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s you’ll have seen, our main cover story this week is the launch of Arriva’s MAX (sic) service standard – and not without justification because along with the associated Sapphire brand, it’s an interesting and excellent success story for the bus industry. MAX was being formally launched in Newcastle as this issue was in the process of being sent to the printers on Monday evening. When my colleague Andy Izatt caught up with Regional Managing Director for Arriva North East and Yorkshire Nigel Featham (see p6-7), he revealed that MAX is to be introduced on 14 of Arriva North East’s interurban services, amounting to about 70 vehicles and 35 buses on four routes in Yorkshire – initially at least. According to Nigel, Sapphire has worked everywhere it was originally introduced, so there are high hopes for MAX too. What’s all the more remarkable is that MAX is being implemented in part of Arriva’s operating
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Arriva goes MAX Regional Managing Director for Arriva North East and Yorkshire, Nigel Featham talks to Andy Izatt about MAX a new brand for interurban services Arriva North East and Arriva Yorkshire have announced the launch of MAX, a new brand developed in conjunction with Best Impressions for interurban services. Like Sapphire, and building on what has already been learnt from that brand, MAX is being backed with high profile marketing and higher specification vehicles. It also incorporates tailored training packages for all drivers. MAX is to be introduced on 14 of Arriva North East’s interurban services encompassing around 70 vehicles and an initial four routes in Yorkshire which lend themselves to the upgrade using another 35 buses – all doubledeckers. It’s the latest stage in a programme of enhancements that have already seen timetable and punctuality improvements introduced on the routes to deliver high levels of service reliability. The MAX specification includes free WiFi and high backed E-leather seats on the vehicles, enhanced customer service training for drivers and a no quibble money back guarantee. While some routes will use refurbished buses, others will receive new vehicles, including two of the four Yorkshire services. Some routes are expected to see frequency enhancements. Offering free on board WiFi
supports Arriva’s app which was launched first in Arriva North East’s area in January followed by Arriva Yorkshire. Just one of the benefits is that users can see the location of their bus in real-time and there were 150,000 downloads before it was rolled out nationally from the end of May. There have now been a quarter of a million downloads. The first MAX route to be launched was Arriva North East’s X10/X11 between Blyth and Cramlington, which was unveiled in Newcastle on Monday (September 1) with buses entering service the following day. 12 Wrightbus Gemini 2DLs have been refurbished and carry the strap line ‘Quick links’. Arriva Yorkshire’s 268 (Dewsbury – Bradford) follows tomorrow (Thursday) with a launch in Bradford Centenary Square. That service uses 12 refurbished ADL Enviro400s carrying the strap line ‘Grand Yorkshire Connections’. Both events feature Titan the Robot. Titan has performed at a variety of public events, including the Commonwealth Games, Children in need and appeared live on stage with pop star Rhianna. Further upgrades by Christmas will include X15/X18 (Berwick – Newcastle), X14 (Thropton – Newcastle) X26/X27 (Catterick – Darlington), X66 (Middlesbrough
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– Darlington) and X93 (Middlesbrough – Scarborough – Whitby), the rest following in 2015. MAX is being introduced alongside further Sapphire upgrades and once all are in place, around a quarter of Arriva North East’s fleet will have been enhanced. Based on the positive customer reception given to the initial four Sapphire services around the country where there has been 10% growth despite quite different demographics, both brands are expected to quickly generate strong ridership growth. The business case for Sapphire was based on a minimum 9% passenger growth to cover the costs of the upgrade – 6% in year one and 3% in year two. “The standout feature of Sapphire is that it has worked everywhere we have introduced it,” Nigel Featham, Regional Managing Director for Arriva North East and Yorkshire told CBW. “And the surge in custom has come almost straightaway. Those 50 vehicles on the initial four routes launched in 2013 are now being joined by 140 buses on another 11 services being rolled out in 2014. Once that’s complete, Sapphire routes will have a combined turnover of £30m, and will be adding around £3m of new business. There will also be more Sapphire routes next year.” Turning to MAX, Nigel said: “MAX offers a great package
of benefits for travellers. We believe it will be a huge hit, but it’s a rather different product to Sapphire, which is marketed as a premium service. MAX is intended to help market a wider network and emphasises the quick, frequent nature of the routes and provides a very modern and fresh feel.” Nigel explained that MAX is just one of a number of initiatives that have and are being rewarded by passenger growth, all the more notable in the north east where economic conditions continue to
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The MAX branding has bend developed in conjunction with Best Impressions
First MAX route to be launched was Arriva North East’s X10/X11 between Blyth and Cramlington. STEVE HODGSON be challenging. The new brand is being supported by leaflet drops, an aspect of Sapphire’s successful marketing strategy. “We’re seeing lots of examples of growth in the north east,” he said. “These have come on the back of excellent service delivery, investment in new buses, lots of work to strengthen the network with improved frequencies and simplified route patterns, and fares initiatives as well as Sapphire. “MAX adds to the programme
of measures we’re introducing to develop the business with the help of our staff and in partnership with stakeholders. Now that we have started, the upgrades will be rolled out quite quickly. “We’re growing the market despite a depressed local economy and we’re encouraged by what we are seeing. The services selected for MAX upgrades are ripe for growth and it will be interesting to see passenger reaction, which we believe will be very positive.”
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York A59 works and new Park & Ride site completed £22.7m project means York now has largest Park & Ride network in the UK City of York Council, and contractors Balfour Beatty, have announced the outer ring road works on the A59, which formed part of the new Poppleton Bar Park & Ride site, are of�icially complete. The £22.7m pound project – 70% funded by the government – was created in partnership with Balfour Beatty and designers CH2M Hill. As part of the project, a new Park & Ride was created at Poppleton, and a larger facility created near to the previous Askham Bar Park & Ride site. It is hoped that congestion levels along the routes into the city centre will be cut by the increased parking capacity at Askham Bar and the introduction of a new 600-vehicle facility at Poppleton Bar. The Park & Ride service now operates from six sites around the city, provided in partnership with First, making it one of the largest Park & Ride services in the UK, which helps to reduce congestion and pollution in the city centre. The Poppleton service uses a �leet of electric buses, which helps to lower air emissions and congestion and offers low-carbon travel options.
Services from the new Poppleton Bar Park & Ride are operated by First Will Pearson, First York Business Manager, said: “This is great news for customers using the new Park & Ride site at Poppleton. Reliability is crucial to our customers and I’m sure that with the great service, frequent journeys and new, electric, luxury buses, we can encourage even more people to use Park & Ride.” Cllr David Levene, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “The £22.7m project represents one of the largest single investments in York’s transport infrastructure since the northern ring road was built in the 80s. This has been our stated priority for the last three years and builds on our existing portfolio of Park & Rides sites. This is critical for York’s
future economic prosperity and environmental wellbeing and we are delighted to be delivering this major improvement.” Eddie Tribe, North East Delivery Unit Managing Director, Balfour Beatty said: “It is a great pleasure to hand over these fantastic new Park & Ride sites to City of York Council. Working closely with our customer, these challenging projects were successfully completed in heavily traf�icked areas, with Askham Bar having the additional challenge of being constructed on a reclaimed land�ill site. These new Park & Ride sites will ease congestion and provide people with improved journeys into York city centre.”
bus operations continued to grow both passenger volume and revenue year-on-year. Like-for-like passenger volume growth for the 12 week period was 0.9%. Higher commercial revenue contributed most to overall revenue growth, with concessionary, contract, tendered and school revenue also continuing to grow. The group highlighted local authorities ‘continuing to seek to minimise concessionary reimbursement amounts’ and said it would continue its endeavours to deliver good growth in commercial revenue to offset in�lationary cost increases.
In London, revenue growth was strong during the period due to the commencement of two new contracts and the continuing effect of contracts won in the last �inancial year. Revenue growth was, however, slightly below expectations due to quality incentive income being adversely affected by traf�ic disruption related to continuing road works. Excluding the uplift in contract prices to compensate for the cessation of Bus Service Operators’ Grant, revenue increased by 8.7%. The group said its focus is on keeping costs under control and
Stagecoach revenue growing across the board Stagecoach Group has published an interim management statement, for the start of the �inancial year to August 26, 2014. The group said there has been no material change to its expected adjusted earnings per share for the year ending April 30, 2015. Like-for-like revenue growth, for the 12 weeks ended July 20, was 4% in UK regional bus operations, 14.4% in London bus operations, 4.9% in UK rail and 5.7% in Virgin Rail group. Revenue growth in the North American business for the three months ended July 31 was 4.9%. Stagecoach said its UK region
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ComfortDelGro posts record revenue quarter ComfortDelGro has released its results for the second quarter of 2014, ended June 30. All of the following figures are in Singapore dollars. Revenue increased by 11.9% to $1,016.3m (2013: $908.4m), a company record which crossed the $1bn-mark for a single quarter for the first time. The bulk of the revenue increase came from overseas revenue, though a positive foreign currency translation boosted revenue growth from $97.5m to $107.9m. The company’s operating profit also improved, rising 6.5% to $119.9m (2013: $112.6m). Operating profit from overseas operations accounted from more than half of this figure, up 3.9% from the previous 46.8%. Net profit increased 9.9% to $75.7m (2013: $68.9m) while EBITDA went up by $11.6m to $207.8m. Earnings per share stood at 3.55 cents, up from 3.26 cents in 2013. For the half-year ended June 30, 2014, group revenue increased by 10.6% to a record $1.967bn while net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 9.8% to $139.0m. ComfortDelGro Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Kua Hong Pak, said: “It has been a challenging yet rewarding quarter and we will continue to work hard and seek opportunities
to sustain our growth.” Second quarter revenue from the bus business increased by 18.4% to $517.2m as growth from operations in the UK and Singapore more than offset a decline in Australia and China. Revenue from overseas bus operations continued to account for the bulk of ComfortDelGro’s bus revenue – amounting to 62.9%. In Singapore, revenue from the bus business increased by 10.2% to $191.9m, after an increase in both fare prices and ridership. Revenue from the bus business in the UK increased by 64.5% to $224.1m, as the actual increase in revenue of $73.5m was aided by a positive currency translation effect. The group said the increase in revenue came mainly from contributions from Metroline West, service enhancements and higher Quality Incentive Contracts (QIC) revenue and from new services added. Revenue from the bus business in Australia fell by 16.2% to $101.2m after the loss of two contracts as well as a negative currency translation effect. Revenue from the China bus business was $5.8m lower following the divestment of the bus business in Shenyang. The overseas bus business accounted for 62.9% of total bus revenue and 90.4% of group bus operating profit.
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First donates advertising space to Macmillan
FirstGroup has donated more than £145,000 worth of advertising space on its fleet of 6,400 buses across the country in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The donation will raise awareness of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this September, and is made as part of First’s partnership with the cancer support charity. The event will see thousands of people host coffee mornings in their homes, offices, and communities on Friday, September 26 to raise funds for Macmillan. FirstGroup employees hosted more than 40 coffee mornings in 2013 raising over £22,000. First hopes to beat that total this year with events planned at First depots and offices throughout the country, in addition to its donation of advertising space on buses. Katie Smart, FirstGroup’s Corporate Responsibility and Community Manager, said: “Every single First bus in the UK
will feature a Macmillan coffee morning advert from September. We’re pleased to help Macmillan reach our customers and hope our support will contribute towards a record breaking number of coffee mornings on September 26. “First’s three year partnership with Macmillan began in 2012 after our employees overwhelmingly voted it as our national charity partner. Our aim is to raise £1m in cash and kind by March 2015 – we’re well on the way to reaching that target with almost £900,000 raised so far.” Sally Hill, Partnership Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “The advertising space on First buses will help us to reach out to many more members of local communities across the country who may be inspired to fundraise by holding a coffee morning. That combined with the money raised by First staff’s own coffee mornings will help Macmillan to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.”
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RATP maintains solid performance Revenue up 3.3% as expansion plan continues RATP Group has released financial results for the half year ended June 30. Group revenue stood at €2,674m, up 3.3% compared to the same period in 2013. Revenue generated by subsidiaries amounted to €454 million, a 12% increase. Subsidiaries now account for 17% of Group revenue. Group net results increased by 4.8% to €198m, with subsidiaries accounting for half of the improvement. The group said cash flow was at a record high of €527m, up by 8%. EBITDA remained consistent at €307m. Recurring EBIT contracted slightly by 4.8% to €293m RATP said its results made it possible to maintain very high investment levels in the Paris region, which amounted to €589m for the first half of 2014: ■ €148m to increase transport capacity ■ €233m to renew and refurbish equipment ■ €208m to modernise infrastructure and current equipment Patronage rose by 3.2% in the Paris region to 1.654 billion journeys. 51.1 million journeys more than the same period the year before. RATP Dev continued its expansion drive in the first two quarters of 2014. In the UK, the acquisition of London Sovereign (12 routes and
Yellow Buses is one of RATP’s UK subsidiaries 140 buses) means that RATP Dev now has over 1,000 buses running in Britain. Pierre Mongin, RATP President and Chief Executive, said: “Both in Paris and internationally, RATP group continues to demonstrate its dynamic drive. “Traffic has grown in the Paris region supported by the social pricing policy of the STIF transport authority
and enhancements to surface networks, particularly in trams. “The Group has continued to grow, for example in the USA with the launch of the Tucson tramway and a new sightseeing bus service in New York City, and in India with the commissioning of Mumbai’s first metro line. “Thanks to the confidence shown by its public shareholder, RATP intends to continue its drive
to achieve all of the objectives in its ‘Vision 2020’ plan and in particular: to continue to work to improve day-to-day service for Paris region passengers, serve as a major contributor to the Grand Paris project and continue to expand internationally. “We aim to achieve these goals given the committed involvement and very high professionalism of our staff.”
Topdeck Tours acquired by Flight Centre Flight Centre has purchased UK-based Topdeck Tours in a deal valuing the coach operator at £21.8m. Topdeck, which specialises in tours for passengers aged between 18 and 30, will now operate alongside Flight Centre’s existing UK coach tour operator Back-Roads Touring. Under the deal, all of Topdeck’s shareholders will sell their stakes in the company to Australianbased Flight Centre, with the exception of Topdeck Managing
Director James Nathan, who will maintain a 10% shareholding and run the operator. Both coach companies will maintain their own branding and management teams. Flight Centre’s Chief Operating Officer Melanie Waters-Ryan said: “We are investing in an iconic and profitable business that we know well. “This investment gives us a new revenue stream, thereby enhancing our diversity, and creates opportunities to develop
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differentiated products for customers, in line with our strategy of manufacturing and launching unique product. “There will, of course, be synergies between Topdeck and Back-Roads.” Topdeck was set up in London in 1973 by Flight Centre’s current Managing Director Graham Turner, when he and fellow Australian Geoff Lomas purchased a double-decker bus and began running overland coach tours.
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Redwing orders new Tourismos Redwing Coaches will be taking delivery of eight new Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Coaches in March 2015. The new vehicles will replace the current coaches in Evan Evans Tours branding. They will be given Evan Evans branding and operate on the same contract. Nigel Taylor, joint Managing Director of Redwing Coaches, told CBW: “90% of our fleet consists of Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. We like the product and are more than
happy with the backup service provided. In a separate development, all four Scania Irizar i6 coaches in the Redwing Coaches fleet have been fully wrapped in a Call of Duty Advanced Warfare promotion and dispatched to various locations across Europe. The operator was contacted by a London marketing agency to see if we could fulfill a brief to wrap four 53 seat executive vehicles for a forthcoming promotion for the
Wreckage from fatal France coach crash released Lawyers representing 21 Alvechurch Middle School children and four adults seriously injured in a coach crash in France have welcomed the release of the wreckage. Its was Solus Coaches vehicle. A teacher was killed in the crash when the coach came off the road near Chalons-en-Champagne, 90 miles east of Paris, on February 19, 2012. UK proceedings for compensation were put on hold following a Birmingham High Court decision after an application by the defendant tour operator, Interschool Travel Limited (trading as ‘Interski’). The company which organised the school trip said the civil claims for compensation should not be progressed through the English courts until the coach company’s insurers had access to the coach to carry out an inspection of it. Following repeated requests, the French authorities have now agreed to release the coach wreckage for inspection. Clive Garner, of Irwin Mitchell, who represents the passengers, said: “The English coach driver has been charged with involuntary
manslaughter by the authorities in France and a criminal trial there is expected early next year. Despite this, the civil proceedings in England have unfortunately been placed on hold as the coach company’s insurer considered that it could not conclude its investigations into the cause of the accident without access to the coach. “We are concerned that while the driver of the coach has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, we still do not know exactly what caused the accident. It is crucial that we determine why this coach left the road, first and foremost so that justice can be done, but also so that lessons are learnt to reduce the risk of a similar tragedy occurring in the future. “We have repeatedly called for improved coach safety measures including driver training, monitoring and supervision to reduce the risk of coach crashes occurring. While the cause of this tragic accident is yet to be determined, there are strong suspicions that driver fatigue was a causative factor.”
