance to make a difference is incredibly exciting. “Today’s bus users are demanding – rightly so – and the design standards and speci�ication of these buses re�lects our desire to meet those demands. “Every one of 31 vehicles is �itted with free WiFi and there is a free downloadable app which people can use to plan their journeys and monitor where their bus is in real-time on a live

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map. Bus tickets can be purchased by mobile phone too. The on-board ticket machines will accept MCards as part of the region-wide smartcard scheme developed between Metro and operators which is now fully operational.” He added: “The main reason for the launch is to stress the importance of the bus to the economy. This is a £4m investment in the region’s economy and I feel we need to remind people.”

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Not only was the launch distinctive, but the vehicles themselves are different for a number of reasons. Explaining the choice of livery, Nigel said: “It’s a step change, so we wanted something which could stand out. There’s always a danger in a large �leet operator that the buses all blend in to the uninitiated. That led to a call to Ray Stenning. As with Yorkshire Tiger, the idea came at the �irst meeting. He’s a great person to work with. Our Chloe is an outstanding and innovative marketer, always searching for new ideas, so together they’ve made a great team. The resultant launch certainly had a bit of class about it.” On a related note, the buses carry subtle branding ‘Arriva – a DB company’ – which as far as CBW is aware, is the �irst such application in the UK. “Gradually, you’ll see it appear on buses and timetables in our UK operating companies, and across Europe,” said Nigel. “The branding re�lects the fact that we are part of the DB group. DB is very supportive of, and indeed values, Arriva’s culture and our way of working – there’s a lot of mutual respect. It’s turned out to be a very positive relationship.” Mechanically, the vehicles are powered by

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Cummins ISBe four-cylinder Euro 5 engines. Signi�icantly however, they represent the �irst �leet order for ZF’s new AS Lite Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) transmission. An ADL spokesman told CBW: “Our AMT technology is creating quite a stir in the industry, which is not altogether surprising, given that it provides a low-cost solution which delivers fuel savings of circa 13%. The 31 buses now being operated by Arriva represent the �irst signi�icant Enviro200 AMT �leet introductions in the UK but others will follow soon.” How does it achieve such a signi�icant fuel saving? It features an electronic controlled clutch rather than a torque converter. It’s an inherently more ef�icient way of coupling the engine and transmission. Modern torque converters have lock-up clutches to increase ef�iciency, but while out of lock-up (low gears/ low speed), they operate at around only

85% ef�iciency. There is also no load when stationary. An AMT has a true neutral gear, used whenever the vehicle is stationary, so there are no moving parts in the transmission. An auto transmission can be demanding up to 80Nm, due to the drag of the converter and the internals of the transmission, when the vehicle is stationary. Internally, the vehicles feature a new design of seat, which re�lects the nature of the vehicles – for short hops. Based on the Esteban Civic 2, the seats are covered in E-Leather. Interestingly, Arriva is now �itting E-Leather as standard on all new vehicles and to older buses during its refurbishment programme. The new 27-seaters were expected to enter service after the launch on Wednesday (June 18), replacing the Mini Pointer Darts. They are now working on routes 104, 114, 115, 101, 102, 109, 119/120, 100, 103, 112, 173/174/175.

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VEHICLE LAUNCH › ARRIVA YORKSHIRE

DB branding is to appear on Arriva buses

Ray Stenning shows off the app

New messages on the coves

Best impressions

Ray Stenning of Best Impressions was involved in designing the brand ‘little Arriva buses, big in Wakefield.’ “They may be little buses but we need them to have a big impact in Yorkshire – hence the ‘big’ theme. That means such things as big on customer service, information at your fingertips etc.,” he explained. Turning to notices on the coves, Ray said: “If you have to give people an instruction, i.e. what they should not do, if possible give it an upbeat positive spin. Never insult or talk down to your customers.” As for the livery, Ray remarked: “It still has Arriva DNA to it. In the modern world, a brand has to bend and sway – it can’t be too rigid. It’s got to be pitched correctly to its audience. It needs to be able to adapt too. A good example is the Google homepage, which changes daily and reflects current events and trends. “In somewhere like Wakefield, it’s important Arriva isn’t seen as distant – the best brands work more when local people can feel a degree of ownership.” Ray said the WiFi branding ‘get connected on your way into the city’ was worked in with the bus message. “The whole point of WiFi is to stay connected and that’s the same for the bus. In marketing don’t simply tell people what you’ve got, tell them what they can do with what you’ve got.”

Marketing matters

In the best Arriva Yorkshire tradition, marketing was a cornerstone of the launch. Therefore, CBW felt it imperative to hear the marketeers’ story. Chloe Leach-O’Connell, Head of Regional Marking & Communications, who was responsible for the launch took up the story: “When planning the launch, we knew we had a special product, so needed to promote it accordingly. “The new livery certainly stands out, but at the same time, it maintains a strong connection with the familiar Arriva brand. “We also had WiFi onboard, which was 22 | COACH & BUS WEEK | June 25, 2014

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The smart interior features Esteban seats covered in E-Leather making its debut in our Yorkshire business – coupled with the launch of our app. “It shouted innovation, so we wanted to go strong on something which reflected that. Having enjoyed such positive exposure with other launches such as that of the 43 doubledeckers at Temple Newsam, we wanted to do something different. With such well-known names as Robbie Williams and Lady Gaga, among others, having performed there, we felt LS Live was a suitable cutting edge venue.” “The closing bang was certainly attention grabbing,” she mused. The ever-modest Chloe was keen to stress: “Organising it was a real team effort. Some of the buses arrived on site the night before. My colleague Michelle Cooper, Marketing Coordinator, project managed the whole event and was on site at 0700hrs ensuring the buses were where they should be. Drivers are key to any launch – they’re our public face, so it’s vital to have them involved. They were brilliant. “The depot teams from Castleford and Wakefield did us proud too, including two apprentices and a welder from our engineering team.” A photo competition provided an added boost

to promote the new buses on the powerful and important tool that is social media. “We ran a competition which involved asking our followers on Facebook and Twitter to post a photo of one of our new buses to obtain a free weekly ticket. It went down a treat,” explained Chloe. Asked about the cost, Chloe was unable to give precise figures, but what she did reveal probably said it all. “While all very nice, it’s easy for cynics to conclude we spend big on our marketing projects,” she remarked. “People have this perception that we spend an awful lot on launches, but in reality, one of the skills and talents of the Arriva Yorkshire marketing team is to create real stand out launches at minimal cost. “We have to make our local budgets really stretch, which requires a lot of thought to make the optimum use of every pound we spend.” n

A video of the launch is expected to be posted online later this week on the Arriva Bus (UK) YouTube channel, which can be found at www.youtube.com/user/ ArrivaUKBus/

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NEWS FOCUS › SCANIA UPDATE

Strengthening it s Several new coach and bus products broaden Scania’s Euro 6 proposition as Andy Izatt reports Scania Touring, the coach built on a dedicated production line by Higer Bus in China, is coming to the UK. The announcement was made at a press event in London last Tuesday (the day after CBW closed for press) that celebrated half a century of Scania’s dealership in the UK. Scania President and CEO Martin Lundstedt joined Scania (Great Britain) Managing Director Claes Jacobsson in marking the anniversary. Other headline news is that Irizar’s i2 bus body is to be offered on the low-floor, transverseengined N-UB4x2 underframe alongside the already unveiled i3 on a low-entry in-line engined K-UB4x2. They represent Scania’s ‘complete product’ UK Euro 6 single-deck bus offering. There are no plans to introduce the Polishbuilt Citywide. The single-deck K-UB4x2 and double-deck N-UD4x2 continue to be bodied by Alexander Dennis (ADL). The two manufacturers already collaborate to produce a single-deck gas bus and they’re now working together on developing a similarly fuelled double-decker, an innovative, possibly mould-breaking project. The press were given an update on progress on that as well.

Touring in the UK

Touring was launched across a number of European markets in 2009 and is now an established, proven part of the Scania product range. The Swedish manufacturer has full control of all production and quality aspects in China. It has even operated a number of Tourings itself, carrying staff from the Stockholm area to the company’s headquarters and production centre in Södertälje so has first hand operational experience that has been fed back to the development team. With the additional costs that come with Euro 6 compliance, the UK team believe the time is right to balance that with the financial benefits that the Chinese built product can deliver. “The Scania Touring is a versatile,

high quality, comfortable and quiet vehicle which is equally at home in the city or on long distance touring,” said Tony Tomsett, Bus, Coach and Engine Sales Director for Scania (Great Britain). “Furthermore, the fact that this is a fully-built-up Scania product means that customers will benefit from a single point of contact when it comes to aftersales requirements. As such, we are confident the Scania Touring will soon establish itself as a firm favourite with Great Britain’s coach operators.” Due by the end of the year, the first UK Touring powered by a Euro 6 DC13 115 410hp engine is a 13.7m executive-specification 57-Kiel Avance seat tri-axle, priced at around £250,000. A two-axle option that is most likely to be a 12.1m executive with 49 seats is expected to follow in 2015. Touring strengthens a coach line up that already includes Spanishbuilt Irizar bodywork options and the OmniExpress from Finland. It was reported last year that Lahden Autokori, which builds the OmniExpress, had filed for bankruptcy following a decision by Scania to move production to Poland. That move hasn’t happened with Scania taking direct control of systems and procedures at the factory. Combined with the expertise and experience of the local workforce, the standard of finish that’s now being achieved is attracting favourable comment from Scania (Great Britain) and its customers. Delivery times have improved as well, as they have at Irizar. UK coach platforms are the 4x2 (two-axle) and 6x2*4 (tri-axle) K-IB (rigid beam axle) and K-EB (independent front suspension) available in two-axle and tri-axle configurations. Euro 6 engine options are the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) only 320hp DC09 108, 360hp DC09 112, 410hp DC13 115 and newly launched 450hp DC13 147. There’s also the SCR/EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) DC13 124 and 490hp DC13 125. Martin Hay, UK Truck Sales Director for Scania (Great Britain) explained about the DC13 147: “The 410 horsepower version of

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Scania Touring is coming to the UK initially as a tri-axle. A Dutch operator was in London with this two-axle example our SCR-only 13-litre engine has proved itself to be immensely frugal in service, while also offering a less complex Euro 6 engineering solution. This has encouraged us to further explore and develop the options, the outcome being our new 450 horsepower SCR-only unit.” Included within the extensive portfolio of available specifications are full DDA options and vehicle lengths ranging from the 10.8m Scania Irizar i6 with 38-47 seats to the 14.1m 63-seat OmniExpress. The popular i6 continues to be complemented by the lower-floor i4 and premium PB. Retail sales of i6 over three years have been around 120. 190 for Irizar in total and that doesn’t include fleet purchases by the likes of Translink. in 2013 i6 accounted

for 60% of Scania coach sales and it’s expected to be the same this year with retail sales expected to be in the region of 90-100 units. “It goes from strength to strength,” said Tony about i6. “It’s a step change in operators’ experience. We’re always listening to what they have to say and feed that back through the partnership with Irizar. Even as used vehicles we don’t have them long.” Caetano bodywork (for National Express) is also available and an upgrade to coincide with Euro 6 is expected. Plaxton bodywork continues to be an option, Oxford Bus Company being the first customer. “One of the key elements of our success with coach operators has been the inclusion of a full two-year R&M (Repair and

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t s Euro 6 offering Maintenance) package on all new coaches which can be maintained at any one of our UK service centres,” said Tony. “This offer will of course be extended to the new Euro 6 Touring when it arrives and helps nullify some of the fears around the repairs and maintenance of the new Euro 6 technology that may exist.”