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Redwing orders new Mercedes-Benz Tourismos Xbox video game – Call of Duty – Advanced Warfare. The operator said: “Of course we said yes and although it’s been very involved and sometimes challenging, it’s also been huge
fun for the team at Redwing. To see everything take shape and then to wave them all off was very satisfying.” The company said it was open to similar projects in the future.
21st Century trading ahead of expectations 21st Century Technology plc has announced a half year performance slightly ahead of management expectations for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The company attributed this to stronger than anticipated demand for the company’s onbus systems both in the UK and Sweden. In the rail division, the installation of the majority of the advanced CCTV contract announced last year contributed significantly to the results. The company’s operational highlights during the last six months include contract extensions with two major UK bus operators. Mark Elliott, Chairman of 21st Century Technology, said: “This has been a good half year for the business in respect of our expectations as we continue to tackle the challenges facing us and I remain cautiously optimistic. “We await decisions on a number of innovative major system proposals to both rail and bus operators, which if successful may begin in half two
and provide the foundations for a return to growth in 2015. “Furthermore, we are reviewing a number of acquisition opportunities to complement the organic business development; and facilitate the group’s aim to move towards a ‘smart integrator’ and provider of managed systems for on-board systems to the bus and rail industry.” Russ Singleton, Chief Executive for 21st Century Technology, added: “The business is an established platform on which to build a leading specialist service provider of CCTV and monitoring systems to the fleet and network operators in the attractive bus and rail industries. “Our strategy includes a mixture of organic and, potentially, acquisitive growth based on the current platform, which involves changing the business from installing and supporting standalone systems on vehicles to a more integrated approach, with a broader range of on and off vehicle technologies and the associated back-office software to deliver a fully managed service to our customers.”
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NEWS › REGIONAL EAST AN OPENING CEREMONY planned for Bletchley Bus Station has been cancelled. The government-funded redevelopment, which cost around £600,000, began in March. Temporary stops have been in place in Saxon Street, South Terrace, Albert Street and Princes Way during the closure.
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A NEW WEEKEND NIGHT BUS is set to launch in Barnsley. Stagecoach Yorkshire is introducing the late night N27 service between Barnsley, Brierley and Grimethorpe on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. The service will began in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, with hourly buses at 0025, 0125, 0225 and 0325hrs. It will be the second night bus in Barnsley, following the launch of the N66 service in Birdwell, Hoyland and Elsecar. John Young, acting Commercial Director at Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “We’re delighted to be launching this second late night weekend service as part of a major package of improvements on our Pontefract Road routes. “For passengers who enjoy visiting pub and clubs, or those on a night out in the town centre, it offers a safe and affordable way home to areas including Lundwood, Cudworth, Shafton, Brierley and Grimethorpe.” A £1.2m free travel scheme in Leeds is helping young jobseekers. More than 800 young people are being offered free weekly bus travel cards to help them get to college and work experience placements as part of the Head Start programme.
ON SEPTEMBER 1, Eastleighn based Xelabus began operating a new route X5 service between Southampton Airport Parkway and Chandlers Ford Business parks. The service runs every 15 minutes in the rush hour and 30 minutes during the day Monday to Friday. It is being supported by the My Journey Project and Eastleigh Borough Council in order to help improve non-car access to the Chandlers Ford business areas. Employees at many of the businesses in Chandlers Ford
The scheme, which is run by Leeds City Council, gives young people aged between 18 and 24 the chance to take up training and placements with local employers as they look for jobs. Those claiming jobseekers allowance for six months are eligible to take part in the programme. Overall user satisfaction has doubled since the opening of Rochdale’s new interchange, according to an independent survey of passengers. A survey of over 200 interchange users carried out in May 2014, six months after the opening of the new facility, found that 98% of those asked were satisfied overall with the facilities. A corresponding survey carried out in March 2013 had found that just 48% of those
qualify for free travel on this service. A spokesman said: “This service represents a major investment on the part of Xelabus, HCC/ Local Sustainable Transport Fund and Eastleigh Borough Council, in response to requests for such a link from major employers in Chandlers Ford dating back a decade or more. “If successful, the new route has the potential to help reduce parking and traffic problems in the vicinity of the Chandlers Ford business park by providing a link to rail stations for onward travel,
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asked were satisfied overall with the facilities at the old interchange. However, the surveys did identify areas that need improvement, with 6% of those asked dissatisfied with the toilet facilities, 5% dissatisfied about cycle parking facilities and 4% dissatisfied with the range of cafes, shops and newsagents. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is currently working with Rochdale Council to improve cycling parking facilities at the interchange while a coffee shop is also due to open this autumn. Both surveys interviewed over 200 people from a mixture of backgrounds over a one week period. The purpose was to establish the importance of different facilities to passengers and monitor opinions of the
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facilities ‘before’ and ‘after’ completion of work. Chairman of the TfGM Committee, Cllr Andrew Fender, said: “The surveys provide a snapshot of public opinion before and after construction and we are delighted that the latest results show high levels of customer satisfaction with the new facility. “Not only does Rochdale Interchange provide transport users with better links between rail, bus and Metrolink services as well as improved passenger facilities, accessibility, information, safety and security, but it also provides a fantastic, modern gateway for the town centre. “We will continue to work with bus operators to improve the services we offer and encourage more people to use the facility.” Go North East is improving its ‘Venture’ services in Consett to improve access to the town’s Hermiston retail park from Monday, September 1. Services V3 and V4 from Shotley Bridge to Consett are being revised to provide a direct link to the Morrisons and Tesco stores. Passengers from Delves Lane can travel to Hermiston Retail Park using an hourly through bus on services V1 and V2. Stephen King, Marketing and Sales Manager for Go North East, said: “We’ve had a lot of requests from our customers to improve our connections to the shops at Hermiston and we’re delighted to be able to deliver what our passengers have asked for. “The new links from Delves Lane and Shotley Bridge will make it easier to for customers with shopping as they won’t need to change buses. Our new buses on the Venture routes have been immensely popular and we’re
reduce the parking / taxi costs of businesses in Chandlers Ford.”
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A VINTAGE BUS SERVICE in Portsmouth has been cancelled. The City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot normally runs a circular service on the last Sunday of each month between May and September. It runs from the D-Day Museum in Southsea, linking Clarence Pier, The Hard, Eastney Beam House and the Royal Marines Museum in Eastney with the D-Day Museum, but it was cancelled on August 31 because of the museum car park being unavailable and because of road closures for the Wiggle triathlon. A further service will run on September 28, which will be the last service of the year. Fares have increased on Reading Buses’ JetBlack route and mint green 5, 6 and 6a, according to getreading.co.uk. Adults travelling between Newbury bus station and Reading train station in peak time saw a 20p increase to £5 while the return fare remains at £7.50. Solo tickets for under 19s increased by 10p to £2.60 one-way and by 20p to £3.70 return. Off-peak returns on the service went up 20p to £6.50. However, £10 JetBlack group tickets, available for up to four people travelling together, are now valid from 0900hrs weekdays and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. Reading Buses Marketing and Communications Manager Jake Osman said: “We are trying to make things cheaper for groups of people travelling together. “Even at its peak-time, higher cost of £15 before 0900hrs Mondays to Fridays, this represents tremendous value if three or four people are travelling together.” Passengers using the mint green routes 5, 6 and 6a will see the discounted adult single fares increase by 10p to £1.60 but the £1.20 single fare between Whitley Street and town is unchanged. Some fares on other Reading routes are due to change in early October but the operator said the £1.90 single fare inside the simplyReading urban area will not be changing this year.
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STAFFORD BUS PASSENGERS will soon be able to travel to Rugeley
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on a new service being launched in September, the Staffordshire Newsletter reported. The new 827 service will call at Rugeley, Wolseley Bridge, Colwich, Little Haywood, Great Haywood, Hixon, Weston and travel along the A518 to Staffordshire University, Stafford town centre and Stafford College. It will run from Monday to Friday during college term and will leave from Brereton, Coalpit Lane at 0745hrs, reaching Stafford College at 0833hrs. The return service will set off from Earl Street, Stafford, at 1620hrs and arrive at Coalpit lane at 1708hrs.
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NEW BUS SERVICES are to be launched in Blagdon, the Bristol Post reported. The new services, launched with funding from North Somerset Council, will start on September 4 and 5. The 128, 134 and 135, are being run by operator Citistar and will pick up in Bishop Sutton, West Harptree, Compton Martin and Blagdon before continuing on to Congresbury, Yatton, Clevedon and Nailsea each Thursday. A new service 135 will also run each Friday to take people to Weston-super-Mare. North Somerset Council executive member for transport, Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, said: “The introduction of these services significantly increases the journey choices available to Blagdon residents, helping to promote social inclusion in this rural area. We will continue to work with our neighbouring authority to explore opportunities for future connections to Blagdon village.”
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SALISBURY’S DERELICT former bus station could be turned into retirement homes, the Salisbury Journal has said. After months of speculation about the future of the Endless Street bus station, which closed in January, Churchill Retirement Living has revealed plans to build 46 retirement properties on the brownfield site. The plans include the construction of one and two bedroom flats solely for people aged 60 or over. City councillor James Robertson said: “I think with all the air pollution it isn’t a good place to have older people, in addition this development is near to all the city nightlife.”
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Lothian Buses’ Doors Open Day will be on September 27
2014 n September 7 Dartford Bus Garage Open Day. Arriva London, Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5BG 1000 – 1600hrs. www.arrivalondon.com
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 Organised by Cardiff Transport Preservation Group. 07733 302242. www.ctpg.co.uk n September 14 UK Bus Driver of the Year 2014 Blackpool. bdoy@ btinternet.com
visit www.bluebell-railway.com or email d.morgan52@btinternet.com n October 5 Oxford Bus Museum Bus & Classic Vehicle Rally & Running Day Station Yard, Long Hanborough,OX29 8LA. 01993 883 617. www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk n October 6–7 CPT Scotland Annual Conference. Cameron House Hotel, Alexandria. 0131 272 2150. www.cpt-uk.org n October 12 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Annual Open Day. Bridgeton Bus Garage, Broad Street entrance, Glasgow. www.gvvt.org n October 26 Swansea Bus Museum Running Day. SA1 Business Park, Langdon Road, SA1 8QY. www.swanseabusmuseum. com
n September 21 Showbus 2014. Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
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n October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es
n September 25 Group Leisure Show Hall 8, NEC Birmingham. 01908 613323 http://leisureshow.com
n November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com
n September 25 - October 2 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. Hannover, Germany. www.iaa.de
n November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course. Birmingham. 01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com
n September 27 Lothian Buses Doors Open Day Central Depot, Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AZ 12 – 1600hrs http:// lothianbuses.com/our-community/ community/events n October 5 Amersham Running Day. Running Day based at car park, adjoining MET Station, King George V Road, Amersham on the Hill. www.amershammotorbussociety. co.uk n October 5 Amersham Running Day. Running Day based at car park, adjoining MET Station, King George V Road, Amersham on the Hill. www.amershammotorbussociety. co.uk n October 5 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Day. 01825 720800,
2015 n May 11 – 13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near Chester www.album-bus.co.uk n May 3 – 4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester www.fokab.org.uk n June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379.
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MANUFACTURER › KING LONG UK OPEN DAY
King Long on s King Long UK held the first of a series of road shows on Friday and Saturday. Gareth Evans reports from Coventry
XMQ6129 was displayed as a 53-seater, being destined for schools work but is normally available as a 49-seater touring and private hire coach
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although Ray McNally, Director at King Long UK said both a nine and a 12-metre bus will be on show at the London event, which was due to be held this Wednesday (September 3). Nevertheless, the coaches on display on Friday catered for a variety of different intended roles. Parked alongside the outdoor seating area, at which visitors could enjoy hot sandwiches, was a nine-metre XMQ6900.
“We expect this to be our biggest seller this year because it’s not a van derivative,” explained Ray. “It’s got a coach feel, decent luggage capacity and a price tag of only £134,950. That includes all the add-ons as standard – such as leather seats, power points and air-conditioning. We’ve listened to customers so we’ve installed a second TV monitor, where there was only one www.coachandbusweek.com
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XMQ6900 and Prospect’s XMQ6120C
An interior view of the XMQ6129. Note the raised pair of seats on the off-side, which are located above the WC
UPCOMING KING LONG ROAD SHOWS September 10 Hilton Newport Hotel, Chepstow Road, Langstone, Newport NP18 2LX September 17 Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ September 19–20 Holiday Inn Express, Strathclyde Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RB All shows run from 0930 to 1630hrs. Call King Long UK on 02476 363004. Visit www.kinglonguk.com
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previously. “We’re continually adapting – that’s a quality of King Long. In another example, on our next batch of vehicles, power points will be �lush in the wall.” The other vehicle on prominent display was a full-size XMQ6129. Ray continued: “The 12-metre coach was pre-ordered as a 53-seater because it’s going to a grammar school. Ordinarily we would advise operators specify it as a 49-seater. Because it’s higher up, two seats can be �itted on top of the WC. While it has been type approved as a 53-seater, it’s tight. It costs £199,950. “While the model remains available under derogation with a Euro 5 Cummins engine, the window is closing. Euro 6 engines will be DAF. On that note, the XMQ6900 will still be available with a Cummins engine – it’s just that Cummins are no longer making larger power units at Euro 6.” Although not carrying branding, Ray said the red XMQ6130C was for Leons of Stafford. “It’s the �irst one they have ordered – and Hills of Wolverhampton have ordered one too,” he explained. “The 70-seater school coach has Prime seats in 3+2 con�iguration. We’re quite excited because we’ve priced it accordingly – £150,000. “That’s very competitive for a 12-metre coach. If you want extras – such as DDA-compliance and air-conditioning, they are available at an additional cost.” While Ray could not con�irm the �inal details, he also revealed that one customer was set to
An interior view of Prospect’s XMQ6120C
Prospect’s XMQ6120C and a stock XMQ6900 acquire a number of XMQ6900s. “A coach company in London to be announced has ordered 18 of them – as a 33-seater fully DDA-compliant speci�ication,” he said. Not to be forgotten was Prospect’s tri-axle coach, which arrived later in the morning after it had been valeted. Asked about the background to the road show, Ray replied: “The reason we’ve put on a road show is each year at the NEC, people are impressed with the look, price and factory bumper to bumper two-year warranty. However, there is always a question on how they drive. This is a prelude to the show. “We’ve got a spare pit and so people can inspect and take our vehicles out for a test drive – all things they cannot do at the show.” Ray was keen to stress: “This will be an annual event.” ■ September 3, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 17
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PROFILE › AIRLINKS AIRPORT SERVICES
Flying high at Gatwick The unusual nature of its work means that National Express-owned Airlinks doesn’t enjoy the same public recognition of some parts of the business, but it’s every bit as customer focused as Andy Izatt �inds out
Airlinks operates 13 Mercedes-Benz Citaros that are the newest vehicles in the fleet
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he National Express Airlinks Airport Services subsidiary at Gatwick Airport has recently had its contract renewed for a third time - no small achievement in a competitive sector where suppliers often change. That success is indicative of a responsive operation that is highly customer focused, but in quite a different way to most National Express businesses. Although the National Express brand is most commonly associated with its coaches, the company has a long history of working with several airports mostly landside, but also airside. They’re key destinations accounting for around a third of 18m annual passenger journeys on the express network, and the airports themselves are keen to promote arrival and departure by coach as part of strategies to reduce car dependency. National Express Business Solutions Director Danny Elford has been charged with exploring the opportunities.
Gatwick �lexibility
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‘Success is indicative of a responsive operation that is highly customer focused, but in quite a different way to most National Express businesses’ Express. There’s also an airside business at Stansted Airport where transport to and from the mid and long stay car parks is additionally provided. However, Gatwick is the larger of the two, carrying around 2m passengers annually. While Airlinks provides buses to and from staff car parks landside, airside it’s the preferred supplier for moving people. As part of its agreement with the airport, airlines must use it for passenger transfer although the movement of wheelchair-bound passengers is contracted separately to OCS Group. Transfers are organised either directly or through ground handling agents. Although Airlines are free to use alternative suppliers for crew transfer, the majority – more than 90% – use Airlinks for that as well. While Airlinks has no direct relationship with the people it transports, the requirements of the airlines are demanding. They don’t
normally want to load or unload passengers ‘off pier’ and have to pay for the transfers, being then reimbursed by the airport. Payment is determined by the number of people carried, not the quantity of vehicles supplied, so Airlinks has to resource requirements carefully. Passengers don’t choose to be transferred by bus. If they have a complaint, the �irst place they will take it is the airline so the speed and �lexibility with which Airlinks responds is critical. Longest journey to an aircraft is six minutes or 12 minutes there and back, There are service level agreements in place covering response time that need to be adhered to and the work by its very nature can be very unpredictable. Time of year, different days, and time of day all bring changes to airline schedules, and then there’s the weather to contend with - a major factor. All can determine whether an aircraft www.coachandbusweek.com
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A dedicated bus station airside at Gatwick Airport is from where flight crews are transported to their aircraft. It can be a busy location.
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Airlinks team members: Interim Operations Manager Keith Dunster, Administrator Jill Dunster, Duty Manager Karen Portrus and Driver Mary Alderton is parked on or off pier when it lands. Because remote stands are cheaper, they do however appeal to some of the ‘no frills’ carriers. For Airlinks, scheduling requirements are continually changing. Schedulers work in pairs and rotate on 12-hour shifts. Past experience often gives the team insight on what to expect. Staff and vehicles are allocated accordingly, but there are no guarantees. Having them strategically positioned is important. Once allocated for a shift, they tend to stay local to a particular terminal, but being able to respond quickly is everything.
One family
Of Airlinks 80 staff, 70 are drivers. Quite apart from having security clearance to work airside, it’s an airport requirement that the latter have PCV licences. All have completed their Driver CPC. In fact the rules of the road airside are essentially the same as landside. The speed limit is normally 20mph although there are places such as ‘Arrivals’ where it’s down to 10mph. It’s 5mph around an aircraft stand. Aircraft always have right of way. While Airlinks operates just three types of
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vehicle, they couldn’t be more different. There are 13 Mercedes-Benz Citaros that date from 2010, seven East Lancs Myllennium-bodied liquid petroleum gas-fuelled DAF SB220s (survivors of a batch of 17) and 12 Cobus 2700s. The airport does have an age limit for vehicles operating airside, but it doesn’t apply to ‘specialised equipment’ such as the gas-fuelled buses and Cobuses. The Cobus 2700 is a purpose-built airport apron transfer vehicle. Half of those operated were inherited along with other vehicles from British Airways erstwhile airside operation at the airport. Despite their size (they’re 10 feet wide), they wouldn’t normally be loaded with more than 75 people – 10 more than one of the Citaros. The gas buses were originally procured as part of an initiative in conjunction with then airport owner BAA to reduce ground emissions. While four were used landside on Flightlink car park shuttle work, the remainder operated airside. They’re refuelled at Gatwick’s ‘Fuel Farm’ where all vehicles operating at the airport are replenished. Although Airlinks has its own
National Express subsidiary Airlinks Airport Services can trace its origins back to the Airlink helicopter shuttle service that was operated between Gatwick and Heathrow by British Caledonian Airways and British Airways Helicopters from 1978 to 1986. National Bus Company subsidiary London Country competed against Airlink with a Green Line coach service using the M25 and M23 motorways. It was branded Speedlink, although the first Green Line route between the two airports was introduced as long ago as 1967. What had become London Country South West was sold to the Drawline Group in 1988. The following year the airport operations at Crawley and Staines were split off to become Speedlink Airport Services, which was acquired by National Express in 1991. National Express Group was floated on the London Stock Exchange in December 1992. AirLinks, The Airport Coach Company was created in 1999 when National Express merged Speedlink Airport Services with Flightlink, acquired from Birmingham-based Flights Coach Travel in 1996. Acquisitions quickly followed growing the business. Ground handling company Silverwing was first in July 1999, Blazefield’s Cambridge Coach Services following three months later, London United‘s Airbus operation during February 2000 and Status Group’s Capital Logistics in April 2000. Restructuring since saw the division of AirLinks, but the former Capital Logistics business at Gatwick continues to trade as Airlinks Airport Services.
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PROFILE › AIRLINKS AIRPORT SERVICES ABOUT GATWICK AIRPORT Gatwick Airport is 30 miles south of central London. It’s the capital’s second-largest international airport and the second-busiest in the UK after Heathrow. The single-use runway with a maximum of 55 aircraft movements an hour is the world’s busiest. There are two terminals, North and South, used by 36m passengers in 2013 to access a mix of ‘full service’, ‘no frills’ and ‘charter’ flights. BAA Ltd and its predecessors owned and operated Gatwick from 1966 to 2009 when it was sold to a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners, which also has a controlling interest in London City and Edinburgh Airports. Capacity at the airport has been progressively increased over the years with extensions to the runway and improved passenger facilities. The second terminal, the North Terminal, was opened in 1988 with a second aircraft pier added in 1991. Pier 6 opened in 2005, added an additional 11 pier-served aircraft stands and is linked to the North Terminal by what is reportedly the largest air passenger bridge in the world. Both terminal buildings have been extended and enhanced over the years. March 2013 marked the opening of the airport’s first pier-served stand for the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, which can carry 525 to 853 passengers depending on configuration.
Gas-fuelled DAF SB220s, Mercedes-Benz Citaros and Cobus 2700s are all operated
Longest journey airside to a plane is six minutes, 12 minutes return
Schedulers work in pairs and rotate on 12-hour shifts. Requirements are constantly changing
‘We have a fantastic team here delivering people between plane and terminal with the minimum of fuss’
Head of Media – UK Coach – National Express & Eurolines Rosalyn Golds and National Express Business Solutions Director Danny Elford airside-based engineering department, all of the �leet regularly goes landside as maintenance is contracted to Mercedes-Benz dealer Rossetts Commercials of Crawley. Vehicles are on 35-day inspections. There are other vehicles, notably a pair of ADL Enviro200s recently transferred from Heathrow, but Airlinks didn’t win its contract renewal on the basis of introducing a new �leet, although there is likely to be investment in the near future. It secured the work based on its proven track record of providing service to the airlines. Keith Dunster is Airlinks’ Interim Operations
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Manager. Wife Jill is Administrator and both have worked at the airport for several decades – Keith for 24 years, Jill for 17. Keith emphasised the ‘one family’ community spirit amongst workers at Gatwick, and at Airlinks in particular. Staff retention is helped by drivers not having to contend with the public, ticket machines, baggage and urban traf�ic. Turnover is minimal and most are long-term employees, re�lected by an average age of 58. One, Terry Marshall, has put in 33 years service. An airport is a 24-hour operation so shift work is the norm. Day and night rotas staggered throughout a 24-hour period include ‘Instructions’ where staff wait to be advised on requirements on an ad hoc basis. Landside there are day and night rotas for the staff car park shuttles. Drivers work a straight �ive days and then have three days rest, but little is predictable about what they do. As Keith pointed out: “Tomorrow is a completely new day.” Danny emphasised that Airlinks success at Gatwick was down to partnership working with the airport. “We have a fantastic team here delivering people between plane and terminal with the minimum of fuss,” he said. “They put in
Inside one of the Cobus 2700s, which usually carry around 75 passengers a tremendous effort, and they do it with a smile. We have a lot of good people at key locations around the country so we should be able to do more of this type of work. You can never be complacent.” ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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Gareth Evans reports on the investment made in the fleet of renowed Scottish coach operator Maynes of Buckie
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aynes of Buckie is something of a household name in the coach industry. While it may be based in the far north of Scotland, it’s coaches are no strangers ‘down south’ – and by that, I don’t mean the Central Belt either. The smart, well-maintained silver-base liveried frontline coaches can be seen on tour across the UK, as well as Continental Europe. Indeed, it’s no secret that Kevin Mayne, who is a director alongside his brother David and father Gordon, has a ‘thing’ for keeping the alloy wheels sparkling. “There is no point investing huge amounts of money on new coaches if the presentation levels are not 200%. The coaches and our first class driving team are not only an asset to Maynes but the industry as a whole,” enthused the ever-modest Kevin. “Our drivers are the ambassadors of our company and the coaches are a mobile advert which attract comments and work – as well as turning many a head around Europe.” Kevin is a real character, something which is all too apparent both at industry events and on coach social media sites, where he is an active contributor. He’s also not averse to getting behind the wheel and thus his experiences are invaluable to helping drive the family firm forward. On that note, it is worth mentioning that Kevin has delivered all the firm’s training since 1993. Maynes’ Driver CPC courses are designed by the Guild of British Coach Operators, of which Maynes is still the only Scottish member. With nine new full-size coaches and three minicoaches having entered the fleet this year – and further vehicles on order, CBW felt it was time to catch up with this respected operator.
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AT A GLANCE Operator Maynes of Buckie Location Buckie, Scotland Contact 01542 831219 Visit www.maynes.co.uk On Twitter, follow @ Maynescoaches
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The attractively-styled Van Hool TX will become the staple vehicle for the Maynes frontline pool when further examples join the fleet later this year. ANDREW CAIRNS
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FLEET UPDATE › MAYNES OF BUCKIE INSIGHT
About Maynes Coaches Maynes Coaches was established by James Mayne in 1947 following two years operating a local taxi, car and limousine hire business. For prestige occasions the fleet included a Rolls Royce. Having found there was sufficient local demand to justify expanding into the coach business, the inaugural coach was purchased in 1947. The 29-seater Duple-bodied Bedford OB was acquired from Nobles Tours of Aberdeen. 1972 was a milestone and turning point for the company when the first new fullsize coach was purchased. Delivered in the spring of 1972, ‘MSE10K’ was a 45-seater Plaxton-bodied Bedford, which was acquired for the first overseas private hire which took pupils from Buckie High School to Belgium. Although second-hand vehicles continued to be purchased, it became policy to acquire at least one new coach every year. Bodywork by both Plaxton and Duple was the order of the
day for both new and used coaches – although second-hand Caetano and Van Hool-bodied Bedfords were acquired in 1976 and 1985. 1982 however saw the current proprietor, Gordon Mayne, thrown in at the deep end following the sudden death of his father. He continued with the policy of regularly buying new vehicles to match customer demands and over the next few years expanded the fleet even further. New coaches continued to be Bedfords, the majority of which were fitted with Plaxton coachwork. New smaller-sized vehicles were also to a higher specification, fitted with luxury coach seats rather than the standard minibus-type seats. Traditionally a number of second-hand coaches were acquired during the spring to cover the extra summer workload of tours and outings. Whilst most of these acquisitions would receive the standard blue and white livery some would operate in their previous owner’s colour schemes before being resold at the end of the season. Today the firm operates from depots in Buckie, Elgin and Orkney.
The centre door arrangement on the XMQ6120C can be seen clearly in this view. ANDREW CAIRNS
New full-size coaches for 2014
Four Van Hool TX15s have joined the fleet this season – one of which was ordered separately to the three announced earlier in the year. The coaches have been built by Van Hool to Maynes’ exacting executive specification – complete with 49 seats, full air-conditioning, WC, hot and cold drinks facilities and an onboard entertainment system. The new coaches have been acquired for touring and private hire, undertaking a mixed workload throughout the UK and Europe. Maynes has also taken the plunge by acquiring its first Chinese-made coaches – from Coventrybased dealer King Long UK. Bought for school contract and private hire work is an XMQ 6120C with 68+1 moquette seats. The Disability Discrimination Actcompliant coach is fitted with centre double doors, three-point seat belts, tinted glazing and and an in-coach entertainment system. 24 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 3, 2014 022_026_CBW1153_Fleet Update.indd 24
The Hispano and Marcopolos have been refreshed this year
One of this year’s new Cheetahs is equipped with tables
The 31-seater XMQ6900
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Livery competition Earlier this year Maynes ran a coach livery competition, which was open to all primary 7 classes (the Scottish equivalent of year 6 or those aged 10 to 11) in all schools in Moray. Kevin took up the story: “We asked classes from the schools to design and send us ideas of what our company’s coach livery could be like in the future. As a family business we know that primary 7 is such an important and exciting year. The winning entry was chosen from Cluny Primary in Buckie. “The entry by Reece Jappy was selected in the highly contested competition as the worthy winner by our judges. Reece’s entry was very intricate with flags and also kept a twist of our company livery through it.
The winning entry in the livery competition – a prime example of how Maynes engages with the communities it serves “Reece’s class were awarded free coach hire for their whole class – for a maximum of 50 miles in a 30-mile radius of the school between 0930 and 1430hrs.” Kevin concluded: “We were delighted with the results. There were some fantastic entries this year – and we enjoyed doing it. It’s also an excellent way of engaging with our local schools.”
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One of this year’s new Cheetahs is equipped with tables
The XMQ6900 and XMQ612C together
A Cheetah in build at Plaxtons
CURRENT FLEET
The smart nine-seater VIP coach from EVM. ANDREW CAIRNS The second King Long is a nine-metre XMQ 6900 with 31 luxury reclining leather seats. The coach is also equipped with a WC, hot drinks machine, fridge, courier seat, air-conditioning, a Webasto, radio/CD/DVD/PA and two monitors – in addition to a centre continental door.
Minicoaches
Another new supplier to grace Maynes’ fleet is EVM – which has provided a nine-seater Mercedes-Benz. Registered ‘GM14YNE,’ it is rightly described as a ‘VIP minicoach.’ “This is the first vehicle our company has purchased from EVM,” enthused Kevin. “The new Mercedes has been finished to a bespoke standard with two-tone leather airline seats, glass roof and an on-board entertainment system.” Asked why such a high-specification had been selected for a small vehicle, he responded: “This was specifically chosen to assist us in our corporate clients’ travel needs. For decades we have been the chosen travel provider for many of the world’s best-known whisky names. We have been continually tasked with ensuring customers, team members and future clients of the whisky industry travel in exceptional
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For completeness, it was felt prudent to include a brief look at the remainder of the Maynes fleet – all of which carries cherished registration numbers. First and foremost are seven Neoplan Tourliners, ranging in age from 2011 to 2013 and comprising both 49 and 53-seaters. Together with the Van Hool TXs, these vehicles form the basis of the full-size, frontline executive coach fleet. Looking ahead to the near future, the number of Neoplans will reduce to five in December, with two 2011 examples being replaced by two Van Hool TX16s. There are also four Marcopolo-bodied MANs – two of which are 70-seaters dedicated to schools work – with the remainder being 57-seaters and available for standard private hire. Not to be forgotten is a comparatively rare 2011-registered 57-seater Hispano-bodied standards of comfort and service.” A pair of Plaxton Cheetah-bodied MercedesBenz minicoaches have also joined the fleet. There are now five of what Kevin described as a “very popular type of coach.” Both vehicles have again been built to Maynes’ own specification. While both coaches are equipped with three-point belts, air-conditioning and in-coach entertainment, they differ in that one has 25 leather seats and tables and the other is a straight 29-seater. The coaches are used on private hire, which includes undertaking transfers for corporate clients.