Comprehensive bus offering

HISTORY

With the UK market for heavyduty single-deck buses remaining limited, Tony explained that Scania was focussing on lighter-weight options at Euro 6, hence the decision to introduce the Irizar i2-bodied N-UB4x2 powered by a 250hp DC09 111 engine and the i3 based on a similarly-powered K-UB4x2. The Cummins six-cylinder 6.7-litre ISB engine that is now offered as the DC7, complementing Scania’s own nine-litre offering, is also available. The two manufacturers have a long history of cooperation. The Moroccan-built i3 prototype that was exhibited at Busworld, Kortrijk last October is expected in the UK in the next few weeks. It’s currently at Irizar’s Ormaiztegi factory in the Basque Country undergoing enhancements suggested by key potential customers and Scania. Future i3 build for the UK will

be undertaken by the Spanish factory where a chassis has been delivered to provide a platform for a new demonstrator expected in Quarter Four. First customer for i3 is Menzies Aviation at Heathrow Airport, which has ordered six. The i2 will be available in Transport for London specification. The ADL Enviro300S body continues to be available on the Euro 6 diesel-powered K-UB4x2 and, as the Enviro300SG on the compressed natural gas-fuelled K-UB4x2 with a dedicated 280hp OC09 101 engine. In fact the first 23 Euro 6 gas buses have just entered service with Stagecoach North East at Sunderland where they join 17 Euro 5 vehicles. The diesel-powered N-UD4x2 double-deck underframe will also continue to be bodied by ADL as the Enviro400S, but, as already announced, the two manufacturers have been working on a gas-fuelled ’decker for around 18 months. “It’s about access, and tank position,” explained Tony about the design challenges, adding that Scania was collaborating with several potential customers. A first prototype could be another 18 months away. “We’re looking at average distances and seeing what would be the optimum tank sizes to maximise flexibility and range,” said Tony. “It’s all about maximising payback on the fuelling

50 years of Scania in the UK 1964 Scania Vabis (Great Britain) formed initially to sell engines. First office was near Heathrow Airport 1965 Engine sales of around 20 units recorded 1966 First LB76 truck imported and demonstrated 1967 Initial batch of trucks imported. First three distributors appointed 1973 Company renamed Scania (Great Britain). First UK Scania buses enter service 1976 First of 164 Scania MCW Metropolitan double-deckers delivered to London Transport 1980 30th dealer point opens 1981 Company headquarters relocated to Milton Keynes 1984 National parts distribution centre opened in Milton Keynes 1993 Long-standing cooperation with Irizar begins 1994 Scania network growth plans state no customer to be more than 30 minutes from Scania service centre 2002 First UK OmniCity goes to Nottingham City Transport 2013 First Scania gas-powered buses enter service 2014 Scania celebrates 50 years in the UK

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Securing an order for double-deckers from London Transport in 1975 was a landmark for Scania. It subsequently added the first bus to its collection of preserved vehicles in Sweden

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NEWS FOCUS › SCANIA UPDATE

The first Euro 6 Scania gas buses are now in service with Stagecoach North East in Sunderland. STEVE HODGSON

OmniExpress continues to be bodied in Finland infrastructure. Increase the volume of use and the whole system pays for itself sooner.”

Part of a global business

Scania (Great Britain), employing 1,400, had a turnover of £688.6m in 2013. Service revenue was £60m, parts revenue £101m. There were 6,505 trucks sold (18.1% of the market) and 259 coaches and buses (8.3% market share, 23% in coach). “We’re ahead of where we thought we would be,” said Tony about sales in his sector. “We’re buoyant about the new products that are coming through – and there’s several. Our factories have helped us at every step. We always make sure our customers are supported, and that means we’re in a really positive position.” President and CEO Martin

Lundstedt described the UK business as one of the most sophisticated for Scania globally, personifying its core values of putting customers first, showing respect for individuals, and always pursuing quality. What helps to set Scania apart from its competitors are its modular products which enable customers to achieve high utilisation. In quarter one, 2014 there were 18,844 units delivered around the world, an 11% improvement on 2012-2013. Net sales were up 9% to SEK21,126m (£1,876m) and operating income was SEK2, 257m (£200m). Operating margin was 10.7%. Scania’s ambition is to increase services to 25-30% of total revenue by 2020 when potential sales of buses and coaches could be around

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Euro 6 Scania single-decker buses in the UK will have Irizar i2 or i3 bodywork 15,000 units. Its strategy remains unchanged since the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen earlier this year, a process that started in 2008 when a majority shareholding was acquired from Investor. The takeover brings clear advantages – increased revenue, higher competency and cost savings. Group companies include Ducati, Bugatti, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Škoda, Seat and Audi – all strong brands. A stronger customer offering for Scania will come from collaborating with MAN and Volkswagen on areas such as axles, gearboxes, hybrids and cab components. Synergies in purchasing and research and development could particularly benefit the bus and coach sector where volumes are

low. That pressure was underlined by Scania’s announcement earlier this year that it was cutting the workforce at its Slupsk factory in Poland to “get it back to a sustainable operation.” Meeting new, more stringent European legislation on rollover is just one example of where there can be potential synergies. A vehicle may externally still be Scania or MAN, but developing the body structure that complies will be shared. Product savings from the group are expected to be €200,000 in the first year, €650,000 over eight to 10 years. “We have to make changes intelligently,” said Martin. “It’s important to protect the brand because of the customer base. It won’t be touched from that point of view.” n www.coachandbusweek.com

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Y R E L L GATRANSPORT FOR LONDON › YEAR OF THE BUS CAVALCADE

‘Love your bus’ There was a rare opportunity for Londoners and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the capital’s bus history on Sunday. Andy Izatt was there

n conjunction with Regent Street Association and Crown Estates, one of the West End’s major shopping streets was closed to accommodate the Transport for London (TfL) Year of the Bus Cavalcade – 49 buses which represented more than 180 years of London’s transport. Grouped by age, most had travelled in processions from Albert Embankment via Whitehall prior to going on show. “The range of buses on display shows the

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evolution, innovation and progression of the London bus,” said TfL Managing Director of Surface Transport, Leon Daniels. “Please venture on board some of them today and feel free to ask the vehicles’ owners, London Transport Museum staff and TfL Ambassadors any questions.” What seemed like several thousand people did just that, in what must have been one of the most successful transport-related public relations events of its kind staged in the capital.

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Place

Top left: People happily queued to look inside many of the vehicles Top right: Commissioner of TfL, Sir Peter Hendy CBE at the wheel of his Routemaster Left: Mike Sutcliffe’s superbly restored 1908 Leyland X, the first London bus type designed for the capital Bottom left: Waterloo Place provides the backdrop for a 1970s standard Daimler Fleetline and AEC Swift Bottom right: Restoration complete, the London Transport Museum’s prototype RM2

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NEWS › LEGAL

Licence acquisition fails as principal occupation not clear Robertson’s Travel’s application is not helped by a tainted connection with another firm, Ecosave. James Day reports Robertson’s Travel (RT) has had its application for a restricted PSV O-licence refused on the grounds of it not having a solid principle occupation. The company wished to run a single minibus as a small part of its business, but Joan Aitken, Traffic Commissioner (TC) for Scotland, found the application to be premature and refused it.

Background

RT was incorporated on May 13, 2013 and applied for a restricted PSV O-licence seeking authorisation to operate one vehicle from 93 Highmains Avenue, Dumbarton. The property is owned by spouses John Robertson and Mary Frances Robertson, the sole directors and shareholders. The principal occupation of the company was stated to be booking agent, arranging tours and excursions throughout the UK, but primarily in and around Scotland, with the minibus to provide passenger services for approximately 16 hours per week. The applicants’ solicitors offered an undertaking that Barry Robertson, Director of Ecosave, would have no involvement in the business. He is the directors’ prospective son-in-law (despite having the same surname, Barry Robertson is not blood-related to the directors). Ecosave had applied for a restricted PSV O-licence and on that application being called to Public Inquiry (PI), it sought to withdraw the application. This was blocked and the TC went on to refuse the application.

The Ecosave connection

In view of the apparent connections between the RT application and that of Ecosave, the RT application was called to PI, held in Edinburgh on March 5, 2014. Mr and Mrs Robertson were present and represented by Timothy Deal, Counsel. It was explained that the ‘Robertson’

connection was a coincidence – Mr and Mrs Robertson’s daughter Lindsay was in a relationship with Barry Robertson. Ecosave had applied for a restricted licence for one vehicle in November 2011 and gave a trading name of Robertson’s Travel. The contact person for the application was Barry Robertson. Two operating centres were nominated in the application; 93 Highmains Avenue, Dumbarton and Unit 2A, 223 Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick. A parking permission letter signed by John Robertson and Barry Robertson was submitted in relation to the 93 High Mains Avenue address. In relation to the principal occupation, Barry Robertson was stated as working for Ecosave and John Robertson an employee for Sacia Packaging. Both would share the driving at weekends. The TC’s office had many queries in relation to the Ecosave application and it was called to PI. By lengthy letter on May 24, 2013, the applicants’ solicitor sought to withdraw the application. The TC decided it was appropriate to instead refuse the application, reflecting the ‘poor quality’ of the application and those seeking it. “A TC has to be satisfied as to

Barry’ bought a minibus for them on hire purchase. “In their ignorance they thought they would get a minibus and drive people about in it,” the TC said. “Barry Robertson applied for the licence but had no intention of doing any of it. There came a point when they became aware and Barry took advice and attempted to withdraw the Ecosave application.” RT’s solicitors wrote to the

hours per week if Mr Robertson did the driving, but hoped to employ another casual driver. Mrs Robertson would do the bookings and administration. The steps they had taken to set up the business were to incorporate the company, have discussions with Business Gateway on how to start a business and set up a bank account in RT’s name. Barry Robertson had purchased a minibus following a family dinner discussion. Mr and Mrs Robertson had been talking about early retirement and wanted something to fall back on and ‘Barry being

TC on May 24, 2013 to give an undertaking that it was RT’s application and that Barry Robertson would have no part in it, as he was too busy with his other businesses. Mr and Mrs Robertson hoped to run a legitimate business from their own house in which Barry would not be involved. The couple have a garage at the back of the house and a large communal square area at the back beside garages. As owners of the house they had given their company parking permission. A maintenance contract would be with Rob Degam. A wall

‘This applicant had not satisfied me as to who will be the operator, the controlling force, whose money and who would be responsible for the licence undertakings’

various matters,” said Joan Aitken. “This applicant had not satisfied me as to who will be the operator, the controlling force, whose money and who would be responsible for the licence undertakings.” It was decided that any future application by the persons involved would have to be called to PI. It was against this background that the application by RT was considered.