More Van Hools for 2015
Following on from the firm’s earlier 2014 order for four DAF Van Hool TXs, Maynes has placed an order for a further two 53-seater variants. “Thanks to our continued excellent customer and driver feedback, we are again pleased
There are currently seven Neoplan Tourliners in the fleet Iveco EuroRider. Along with the Marcopolos, this coach enjoyed a refresh in time for the new season. Smaller vehicles include a 27-seater BMC Midilux and VIP-specification 2013 MB Vega GT 16-seater. The latter has recently replaced a 2009-registered Tawe Renault 16-seater. order DAF-powered TX16 coaches for our 2015 season with Arriva Bus and Coach,” explained Kevin. “These coaches will blend into our touring and private hire fleet undertaking a mixed workload throughout the UK and Europe. We already have seven Van Hool TX coaches in our fleet and the additions were a logical step to continue the Maynes-Van Hool connection. “This total investment of around £550k allows us to continue to keep our fleet age profile to be one of the youngest in the UK. “The directors will make a trip to finalise the finishing details of the new coaches to the bespoke requirements of the company.” Kevin hinted that further exciting news may well be forthcoming in the weeks ahead: “More fleet upgrades may be finalised in the coming months at Euro Bus Expo that will see some additional coaches arriving for early 2015.” ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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SUPPLIER › CONNECTS2
A digital future As more and more passenger cars are coming preequipped with DAB radio, Nik Dix, a key figure in product development from Connects2, talks to James Day about how it’s time for the commercial vehicle sector to adapt
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AB, or Digital Audio Broadcasting, has long been foreshadowed as the innovative future of radio technology since its official launch in Britain in the 1990s. It was clearly a good idea, but at the time it had very little infrastructure available through which to support it. From then until now, progress has been slow but steady, with talk of a switchover from traditional FM growing in favour year on year. In 2014, the push for digital has gathered momentum and thousands of people are taking advantage of the sound quality, station choice and improved informational capacity of DAB radio. Nowhere is this more true, though, than in the vehicles on British roads, where a fifth of all radio listening takes place (according to Digital Radio UK). Digital radio use is on the rise. Recent CAP figures show that 55% of new cars registered in Q2 are fitted with DAB radio, with 75% projected by mid-2015. With this quantity of new vehicles equipped with DAB, and aftermarket products working towards futureproofing all older models on the road, a full digital radio switchover is easy to imagine. “Many top manufacturers have already begun to fit DAB into their new cars as standard,” said Nik Dix from car audio specialists, Connects2. “Volkswagen has now joined Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Mini in offering DAB across its entire range, and this is just the beginning.”
How the business works
Through the years, the range which Connects2 offers its customers has been expanded, crafted and evolved to incorporate new technology and trends to keep products fresh and innovative. Connects2 operates as a developer and global distributor of automotive multimedia products and installation solutions, specialising in delivering working products to fit specific customer needs and vehicle applications not covered by mainstream providers. The company develops many of the products it distributes from scratch, both hardware and software, 28 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 3, 2014 028_029_CBW1153_Supplier Profile.indd 28
ABOUT
Connects2 Connects2 was established in Britain in 1999, with large aspirations. By 2000, the company had developed a CD-changer interface to meet high market demand, and the product was a resounding success. What began as a business distributing products across the UK has, a decade and a half later, become a worldwide presence with over 100 members of staff, connections in more than 80 countries and a range of products to provide optimum solutions and integration for 95% of the cars currently on the road. meaning it is well practiced in producing new products for vehicles outside of its current product range. Connects2’s network of dealers and distributors covers the whole UK and it operates across the globe, with over 200 distributors in over 80 countries. The firm has developed AutoDAB, a range of digital radio products designed to fit seamlessly into any vehicle currently on the road. Nik explained that the brand was created for a clear purpose: “AutoDAB represents an increasing market demand for new technology in older vehicles. Many people and businesses cannot afford brand new vehicles and with AutoDAB we’re trying to cover all bases. “We specialise in making digital radio available to everyone no matter what they drive, and this applies to the commercial vehicle sector too”. Connects2 offer both the AutoDAB Lite, a universal Digital Radio tuner which works with any FM head unit, and the AutoDAB-GO, an in-car DAB receiver with integrated display and Bluetooth. The former is hidden behind the dashboard and is operated through the included remote control, whilst the latter can be attached to the dash or windscreen and is controlled by
The interior of a high specification Target Travel coach. Could coach entertainment systems benefit from having DAB installed? GRAHAM RICHARDSON the dedicated buttons on the unit. With these products, Connects2 provides solutions for the commercial vehicle market that are easy to install, competitively priced and highly adaptable. At present, the company has very little experience in the coach and bus industry, but with the growth in digital radio and other passenger car-based multimedia technologies, the parallels which can be drawn allow it to work with partners to create answers which work for individual vehicle applications, 12 and 24 volt, both domestic and commercial. Connects2 is uniquely positioned as a UK – based developer and distributor to work with customers from the ground up, so, while it does not currently operate in the coach and bus industry, the capabilities are there for the company to hit the ground running. Connects2 dealer network is always looking to forge close working relationships with individual customers, whether they be owner operators or local companies. Because of its size and reputation, built through dealing with volume vehicle manufacturers directly, the company can also link up with dealerships and manufacturer brands alike.
DAB in passenger vehicles
Connects2 claims DAB digital radio works well in passenger vehicles as long as the system is designed to meet the individual needs of the vehicle, with the construction and installation location of antennas being one of the most important factors. With the Government’s commitment to the adoption of DAB Digital Radio and the resulting investment in transmitter infrastructure, both for the BBC and commercial radio, that continues to take place across the country (circa 95% population coverage aiming for FM equivalency by 2015) coverage continues
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to improve across the road network too. Driver control of the various systems is no more difficult than the operation of existing entertainment equipment. One possible drawback in passenger vehicles is potential conflict between passengers if not all agree on the choice of station. CBW asked whether it could install a system which passengers can listen do individually – similar to what is frequently seen on airlines. At the moment, DAB digital radio broadcasts can be listened to on one receiver at a time (i.e. the user chooses the content and tunes in as with FM). This provides a great solution to upgrade from existing FM single receiver systems in vehicles to provide a wider choice of content, entertainment and information
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invaluable to the driver, and customer alike. As time progresses and 3G/4G infrastructure grows, options to tap into multiple sources of content via the internet become a real possibility, whether by WiFi on board allowing customers to share a connection, or streaming from an on-board source (like a plane’s movie system). Connects2 said most things are possible, it’s just a case of understanding the need and demand for services and providing a working solution in a cost effective way.
The advantages of DAB
So, what can DAB offer coach and bus operators which standard FM radio can’t? In essence, more choice, less interference and easier tuning.
AutoDAB-Go
AutoDAB Lite
The AutoDAB-Go is Connect2’s plug and play solution, which it recommends as a first product to try to see if it fulfils the operator’s requirements (plug and play through existing sound system without modification). AutoDAB-GO Features: DAB station names shown on the DAB receiver display, scrolling text information (DLS), simple plug and play installation, number of channels scanned and stored, windscreen mounting system, power through 12V dual USB charging socket, supplied with amplified in-vehicle DAB digital radio antenna. Bluetooth Features: answer and end phone calls from DAB receiver, pair up to eight phones, phone call audio output through integrated speaker or via aux out to vehicle head unit, integrated microphone, playback music over A2DP Bluetooth.
AutoDAB Lite is a more integrated solution which is still universal. Once again, there is no need to modify existing system specs. AutoDAB Lite Features: DAB station names shown on vehicle display, radio display via RDS, plug and play installation via ISO connector, four selectable FM frequencies, MPEG Audio Layer II audio decoder, digital audio-out option, upgradable software, auto channel search, favourite channel selection, infra-red remote control and eye included, glass mount DAB antenna included. It is worth noting that, in common with many 24 volt applications, a 12 volt power source is required to run these devices. Often this is already present in the vehicle and feeds existing entertainment equipment and accessory sockets, but Connects2 can obviously provide specific 24V – 12V power supplies if required.
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The vast array of genre specific stations, both local and national, BBC and commercial, provide a choice that FM cannot deliver, since the FM bandwidth is full already. Misconceptions around reception quality are mostly born from people’s early experiences of DAB when coverage and signal strength were much lower. With far more improved coverage and receivers, the quality of digital radio is now much better. National stations remain on the same frequency on DAB too, so there is no dead spots or need to retune. DAB is designed for broadcast radio transmissions so conforms to the traditional ‘one transmission, many listeners’ model, but the opportunities to communicate useful information to the user far exceed those on FM. Information on station, tracks and news can be ‘scrolled’ on many systems (but can equally be defeated if there are safety concerns about moving text) and the network’s ability to carry far more granular traffic information as time goes on, presents real benefits to the commercial operator. It could be possible to use the device for one-way communication in the future, for example.
Digital radio growth
The latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) figures show that 90% of the UK population listens to the radio every week. The country is, more than ever, a tuned in nation – but times are changing; 51% of listeners are tuning in through a digital medium and Nik explained why the commercial vehicle sector need not be slow to adapt. “For the commercial vehicle sector, acclimatising to digital radio would be highly beneficial for both driver and passenger. DAB presents many more options than traditional FM to keep both parties informed and entertained on the move.” n
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DELIVERIES BLUEBIRD COACHES Weymouth’s Bluebird Coaches has taken delivery of two new Volvo B11R Jonckheerebodied coaches to include in its 22 vehicle fleet. Already in operation, the new 53-seater coaches have been transporting passengers to Normandy for the events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Features of the B11R chassis include Volvo I-Shift transmission and automatic function check. The B11R also benefits from a range of Volvo’s safety features, such as the EBS controlled disc brakes and a multiplexed electronics system. Inside the vehicles, TV screens and DVD players, a hot drinks server, fridge and on-board toilet can all be found.
the Jonckheere factory in Belgium where we could see our new vehicles being built, which was great and we’re really pleased with our new coaches and the service we’ve received.” Richard Mann, Regional Sales Manager for Volvo Bus, added: “We’re pleased to have provided two of our new B11Rs to one of the country’s longest established and most respected coach companies. Our B11R chassis is widely recognised for its unrivalled quality and technical specification for operators as well as giving excellent service and comfort for their passengers.”
“We’ve been very impressed with the quality of the Volvo product, in particular the passenger safety features which include three point seat belts,” said Martyn Hoare, Bluebird’s Joint Managing Director with his brother
Stephen Hoare. “We’ve also found Volvo coaches to be extremely reliable in their operation, which was another key consideration for us when we were looking to expand our fleet.” “The whole specification
GALLOWAY TRAVEL GROUP
KM MOTORS
Suffolk-based Galloway Travel Group has taken delivery of two new Van Hool Astron T916s. With the distinctive Sapphire Star livery, the two new vehicles will replace two existing coaches. The new coaches feature the Paccar 12.9 litre Euro V power unit and ZF-Astronic gearbox with automatic and manual drive mode. It also includes ‘armchair seating’ with leather head-rests and inserts plus an average 75mm (3”) extra legroom. The inner seat of each double seat slides the same amount into the aisle to provide more comfort on long journeys. Seating level is 250mm (10”) higher than normal ‘high-line’ coaches, and independent front suspension and twin rear axles give greater weight capacity and increased
Family-run KM Motors of Barnsley was one of the first operators to invest in an Irizar i6 integral two years ago, and now it has bought its second. Keith Meynell, the Managing Director, had always been a DAF operator but previously preferred Bova bodywork. He said: “The i6 we bought has been brilliant, and we’ve had first-class support from Irizar UK. “This model has better kerbside appeal with the public and the coach has been excellent on tyres, offers a lovely ride and, after two years, there’s no sign of any corrosion.” Keith said he’d not been convinced of the durability of the modern, lightweight seats but he’d been proven wrong. “We have cupholders, footrests and magazine nets and not one has broken. I’ve also been watching residual values and they are holding up very well.” This time around, KM Motors went for the same 12.2m, two-axle coach, powered by DAF’s PR265 engine and with a ZF ASTronic auto-shift gearbox, but went for custom seats with leather piping. Other specified features of
stability and handling in emergency situations. “This is the fifth time that we have purchased the Astron T916,” said Commercial Director for Galloway, Bernie Miles. “It provides genuine comfort for our customers and reliability for our engineers. “We’re very proud of our fleet and it is a visible sign of our commitment to the coach holiday market that we are investing in the very latest 2014 plates.” FACT FILE
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and purchasing process has been very smooth from start to finish and our Volvo Regional Sales Manager, Richard Mann, worked closely with us to provide help and guidance where necessary. Volvo even took us over to
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CHASSIS/BODY Volvo B11R ENGINE Volvo D11K TRANSMISSION Volvo I-Shift SEATS 53 SUPPLIED Volvo Bus 02476
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Derek Brumpton, of Irizar UK, hands over the keys to the coach’s principal driver, Dominic Herbert the coach include Hispacold bio zone air conditioning, centre toilet with a drinks machine to toilet top, dash mounted fridge and a multimedia player featuring DVD player and iPod socket, linked to two monitors. The coach’s windows are double glazed. KM Motors – now in its 43rd year – runs eight coaches on its own tours and private hire,
having downsized some time ago when it decided to leave the home-to-school market. FACT FILE
CHASSIS/BODY Irizar i6 Integral ENGINE DAF PR265 TRANSMISSION ZF AS-Tronic SEATS 49 SUPPLIED BY Irizar UK 01909
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HARRY SHAW Coventry-based Harry Shaw has taken delivery of a new Scania OmniExpress coach to replace an identical vehicle purchased by the firm three years ago. The 14m-overall length vehicle is based on a Scania K400EB6x2*4 chassis equipped with a 400bhp Euro 5 Scania engine and the latest generation of Scania’s fully-automated Opticruise gear-selection system. Inside, the vehicle has 55 half leather trimmed reclining seats, three-point seatbelts, DVD Player and two monitors, a centre-sunken toilet, climate
control air-conditioning and a drinks machine. Director John Shaw said: “The vehicle will be used mainly on our own Spanish holidays, so we specified a longer length vehicle with only 55 seats to give passengers extra comfort.“ FACT FILE
CHASSIS/BODY Scania K400EB6x2*4 OmniExpress ENGINE Scania Euro 5 400bhp TRANSMISSION Scania Opticruise SEATS 55 SUPPLIED BY Scania (GB) 01909 500822
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TAF VALLEY COACHES Taf Valley Coaches of Penrhoel, Whitland, Carmarthanshire, has recently taken delivery of a new 12.9m VDL Futura FHD2 129.365PR automatic coach. Constructed to EC vehicle type approval and with overall body dimensions of 12.9m long, 2.55m wide and 3.70m high, the specification of this vehicle includes a 9.2 litre 361 bhp (265kw) Paccar Euro 5 emission level engine and ZF 5HP604 automatic transmission, along with a ZF intarder. The coach has independent front suspension with lowering control and an 80 litre fuel tank. Xenon headlamps with LED running lights are specified, along with rear LED lighting. The driver benefits from ABS, ASR traction control and cruise control, along with a reversing camera. The vehicle can be configured with either 57 or 59 Vogel Conturo reclining
passenger seats, with leather headrests and piping, individual footrests, seatback tables and lap seatbelts. A courier seat is also on board. The interior of the coach also includes air conditioning and Spheros pre-heater with timer, a centre-sunken demoutable toilet compartment (leading down to the centre continental exit with powered door), water boiler mounted to toilet top and a fridge/coolbox within the dash. For passenger entertainment, an audio/DVD multimedia package including CD/DVD/MP3 capability is displayed through two saloon monitors, all with Bluetooth
connectivity. To aid with passenger’s privacy, the vehicle has been specified with dark tinted side windows, with curtains attached to the side and rear windows. FACT FILE
CHASSIS/BODY VDL Future FHD2 129.365PR ENGINE Paccar 9.2ltr 361bhp Euro 5 TRANSMISSION ZF 5HP604 Automatic SEATS 57/59 SUPPLIED BY Moseley in the South 01823 653000 www. moseleysouth.co.uk
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INDUSTRY
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RENTAL, LEASING & FINANCE
Financing is a means for operators to acquire the funding for vehicles and equipment which would otherwise be out of reach
A helping hand S
This week’s Industry Guide looks at the various rental, leasing and �inance options available to operators when the time comes to expand the size of their �leets or cover for vehicles which are out of service
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ometimes, a �leet needs expansion, but the capital just isn’t available for new vehicles. Not only can rental companies and �inancial �irms help to remedy this, operators also have the bene�it of their after service support. Companies in both areas offer plenty of �lexibility to suit a variety of needs. With some operators hitting hard times, there may be a need for short term spot hire to cover for a service which has to be suddenly stopped. It often isn’t viable to keep a yard full of spare vehicles to cover for such an event, but bus and coach rental companies can help. The same can be said for
tenders with speci�ic vehicle requirements, such as low �loor only or with a speci�ic minimum age. If a vehicle is involved in an accident or needs to be taken off the road, rental �irms can help plug the gap by providing a similar vehicle which doesn’t risk violating the contract. Financing can also help operators to populate their premises with garage equipment, IT facilities and other machinery like bus washes, to help them run a more effective operation. All of this equipment makes a big difference and can dramatically improve the quality and compliance of an operation, but comes at a price. Finance can help. ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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DAVIES CORPORATE FINANCE
Davies Corporate Finance is committed to the coach and bus sectors, giving operators access to the funding facilities they need to ensure the smooth and effective running of their business. Davies Corporate Finance is managed by Director David Davies, who has over 20 years’ experience arranging asset and business finance for coach and bus operators. The company’s current funding panel consists of 40+ finance providers, which enable it to source the most appropriate funder for an operator’s business. Davies Corporate Finance is able to fund both new and used
not to finance – such as garage equipment, IT equipment/ tracking software/hardware, ticketing systems and portable buildings, to list a few. “Now more than ever, operators rely on our financial expertise to introduce them to the most appropriate funders for their business,” said David Davies. “We are still seeing many clients struggle to persuade their bank or other funding institutions to support their business moving forward.” It doesn’t matter how much finance is required, Davies Corporate Finance has access to sufficient funders who will
vehicles – vehicles which are dealer sourced and alternatively via private operator-to-operator sales. Unlike many funders, Davies Corporate Finance can also assist in the funding of other soft assets and equipment that many traditional banks prefer
consider both small and large capital expenditure investments within a business. Davies Corporate Finance’s clients range from operators with single vehicle fleets, through to those operators with 50+ vehicles and its approach is simple – to always deliver both a personal
With rates as low as 2.75%, we really want to finance your next vehicle purchase
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Davies Corporate Finance can provide asset finance to acquire vehicles from dealers and bespoke service when it comes to arranging business finance for clients. The company’s range of financial services includes: • Asset & Vehicle Finance – Hire purchase, finance lease, operating lease and contract hire; • Refinance/Equity Release; • Factoring & Confidential Invoice Finance facilities;
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Fleet Insurance Renewals and Insurance Premium Finance; Commercial Property and Residential/Buy to Let property funding; and Credit Insurance – bad debt protection
T: 007977 000 096 (David Davies)/01270 210 065 (Shauna Clive) W: www.daviescorporate.co.uk
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INDUSTRY
GUIDE
RENTAL, LEASING & FINANCE STOKE PARK FINANCE
Stoke Park Finance says there has been much in the financial press recently, and indeed in the adverts of its competitors, commenting on the lack of available finance in the market. However, the firm claims that if operators are finding this, they have the wrong sales rep or finance broker. Stoke Park Finance provides a tailor made, personal service to ensure that the asset finance requirements of customers are met on a ‘one stop’ basis. Since the start of the recession, Stoke Park Finance has been working tirelessly to ensure that its customers finance needs are met. The panel of funders has been made as wide as possible, to accommodate as many different types of businesses as possible, and it has also ensured that it can finance an excellent variety of assets too. While it is predominantly a coach and bus financier, the company is pleased to be able to finance engineering equipment, garage kit, and also softer assets such as IT equipment.