The business plan

John Robertson is a full-time employee of Saica UK, which makes cardboard for the

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manufacturing industry, while Mrs Robertson is a home carer. RT was not yet trading and had no income. The intention was for the business to act as a booking agency for fishing, golfing, whisky tours, the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup and to take visitors on themed trails. It would use its own minibus for corporate runs but be a booking agency for others. They would not operate more than 15

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planner was ready for eight-week inspections, roller brake testing quarterly and pre-MOT inspections and safety inspections. They had to learn from Rob Degam about what was required for maintaining a vehicle and driver defect reporting, and Mr Robertson had informal discussions with other operators. Although they said they would fit a tachograph when working, Mr Robertson did not know anything about tachographs and very little about drivers’ hours. The vehicle they have is a COIF’d 16 seat Mercedes-Benz, with high specification and seat belts. Mary Robertson’s sister lectures in travel and tourism at Clydebank College, and she herself had worked in a travel agency until 1990 before moving to work on the manufacturing side of the whisky industry and into care work. They had not applied for a standard licence as they wanted to run the one vehicle. They would ‘try it out to see how it went.’ A restricted licence was the best for the sort of business they wanted. Neither Mr nor Mrs Robertson have PCV driver licence entitlement. Mr Robertson had sat the PCV medical but did not want to pursue it further until the outcome of the PI. As the company was not trading, these were all proposals. The vehicle would be used to facilitate www.coachandbusweek.com

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the business and not be a major part – much of the transport work would be outsourced. The main operation of the business would be as a travel booking company – it was claimed that would be the principal occupation.

False signature

Barry Robertson had tried to help and show goodwill but had ‘rather jeopardised things.’ The Ecosave application had been defective. It was claimed that Mr and Mrs Robertson did not know of the application and ought not to be tainted by it. “When it was stated by Counsel that Mr and Mrs Robertson did not know of the Ecosave application, it struck me as strange,” the TC said. “I checked the Ecosave brief. Within the Ecosave application was a parking permission letter for 93 Highmains Avenue, signed by Mr Robertson and Barry Robertson. I showed that to the parties at the PI. Mr Robertson denied that it was his signature and said that it was not his writing. “I then compared that signature with those on the RT application and I also asked Mr Robertson to show me his driving licence which bore his signature. His signature as on the RT application

coincided with that on his driving licence whereas that on the Ecosave parking permission was a different script.” Mr Robertson said that Barry Robertson may have asked if the bus could be parked at their house. Mrs Robertson said that Barry Robertson was trading from Old Kilpatrick and when the bus was purchased it was going to be at their house – that was always the plan. Mr Deal resumed his submission by repeating that Mr and Mrs Robertson did not know of the Ecosave application and that was why withdrawal was attempted. They have given an undertaking that Barry Robertson will have no involvement in the operation or management of the company. The parking arrangements and maintenance were satisfactory. Mr Robertson would be the main driver and systems would be put in place.

The TC’s decision

In making her decision, the TC said: “Ecosave Insulation Ltd, trading as Robertsons Transport attempted to get a restricted PSV O-licence and failed. It is as well that my Leeds office raised the queries which they did of Ecosave and that the application was called to PI, for only the call to PI led to any attempt to withdraw it from my gaze. “It was an inept application and Ecosave was being used by Barry Robertson to get a licence for Mr and Mrs Robertson, his prospective in-laws. Ecosave as an entity has a clear principal occupation and it is just possible that had other aspects of the application not been so inept that a licence would have been granted and Mr and Mrs Robertson would have operated a minibus under that licence. “I have the further concern that the signature on the parking permission letter for the Ecosave application is not John Robertson’s signature. Thus, a document was submitted to my office bearing a false signature. I have considered whether I should refer that to police, but have

decided that they have bigger fish to fry and that I can deal with this using my own powers. At best it has been an act of compulsive idiocy on the part of Barry Robertson signing someone else’s name. At worst it is counterfeiting. “The position now is that Mr and Mrs Robertson formed their own company and with funds from Barry Robertson a minibus was purchased for them. A major stumbling block for this application is the principal occupation test and my having to assess whether this application for this specific type of PSV O-licence can be granted. This applicant has chosen not to apply for a standard national O-licence where there is no such principal occupation test. “I cannot be casual about this for such a licence can only be granted if the statutory criteria have been met. Always at the front of my mind is that a TC is the gatekeeper and that fair competition issues arise. There will be people who have not applied for or have been refused such a licence because they cannot pass the principal occupation test. “I am not persuaded of this application. At best it is premature for the company is not trading and so its occupation is an ambition – it is prospective and not established. I have no evidence of the principal occupation other than as an intention or wishfulness on the part of Mr and Mrs Robertson for any prospective early retirement. I am not at all convinced, given a paucity of evidence, that they would find themselves having a principal occupation as a booking agency rather than having the occupation of operating delightful golf and whisky tours and such like, with a minibus. “I do not fault their ambition or that they wish to have an early retirement that has an element of pleasant working in it. I cannot grant them a licence as I cannot trust that the operation of the minibus will be other than the principal occupation of RT. On that basis the application must fail and is refused.” n

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DELIVERIES

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EAST YORKSHIRE COACHES East Yorkshire Coaches has taken delivery of two new 12.6m Plaxton Elite-bodied Volvo B9Rs for use on its inhouse tour programme and on private hires. The new Elites feature 51 Fainsa reclining seats with three point, age adjustable seat belts with matching courier seat in the easy access entrance. The stainless steel framed Plaxton Elite body, which allows the coach to minimise weight, has a Volvo B9R chassis with Volvo’s nine-litre D9B 380hp Euro5 engine coupled to the Volvo I-shift

gearbox. The Elites are finished in East Yorkshire Coaches’ attractive primrose and blue livery with a kite motif and Diplomat branding, further enhanced by Alcoa Durabrite alloy wheels. The interior includes fabric trimmed aircraft-style overhead lockers, climate control with integrated roof mounted air-conditioning, a sunken toilet, a servery and a fridge. Entertainment is provided through a Bosch CD/Radio/ PA system with a DVD player. East Yorkshire Coaches is part of the EYMS Group based in Hull. It provides contracts, private hire, tours and express coach services. The fleet also includes a number of Plaxton Panthers

and an earlier Elite. A further Elite is operated by EYMS’ Whittles subsidiary in Worcestershire. “We have always been pleased with Plaxton products,” said EYMS Chairman Peter Shipp, on adding two more Plaxton products to EYMS fleet. “The latest additions are a spectacular addition to our fleet.”

Hills Coaches has taken delivery of a new Scania K 320 Irizar i-Skool coach, choosing Scania and Irizar once again. The vehicle boast 70 seats with three-point all age seatbelts, climate control airconditioning and extra dark tinted glass. Explaining why the firm has remained loyal to the Scania-Irizar combination, Darran Hill said: “We had two new Scania Irizar coaches in 2013 and have been very pleased with how they have performed. “We also look at maintenance costs very closely for all types of vehicles in our fleet and the two years repair and maintenance contract, which is included with the new Scania coaches, makes them a great cost effective

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the Volvo D13C 12.8-litre engine, featuring seats with their own dedicated power sockets, WiFi, a TV, an on-board toilet and an eightcamera CCTV system. Volvo Coach Sales and Product Director, Ian Downie said: “The company has committed to demonstrating the Euro 6 version later in the year, with the potential to placing an additional order.” 9700s, we were hooked,” continued Jim. “We believe the style and design of the 9700 is second to none and the aftersales we receive from Volvo was also a key consideration in the purchase of the new fleet. The 9700 is the most

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GOBUS.IE Ireland’s GoBus.ie has taken delivery of four new Volvo 9700s. The coaches will operate a non-stop direct two and a half hour service from Galway to Dublin City, offering up to 19 daily return services. According to Managing Director Jim Burke, what sealed the deal for GoBus.ie was “the I-Shift gearbox.” “It’s an automatic with all of the functionality of a manual,” he added. “Traditional automatics are not as fuel efficient as manuals, but the Volvo I-Shift is unique in that it automates the gear selection, making the engine fuel efficient.” The complete vehicle impressed GoBus.ie too. “When we first viewed the

vehicle.” The new coach is powered by a Scania Euro 5 EEV DC9 32 engine and will join Hills Coaches’ pantheon of distinguished types, including Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Established in Wolverhampton in 1965, the family-run business, Hills Coaches, offers a range of services, including private hire, day excursions and long-term contracts.

comfortable coach on the market. The addition of a third steered axle at the rear of the coach makes for a smoother journey, even on the worst of roads. “Furthermore, reliability is never an issue with Volvo Bus,” remarked Jim. “Due to

the annual mileage driven by our fleet, serviceability plays a crucial role in the type of coach we select.” 80% of GoBus.ie’s 15-strong fleet now consists of Volvo, with more Volvo coaches set to follow later in the year. The 9700 is equipped with

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which dates back to 2001. “We have successfully operated Volvo vehicles for a number of years, so when the opportunity came along to purchase this MCV-bodied B7RLE we had absolutely no doubt it would suit our fleet,” explained Operations Manager, Roddy Perryman. He added: “We’ve already had superb feedback from

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THE BIG PICTURE David Bell has been to York to photograph the six Optare Solo EVs that are working on the new Park-and-Ride service linking Poppleton Bar with the city centre. The £22.7m project – 70% part funded by the government has been created in partnership with contractors Balfour Beatty and designers CH2M Hill. It includes an expansion to Askham Bar Park-and-Ride as well as the creation of the Poppleton Bar site. Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: “It is great to see joined up journeys in action in York. These cycle-friendly Parkand-Ride schemes, supported by green buses, will bring significant environmental benefits to the city. They will also help boost growth by reducing congestion and making the city centre more accessible. We are happy to support these schemes which help deliver the government’s long-term economic plan.”

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LUBRICATION › MILLERS OILS

Millers Oils

– reducing friction Lubricant specialist Millers Oils is developing low friction oils, introducing a new concept in containers. A telephone helpline for advice and assistance and offering an oil analysis service. Martin Cole attended the launch presentation at Silverstone

ilverstone Circuit, the Northamptonshire Mecca for car and motorcycle racing enthusiasts, was selected by Millers Oils as the venue for its latest product launch, along with a conference presentation outlining some of its key developments and current concerns over the demands being placed on oil developers as engine manufacturers pursue low emission from more powerful downsized engines. Founded in 1887 by John Watson Miller, Millers Oils was formed to provide lubricants for the machinery and equipment installed in cotton mills. Based in Brighouse, the company has recently built a new £500,000 laboratory to conduct research and testing into lubricant formulations.

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Director Nevill Hall. Now integrated as part of a standard �ive-litre oil bottle (container), it allows the user to position the outlet exactly over the �ill aperture without spilling any of the content. Twisting the valve at the rear of the nozzle regulates the �low of oil from the container and allows air to enter the bottle – preventing any glugging which could cause spillage and possible contamination. In the majority of oil �ill applications it means they can be accomplished easily and cleanly without the need for a funnel. According to its creator, the device was conceived in his garage and proved successful. It became a four-year project perfecting the design and transforming it into something which could be manufactured as part of the packaging for no additional cost to the consumer. As such, it is likely to become a huge attraction for car owners and small �leet operators who don’t buy bulk deliveries of oil for servicing or top-up purposes.

Nevill Hall, Joint MD, conceived the revolutionary Flowcontrol unit in his garage. The Flowcontrol five-litre oil bottle eliminates glugging, requires no funnel and avoids waste and contamination

MillerCare

MillerCare is a newly launched oil analysis service which allows customers to investigate the health of the lubricant in their engines or transmissions. The detailed analysis process can accurately predict component wear and lubricant life and make informed decisions as to the need for preventive maintenance and timely oil changes to avoid any excessive damage and unscheduled downtime. Millers Oils says data gathered from the sampling process can determine which components may be experiencing excessive wear by picking up any unusual traces such as silicon or iron. The former indicating an air �ilter may need replacement, or the latter, where it could point to deterioration of the cylinder liners or piston rings. Any change detected in the viscosity of the lubricant could indicate exposure to excessive heat while contamination from fuel or coolant can also be detected. An individual sample under MillerCare Basic is priced £29.95 including VAT. Multiple tests under MillerCare Advanced are priced at £39.95 for two with more frequent �leet rates negotiable.

Reducing oil viscosity warning

Steve Woolven, Joint Managing Director, said he recognised the focus of engine manufacturers

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The Fortec Motorsport team is currently using the lubricant in its Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in a GT3 series race car was entirely set on achieving greater efficiency and lower emissions and the trend for downsizing, combined with increased power and torque, required lower viscosity oils to assist in reducing frictional losses. New technology, including hybrid drives and start/ stop systems, plus requirement of industrial and off-road/agricultural industries also brought additional demands. However, he issued a warning about the side effects which meant lower film strength and less protection for component surfaces could impact on engine durability. “Some vehicle manufacturers are already specifying the use of 0W-16 engine oils,” he said. “We can no longer rely on reducing viscosity. The industry must develop low-friction formulations which offer the efficiency of low viscosities while providing the protection of thicker oils.” With impending strident changes in emission requirements scheduled for 2020, he said the focus of Millers’ research was entirely on reducing friction while increasing durability. While typical mechanical losses resulted in a 20% loss of power, he maintained there was significant potential for lubricants to improve the situation. Of the wasted power, some 45% could be attributed to the pistons and a further 30% to the valve train. Millers, he said, was shifting its focus to affect the ‘boundary conditions’ where the majority of metal to metal contact occurs. Recently the company has developed Nanodrive lubricants using additives comprising nanoparticles, which have already proven to reduce friction substantially. Nanoparticles have a greater surface area, in proportion to their volume than bigger particles – making them more reactive. He claimed frictional properties of Nanodrive oils improved under increased loading and higher

temperatures, making them ideally suited for modern powertrains. Immediate positive results for Nanodrive oil came from Millers Oils’ involvement with Fortec Motorsport. The team is currently using the lubricant in its Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG race car in a GT3 series. Fortec tested the engine on a dynamometer and recorded an 8.0 bhp power increase, a 1.5% power increase, alongside improved fuel economy. Similar testing on a Tuthill prepared Porsche recorded a 5% power improvement. Trials are currently underway with Nanodrive formulations for heavy commercial vehicles, although they are not yet concluded. The company says results so far are extremely encouraging but will make no formal claims until the programme has been completed.

LCV opportunity

Continued growth in the market for light commercials, including panel vans and minibuses, is presenting new opportunities for specific oils within the sector. Millers Oils identified it as no-man’s land where the heavier end was lumped together with truck or bus

lubricants while the lighter end of the market was reliant on oils developed for cars. The sector is also subject to downsizing of engines and increased power through turbocharging. There is strong growth too in the adoption of automated manual transmissions, dual clutch systems and constantly variable transmissions – all bringing new challenges to the expectancy of extended drain periods and less frequent servicing. Millers Oils is now seeking to enter this sector with a range of Nanodrive Powertrain lubricants catering specifically for modern LCVs. n

For more details, visit www.millersoils. co.uk or call 01484 713201. Oil analysis sampling kits can ordered from technical@ millersoils.co.uk. Watch the firm’s M/7-10 The Engine Lives film on YouTube at www. youtube.com/channel/UCgH2v_On-4Q1jZ3NU5YaBA. The movie, developed in collaboration with Affixxius Films, uses visual effects to bring the products to life and demonstrates, in a unique way, how Nanodrive oils can add extra performance and durability to an engine

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LEGAL UPDATE

Keeping you in the picture. Regulatory compliance updates

James Backhouse

anuary 2014 saw the government make three signi�icant announcements in connection with drivers’ hours rules.

Drivers’ hours – user friendly guide

A ‘user friendly guide’ aimed to reduce confusion and increase clarity and understanding about the interaction between working time breaks and rest periods from driving is due to be launched later in the year. The guide, aimed at Transport Managers and drivers, will provide simpli�ied guidance to supplement the current VOSA guidance and will focus on aspects of the rules which cause the most confusion. James Backhouse suggests that the guide will be welcomed by many, as while most operators and drivers (subject to limited exceptions) are aware of the fact that drivers of both heavy goods and passenger carrying vehicles have to comply with the EU drivers’ hours rules, there is still a signi�icant number that do not appreciate that these regulations are only half the story. The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 sit alongside the traditional EU drivers hours rules and apply a modi�ied version of ‘working time’ to the drivers of both commercial and passenger vehicles including restrictions on night workers, the average maximum working week and breaks after set periods of duty rather than just driving. It appears that the enforcement agencies are stepping up a gear to enforce the Working Time rules and, from experience at

Clear, simplified guidance on drivers’ hours regulations is being published later this year recent Public Inquiries, Traf�ic Commissioners are pushing for information regarding systems and procedures that operators have in place when managing their drivers hours’ compliance.

Digital tachograph vehicle unit downloads

Following an industry wide consultation in 2013, the Government has announced that it will soon be introducing legislation extending the maximum period for downloading digital tachograph vehicle units from 56 to 90 days.

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Currently the maximum period between downloads is eight weeks, somewhat at odds with the European legislation, which allows governments to set periods of up to 90 days. The UK has now decided to take advantage of this extended period. The relaxation of the time limit for vehicle unit downloads means that risk of a �ine is not incurred until 90 days has passed. This in practice will have minimal impact or bene�it on the LGV or PCV industries as it is in the operators’ own interest (best practice) to regularly download the vehicle unit data to enable a prompt, complete and concurrent analysis of the vehicle and driver data. Apart from its diagnostic function, the vehicle unit data is important in order to establish movements of the vehicle when a driver card has not been inserted (when one should have been

used), known as the ‘unknown driver report’ – information that cannot be gathered from analysing driver cards alone. The vehicle unit data can inform an operator if drivers are falsifying their records or whether vehicles are being used without their knowledge. Businesses whose vehicles are away from the operating centre for long periods of time (such as long distance coach tours) or where drivers are paid by the shift, regardless of how long they work (such as waste collection services) can often be susceptible to abuse. In the former example, drivers might use the vehicle without the operator’s knowledge for anything from their own private purposes to running their own, unof�icial, excursions. On the ‘task and �inish’ scenario it has been known for drivers to ‘pull’ their cards in order to try www.coachandbusweek.com

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and show on the driver, card that a break has been taken after four and half hours driving whilst in reality the operative carries on driving without a card inserted so he or she can then finish their work early and get home quicker. This is a significant risk in many operations, and operators are expected to manage this risk of serious offending. To do this, detailed notes should be kept regarding periods of time where ‘unrecorded’ driving takes place. There may be legitimate explanations, such as the fact that the vehicle travelled to a third party maintenance provider or an MOT test. Our recommendation is that this data should be obtained in the same cycle that routine driver analysis reporting is obtained in the operator’s organisation. Typically this would be monthly.

Jonathon Backhouse

he Senior Traffic Commissioner in her Practice Directions Statutory Document (No3) has issued prescriptive information as to how she perceives the role of the Transport Manager being satisfied This document is a must read for all organisations and all Transport Managers who wish to operate vehicles. It is extremely helpful of the Senior Traffic Commissioner to issue this sort of guidance as many operators for years have felt this way and unfortunately at times paid the price with their licence and livelihood. The discussion, however, is still unresolved. The essence is the obligation for the Transport Manager to “…effectively and continuously manage the transport activities of the undertaking.” Following the above guidance from the Senior Traffic Commissioner, it is immediately apparent that a preferred approach to transport www.coachandbusweek.com

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This enables the complete tachograph and drivers’ hours compliance check and the follow up with the drivers to be undertaken for Driver Card and VU data issues at the same time. In any event, with the increased use of telematics allowing a fairly seamless data transfer on a near real-time basis (providing this includes the raw data required by the legislation), the time limit will become of little practical relevance.