Stoke Park Finance is also known for its work in the specialist car market. As well as a range of assets, Stoke Park Finance has a great variety of finance products, including hire purchase, operating lease and contract hire. Payments are structured to suit cashflow, and VAT deferment and seasonal payments are readily available. A customer’s coach fleet is their best advert on the road. It needs to be kept up to date, within age criteria for contracts, and also with appropriate LEZ restrictions. With Stoke Park Finance, operators can access finance quickly, at competitive rates, and with minimal disruption to their business. The company prides itself on straight forward finance solutions with no hidden extras. As a family owned and run business, it treats its customers’ businesses as though they are its own. T: 0141 639 1410 E: info@stokeparkfinance. co.uk W: www.stokeparkfinance.co.uk
Features List 2014
Below is the complete list of this year’s CBW issues showing current scheduled dates for Industry Guides. Dates are subject to change. Issue
Issue Date
Product Focus Feature
1119
January 8
Passenger Comfort & Entertainment
1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149
Stoke Park Finance Limited
1150 1151 1152 1153
Let our family business look after yours.
1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159
Providers of asset finance to the Bus & Coach industry for over 20 years.
1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168
Tel: 0141 639 1410
Email: stoke-park@btconnect.com
The Studio, Kirkhill House, Broom Rd East, Glasgow G77 5LL
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January 15
Vehicle Presentation
January 22
January 29
February 5 Telematics February 12
Training & Safety
March 5
Engines & Transmissions
February 19 February 26 March 12
Seating, Flooring & Interiors
April 2
Digital Technology
March 19 March 26 April 9
Garage Equipment
April 16
April 23
April 30
May 7 Tachographs May 14
Fuel Management & Emission Control
June 4
Ticketing & Cash Handling
May 21
May 28
June 11
Repairs & Refurbishment
July 2
Glazing & Entry Systems
July 23
Training & Safety
August 13
Security & Insurance
September 3
Rental Leasing & Finance
June 18 June 25 July 9
Vehicle Presentation
July 16
July 30 August 6
Engines & Transmissions
August 20 August 27 September 10
Seating, Flooring & Interiors
October 1
Digital Technology
September 17
September 24
October 8
Garage Equipment
October 15 October 22 October 29 November 5
Fuel Management & Emission Control
November 12 November 19 November 26 December 3
December 10
Ticketing & Cash Handling Repairs & Refurbishment
December 17 December 24
Senior Sales Executive Caroline Barnes 01733 293248 caroline.barnes coachandbusweek.com
Booking deadline Space should be booked no later than two weeks in advance
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THE BIG PICTURE
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First Wessex introduced six new Wrightbus StreetLites in Weymouth last December – one of which is pictured here. Fleet no.47407, registered ‘SK63KLJ’ is seen heading along the seafront. As indicated by its external route branding, the bus is dedicated to service 2, which links the town centre with Littlemoor, via Broadway on a 10-minute frequency. This attractive scene, which is framed by the United States World War 2 memorial, the well kept flower bed – and even sand which has blown off the beach – was caught on camera by Chris Newton on August 12.
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OPEN PLATFORM › GORDON MARSDEN MP
Shared journey to a more accessible bus network Shadow Transport Minister Gordon Marsden MP argues that Governement should not dither over the implementation of audiovisual technology on buses – and that partnership working is required to deliver equality of treatment and good quality access Good quality access to bus and coach services for people is not just an optional objective, it should re�lect equality of rights and treatment. For passengers with disabilities or conditions that make public transport more challenging, buses should be a crucial lifeline to broadening their options and avoiding being isolated. For bus operators then, the challenge is how to help their passengers achieve this, to ful�il their social responsibilities on access and in doing so, bene�it from expanded bus usage and revenue. There are mechanisms now to help operators and their staff achieve this, but too often DfT Ministers seem to be sideline spectators on how to take things forward. Missing the right stop can leave blind and partially sighted passengers stranded dangerously in an unfamiliar area. This is why Leonard Cheshire, Whizz Kidz, Guide Dogs, RNIB and others have long called for the expansion of Audio-Visual (AV) systems on buses, and they are right to do so. AV systems don’t just help people with disabilities – they bene�it every passenger, especially visitors and newcomers to bus travel. They’ve proved universally popular since they were rolled out across London’s bus �leet, and some operators who have installed the systems have reported a rise in revenues as passengers come back to the bus. Leading passenger transport consultancy the TAS Partnership said a system might cost around £2,500 on a new double-decker, less than 1% of the total cost. Failing to act on expanding AV brings its own costs in terms of lessened bus usage, personal mobility and economic activity. But Government ministers continue to dither, instead of acting on ensuring AV systems get rolled out nationally, ignoring the pleas of Parliament’s all-party Transport Select Committee and bus users and disability groups and organisations. The idea �loated that mobile phone apps could be a cheaper all-in solution for disabled people does nothing for those who do not have access to a smartphone, or live in areas where signal is intermittent, or whose disability prevents them using an app. I’m sorry to say that the Government’s latest wheeze – to set up a competition for young people over several months to design a cheaper alternative to AV systems, with Dragon’s Den-type �inals and just maybe persuading an operator to scale-up the winning entry – will do little to enthuse users and organisations convinced AV is the way forward. Indeed, it runs 18 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 3, 2014 038_CBW1153_Open Platform.indd 18
Gordon is an enthusiastic support of initiatives like that run by the Blackpool Transport Passenger User Panel, which bring together drivers and disabled users to share experiences. A Blackpool Transport East Lancs-bodied Trident is seen on the North Shore working service 1 to Fleetwood the risk of being regarded as ministers opting out when what they should be doing is making the business case for AV and incentivising operators to deliver it. Disabled bus users have also said loud and clearly that driver training needs underpinning with proper monitoring and the backstop of a requirement in law if needed. The majority of drivers are conscientious, and we are told around four �ifths of drivers have received some form of training in disability awareness. However, quantity does not always guarantee quality. 82% of disabled people in a Guide Dogs survey this March said their experience with bus drivers had failed to improve or got worse in the last year. In response, the Government has dithered, hoping the voluntary approach will solve everything and blocking a framework to boost compliance. Having promised a proper review this March of the �ive-year opt-out they had previously demanded from an EU requirement for operators to train all drivers, ministers again rowed back – and indeed, appeared to contradict each other. Repeated questions by myself and others have left us little the wiser except there is now a sort of review of the review. This isn’t the way to do things – we should give operators clarity ensuring that every UK bus and coach driver gets quality and recurring training. We must always remain alive to the implications of other changes on disabled people. Smart ticketing brings many bene�its but campaigners have warned me that this must not be at the expense of disabled people receiving the necessary support from ticketing staff, and I agree. Cooperation and agreement driven by active government that brings all parties together must, I believe, be the key concept to improve UK
buses. Ministers need to speed up cooperation between bus operators, users and transport groups to agree standards nationally. Locally, I am President of Rideability, a Blackpool charity which now is working with the council to provide tailored door-to-door transport for disabled people. Rideability has shown the value of a cooperative approach, in this case between local authorities, bus user groups and the charitable sector. The same cooperation can work with the private sector too. I’m also delighted by the success of initiatives like that run by the Blackpool Transport Passenger User Panel. Its Chairman Stephen Brookes has told me how their sessions, which like those run by the RNIB bring together drivers and disabled users to share experiences of the journey, have proved a step-change. Drivers become more aware of the challenges that face disabled people, but users also appreciate more the practical dif�iculties drivers face, like hearing through the door of the cab. In a future where more of DfT’s budget will be locally determined, Government needs to be a game-changer to ensure that bus operators, users, local authorities and increasingly Local Enterprise Partnerships are focused on delivering equality of treatment and good quality access. The bene�its, not just of social inclusion but of new economic opportunities thereby generated, should not be underestimated. Gordon has been Labour MP for Blackpool South since 1997 and Shadow Minister for Transport, including the public transport portfolio, since October 2013. Visit his website at www.gordonmarsden.co.uk . Follow him on Twitter @GordonMarsden. www.coachandbusweek.com
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2011 Bova Futura Classic FHD
2004 Bova Futura FHD
New Mercedes Sitcar Beluga III
1995 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 3200
Auto, Telma retarder, rear air suspension, 29 seats with 3 point belts, luggage compartment & side lockers, double glazing, A/C, radio/PA & CD player.
53 seats, power door, radio, P.A, ZF 6 speed manual gearbox plus, new MOT.
12m, 49 seats, ZF auto, sat-nav, centre toilet, power continental door, A/C, 2 monitors, radio/PA, CD, DVD, on-board vacuum, Euro 4, MOT March 2015.
12.7 mtr, automatic gearbox, 53/55/57 seats, demountable toilet, radio P/A, wired for TV and DVD, new air conditioning units fitted, LEZ compliant, MOT June 2015.
£POA
£POA
£POA
£POA
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
2003 (52) Iveco Daily 45c13 Irisbus
2002 (52) Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Beaver 2
2007 LDV Maxus 3.5T LWB
Fiat Ducato 160 Multijet
29 seats with lap & diagonal belts, automatic, 203,000km, MOT Aug 2015, PLS underslung chair lift.
7 seats, internal chairlift, full tracking, all seats on Unwin quick release, 1 owner and genuine low miles, side loading door, bonded windows.
17 seats, 80,000 miles from new, 1 owner, front and rear aircon, luggage racks, armrests, Bluetooth, 6 speed manual, COIF/PSV, tacho.
10 seats, PLS chairlift fitted to rear, front entry, full length tracking, all seats on quick release, white, bonded glass, COIF/PSV, tacho.
£3,995 + VAT
£11,950 + VAT
£6,495 + VAT
£11,495 + VAT
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572/07811 848 548
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 /07811 848 548
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
New EVM Sprinter X-Clusive
Euro 6 Low Floor Sprinter
New EVM Sprinter
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
5 Series Euro 6, manual gearbox, metallic silver, standard entry door, saloon sliding door, saloon privacy glazing, decorative curtains, 17 high back seats, 3 pt safety belts, air con front and rear, colour coded bumpers and trim, 3 years unlimited mileage warranty from Mercedes Benz UK.
6 speed manual gearbox, white, manual door, luggage racks with individual passenger service units, double rear doors, saloon air-con, parking sensors, 16 seats finished in moquette, 3 pt seat belts, saloon lighting, 138,800 miles.
16 executive seats in leather+ driver, automatic, power door, coach back boot, in-dash and saloon A/C, panoramic windows, monitors and DVD.
22 mixed between seating/standing/wheelchair, sliding 120 cm entry door, multiple drop box combinations are available for luggage storage.
POA
POA
£40,000 + VAT
£19,500 +VAT
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
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VEHICLES
Volvo B10M
Volvo B10M
Volvo B10M
Volvo B7R
55 seats, two available. £POA
53 seats, several M reg coaches available. £POA
57 seats. £POA
55 seats. £POA
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
2009 Mercedes 0816 Sitcar Beluga 2
2004 MAN Marco Polo
2002 Scania Irizar K114
2008 Alexander Dennis Enviro 200
D L O
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
S 55 seater, MOT July 2015, automatic, double glazed, air-con, seat belts, LEZ compliant.
£39,950 + VAT
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Lodge Coaches - 01245 2312612
Luxury VW Crafter
2004 Volvo B12M VanHool
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 21/5/15, excellent condition.
NOW £37,000
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
2006 (56) Autosan Eagle 1012T
10.8m, 37 seats, one owner, FSH. £47,000 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
2006 Volvo B12M
D L O
S 2007, 16 seats, A/C, DVD, microphone, 135,000 miles, 7 months MOT, excellent condition.
£21,000
Slick Rides – 07823 770978
53 seats, w/c, air con, Webasto, water boiler, 3 point belts, double glazed, leather headrests, DVD player, alloys, in white, taxed and tested, very good condition.
67 seats, 3 point belts, air don, destination front side and rear, digital tachograph, Webasto, wheelchair tracking and side door (no lift fitted), new Allison auto gearbox fitted last year, will have MOT to Oct 2015.
£46,999 + VAT
£60,000 + VAT o.n.o.
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000
Andy Francis, KB Coaches 07939 645492 or 01453 825774
Rhodri Evans 01267 237584 or 07748 637362
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
2003 (53) Volvo B12M
2004 LDV Convoy
2000 Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, Berkoff, LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £44,000 – MAY CONSIDER PX
Luxury 16 seat front entry coach, power door all working well, extended rear, large boot separate from passengers, forced air, wood dash kit, very nice Exel conversion, COIF, 11 months PSV MOT, long tax.
£4,999 + VAT
37 seats with seat belts, good working condition for age, MOT June 2015, in daily use. £4,500 +VAT ono
E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
1999 Volvo B10M Berkhof Axial
2008 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 515 CDI
Brand New Wrightbus Streetlite
2002 Dennis Dart Caetano Nimbus SLF
40 seats, manual, air con, coffee machine, servery, courier seat, power door, radio/CD/PA, seat belts, toilet, TV monitor, LEZ compliant.
10 luxury leather seats with 3 point belts, auto, air con, tachograph, LEZ compliant, TV monitor, tinted windows, armrests, curtains.
40 seats, automatic, air con, LED front, side and rear destination, front manual ramp, DDA compliant, LEZ compliant.
30 seats, automatic, manual front, side and rear destination, electric ramp, CCTV cameras and recorders, assault screen.
Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927
£25,000
£19,500
£POA
£POA
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
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VEHICLES
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
Mercedes 814 Vario Cheetah
67/70 seats, luggage racks, curtains, 3 point belts, reading lights, power door, double glazing, ZF automatic gearbox, DVD monitor, tinted windows, Telma Retarda, air conditioning, underfloor lockers.
49 reclining coach seats, lap retractable belts, N/S/R floor mounted toilet, ZF auto, tachograph, power door, aisle carpet, radio/CD, air con, newly retrimmed seats, curtains, new repaint in white, double glazed.
70 re-trimmed coach seats, 3 point seat belts, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, reading lights, 6 speed manual, Telma retarda, 174,969 kms, radio/ cassette, excellent condition.
33 seats with 3 point belts, forced air, wood dash, manual, taxed with long PSV MOT, radio/PA system, large boot, tidy coach, 1 previous keeper.
£17,500 + VAT
CHOICE OF 2 – £9,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2006 (06) Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2000/2001 X/Y Reg Volvo B7TL’S
2006 BMC Falcon
2001 Y Reg Tridents
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
40 seats, low floor bus, Cummins engine, MOT January 2015, ideal vehicle for school bus conversion, in daily use. £11,950 +VAT ono
Lowered front entry, extended rear, one owner from new, huge boot separate from passengers,12 months MOT, forced air, wood dash, electric windows and mirrors, COIF, below average mileage.
£14,750 + VAT – WILL P/X
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
£22,999 – POSSIBLE P/X
Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats. Why pay more for less. FROM £18,000 + VAT
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
New EVM Sprinter Classic
New EVM Sprinter Classic
New EVM Sprinter Classic
New EVM Sprinter Avantgarde
Automatic gearbox, hinged entry door, double rear doors, in-dash and saloon A/C, 16 Comfort Class reclining seats, moquette and leather headrests, privacy glazing, PA system.
22 seats + driver, automatic, power door, double rear doors, privacy glass, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, 3 stage entry step, luggage racks.
16 seats + driver, automatic, hinged entry door, double rear doors, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, privacy glazing, PA system.
6 speed manual gearbox, Plug type power door, double rear doors, drop boot, in-dash A/C, saloon A/C, 19 Club Class seats in moquette, 3 point belts, panoramic double glazing, body styling.
EnsignBus 01708 865656
£POA
POA
POA
£POA
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
1998 Volvo Caetano Salvador
2008 Iveco 50c15
2013 Mercedes Sprinter Tourline
2008 Iveco Beulas Cygnus
49 reclining seat with seat belts, mid toilet, centre door, monitor + DVD, radio + cassette, courier seat, tax and tested, fitted with air con but needs belts and re-gas.
17 seats, 6 speed semi-automatic gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, digital tachograph, Eberspacher saloon heater, electric plug door, Unwin tracked floor, Ratcliff wheelchair lift, COIF/PSV.
17 seats, 7 speed automatic gearbox, ABS, PAS, cruise control, power door with low entry step, luggage racks with reading lights, sat-nav, MP3 and radio/CD/DVD facilities.
£14,500 + VAT o.n.o.
£16,995
£59,995
49/51 rec seats, 3 point belts, courier seat, auto, power plug & continental doors, air con, double glazing, audio & DVD, reverse camera, powered luggage lockers, floor mounted toilet, low mileage. POA
01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2007 Volvo B12B’s
1997 Volvo B12R VanHool Astrobel
2004 Mercedes OC500 18.36 Touro
Iveco Daily
Auto, 71 reclining seats, twin courier seat, driver & crew doors, centre powered entrance, double glazing, air con, audio & DVD, servery with boiler & fridge, toilet, n/s & o/s doors to luggage compartment.
49 reclining seats with armrests, seat back tables, & footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, CD & DVD, drinks machine & fridge; centre sunken toilet, continental exit, digital tachograph, manual transmission, retarder.
Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts, only 3 available. £80,000 EACH
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POA
POA
8 passengers plus driver (COIF for 14 seats), front entrance with lowered step, 3 point seat belts, large tinted panoramic windows, MOT Sept, tax Oct 2014. MUST GO - BEST OFFER OVER £3,500 incl VAT
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 0121 788 8848 Marsden PTS Ltd www.coachandbusweek.com
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VEHICLES
Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring
WANTED
Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses 2009-2014 • IMMEDIATE CASH SETTLEMENT • 48 reclining seats plus courier, WC/washroom, double glazed windows, forced-air ventilation, radio/CD and PA system, clean condition, MOT Jan, 640,000 kms.
Atego chassis, air suspension, 41 Esteban Ergos seats with 3 pt belts, in Holdsworth moquette, courier seat, air con, double glazed, radio/CD/PA, large luggage capacity, new test.
£21,500
£POA
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
2001 MAN Neoplan
2006 Scania Irizar Century
1995 Scania K113 VanHool Alizee
Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring
Auto, one year’s MOT, 49 seats: new 70 Cogent seats on order and the conversion will be carried out shortly, so pick your own trim.
Converted this year to 70 seater using Cogent seats with 3 point belts, tea machine, TV/DVD.
Atego chassis, air suspension, 37 Esteban Ergos seats in moquette, courier seat, AAAirbus air con, double glazed, fridge, radio/CD/PA, DVD & monitor, MOT April 2015.
Contact Gary – 07930 377051
£90,000 + VAT Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365
£17,000 Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
2001 Renault Master Rohill
2003 Mercedes Vario 614D
2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton
Mercedes Benz Vario 814
16 seats with three point belts, 6 removeable seats with tracking for wheelchairs, manual entry ramp, low floor with kneeling facility, destination blind, Webasto, 5 speed manual, radio/cassette, tacho, used daily, MOT Dec.
15 removable seats, or 6 wheelchairs, 5 speed manual, external wheelchair ramp, tachograph fitted, very clean condition, MOT May 2015.
28 seats with 3pt belts, bonded glass, luggage racks with mahogany effect edges, forced air, reading lights and adjustable air vents, coach style rear with deep drop boot, KVC body styling kit, test March 2015.
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
12 months MOT & tax, full tank of fuel, one owner driver for the last 5 years, 49 seater, toilet, aircon, drivers bunk, alloy wheels, just refurbished, 2 new 22in Samsung LED monitors, black-out windows, TV tuner, DVD system all fitted 8 months ago, good mpg, 3 new air bags, new belts, hoses and interior LED lights just fitted, 600,000km, based in Glasgow.
£25,000 + VAT
Please contact Chris Springham
07971 000111 Email: chris@crystalscoaches.com
Kent
£POA
£2,700 + VAT
£5,100 + VAT
53 seats plus courier, automatic, A/C, used only on tour work, removable vinyls, seat belts, available with new test. £39,000 Call Anthony Kelly
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com
2008 58 reg Renault Master LM39 DCI 100
2006 56 reg Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI
2006 56 reg Ford Transit 100
2005 55 reg LDV Convoy
A very well presented minibus in standard layout. The interior is easy to keep clean with wipe down hard wearing surfaces. 16 passenger seats, comes with COIF and digital tacho. £7,995 + VAT
A very clean and tidy 16 passenger seat vehicle that has had only one owner as a minicoach. Features front entry, DVD playback system, luggage racks with blown air and reading lights. £18,495 + VAT
Direct from the MOD, comprehensive mechanical history, excellent condition,16 full size passenger seats with 3 point seat belts. Comes complete with COIF. Digital tacho can be fitted at cost. £8,495 + VAT – CHOICE OF 2
A low mileage and very clean 2005 wheelchair accessible minibus. Underfloor automatic tail lift, 12 passenger seats, electric front full height power door for entry, one council operator. £3,995 + VAT
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
1993 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier
2002 Scania VanHool K124
2003 Mercedes Benz Setra
1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton
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.
£22,000
49 seats, automatic, good condition for year, removable vinyls, choice of 3, only one remaining. £8,950
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 30/9/14, excellent condition.
NOW £39,000
£40,000 + VAT o.n.o.
53 seats, automatic, very good condition for year, currently in dry storage, additional vehicle also available. £2,750
0113 320 0780/0035 386 8138165 Anthony ant@pabtours.com
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com
PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com
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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com 2002 52 reg Volvo B12B Jonckheere Mistral 50
2009 Iveco Beulas
7HO
ZF auto, 53 seats, air-con, monitor, radio, fridge, alloy wheels, RPC/LEZ compliant, MOT February 2015, taxed Sept 2014, good condition.
£28,000 + VAT
55 seats on 2 axles, LEZ Compliant, 12.7m, 1 owner since new, full exec, MOT March 2015, in daily use, choice of 2. £78,500 +VAT ono
Diamond Coaches 01243 870010 / 07711 868976
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
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
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
01884 252646 / 07702 626542
Tel 01249 742000/07717 768315
2007 Toyota Optimo Caetano
1999 Volvo B10M
2006 Transit Tourneo
2004 Dennis Tridents
9 seater, tax till Jan, will have new MOT, 190,000 miles, runs well, front and rear air-con, tow bar. £3,500 + VAT
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.
26 reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, 6 speed manual, forced air vents, power door, luggage racks, CD player, MOT Sept 2015.
£POA
£26,500
Tel: 01483 561103
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Lakeside Coaches - 01691 622761
ahalliday@safeguardcoaches.co.uk
2006 56 plate ADL Enviro School Bus
Noge Catalan
2008 Optare Versa 10.4m
Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848
2007 Optare Solo SE 7.8m
£30,000 + VAT
£35,000 + VAT
53 belted recliners with footrests and seat back tables, ZF Astronic Auto, recent MOT, LEZ compliant, DVD + 2 screens, air-con, dashbroad fridge, WC, water boiler, Euroliner wheel trims. Choice of 2 similar vehicles.
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Centaur Coaches 01322 625370
2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton
2000 DAF VanHool
27 seats, Mercedes engine, CCTV, Hanover destination.
53 reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, WC, TV etc, PLS lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, MOT Oct, this coach can be painted in to your livery.
£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.
Tel Adrian – 07717 768315
57 belted seats, Cummins engine, CCTV.
Automatic, 55 seats with lap seat belts, air con, continental doors, 6 months MOT, good clean, reliable coach. £40,000 + VAT
Vale Travel - 01296 484348 or 07850 806058
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£80,000
49 seats, low mileage for age, long MOT, full service history, inspection facilities available.
£17,500
38 seats, free 12 months Driveline warranty. £42,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
2003 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2012 Ford Transit ELWB
17 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 5 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, analogue tachograph, front entry lowered step, forced air with luggage racks and reading lights, COIF/PSV.
17 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 6 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, digital tachograph, Easi-Clean rubberised saloon floor, grab rails to access doors, PSV compliant.
£10,495
£16,495
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111 www.coachandbusweek.com
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VEHICLES
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3
Ford Transit 3.5 Ton
Ford Transit 115PS
Ford Tourneo GLX
48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
15 seats, dual passenger seat, COIF, remote central locking, LEZ compliant, side loading door.
17 seats, side loading door, 5 speed gearbox, anti-lock brakes, power assisted steering, twin rear wheels, driver’s airbag, low miles.
9 seats, CD player, dual passenger seat, fully air-conditioned, heated windscreen, digital tachograph, remote central locking.
£5,995
£7,495
£7,495
Nigel McCree - 01509 502695
M4 Minibuses - 01249 247424
M4 Minibuses - 01249 247424
M4 Minibuses - 01249 247424
Ford Transit 430 115PS
2004, Dennis Dart
2006 Optare Solo 8.8m
1996 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 709D
High roof, 4100kgs, radio/CD player, digital tachograph, LEZ compliant, 6 speed gearbox.
28 seats + 19 standees, 9 metre service bus, MOT October 2014.
£10,495
£16,950 + VAT
M4 Minibuses - 01249 247424
Buzzlines Travel - 01303 261870
2002 Bova Futura
2002 Iveco Beaulas
DAF engine, air conditioned, twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge, Eminox-LEZ, 49 seats, green cloth trim, manual gearbox, ready to go, MOT March 2015.
£40,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
V5C certificate, V10 form, PSV Vehicle Test Certificate from 2010 to 2013, COIF and the original PSVC 4 form. Recent MOT and vehicle excise duty valid until June of 2015.
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Elliot Massey - 07968 069423
28 seats, Cummins engine, Look CCTV, Hanover destination.
£1,350
1996 Caetano Optimo
Automatic gearbox, air conditioned,
• 18 seats
twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge,
• MOT January 2015
49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.
• Good runner
£25,000 + VAT
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
Setra 315
DAF SB3000 Plaxton Premier 320
£3,500 + VAT
Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
2007 Scania PB
Mercedes 814 Beaver 2
6 speed manual, 49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, LEZ, Eminox system. £32,000
ZF automatic gearbox, 53 seats, lap belts, double glazed, in-swing power door, seats have dootrests, curtains, ZF intarder. £15,000
49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, this vehicle has been owned by us from new. £95,000
31 seats, 3 point belts, new MOT, choice of 2. £POA
Williams Coaches 01874 622223
Williams Coaches 01874 622223
Williams Coaches 01874 622223
Williams Coaches 01874 622223
1995 Volvo Sleeper Coach
1998 DAF Sleeper Coach
2002 Ayats Bravo 1
2003 MAN Neoplan Starliner
14 bunks, ZF auto, static A/C heating, 240v, TV’s, DVD, Playstation, toilet, towbar, good condition, MOT June 2015, Euro 4 exhaust.
13 bunks, 14 seats, static A/C heating, 240v, TVs, DVD, Playstation, toilet, towbar, good condition, MOT Feb 2015.
16 berth sleeper, static A/C heating, 240v, TVs/DVD, Playstations, fridges, usual sleeper bus extras, LEZ compliance, MOT July 2015, good condition.
51 new seats, A/C, TV/DVD, toilet, walk-in kitchen, towbar, good condition, MOT May 2015.
£18,995 + VAT
£13,500 + VAT
£34,500 + VAT
£34,500 + VAT
Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com Due to fleet replacement, we have the following vehicles for sale:
2009 VW Transporter
Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon - I-Shift Gearbox 2007 (Euro IV): 5 x 49/53 seats £88,000 + VAT 2008 (Euro V): 6 x 49/53 seats £99,000 + VAT
2002 52 reg Mercedes 814D Vario Beaver 2
All are well maintained, low mileage examples (approximately 62,000km per annum) with reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, air conditioning and demountable toilet with hot/cold water boiler and fridge (unused additional seats to increase seating to 53 included in price). Owned by us from new and used on our own holiday programme. All over cream. Price includes new MOT. Sorry no part exchange facilities!
To view contact Neil McMurdy - Alfa Travel on 01257 248003 (Direct Line)
1994 Scania Irizar Century K113
1997 Scania Irizar Century K113
T32 130, 2.5TDI, 6 speed manual gearbox, air-con, CD player, semi high roof, side loading door, 2 rear seats with grey leather throughout, lowering suspension for rear folding ramp, tracking and winch fitted, only 35,196 miles, MOT June 2015.
Owned from new with 33 highback coach seats with three point seats belts, destination equipment, manual gearbox, interior luggage racks and rear luggage boot, power door, MOT Dec 14.
£9,995 + VAT
£16,750 + VAT
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
2003 Scania K124PB
2 x 1999 Scania L94 Irizar
D L O
S 53 seats, 7 speed comfort shift, MOT 20/04/2015, private plate – excellent condition.
53 seats, 7 speed comfort shift, MOT 20/04/2015, owned by us from new – full service history, excellent condition.
49 seat executive coach + courier seats, MOT 05/15, Eminox system fitted Euro 4, DVD, PA system, radio, air conditioning, private plate – excellent tour motor.
MOT May 2015 & March 2015, 49 seats with belts and toilet, ZF automatic. These coaches are in good condition.