Domestic log books

The third announcement relates to those who are governed by the domestic hour’s rules. Legislation, due to be introduced later this year, will mean that the log book is no longer a mandatory requirement for drivers to record their driving and duty. Records will still have to be kept, but the

actual form of the record will be up to the operator. This could involve detailed time sheets or tachograph cards (whether analogue or digital). The enforcement authorities and Traffic Commissioners see the recording of domestic hours work as an area rife for abuse. However, the perception of many drivers and operators that they will not be stringently checked is now being challenged, as VOSA has recently run several investigations into this area, resulting in substantial fines and strong regulatory action, including the revocation of operators’ licences. Just as with tachographs, operators are advised to check a driver’s start, finish and duty times against any other available information such as time sheets, or in the case of newer vehicles, digital tachograph vehicle unit

Who is your perfect Transport Manager management is a very hands-on approach. The Transport Manager is very local at depot level in the management structure and personally manages all the documentation and processes involved in ensuring compliance with the undertakings on the O-licence. This individual will be expected to have an intimate knowledge of the specific maintenance documents and the tachograph infringement reports, dealing on a day to day basis with the operational and engineering staff, or in the case of a contracted engineer, with the contractor. This person is making compliance decisions on a routine basis and is effectively immersed in the daily operation of the fleet. A Transport Manager will often not be solely responsible for carrying out this in-depth role for very large numbers of vehicles due to the physical time constraints, particularly where there is more than one operating centre. The role still requires very good access to the directors

and obviously the respect of the board, and must be able to lead a team. For smaller operators, this type of model is achievable, but cracks start to develop in much larger organisations with multiple operating centres, often in different parts of the country. At this point, if you are appointing Transport Managers at depot level, as an organisation you can find yourself with a large number of individuals all running their little ‘fiefdom’ with their own preferences, and compliance systems. Many large organisations have tried and tested operational systems which could cause fall out, disgruntlement and general dissatisfaction with some or all of these much lower level Transport Managers. Therefore, there is clearly a point where the Transport Manager may well have to be in a more overseeing type of role, ensuring that the compliance systems are sitting with tried and tested procedures and using high quality key performance

data or tracking data. This is what the enforcement authorities will do when trying to determine that the log book, or in future other records kept by the driver, are accurate. Many operators forget that if their vehicles post-date 2006, they will be fitted with digital tachograph units. Even if the drivers are not using this equipment to record their work and instead are relying on log books, the digital tachograph unit is still recording what the vehicle does – it just isn’t allocating the work to a nominated driver. VOSA will look to compare this digital data to the log book and so should the operator. James Backhouse T: 08450 575 111 E: james.backhouse@ backhouses.co.uk

indicators and other management information including personal auditing and external auditing as the means of managing the transport operations of the business. Then the discussion arises whether this needs to be done in a pyramid type structure with the depot style Transport Managers below this individual – however, are they therefore not in danger of having their wings clipped? Jonathon Backhouse T: 08450 575 111 E: jonathon.backhouse@ backhouses.co.uk

Backhouse Jones acts for clients in the private and public sector, both national and international operators from one to several thousand vehicles. Backhouse is absolutely “industry specific”. Whilst the company can trace its heritage to 1819 it only represented it’s first Road Transport Operator in 1930. The explanation for this is that the first transport act was only introduced in 1930. The Independent Chambers Guide describes Backhouse Jones Limited as a specialist company with a national reputation for “first class strength, experience and understanding of the transport industry”. l Contact: 01254 828300. Visit www.backhousejones.co.uk

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Ford Transit 430 Jumbo

VW Transporter T32 130

Iveco Daily 45c14 Iris Bus

Renault Traffic LH29

2.2TD, 6 speed gearbox, tacho, high roof factory conversion, PAS, side loading door,16 high back seats plus driver, fully tracked Unwin floor, PLS underfloor tail lift, ex charity, only 41,777 miles.

LWB, 2.5TDI, 6 speed manual gearbox, air con, CD player, semi high roof, side loading door, 5 high back seats in rear, double passenger seat + driver, lowering suspension with fold down ramp, Unwin tracking, electric winch, 49,185 miles.

3.0, 6 speed gearbox, high roof, PAS, LWB, tacho, power front entry door, 16 rear high back seats (17 seats in total), Unwin tracking, Eberspacher heater, underfloor Ratcliff tail lift, COIF to take up to 5 wheelchairs, choice of 2.

2.5TD, manual gearbox, high roof, O & H conversion, PAS, side loading door, side step, high back seats, fully tracked Unwin floor, Ricon tail lift, 33,164 miles only.

P.O.A.

H.W. Pickrell – 01268 521033

2002 (52) Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Beaver 2

2003 (52) Iveco Daily 45c13 Iris Bus

LDV Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB

Fiat Ducato 160 Multijet

29 seats all with lap diagonal belts, auto, 203,000 kms, MOT till August, PLS underslung chair lift.

10 seats with PLS chairlift, front entry, fully length floor tracking, all seats on quick release, bonded glass, COIF/PSV, tacho.

7 seats, AMF-Bruns internal chairlift, full tracking on Unwin quick release, Euromotive built, 1 owner, low miles, side loading door.

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

£9,995 + VAT

£3,995 + VAT

£6,495 + VAT

£11,495 + VAT

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07811 848548

BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390

2004 04 PLATE DAF LF45 WELFARE BUS

2006 06 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI FRONT ENTRY MINIBUS

New EVM Sprinter Classic

2012 EVM Sprinter 516 Avantgarde

6.0 litre turbo diesel 180ps, automatic gearbox, 40 seats plus driver and companion, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, electric folding access door, electric windows, 147,000 kilometers/91,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, serviced to FTA standards . WAS £18,495 + VAT – NOW £16,995 + VAT

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

16 seats, auto, power door, large drop boot, coach rear end, panoramic windows, monitor and DVD, Euroliners, Mercedes Benz warranty, 6 new tyres.

POA

£52,000 + VAT

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

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. £14,995 + VAT

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

2008 58 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T5 WELFARE BUS

2006 56 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT MINIBUS

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI

Euro 6 Low Floor Sprinter

2.5 TDI auto, 15 seats, COIF, digital tacho, gross vehicle weight for 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 license, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, reversing camera, LEZ compliant, 81,000 miles, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty.

2.5 TDI, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs plus 5 seated, twin side loading doors with near side AVS electric access step, digital tachograph, COIF, LEZ compliant, 101,000 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.

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

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

£11,995 + VAT

WAS £10,995 + VAT – NOW £10,495 + VAT

Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076

£33,000 + VAT

POA

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

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2003 Dennis Trident Alexander

63 seats: £12,000 + VAT – CHOICE 72 seats + refurb package: £25,000 +VAT Full details on request. Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

2002 Scania Irizar K114

2008 Optare Versa 11.4m

2000 Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 10.1m

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

38 seats, DDA compliant, Mobitec LED. £55,000 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

40 seats + 15 standees, belts fitted to all seats. £5,950 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

NOW £37,000

Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542

2009 Mercedes 0816 Sitcar Beluga 2

2000 Mercedes Sprinter Treka Coachbuilt

Noge Catalan

1993 K reg DAF / Bova

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 4 similar vehicles.

70 seats, lots of new parts, taxed and MOT’d and in daily use.

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Stanley Travel 01207 237424 / 07768 126136

£80,000

£12,000

Centaur Coaches 01322 625370

Manns Travel – 07796 695675

Luxury VW Crafter

2002 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI

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

£21,000

Slick Rides – 07823 770978

2008 Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragons

I-Shift gearbox, reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, demountable wc, hot/cold water, fridge, owned from new and used on our own holiday programme, low mileage examples (approx 62,000km per annum), well maintained, all-over cream, price includes new MOT.

6 AVAILABLE – £99,000

Alfa Travel – 01257 248003

2006 Volvo B12M

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

Sensible offers considered

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

51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000

Stanley Travel 01207 237424 / 07768 126136

E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com

2003 (53) Volvo B12M

2003 Neoplan Starliner

2007 Volvo Plaxton Panther B12B

51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, Berkoff, LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £44,000 – MAY CONSIDER PX

38 seats, leather seats around tables, Sky TV, DVD entertainment system, 7 screens, toilet/washroom, kitchen with fridge and microwave, sockets throughout coach, automatic, merc engine.

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.

01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

£37,500 + VAT

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345

01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

£75,000 + VAT

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

Telephone Gemma Ireland on 01733 293247 or email gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com www.coachandbusweek.com

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2005 LDV Convoy

Front entry coach built, large panoramic windows, wood dash, Euroliner wheel trims, very tidy inside and out,12 months MOT, this is the intercooled high power model, drives superb, low mileage.

£5,500 – MAY PX

Parnells Coaches 01404 47502/07790 966667

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.

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. Why pay more for less. FROM £20,000 + VAT

2008 Mercedes Sprinter Executive

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

2001 Y Reg Tridents

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 X-Clusive

New EVM Sprinter Classic

New EVM Sprinter Avantgarde

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

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.

19 seats + driver, 6 speed manual, Plug type power door, double rear doors, drop boot, in-dash AC, saloon AC, 3 point belts, panoramic double glazing.

EnsignBus 01708 865656

£18,000 + VAT

POA

EVM Direct – 01293 852025

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

1998 Volvo Caetano Salvador

2005 05 Reg VW LT35 95 TDi LWB

2008 08 reg Mercedes Sprinter

2008 Iveco Beulas Cygnus

16 seats, drives well, low mileage, 5 gears, front entry, non-PSV, CD player, skylight, MOT April 2015.

Newish conversion, 12 months PSV, taxed, COIF, 5 speed box, panoramic tinted windows, CD player.

£14,500 + VAT o.n.o.

£4,900 – MAY PX

£POA – MAY PX

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

01404 47502/07790 966667 www.parnell-coaches.com

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

2003 Volvo B7TL’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.

8 passengers plus driver, front entrance with lowered step, 3 point seat belts, large tinted panoramic windows, flat floor with lots of tracking, 2.8ltr diesel manual, 2 fire extinguishers + first aid kit, 113,000 miles, MOT Sept, tax Oct 2014.

POA

LAST CHANCE £4,000 incl VAT

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Tel: 0121 788 8848 Marsden PTS Ltd

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.

Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, Plaxton President bodies, 65 seats 2 door or up to 78 seats single door. POA

EnsignBus 01708 865656

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2001 MAN Neoplan

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.

2006 Scania Irizar Century

2003 Volvo B12M VanHool Euro 3

2005 DAF VanHool

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.

49 belted seats + crew, retrimmed seats & side panels, air con, monitor, radio/PA, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November. £39,999 + VAT

48 seater executive, air con, rear mounted WC, very good condition, tested until October 2014. £78,000 + VAT

Contact Gary – 07930 377051

£90,000 + VAT Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

2004 Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse

1995 Scania K113 VanHool Alizee

£25,000 + VAT

Nigel McCree - 01509 502695

Shaw’s Coaches Tel: 01977 661214

1997 Dennis Javelin GX300 Berkhoff Axial 53 seats Manual New respray in white New screen Engine fault and misted side bays, taken in PX.