£8,000 + VAT
£12,000 + VAT
POA
£16,500 + VAT ono
Peter Smith on 07768648514 or email pete@pccoaches.co.uk
Peter Smith on 07768648514 or email pete@pccoaches.co.uk
Peter Smith on 07768648514 or email pete@pccoaches.co.uk !
E&M Horsburgh Brian Martin on 01506 433251
2001 Iveco Beulas Elmundo
2007 (07) LDV Maxus
2007 (57) LDV Maxus
16 seater minibus, MOT, COIF, tacho, immaculate condition, ready to work.
16 seater minibus, MOT, COIF, tacho, immaculate condition, ready to work.
48 seats + courier, radio/CD & DVD, ZF auto box, toilet, full servery at rear, MOT & LEZ until Feb 2015. New vehicle forces reluctant sale.
!
£ offers invited
£ offers invited
£ offers invited
Richard Taylor Travel 01462 442409
Richard Taylor Travel 01462 442409
Richard Taylor Travel 01462 442409
2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40c13
2008 58 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T5 15 SEAT WELFARE BUS
2005 05 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB HIGH ROOF 17 SEAT MINIBUS
2011 Mercedes ! ! ! Sprinter 516 CDI
2
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Stanford coach works, 16 reclining seats, air conditioned, automatic gearbox, large boot,! MOT June 15. ! £29,500 ! !+ VAT ! ! ! Buzzlines Travel - 01303 261870 ! ! ! ! ! ! 2004 !54 PLATE ! ! MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17! SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS
! ! !
! ! !!
Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty .
Bluebird Tucana conversion, 2.5 TDi, automatic gearbox, COIF, digital tachograph, gross vehicle weight of 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 licence, fold out rear wheelchair ramp, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, reversing camera, LEZ compliant, 69,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Sheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour.
2.4 115ps turbo diesel blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, power assisted steering, remote central locking, overhead cab, luggage tray, side loading door, Access step, 215,000 kilometers/ 134,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty.
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2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 82,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty.
£6,995 + VAT
£12,495 + VAT
£7,995 + VAT
£10,995 + VAT
Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076
Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076
Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076
Ben Weaver Commercials 0114 275 7076
Renault Master
2009 (58) Mercedes Sprinter
2010 Ford Transit T280 Trend
2010 Ford Transit
8 high back passenger seats, 75,901 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, external fully automatic cassette tailift.
34,000 miles, PSV, choice of 9 – just arrived, in totally immaculate condition, genuine ultra low mileage.
9/11 passenger seats, 35,912 miles, SLD with cassette step, external PLS fully automatic tailift, full electric pack, totally showroom condition inside and out.
8 high back passenger seats, 19,243 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, internal Braun fully automatic tailift, SLD with cassette step, COIF’d, PSV.
£6,995 + VAT
£POA
£13,995 + VAT
£18,995 + VAT
Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222
Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222
Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222
Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222
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2007 (07) IVECO 40C 15 SEATS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE IN WHITE
2007 (07) MERCEDES BENZ 511 CDI 16 SEAT ACCESSIBLE BUS 81,000 MILES COIF/PSV £18,495
£10,000 07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450
2012 FORD TRANSITMEDIUM ROOF COIF/PSV 17 SEATS 23,000 KMS £17,995
2009 (59) CITROEN RELAY 2.5 HDI LONG WHEEL BASE 14 SEAT
NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI • ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP
P.O.A.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 07 (07) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESS 8 SEATS INC DRIVER 85,270 MILES £9,450
62,000 MILES COIF/PSV 03 (53) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEAT CREST CONVERSION LUGGAGE RACKS COIF/PSV £10,750
(PONTYPOOL) LTD
£17,995
MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS
Tel: 01495 757111 Mob: 07850 739446 (Haydn) or visit our website www.minibussales.biz to view the above stock VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
www.staffordbuscentre.com email: martin@staffordbuscentre.com Telephone: 01782 791774 Mobile: 07803 222552
View our latest arrivals on www.staffordbuscentre.com OPTARE SOLO M920 2004 04 REG Mercedes engine, Alison gearbox, 31 seats +21 standing, MOT April 2015, repainted white £19,450 Choice of 3
BMC 1100FE SCHOOL BUS
56 and 07 reg 55 seats but only 10 mtr length, can carry 1 x wheelchair + 49 seats, Cummins 4ISB engine, Alison gearbox. FROM £19,950 CHOICE
SINGLE DECKERS ADL ENVIRO 300 2006 56 REG. SLF BUS - dual use options, with 60 x 3 point belted seats, use on bus services or school contracts. PHONE FOR SPEC AND PRICE DENNIS DART CAETANO CUTLASS. Step entrance with 38 seats and 3 point belts. Ideal school contracts etc. £3,450 FORD TRANSITS 15-17 seats, available for short term rental. Rent for one week, month or year. Up to you. Always available. Phone for details MERCEDES 814 VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2004 54 REG. Fitted with 20 seats on tracking, and up to 10 wheelchairs, PSV, COIF and MoT, manual gearbox, power door, destination etc. long wheel base so could go to 32 seats. £14,950
SOLD
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VDL SB180 EVOLUTION 2009 59 reg SLF bus currently fitted with 25 belted bus seats and 2 x wheelchair pens but could be re seated with extra seats, only covered 27,000 kms from new £49,950
ADL ENVIRO 300 2002 reg Currenty fitted out as exibition/classroom, very low miles, very good condition, see website for details £17,950
MERCEDES 413CDI PLAXTON PRONTO 2006 56 reg 16 seat coachbuilt accessible PSV bus, choice of 2 with low miles £16,950 or rent for £350 per week (4 weeks min)
PLAXTON PRIMO/ ENTERPRISE BUS Nov 2006 56 reg Super low floor midi bus, DDA spec with ramp, plain white and long MOT, strictly a trade sale at this crazy price, come and have a drive £15,450
MERCEDES SPRINTER 313CDI 2011 11 REG 16 seat, new conversion, PSV, COIF and MoT, low miles £23,950
MERCEDES 413D SPRINTER 2004 04 REG. Extra long body with 16 seats and huge full height boot, COIF and long MoT. £11,950 VW LT 46. Extra long wheelbase and super low floor, currently only 8 seats but could be 16-20 seats or make superb accessible camper. CHOICE OF 2 FROM £4,950
IVECO DAILY 45 15 LWB HIGH ROOF 2005 55 REG. 16 seats wheelchair accessible with power door, new MoT £5,950 DENNIS DART PLAXTON SUPER POINTER. 47 fully belted seats, ideal for schools £9,450 DAF PLAXTON PREMIER 1996 PP. Fitted with 55 seats, automatic gearbox, new MOT upon sale £9,950 MERCEDES 814D VARIO 2004 04 REG. 32 high back seats, 3 point belts, manual gearbox £14,450 OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £4,950 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE 7.8M 55 REG. Mercedes engine, 21/23 seats with 3 point belts, new paint etc £POA VDL SB180 2010 59 REG Cummins 6 ISB engine with MCV evolution body, only 20k miles £POA
SOLD
SOLD
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DOUBLE DECK E 2000/2001 X/Y REG VOLVO B7TL’s
80 seats, Voith gearboxes, Euro 2 engines with traps, or full Euro 3 with traps, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA with 78 seats. From £18,000
LEZ COMPLIANT
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.
2004 DENNIS TRIDENTS
1995 VOLVO OLYMPIANS
Cummins L10 / ZF, Alexander low height bodies, new MOT’s.
8.8m, 29 seats, Cummins Euro 4+ engine, Hanover LED’s.
2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS
2001/2002 51/02 PLATE DENNIS DARTS
2001 SUPER POINTER DARTS
2009 OPTARE SOLO M850
2009 ENVIRO 200
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.
Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, 10.7m, 37 seats.
2001 Super Pointer Darts, Allison gearboxes, 11.3m, 41 seats.
Mercedes engine, Euro 4, 26 seats, Mobitech LED’s, DDA.
70 SEATS
2007 VOLVO B12B’s
Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts. £80,000 each Only 3 available.
8.9m, 26 seats plus 3 tip-ups, long MOT.
2007 ENVIRO 200
2009 OPTARE SOLO M920
33 seats, Mercedes engine, Mobitech LED, long MOT.
OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY - B
Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Pa Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 86 Visit our website for current sto
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K ER SPECIALIST Cummins Euro 4 engine, 38 seats, Mobitec LED’s, 11.1m long.
2008 OPTARE VERSA
2001 Y REG TRIDENTS Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.
2004 54 PLATE DENNIS DART MPD Cummins ISB Euro 3 engine, 8.8m, 29 seats.
2010 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE
Cummins Euro 5 engine, 28 seats, Mobitec LED’s. 8.8m long slimline, long MOT.
8.9m, 29 seats, Mobitech LED’s, Euro 5.
2010 ENVIRO 200’s
2001/2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS
51 and 02 plate, Cummins Euro 3 ISC engines, LEZ, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA, single door and 78 seats, or dual door 67 seats.
£18,000 + VAT
2003 03 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, 2 door 62 seats or can be single doored and upseated.
2000 X REG VOLVO B7TL’s
Euro 2, LEZ compliant, Plaxton President , CCTV, dual door 62 seats or single door 74 seats. £9,000 + VAT
Volvo Euro 2 engines, ZF gearboxes, Alexander ALX300 bodies, 44 seats, DDA compliant and certified.
1998 VOLVO B10BLE’s
2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER
89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.
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
OTHER MAKES
(12) 2012 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 135ps air-con, tacho, COIF/PSV, 4,500 miles only £15,995
(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
(12) 2012 Ford Transit 9 seat Shuttle twin side loading doors 18000 miles £12,995
Mercedes Sprinter 511 cdi 17 seat minibus, 65,000 miles with FSH, COIF/PSV £11,995
OLD
(10) 2010 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel, six speed gearbox, tacho, 55,000 km £13,495
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(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
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
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
(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
(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
(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
(60) 2010 Renault Master 9 seat Shuttel 2.3 diesel six speed, large boot, sat-nav, Bluetooth £10,495
(05) 2005 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel, five speed manual, four seats plus wheelchair, low floor with lightweight ramp, 57,000 miles £4,495
(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
(53) 2003 Renault Master SWB 2.3 diesel, inboard Ricon lift,tracking for two wheelchairs, electric side step £5,995
D L O S
Tel: 01633 485858 Mobile: 07866 443304
Contact Graham Thatcher – email: sales@minibussales.co.uk
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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Nigel McCree
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 Setra 315 – £32,000
48 x 3 point belted seats, 1 crew, air conditioned, saloon mounted w/c, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. Direct from SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS fleet with full service history.
6 speed manual, 49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, LEZ, Eminox system.
£POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
Nigel McCree Mobile: 07817 542113 Office: 01509 502695 or Nev Simpson Mobile: 07814 716149 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:
www.nigelmccree.com
DAF SB3000 Plaxton Premier 320 – £15,000
SHORT OF CASH? RE-FINANCE YOUR VEHICLES WITH US – CALL 07736 850375
ZF automatic gearbox, 53 seats, lap belts, souble glazed, in-swing power door, footrests, curtains, ZF intarder.
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Choice of two ' ' ' 2009 Setra 416 GTHD ' ' ' '
2007 Scania PB – £95,000 49 seater executive, MOT April 2015, this vehicle has been owned by us from new.
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Mercedes 814 Beaver 2 – £POA 31 seats, 3 point belts, new MOT, choice of 2.
Folkestone 01303 261870
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Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 19 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, tow-bar and boot.
Brand New coach-built Mercedes 519 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 leather high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, DVD system, power door, large boot, metallic paint.
Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, and large boot.
2013 62 Reg Mercedes 516 CDi Sprinter 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, AC, large boot, low mileage, graphite metallic paint, balance of manufacturer’s warranty.
2013 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back leather seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, DVD system, power door, large boot, metallic paint, balance of manufacturers warranty.
2011 Mercedes 516 CDi Sprinter 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, drop step, coach back end, low mileage.
D L O
S 2007 57 Reg Mercedes Soroco 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, power door, large boot.
2007 56 Reg Iveco 45C14 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, curtains, reversing camera, power door and boot.
2006 06 Reg Ford Transit 16 seats, 3 point belts, long test.
2006 56 Reg Mercedes 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, power door & large boot.
2003 03 Reg Mercedes 814D Vario Plaxton Cheetah 33 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, power door and boot.
1999 S Reg Mercedes 814 Plaxton Beaver 33 seats, 3 point belts, power door, manual gearbox, new test.
Steve Peach Tel: 01405 814064 Mob: 07836 551020 Email: info@connaughtpsv.co.uk Web: www.connaughtpsv.co.uk
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VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
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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
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BEN WEAVER commercials PSV
2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 29 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 15,995 + VAT
2007 56 MERCEDES BENZ 813 25 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, Blutec 4 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Excel conversion, digital tachograph, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 119,000 kilometers/74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,495 + VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 15 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,795
PSV
2004 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, 189,000 kilometers/118,000 miles, very good condition condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6495 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, fitted with 9 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 100,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,495 + VAT
2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, AVS side door access step, 92,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty REDUCED WAS £ 8,795 + VAT NOW £ 8,495 VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 21 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic gearbox, rear air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, tacho, electric front entry plug door, AVS side entry step, 13 seats but 8 more can be added, 98,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 18,495 + VAT
PSV
2002 02 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, LEZ compliant, CD player, 109,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT
2008 57 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2461cc TDI turbo diesel 161ps, 6 speed automatic gearbox, white, rear air conditioning, underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, digital tachograph, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, electric mirrors, rear blinds, currently fitted with 13 seats but 8 more can be to make 21 seats inc driver, 92,000 kilometers/57,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 18,995 + VAT
2005 55 VW TRANSPORTER T5 15 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH COIF PSV Bluebird Tucana conversion, 2.5 TDI, metallic blue, automatic gearbox, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, gross vehicle weight of 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 licence, fold-out rear wheelchair ramp, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, alloy wheels, LEZ compliant, 166,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour £ 8,995 + VAT
PSV
2002 52 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ricon underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, analogue tachograph, panoramic glass, LEZ compliant, 226,000 kilometers/141,000 miles,1 local authority owner from new, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,995 + VAT
PSV
2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, 166,000 kilometers/103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT
PSV
PSV
2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,995 + VAT
PSV
LEZ
2002 52 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 112,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warrnty £ 7,495 + VAT
2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, 92,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty REDUCED WAS £ 7,195 + VAT NOW £ 6,995 + VAT
PSV
2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT35 LWB HIGH ROOF 17 SEAT MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, LEZ compliant, 125,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,795 + VAT
PSV
2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, 103,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT
PSV
PSV'D UNTIL 3RD MAY 2015 CAN GO STRAIGHT TO WORK 2002 51 MERCEDES 814 MELLOR CONVERSION 33 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, automatic gearbox, white, COIF, analougue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 181,000 kilometers/113,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 9,995 + VAT
PSV
2003 03 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 112,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,995 + VAT
2008 58 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB JUMBO HIGH ROOF 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.4 turbo diesel 115ps, 6 speed manual gearbox, frozen white, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, currenlty fitted with 8 passenger seats but can be made up to 16 passnger seats, 65,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076 www.minibuses-for-sale.co.uk All vehicles supplied with 12 months MOT/PSV, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards and 1–3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty
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Plaxton Paragon 49 seats plus courier, Volvo B10M engine, manual gearbox, red moquette with matching curtains, reversing camera, sunken toilet, stainless wheel disks, air conditioning, aircraft lockers, MOT tested, excellent condition throughout, must be seen.
£28,750 + VAT
02 Setra Model S-315 GT HD, 6 cylinder MAN engine, manual 6 speed gearbox, 49 seater, continental door, full air conditioning, many extras, full year MOT, part exchange considered.
£40,000 o.n.o. for quick sale
1997 Berkhof Radial 53 seat coach, Cummins 300/20 672 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, rear camera, curtains, in white, very clean, MOT 9 months.