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

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

£35,000 + VAT

yourbus – 01773 714013

£17,000 Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

2003 Mercedes Benz Setra

Volvo Olympian open top bus

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.

Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com

Offers + VAT to clear

Llew Jones – 07795 347476 or steve@llewjones.com

2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton

2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3

This year’s allocation sold. Please check back in the Autumn.

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

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

Bath Bus Company 01225 330444

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November, option 53 or 55-seater with WC removed. £36,000 + VAT – CHOICE

1993 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier

2002 Scania VanHool K124

2007 Scania K340/ Caetano Levante

1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton

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

£65,000 + VAT each

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

£40,000 + VAT o.n.o.

49 seats, automatic, good condition for year, available with new test, removable vinyls. Choice of 3. £11,995

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

NOW £39,000

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.

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542

yourbus – 01773 714013

Nigel McCree - 01509 502695

Telephone Gemma Ireland on 01733 293247 or email gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com www.coachandbusweek.com

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LDV 400 Convoy LWB

1999 Volvo Olympian Alexander

7HO

Concept conversion, COIF for 17 seats with 3 point belts, 5 speed gearbox, double rear doors, front entry door, exterior cassette tail lift, Class 6 MOT till Apr 2015, taxed till end Sept 2014, very tidy inside and out, one of 4 minibuses owned from new with full service history. £2,695

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

£14,000 + VAT

Davian Coaches - 0208 807 1515

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

2002 MAN 24.400 Tri Axle

1999/2000/2001 V/Y Reg Dennis Tridents

49 seat executive, manual, centre toilet, climate control, DVD, MOT Feb 15, taxed July, drives superb, excellent condition, real head turner.

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

Contact your friendly Sales & Admin Executive Gemma Ireland

EnsignBus 01708 865656

Tel: 01733 293247 Fax: 0845 280 2927 Email: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com

£19,950 + VAT ono – PX considered

Llew Jones – 07795 347476 or steve@llewjones.com

2007 (57) MAN 18.360 Noge

2013 Ford Transit 300

2006 Transit Tourneo

MWB, 8 x M2 seats with diagonal belts + driver, 6 speed gearbox, front air con, PAS, radio/CD, twin side load doors, silver metallic, mesh cage partition from luggage area, balance of manufacturers warranty. £16,995

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

51 seats + WC, DVD, two screens, A/C, MOT & tax, low mileage, one owner.

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848

Manns Travel - 07796 695675

£75,000 ono

2003 Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 SLF 12m

44 seats + 27 standees. £22,000 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

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Ensig DOUBLE DECK 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

1999/2000/2001 V/Y REG DENNIS TRIDENTS

2006 55 PLATE VOLVO B7TL’s

2002/3 52 PLATE DENNIS DARTS

2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS

1999 T/V REG DENNIS TRIDENTS

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

ZF automatics, Wrights Gemini bodies, 69 coach seats, air-con, DDA, long MOT’s.

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

Cummins / ZF, Plaxton bodies, 62 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant.

2001 SUPER POINTER DARTS

2009 OPTARE SOLO M850

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

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

2003 VOLVO B7TL’s

Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, Plaxton President bodies, 65 seats 2 door or up to 78 seats single door.

Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines , 10.7M, 37 seats, new MOT, Hanover LED’s

2002 DENNIS DARTS

2009 OPTARE SOLO M920’s

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

OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY -

Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 8 Visit our website for current s

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nbus

K ER SPECIALIST 2009 SCANIA OMNICITIES

Euro 5, Voith automatic, 2 door 36 seats, LED destination, single door conversion available.

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

Euro 5, automatic, Plaxton Panthers, 12m, air-con, being converted to 70 seats, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s.

2007 VOLVO B12B’s

Gardner engine, manual gearbox, ECW lowheight body, 60 seats, new MOT on sale.

1961 BRISTOL LODEKKA

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.

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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FORD TRANSIT MINIBUSES (12) 2012 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 135ps air-con, tacho, COIF/PSV £19,995 (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

D L O S

Renault Master 17 seat 2.8 diesel mini coach, full under floor luggage large boot, tachograph, COIF/PSV £5,995 + VAT

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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New Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco Blue eďŹ&#x192;ciency Euro 6 chassis with glass reinforced polyester body on a galvanised steel frame Available in 16 and 19 seat conďŹ gurations Double glazing Air Conditioning Power Door Luggage boot 3 year warranty

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.

2010 Iveco 45C15 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, lowered entrance step.

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.

2007 07 Reg Mercedes 515 CDi Sprinter 16 high back leather seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, DVD, fully carpeted, coach back end, large boot, low mileage.

2006 56 Reg Mercedes 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, power door & large boot.

2005 55 Reg Mercedes 814 Vario 24 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, luggage boot.

2005 05 Reg Mercedes Benz 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, reading lights, power door & boot.

2002 02 Reg Mercedes 814 Plaxton Beaver 33 re-trimmed high back seats, 3 point belts, power door, AUTO gearbox, new paint and test.

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.

Steve Peach Tel: 01405 814064 Mob: 07836 551020 Email: info@connaughtpsv.co.uk Web: www.connaughtpsv.co.uk

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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 413CDI PLAXTON PRONTO

2006 56 REG 16 SEAT COACHBUILT ACCESSIBLE PSV BUS NEW MINICOACH CONVERSION TO A QUALITY USED VAN COIFLOW + 12 MONTHS CHOICE OF 2 WITH MILES PSV MOT

£16,950.00 FRONT ENTRY,LUGGAGE RACKS 16 COACH SEATS ON TRACK

DRIVERS LOCKER, NON SLIP FLOORING OR RENT FOR £350TACHOGRAPH PER WEEKINSTALLATION NEW OTHERS IN BUILD (4 weeks minimum)SO CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR £25,450.00

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 SPRINTER 313 CDI 2011 11 REG

90K MILES, WITH NEW CONVERSION TO MAKE A 16 SEAT NEW MINICOACH CONVERSION TO A QUALITY USED VAN COIF + 12 MONTHS PSV MOT MINI COACH, FRONT ENTRY, INTERNAL LUGGAGE RACKS, 16 COACH SEATS ON TRACK CAN HAVE TACHOGRAPH FRONT IF REQUIRED, COIF AND ENTRY,LUGGAGE RACKSMOT, DRIVERS LOCKER, NON SLIP FLOORING MUST BE SEEN, CHOICE OFTACHOGRAPH BLUE OR RED INTERIOR NEW INSTALLATION

FROM £23,450.00 £25,450.00

OTHERS IN BUILD SO CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR

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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

DENNIS DART PLAXTON POINTER "MPD"

2001 Y Reg 29 seats with new 3 point belt installation, wheelchair ramp in step so DDA, Eminox exhaust to Euro 4 LEZ/RPC Choice of 4 – £9,950

OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG

2 with coach seats and 1 with bus seats All with ramp for DDA etc All at £6,000

S MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2

2004 54 reg LWB, fitted with 20 high back coach seats on tracking but could take 32 if re-certified, will take upto 10 wheelchairs, also has accessibility cert,re painted and long MOT

£14,950

DOUBLE DECKERS VOLVO OLYMPIAN ALEXANDER BODY 1996 N REG. 78 seats with belts, long or new MoT, one repainted white, currently taxed so ready to work. FROM £7,750 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 PLAXTON MINI POINTER “MPD” Y REG. 29 seats, DDA destination equipment. Choice of 4 (Euro 4 and beltable) £6,950 DENNIS DART CAETANO CUTLASS. Step entrance with 38 seats & 3 point belts. Ideal school contracts etc. £3,450

MERCEDES 814D VARIO

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

D L O

DENNIS TRIDENT ALEXANDER ALX400 LWB

13ft 10in low height, 84 seats, wheelchair space, fold out ramp in entrance, can be belted. £POA

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

IVECO 45/15 2005 55 REG. 16 seats, power door,

powerful 3.0 ltr engine.

£7,950

MERCEDES 413D SPRINTER 2004 04 REG.

Extra long body with 16 seats and huge full height

boot, COIF and long MoT.

£11,950

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

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

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

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H. W. PIC SPECIALIST SUPPLIER OF NEW & USED STANDA

GARDINERS LANE NORTH • CRAyS HI

Tel: 01268 521033 • Mobile: 07860 894331 • Fax

www.hwpic

2014 UN REG MERCEDES SPRINTER 513 AUTO GEARBOX, EX LWB, HIGH ROOF, VDL LOW FLOOR MIDICITY N/S/F DOUBLE SIZE ELECTRIC POWER DOOR WITH FOLD OUT RAMP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, COACH REAR END, DESTINATION BOARD, DELIVERY MILES ONLY.

2012 12 REG MERCEDES SPRINTER 513 AUTO GEAR BOX, LWB, PAS, MELLOR COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 15 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, 400KGS RATCLIFF TAIL LIFT, COIF, 22,432 MILES ONLY.

08 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35 2.0TD MANUAL GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF, SCW CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, AVS SIDE STEP, 14 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, UNWIN TRACKED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, ONE OWNER. ONLY 33,182 MILES.

57 REG MERCEDES VARIO 814 AUTO GEARBOX, LWB, PAS, PLAXTON BEAVER 2 COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 16-28 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, PLS UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, COIF, 68,432KMS ONLY, LEZ COMPLIANT.

58 REG VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T32 130 LWB 2.5TDI 6 SPEED MANUAL, AIR CON, CD PLAYER, SEMI HIGH ROOF, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 5 HIGH BACK SEAT IN REAR DOUBLE PASSENGER SEAT + DRIVER, LOWERING SUSPENSION, FOLD DOWN RAMP, UNWIN TRACKING, ELECTRIC WINCH, 49,185 MILES.

2007 FORD TRANSIT 430 JUMBO 2.2TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, TACHO, HIGH ROOF FACTORY CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED UNWIN FLOOR, PLS UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, EX CHARITY ONLY 67,231KMS. (41,777 MILES ONLY).

2009 09 REG MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 AUTO, LWB, PAS, PLAXTON PRONTO COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, PLS UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, COIF, 62,741 MILES ONLY.

2011 11 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, SAT-NAV, EUROMOTIVE CONVERSION, ELECTRIC SIDE LOADING DOOR, 11 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED M2 TESTED FLOOR, RATCLIFF UNDER-FLOOR TAIL LIFT, AVS SIDE STEP, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 23,207 MILES.

60 REG FORD TRANSIT 115 T350 JUMBO 2.4TD HIGH ROOF MINIBUS, OPTIONS CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 14 HIGH BACK SEATS (TWO FOLD UP PLICA SEATS OSR), UNWIN TRACKING, AVS SIDE STEP, WEBASTO HEATER, RATCLIFF UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, ONE OWNER, ONLY 20,847 MILES.

59 REG 2010 FORD CONNECT T230 1.8 DIESEL MAN G/BOX, CD, ELEC WINDOWS & MIRRORS, TWIN SIDE LOADING DOORS, 4 HIGH BACK SEAT IN REAR, SINGLE PASSENGER SEAT + DRIVER, LOWERED FLOOR WITH FOLD DOWN RAMP, GOWERINGS CONVERSION, VERY HIGH SPEC, 27,221 MILES, CHOICE OF 3

57 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, MELLOR CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 12 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, NEW FULLY TRACKED M2 TESTED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, AVS SIDE STEP, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 12,882 MILES.

2009 09 REG RENAULT TRAFFIC LH29 2.5TD MANUAL GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF, O & H CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, SIDE STEP, HIGH BACK SEATS FULLY TRACKED UNWIN FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, 33,164 MILES ONLY.

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NDARD AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUSES

HILL • BILLERICAY • ESSEX • CM11 2XE

ax: 01268 284951 • Email: sales@hwpickrell.co.uk

ckrell.co.uk 2007 07 REG IVECO DAILY 45C14 IRIS BUS 3.0 6 SPEED GEAR BOX, HIGH ROOF, PAS, LWB, TACHO, POWER FRONT ENTRY DOOR, 16 REAR HIGH BACK SEATS (17 IN TOTAL), UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER, UNDERFLOOR RATCLIFF TAIL LIFT, COIF TO TAKE UP TO 5 WHEELCHAIRS.

2011 FIAT DUCATO MULTIJET 120 35 MANUAL GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF, PAS, LWB, SCW CONVERSION, AIR CON, SLD, SIDE STEP, 8 REAR HIGH BACK SEATS UPTO 4 X WHEELCHAIR SPACES, UNWIN TRACKING, RICON TAIL LIFT, 1,442 MILES ONLY, WITH INDIVIDUAL TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE. CHOICE OF 8.

55 REG MERCEDES VARIO 814 AUTO GEARBOX , LWB, PAS, PLAXTON BEAVER 2 COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 16-28 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, PLS UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, COIF, 61,432KMS ONLY.

2010 10 REG FORD TRANSIT 430 JUMBO 2.2TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, TACHO, FACTORY CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, REAR DOORS, REAR STEP, CD PLAYER, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 26,156KMS.

2009 58 REG RENAULT MASTER SM33 2.5TD MANUAL GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF, GOWERINGS CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOORS, AVS SIDE STEP, 7 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED, AIR CON, TESTED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, 31,369 MILES ONLY.

2012 62 REG VAUXHALL MOVANO LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, NEW SCW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 12 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, NEW FULLY TRACKED M2 TESTED FLOOR, BRAUN TAIL LIFT, AVS SIDE STEP, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 11,809 MILES, COIF.

2009 58 REG RENAULT MASTER SM33 2.5TD MANUAL GEAR BOX, HIGH ROOF, O & H CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOORS, AVS SIDE STEP, 5 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED, FULL AIR CON & EBERSPACHER HEATER, TESTED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, 9,959 MILES ONLY.

2012 FIAT DUCATO MULTIJET 120 35 MANUAL GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF, PAS, LWB, SCW CONVERSION, AIR CON, SLD, SIDE STEP, 8 REAR HIGH BACK SEATS UPTO 4 X WHEELCHAIR SPACES, UNWIN TRACKING, RICON TAIL LIFT, 12,442 MILES ONLY, WITH INDIVIDUAL TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE.

62 REG RENAULT MASTER FM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, FACTORY CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR AND ELECTRIC STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, M2 TESTED FLOOR, LUGGAGE RACKS , ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, 15,727 KMS ONLY.

2014 UN REG VW CR50 MANUAL GEARBOX, EX LWB, HIGH ROOF, VDL LOW FLOOR MIDICITY N/S/F DOUBLE SIZE ELECTRIC POWER DOOR WITH FOLD OUT RAMP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, COACH REAR END, DESTINATION BOARD, DELIVERY MILES ONLY.

08 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, SCW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 10 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED M2 TESTED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, AVS SIDE STEP, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 39,914 MILES.

2014 UN REG VW CR50 MANUAL GEAR BOX, EX LWB, HIGH ROOF, VDL LOW FLOOR MIDICITY N/S/F DOUBLE SIZE ELECTRIC POWER DOOR WITH FOLD OUT RAMP, 15 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER OR 11 PLUS 2 X W/CHAIRS, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, DELIVERY MILES ONLY.

Finance available on all vehicles (subject to status) – written details available on request

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2011 Mercedes Beaver 3 33 seater, 3 point belts, manual, cctv, destination mot + taxed, all white, choice of 3 ÂŁ48.000 ono

Dochertys Midland Coaches Auchterarder 01764 662218

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DREW WILSON coach sales

1996 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEERE DEAUVILLE 53 recliners with belts, power door, ZF manual gearbox, double glazing, tinted windows, carpets and curtains, recent respray, 716,699kms. £17,500 + VAT

1996 VOLVO B10M KONCKHEERE DEAUVILLE 51 recliners with belts, crew seat, ZF manual gearbox, rear floor mounted toilet, boiler, fridge, curtains, luggage racks, reading lights with forced air ventilation, tinted windows. £17,500 + VAT

2006 MERCEDES CHEETAH 33 seats, 3 point belts, Telma retarder, power door, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air ventilation, purmo heating, mileage 355,340kms, MOT May 2015. £45,000 + 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

2001 VOLVO B10M CAETANO ENIGMA 51 reclining seats, toilet, curtains, air con, ZF auto, 990,150kms, double glazing, radio cassette, pa, sunroof, luggage rack, reading lights, power door, MOT January. £25,000 + VAT

2003 53 MERCEDES VARIO 814D OPTARE NOUVELLE SR 27 reclining seats, 3 point seatbelts, air con, manual, power door, forced air, large boot, new MOT, re-painted. £26,000 + 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. POA

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. £75,000 + 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

2005 MERCEDES 518D ESKER TOURING 41 seats plus crew, lap belts, reading lights, power door, radio cassette/cd, dVd/monitor, analogue tacho, air con, Euroliner wheel trims, immaculate condition. £45,000 + 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

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

1994 VOLVO B9 BERKHOF EXCELLENCE 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. £9,000 + 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

2005 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 £7,500 WITHOUT BELTS £5,000 + VAT

2003 SCANIA IRIZAR CENTURY 49/53 recliners with belts, rear sunken toilet, hot water boiler, power door, air con, aircraft lockers, ZF auto gearbox, reading lights, long MOTs, choice of 3 available. £35,000 + 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

IVECO INDCAR MAXIM 11 29 seats with belts, courier seat, cd/pa system, curtains, large boot, tinted windows. £17,000 + VAT

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

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2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 48 x 3 point belted seats, 1 crew, air conditioned, saloon mounted w/c, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £36,000 + VAT CHOICE Option to 53 or 55 w/c removed.

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HEATONS MOTOR CO. WIGAN THE NORTH WEST’S PREMIER MINIBUS SALES, SUPPLYING NATIONWIDE FOR OVER 40 YEARS 04 MERCEDES SPRINTER UVG TREKA COACHBUILT

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

TripTronic transmission, complete flat floor, COIF’d, only fitted with 8 passenger seats, powerdoor front entry, external PLS cassette tailift, must give excellent value CHOICE OF 5 – PRICES FROM £8,995

57 PLATE PEUGEOT BOXER LWB

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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

Twin slds with cassette step, 8 highback passenger

57 FORD TRANSIT 430

Lwb highroof, 8 passenger seats plus wheelchair spaces, lots of Unwin tracking, external Ratcliffe fully automatic cassette tailift, SLD with side step, good quality conversion, totally unmarked in every way LEZ £11,995

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

PSV’d

08 VOLKSWAGEN T5 BLUEBIRD AURIGA

14/16 highback passenger seats in coach moquette with contrasting headlining, lots of Unwin tracking, powerdoor front entry, 87,000 miles, automatic transmission, air conditioning, 12 months PSV test, tremendous value LEZ CHOICE OF 2 – £11,995

08 RENAULT MASTER MWB

seats, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, this looks and drives like new, fanastic value. £10,995

07 FORD TRANSIT 430 LWB 140 PS

17 seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic tailift, good quality Minibus options conversion, one charity owner from new, these must give excellent value for money. LEZ £9,495

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

09 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT

03 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON CHEETAH

only covered 133,750 miles from new, features include 27 highback passenger seats in coach moquette with 3 point belts, full length lugguage racks with forced air and reading lights, curtains, large rear boot, Powerdoor front entry, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £POA

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 9 LEZ £POA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

06 IVECO 45C14 EUROMOTIVE CONVERSION

59 PLATE FORD TRANSIT

15/16 highback passenger seats in soft trim, 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, full carpet-lined, front low step entry, external PLS cassette tailift, showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £POA

D L SO

55 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT 12/16 highback passenger seats, direct from charity, only covered 41,000 miles, external PLS fully automatic cassette tailift, CoIFed, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £13,995

2011 FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO

LEZ

PSV’d

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

17 seat factory spec, only covered 31,000 miles, tacho, highback seats with 3 point belts, totally immaculate inside and out, will come with new CoIF and 12 months PSV test. £12,995 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 MERCEDES SPRINTER 309 MWB

ACCESSIBLE Unmarked stunning silver metallic, features 8 highback only covered 20,044 miles, 8 highback passenger passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, M1 tested seats in unmarked velour trim, 3 point belts, full electric Innotrax flooring, full carpet-lined, SLD with electric pack, air conditioning, totally showroom condition side step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic tailift, good inside and out. quality conversion, choice of 3, totally showroom LEZ £13,995 condition inside and out. LEZ PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS NEVER BEEN A TAXI £POA ALL PRICES PLUS VAT We guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while PLUS you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport. ALL PRICES VAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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New London bus stop might cause some con-toy-versy

Seen something funny? Send it to gareth.evans@coachandbusweek. com or write to: Last Stop, Coach & Bus Week, 3 The Office Village, Cygnet Park, Forder Way, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8GX

Monday: Press day. With the office internet down, my emergency plan kicks into action – my team works remotely. We keep in touch by phone, email and text with the usual banter. Andy joins me at my home, ready for him to leave mid afternoon to head to the Scania briefing in London. While the office internet is back online, I decide we should carry on as we are – ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ sort approach. We finish at a decent time too. Tuesday: A busy day of meetings, updating plans and writing in the office. Andy returns from his Scania briefing mid afternoon. Wednesday: Attend the impressive launch of Arriva Yorkshire’s 31 new ADL E200s (see p20) near Wakefield. As always, the team there seem to go out of their way to make people feel welcome – and I try to obtain interesting copy. Enjoy a catch up with Ray Stenning too. Thursday: A busy day in the office writing and editing material submitted by others. In the evening, catch up with a contributor and then crack on with writing. It’s report season for my better half, who’s a primary school teacher, so we’re both at our laptops. Friday: A hectic day producing this issue. I’m a happy bunny once I manage to obtain the final element of my Arriva copy. Andy spends the day with an independent firm for an ‘Operator Profile.’ Great team work in the office ensures we’re in a good place ready for Monday’s press day.