BARGAIN £15,000 + VAT EASTWOODS COMMERCIAL MOTORS LTD 229-241 Tyburn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B24 8NB Telephone: 0121 328 5959 • Fax: 0121 327 3800
55 reg VOLVO B SERIES PLAXTON
EASTWOODS COMMERCIAL MOTORS LTD 229-241 Tyburn Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B24 8NB • Telephone: 0121 328 5959 • Fax: 0121 327 3800
£70,000 + VAT FOR QUICK SALE
70 seat bus, 190,000kms from new, direct from county council, 60 seats on Unwin tracking plus 10 fixed, CD player, cruise control, power steering, cloth interior, central locking, ABS, TV, DVD, PA system, Powermatic wheelchair access door, reverse camera, Webasto night heater, CCTV installed, air suspension.
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BUS & COACH
IN THE SOUTH LTD.
2010 SCANIA K360 OMNI EXPRESS - AUTOMATIC & EEV EMISSION LEVEL 51 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrests inserts, Individual footrests & seat back tables, courier seat, powered plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, rear floor mounted toilet compartment, continental exit with powered exit door, radio/PA/CD audio system, DVD player with front monitor, water boiler at courier side, dash mounted fridge, reverse camera, curtains, integral retarder, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, digital tachograph.
2008 IVECO EURORIDER BEULAS CYGNUS - AUTOMATIC & EURO 4 EMISSION LEVEL 53 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts OR 49 reclining seats with ONE wheelchair position, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, near side wheelchair lift & access, radio/PA/CD player, DVD & monitor, dash mounted fridge, O/S rear continental exit with powered door, powered luggage compartment doors, curtains, driver’s safe, cruise control, digital tachograph, integral retarder, automatic transmission.
2007 KASSBOHRER SETRA S415HD - MERCEDES POWER - LOW MILEAGE 48 reclining seats with contrasting upholstery, leather headrests, individual footrests & magazine nets, courier seat, tinted double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio system, centre sunken toilet, continental exit with powered door, DVD & 2 motorised monitors, navigation system, dash mounted fridge, water boiler, curtains, parallel lift luggage locker doors, Webasto, digital tachograph, retarder, manual transmission.
BOVA FUTURA FHD 14.430XE ‘MAGNUM’ TRI-AXLE INTEGRAL - 13.7MTR 63 reclining seats including leather headrest inserts & individual footrests, courier seat, curtains, FUTURAIR AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio system, video player & monitor, double glazed side windows, panelled rear, manual transmission, intarder with hand control, Webasto.
Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF
www.moseleysouth.co.uk Follow us @MoseleySouth on /moseley south
Telephone (01823) 653000 Fax: (01823) 663502 Email: sales@moseleysouth.co.uk
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DREW WILSON coach sales
2003 MERCEDES VARIO 614D 24 coach seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, reading lights, large drop well boot, curtains, aisle carpets, manual, slam door, new paint, 418,273 kms. £19,500 + VAT
1998 VOLVO OLYMPIAN Alexander Body, Volvo engine, Voith automatic gearbox, 78/81 seater, power door, front destination, tacho, seatbelts. £8,000 + 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. £9,500 + 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. £POA
1998 MERCEDES VARIO 814D PLAXTON BEAVER 2 23 coach seats, seatbelts, manual, power door, 450,746kms, good bodywork and interior, in excellent condition.
2002 MERCEDES SPRINTER CDI 16 seats. Luggage racks, cd player. Manual. Slam door. Lovely condition.
2007 57 WRIGHTS GEMINI 2 68 leather seats, single door, CCtV cameras, Volvo B7tL engine - Euro 4, Voith automatic gearbox, low mileage.
£4,500 + VAT
£6,000 + VAT
£89,500 + VAT
2002 SCANIA VAN HOOL ALIZEE T9 49/53 recliners with belts, crew seat, air con, luggage racks with reading lights, carpets and curtains, ZF auto box, reconditioned engine fitted, very tidy condition. £35,000 + VAT
2000 DENNIS TRIDENT ALEXANDER ALX400 85 dual purpose seats, fully seat belted and certified, Cummins engine, Voith automatic gearbox, single entry front door, super low floor, DDA, very good condition. £17,000 + VAT
2007 MERCEDES PLAXTON BEAVER 3 33 high back seats with 3 point belts, power door, luggage racks, side wheelchair ramp, manual gearbox, Mot till November £29,500 + 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. £69,000 + 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. £20,000 + VAT
2007 ADL ENVIRO 200 29 seater with 17 standees or 26 seater with 17 standees plus 1 wheelchair, automatic, power door, front, side and rear destination, DDA compliant, wheelchair accessible. £55,000 + VAT
2001 IVECO BEULAS STERGO E 55 seats with belts, power door, new paint in white, new retrim inside, excellent condition, ZF automatic gearbox, aisle carpet, aircraft lockers, air conditioning. £21,000 + 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. FROM £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. £9,950 + VAT
2004 SETRA 49 seat executive, DVD, toilet, recent new clutch, Mot Nov, 560,000kms, in plain white, all round very good condition. £POA
2001 DENNIS DART SLF Max capacity 65, power door, new Mot, Hanover front, rear and side destination, manual wheelchair ramp, all seats in good condition, very clean and tidy, choice of 2. WITH BELTS £7,000 WITHOUT BELTS £4,500 + VAT
2005 MERCEDES VARIO 814D 24 seats + crew seat, KVC conversion, manua, 241285 kms, 3 points belts, rear boot, fully trimmed interior, full body skirt kit, immaculate condition. £24,000 + VAT
2003 MAN AYATS ATLANTIS 49/53 recliners with seat belts, crew seat, centre sunken toilet, hot water boiler, air conditioning, continental door, power door, ZF auto gearbox. £23,000 + VAT
2006 MERCEDES BEAVER 2 814D 33 coach seats, automatic, luggage racks, 3 point seatbelts, power door, tail lift, Purmo heating, destination front, side and rear. £29,950 + VAT
1989 VOLVO B10M VAN HOOL 57 seats with lap retractable belts, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air heating, manual, crew seat, power door. 121,446kms. £3,500 + VAT
DAF IKARUS 70 Cogent seats with three point belts, power door, crew seat, freshly re painted into white, ZF automatic, long Mot, ideal school bus. £17,500 + VAT
1996 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 350 51 reclining coach seats, lap belts, offside rear toilet, servery, fridge, 6 speed ZF gearbox, radio cassette, reversing camera, cctv, forced air, reading lights, tidy condition, current Mot. £9,950 + VAT
CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00
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2002 Scania Irizar K114
2002 Scania VanHool K124
• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 21/5/15 £43,000 £37,000
• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 30/9/14 £45,000 £39,000
2006 Volvo B12M 2003 (53) Volvo • 51/53 seat exec B12M • WC • A/C • Auto • Berkoff LEZ • MOT 12/11/14 £79,000 £65,000
• 51/53 seat exec • WC • A/C • Berkoff LEZ 12/11/14 £52,500 £44,000
ALL COACHES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. PRICES REDUCED TO SELL – NEW COACHES ARRIVING
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Bank Holiday Monday: It is officially a rest day, although I tap away on CBW. Tuesday: Press day runs like clockwork. Frustratingly, I have one of those nights where I don’t sleep. Even my usual strategy of driving old bus routes in my head doesn’t work. Wednesday: Doing my walk round check, I feel it’s finally time to have two new tyres on my car, so drop it off at the garage and work on CBW remotely, before heading into the office. Thursday: Spend an enjoyable morning with Eastons Coaches on the northern edge of Norwich for an ‘Operator Profile.’ Surrounded by woodland, it’s reminiscent of Germany – while the narrow, twisty roads remind me of ‘back home’ in the Shropshire-Welsh borderland. Indeed, I suffer a bout of ‘hiraeth,’ as we say in Welsh – homesickness if you like. I feel shattered in the evening – Tuesday night is catching up with me. Friday: Rise early, tap away on CBW, before heading to Coventry to cover King Long’s road show. Watching the clock, pop over to enjoy a long overdue catchup with the crew at Volvo on the other side of town – it having been just over a year since my last visit to the dealership. Dart back to the office and write up my King Long report. I’m tired and very much up against the clock but my whacky self rarely fails to engage in a spot of friendly office banter. After all, if I’m chirpy, I’m productive – and the same goes for others.
First Aberdeen sows the seeds Hot on the heels of last week’s launch of 26 new Wrightbus StreeLite Micro-Hybrids (CBW1152), First Aberdeen is attempting to grow ridership – by handing out seeds to members of the public. Drivers on the re-branded Sunshine Service 23 and Thistle Service 3 have been distributing free packets of sunflower and thistle seeds to their passengers. Marketing Assistant at First Aberdeen, Rachael Gordon, said: “In total 2,000 packets of seeds will be handed out over the next couple of weeks. Like the new buses, the seeds have so far been well received by passengers. We thought encouraging our customers to grow thistles and sunflowers would be a nice touch.” In the CBW office, we couldn’t help but conclude that First’s real intention to assist members of the travelling public to get the new buses to grow on them – although with sunflowers, that may turn out to be a tall order. One thing’s for sure, it’s not a seedy gesture – well not that seedy at any
rate... We also know that far from being a prickly subject, the friendly crew at First
Aberdeen enjoy a spot of friendly banter. All good fun.
A model appeal from Reading Buses Hobbyists will know the feeling… Enthusiastically starting work on a model and for whatever reason then giving it up. Reading Buses’ charity of the year Launchpad is appealing for part-made model kits for its clients. The model kits, whether aeroplanes, buses, trains or buildings will come in handy for their clients to make in their craft workshop. Launchpad says it is a great form of escapism for these people to be able to concentrate and build, or achieve, something. “We have invited our staff to consider the Launchpad appeal,” said Jake Osman, Reading Buses’ Marketing and Communications Manager. “We are informed by Launchpad that model kits really do provide invaluable life skills for their clients to move forward. “We also invite our passengers to consider giving Reading Buses unused or unmade model kits which we will then pass on to Launchpad.” Jake added: “The charity is also appealing for CDs which people may be looking to clear out. Anyone with CDs or model kits can leave them on our reception at Great Knollys Street depot.”
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Rachael Gordon, Marketing Assistant at First Aberdeen, with some thistles and sunflowers
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Like a number of others in our industry, CBW’s Editor enjoys a spot a model making – principally model railways. This 009 narrow gauge layout was built by his mother and late brother, and has been refurbished and enhanced over the past four years. It now serves as a living memorial to his brother and has been exhibited
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Bill Tanser appointed Woods Coaches General Manager Bill Tanser has been appointed General Manager of Leicesterbased Woods Coaches. Bill is no stranger to the business, having originally joined as a coach driver at the age of 21. He worked his way up through the organisation over the years, most recently holding the position of Transport Manager for more than 10 years. Bill replaces Woods Coaches’ former Managing Director and previous owner Kevin Brown, who remained in post following Stewarts Group’s acquisition of the business in April 2014. Having helped to oversee the important transition period following the acquisition, Kevin has now left the business to pursue other opportunities. “Bill is very well liked and respected within the industry and we’re delighted that he has agreed to take the Woods Coaches business forward,” said Stewarts Group’s CEO and co-owner Andy
Cotton. “Having worked his way up through the business, he has an unrivalled understanding of coach operation and is committed to passenger safety, driver welfare and delivering exceptional standards of service.” Bill said: “I have worked at Woods Coaches for a long time so I am passionate about the business and excited to accept the opportunity to drive it forward. “We have really benefited from Stewarts Group’s involvement over the last few months. As well as improving our practices and procedures, Stewarts has already invested £1.5m in new vehicles. “We are dedicated to delivering a first-class service and the new vehicles will help us to provide an even better customer experience. By operating the most impressive, reliable and punctual fleet of vehicles, we’re hoping to win new business, as well as keeping a very loyal base of long-term customers.”
New marketing role for Rebecca Green at Optare Optare has announced the appointment of Rebecca Green as Marketing, Press and Events Manager. Ms Green will report to David Siviero, Sales, Marketing and Service Director. Rebecca joined the Sales and Marketing department as Marketing Co-ordinator in February and has already co-ordinated a successful Royal visit, and new vehicle launches including the new MetroDecker and electric vehicles for London, in addition to launching the new Optare website and LinkedIn presence. Rebecca has almost 10 years experience in marketing and previously worked as a Marketing Manager in the financial services sector. Speaking of Rebecca’s appointment to Optare Marketing, David Siviero, Sales, Marketing and Service Director of Optare, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Rebecca to her new role in the company. She brings www.coachandbusweek.com
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Rebecca Green beside the new Optare MetroDecker a wealth of marketing, press and events experience to the role. Rebecca’s appointment will be instrumental in supporting the team to achieve growth in the UK and globally.” Speaking of her new role as, Marketing, Press and Events Manager, Ms Green said: “These are exciting times for Optare as we build on our strategy of growth in the UK and globally. Optare has some fantastic fuel efficient and zero emission products and I am delighted to be supporting the team to raise awareness of the benefits of our vehicles. We have already seen an increase in the brand awareness of our vehicles in the UK which we aim to replicate in our global markets.” September 3, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 69 01/09/2014 21:56
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New Thamesdown Ops Director Thamesdown Transport has appointed Gordon Frost as its new Operations Director, who until recently was Business Development Manager at Arriva Midlands. Gordon is no stranger to Swindon, having previously spent two separate periods working there – both as a trainee manager with the old Cheltenham & Gloucester Omnibus Company and as District Manager for Stagecoach Swindon. Part of his role at the municipally-owned operator will be to drive the company forward with regards to incorporating customer-focused technology with the business. This include introducing WiFi to more buses and launching a mobile-friendly version of the �irm’s website. Commenting on his new role, Gordon said: “I was attracted to Thamesdown as being a relatively
small bus operator, it offers the opportunity to get to know the business intimately. “I am looking forward to building on what has already been done, such as winning the title of UK Bus Operator of the Year in 2011, which was a hugely signi�icant achievement. “I also want to engage more with our customers, stakeholders and local groups to implement continual further improvements.” Gordon replaces David Burch, who recently retired after almost 36 years with the �irm. Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of Thamesdown Transport, paid tribute to David’s time with the company. He said: “We wish David a long and happy retirement and I, together with the Thamesdown Transport Board, am very grateful for his service to the company.”
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Bill Woodward retires from role at Stagecoach North East Stagecoach North East is bidding farewell to Bill Woodward, a much loved and respected bus manager, who has announced his retirement after almost 42 years service within the transport industry. Bill, 61, Service Development Manager from Sunderland, has been with the company for 35 years, but has dedicated himself to the bus industry for over four decades, working at both the Sunderland and Teesside depots in that time. Bill began his career in 1972 as a junior traffic clerk with Sunderland Corporation Transport, which eventually became part of Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. From there, Bill took up the role of schedules clerk before moving to Teesside in 1979 with Cleveland Transit as a senior schedules officer. After serving 22 years with Cleveland Transit, which became Stagecoach North East in 1995, and working his way up the career ladder, Bill returned back to his home of Sunderland as Service Development Manager, where he has served the team for the past 13 years. During that time, Bill has led on a number of senior projects, including the implementation of a high tech computer software system for the bus scheduling and service planning process, which now ensures the smooth running of the buses across the region. Bill has also served his time on the bus
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as well as off it, working as a driver during the 1990s on evenings and weekends. The popular manager was presented with a series of gifts from his colleagues, which included a book and DVD on railways, a voucher for the Wensleydale Vintage Rail Experience and a model vintage bus. Bill said: “My job has been very rewarding and I am most proud of what my team has achieved. The interaction with people has been brilliant and is what I will miss the most, as there has been tremendous support from the staff. Stagecoach has been an excellent place to work and has afforded me a challenging and fulfilling career. “Throughout the years there have been some big changes to the industry and some amazing challenges for me in my career. When I started there were still conductors on buses and much less
Bill Woodward, with staff at Stagecoach North East’s Sunderland depot traffic. We have moved a long way in terms of technology, which has helped with the overall operation of a bus company and, which has been necessary with the increased traffic and development of the road
Bill Woodward has been part of the Stagecoach team for over 35 years
network in recent times. “I would very much like to thank all of my colleagues for their help and support during my various roles at the company over the years. This industry is all about people and I have developed friendships that go back over 36 years. It is such a good team and I have been well looked after.” Robin Knight, Commercial Director, Stagecoach North East, said: “It has been my pleasure to work with Bill over the past 36 years and he is very much respected by his colleagues and peers for the sheer amount of knowledge he has brought to the role. He has given so much and will be very much missed by all. We wish him every success for a long and happy retirement.”
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