The LEGO distinctive shelter Over the next four weeks, passengers waiting for the bus near Hamleys on Regent Street should pause before throwing their toys out of the pram when they can’t find their bus stop, as, to celebrate TfL’s ‘Year of the Bus’, LEGO has recreated a full-size bus stop made of the toy bricks in its place. Over 100,000 bricks were used in the 14 days it took to construct the stop, the official name of which is ‘Conduit Street, towards Parliament Square.’ It has been created by the UK’s only Certified LEGO Professional Duncan Titmarsh with shell and installation provided by Trueform, TfL’s roadside infrastructure contractor. It will be in Regents Street until July 15. Emma Owen, PR Manager at LEGO commented: “LEGO is all about stretching your imagination and using bricks to build whatever your mind desires – there are no limits!” Leon Daniels, TfL’s Managing Director of Surface Transport, said: “We are delighted to team up with LEGO and Trueform to offer our passengers a bit of fun on their journey. Many thousands of people pass along Regent Street each day and we hope the new shelter will bring a smile to the face of even a hardened commuter.”

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Above: The stop has been a source of fascination for members of the public Right: Even the stop flag incorporates LEGO It was constructed for one of the key events celebrated during the ‘Year of the Bus’ – the ‘Regent Street Bus Cavalcade’ – which took place on Sunday (June 22) – a separate report on which appears on p28 of this issue. Passengers who had planned to visit the impressive LEGO sculptures in the Hamleys store can now avoid the toyturous queues to see some genuine LEGO spectacle. We toyed with the idea of incorporating more puns into this story, but fortunately for you, our Editor blocked it.

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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

Trent barton makes a bus driver’s dream come true Bus driver Billy Streeter has secured a job on trent barton’s calverton connection service, fulfilling a childhood dream. Billy, the firm’s youngest driver, had always wanted a career on the buses after seeing his grandfather behind the wheel. “When I was growing up, whenever I got on a bus I would hope granddad was sitting at the front and now he’s very proud I’m driving on the same route he worked on before his retirement.” Billy, who lives in Mansfield, first joined trent barton last year and earned his PSV license just a couple of years after passing his driver test. He spent a year on threes buses – which served Mansfield, Hucknall and Nottingham – and then transferred to calverton connection. Alex Hornby, trent barton Marketing and Communications Director, said: “Billy’s success demonstrates our different

Skilled Mechanics | Slough Full Time, 40 hours per week (shift work) Billy Streeter approach to driver recruitment, and age, gender, background or previous experience are no barrier to joining our award-winning team. We want really good people, who are prepared to put customers first, that we then teach to drive a bus, rather than the other way around.” “It really is a dream come true to carry on his good work,” said Billy. “People are asking about [grandad] all the time, as well as commenting on my age!”

Engineer

Based in Merstham, Surrey we are looking for the following staff: A vacancy has arisen for an experienced engineer to join the team at Buses Etc to become a key part of our service delivery team. Reporting to the general manager your duties will include all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance together with the supervision of the maintenance staff including control of the workshop premises. We are looking for an experienced professional engineer and someone who is passionate and detailed in their approach. We operate a large fleet and this position is an important position in our expanding team.

Mechanics

Buses Etc need to recruit experienced coach and bus mechanics, working in a modern workshop based in Merstham in Surrey. You will be able to demonstrate the required skills to ensure our ﬂeet maintains its high standards of vehicle maintenance

Are you an experienced bus driver, then we have long term permanent positions available in our Merstham depot, you will need a current CPC and be reliable and used to working shift patterns . In return we oﬀer a competitive salary and beneﬁts along with a great working environment For all of the above vacancies please call 07500 049061 or email your CV to operation@busesetc.com

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First Bus are currently recruiting for self-motivated individuals who have a flexible approach to work and who are keen to support others in making a difference to our dynamic business. Skilled Fitter | Weymouth & Yeovil Full Time, flexible hours on Rota (shift work)

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BUSINESS Fancy a new challenge? If you have: excellent spreadsheet skills and are a whizz with numbers are good at building stakeholder relationships an eye for detail ...then we have got the perfect challenge for you! The role of Commercial Manager within Go South Coast is very varied. You won’t have time to get bored. You will have the responsibility of ticketing/price analysis, sales and tenders and contracts across a wide and diverse operational area. By working closely with our innovative team you will help shape our bus brands; Bluestar, Damory, more bus, Salisbury Reds, Southern Vectis and Tourist. An attractive salary and relocation package is available. Please apply with a 2 page CV and covering letter to: diana.wilks@gosouthcoast.co.uk Closing date 31 July 2014

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Travel

Engineering Manager A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Engineer to join our management team at TM Travel.

As part of the industry leading Wellglade Group, TM Travel operates a fleet of around 70 buses on local services throughout South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. The company is going through an exciting period of change, driving up quality standards and financial performance, delivering friendly reliable services while keeping tight control of our costs.

Reporting to the Group Chief Engineer you will take responsibility for all aspects of fleet management. This will include vehicle provision, repair and maintenance together with supervision of maintenance staff and control of the workshop premises. You will also be responsible for the effective enforcement of the company's health and safety policy within the workplace. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who can communicate effectively and be part of a dedicated team in delivering our services – day in, day out.

We will offer an attractive and competitive salary – dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Please send your application together with a full CV to: Steve Davy, Group Chief Engineer, trentbarton, Mansfield Road, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7BG or email sdavy@trentbarton.co.uk Closing date: 27th June 2014

DEADLINES Booking: Monday 5.00pm Full artwork: Monday 5.00pm CONTACT Ian Gillis T: 01733 293484 E: ian.gillis@coachandbusweek.com

Stagecoach UK staff pedal for work scheme A number of Stagecoach Group’s UK Bus employees have received discounted bikes through the company’s second Cycle to Work Scheme, which was delivered by Swansea-based organisation Cycle Solutions. The operator also extended the scheme to its headquarters in Perth. 1,500 employees took part in the scheme last time, which benefited from around £1m worth of new bikes. The event coincided with National Bike Week last week, and aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage cycling, considering the UK’s level of cycling does not compare well with most other European countries. “The first round of the Cycle to Work Scheme proved very popular with employees and it’s great for our staff that we are able to offer the scheme to them

Operations Co-ordinator London

again,” commented Stagecoach UK Bus Managing Director Robert Montgomery. “Sustainability is at the heart of our business and this scheme is a great opportunity for our employees to use a greener, and healthier, form of transport to and from work as well as in their spare time.” The scheme is the latest employee health initiative introduced by Stagecoach, following on from the company’s Healthy Heart Bus Project which saw more than 3,000 UK Bus employees benefit from a voluntary heart health screening programme over a two-year period. Employees from each of Stagecoach’s regional bus companies, as well as staff at its London operation and at its Perth headquarters, will be offered the chance to join the scheme over the next five months.

As a result of organic growth and continued expansion we are inviting applications for two Operations Co-ordinator positions at our office in London (Heathrow).

We are looking for professional and enthusiastic individuals who have previous experience within the bus & coach industry.

You will assist in the planning, direction and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the organisation by handling the logistics and supervision of the driving team. We are seeking applicants who would like to develop their skills in this hands-on role to drive forward our commitment to customer service.

In return we will offer you access to continuous personal development to achieve your full potential accompanied by industry leading rates of pay and a generous company pension scheme.

Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your current remuneration package to recruitment@citycircleuk.com or alternatively send to HR Department, City Circle UK Limited, West London Coach Centre, North Hyde Gardens, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4QT. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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Santander’s Steve New customer communications Moult in charity at Stagecoach North East cycle rides a variety of queries,” said Rebecca. Stagecoach North East has hired

Steve Moult on his bicycle Steve Moult, well known as the coach and bus industry specialist at Santander Asset Finance, last year raised nearly £2,000 for three charities with the help of family, friends and work colleagues. This year he is taking part in two charity bike rides starting with the Great Manchester Cycle event on June 28. This is a 52 mile closed road event in aid of the Christie Cancer Charity. In August, Steve takes part in the Prudential London 100 mile event. Steve said: “The easy part is the cycling – the hard part is raising money. If anyone would like to help me reach my target and make a donation, any amount would be much appreciated. “My overall target will be doubled through the Santander matched donation scheme.”

Steve’s Justgiving page can be found at www.justgiving. com/Steve-Moult1

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a new customer communications team at its head office in Sunderland. The new team will work with the marketing and commercial teams to improve customer services through social media and online content and will liaise with the company’s six depots to ensure prompt responses. They will also manage the company’s Corporate Ticket, Voucher, VIP and Unirider schemes. The team includes Rebecca Ellis (22), Dawn Storey (33), Cheryl Thompson (25) and Phil Atkinson (24). “As part of the new role I am looking forward to the team gaining further knowledge of the company and being able to help and advise on

“Working for Stagecoach always offers great opportunities to better yourself; you’re always learning and it is a great, friendly team.” Marketing Manager, Helen Martin, Stagecoach North East said: “Customer contact and liaising with the general public is important to the company as we take our customer services and reputation very seriously. “The team has already shown great promise and enthusiasm in their customer-facing roles and will be an asset to the company. We are committed to working with and developing fresh talent, which hopefully culminates in a bright future and long-term career with Stagecoach North East.”

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. Contact Editor Gareth Evans, Tel: 01733 293243 or email: gareth. evans@ coachand busweek.com

Bridgate Chairman honoured with OBE

L to R: Rebecca Ellis, Dawn Storey, Phil Atkinson, Cheryl Thompson

Brigade Electronics Chairman Chris Hanson-Abbott has received an OBE for his services to vehicle road safety during the Queen’s 2014 Birthday Honours list. Chris formed Brigade Electronics in 1976 after being inspired by a beeping sound he heard emanating from the rear of a small truck on a Tokyo street. In the UK reversing safety technology had not been addressed. Chris wanted to see change. Brigade launched its first reversing alarm in 1976.

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