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s I’ve already written in this column, we’re into the run up to the General Election for the Westminster Government. It’s when the ‘wish list’ – the political equivalent of the run up to Christmas – goes into overdrive. We’ve already seen it with the vociferous cycling lobby – and now it’s the turn of the ‘bus pass mob,’ as it were. In the words of the press release from the ‘Love the Bus Pass’ campaign: ‘The first phase of a unique grassroots campaign aimed at keeping the England bus pass as a statutory universal national entitlement free at the point of use comes to a close on September 10, when a delegation of West Midlands pensioners delivers 18 bulging lever-arch files containing over 150,000 signatures to No. 10 Downing Street.’ The group said: ‘The aim of their nonpartisan campaign is to get all parties contending the 2015 General Election to commit to keeping intact the legislation that provides for the English bus pass for those of pensionable age and qualifying categories of disabled people.’ As Richard Worrall, the organiser
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NEWS B R I E F LY l GO-AHEAD GROUP has become the first FTSE 350 company to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark. The Fair Tax Mark is an independent accreditation process that enables companies to make a public declaration regarding their corporation tax position. The mark is awarded following a review of the firm’s accounts and website and focuses both on corporation tax paid and on the content and clarity of the taxation statements in the publicly available accounts. Meesha Nehru from the Fair Tax Mark said: “Go-Ahead is committed to not using tax havens or tax avoidance arrangements, to have good relationships with HM Revenue & Customs and to disclose how it gets to the tax figures in its accounts. This has put the company way ahead of the pack, and we’re delighted to recognise that fact.” l SITTINGBOURNE-BASED Chalkwell, whose charity this year is Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance, has unveiled a second Air Ambulance-liveried bus into its fleet. The two buses concerned are Dennis Darts, registered ‘V188/9EAM.’ Karen Lockyer, Chalkwell Coach Hire & Tour Sales Manager said: “Because Air Ambulance is so reliant on public support, our business, which couldn’t operate without using the roads, is pleased to have the opportunity of forming this partnership and adding a second liveried bus into the fleet to gain even greater visibility for them in Kent.” l NORFOLK GREEN has announced that its customer helpline is now open longer. Passengers can call the Stagecoach Group-owned King’s Lynn operator on 01553 776980 between 0700 and 1800hrs Monday to Friday and between 0830 and 1300hrs on Saturdays.
Go-Ahead on target for £100m bus operating profit Go-Ahead Group has released its full year results, for the year ended June 28, 2014, with figures increasing across the board. Revenue increased from £2,571.8m in 2013 to £2,702.4m. Operating profit was up 19% at £103.2m, with operating profit margin improving by 0.4% to 3.8%. Profit before tax and exceptional terms increased by a substantial 25.4% to £79.1m, while adjusted earnings per share improved by 26.4% to 148.6p. The group’s proposed full year dividend stood at 84.5p, a 4.5% increase on 2013’s 81p. David Brown, Group Chief Executive, commented: “Delivering for our customers is a prerequisite to the increasing financial strength of our business. The Group performed very well in the financial year with our bus and rail divisions both delivering strong results, which were significantly ahead of our initial expectations
for the year. “This was a particularly busy and exciting year for Go-Ahead in which we made excellent progress towards our strategic objectives. We remained focused on delivering high quality value for money services for our passengers and strengthened the finances of the business. We continued to make a positive contribution to society through the services we run, careful environmental stewardship and the taxes we pay. “Both our bus and rail divisions performed well. Record numbers of passengers travelled on our services. Our deregulated bus division achieved a sector leading customer satisfaction score of 92%. “Another key achievement in the year was winning the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise on the basis of both quality for the passenger and value for money to the taxpayer. “We are also pleased to be on the shortlists for the Department for Transport’s Northern and TransPennine rail franchise competitions and we look forward to submitting strong bids, working
collaboratively with industry partners. “The end of the year marked the halfway point towards our bus operating profit target. We made steady progress towards our target in the year, and remain confident in our ability to achieve £100m of bus operating profit by 2015/16. The group is in a very good financial position, with
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced the successful bidders for the latest £5m round of the Clean Vehicle Technology Fund. 17 local authorities have been awarded grants for pollution reducing technologies which will be fitted to 1,163 vehicles. Bus projects include: l Greater London Authority, which will be fitting Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to 400 Euro 3 buses. The authority secured £500k;
l Southampton City Council secured £351,900 to modify 23 buses with flywheel hybrid technology on the Bluestar Unilink project. l Newcastle City Council received £472,500 for a KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) project on 30 buses; l Bradford is receiving almost £400k to retrofit 25 Euro 3 buses with. l Leicester City Council secured £100k for a similar project on five buses;
l South Yorkshire PTE secured £215,250 to retrofit 41 buses with thermo management technology to reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions; l Merseytravel, which will embark on an NOx reduction project on 19 Arriva buses, securing £126,000. The body also secured £173,503 for SCR plus eFan for 11 buses and another SCR project for six buses; l Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council received £158k to retrofit 10 coaches with SCR.
Group posts strong full year financial statement, with significant growth in revenue, share dividends and operating profit
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Purpose-built falls by 57.6%
Purpose-built bus and coach registrations fell 57.6% in August resulting in a year-to-date decrease of 6.3%, said the SMMT (Society of Motor Manfacturers and Traders). Including conversions, the overall bus and coach market was down 271 units, but year-to-date remains stable with a 0.3% fall. Registrations
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over the past 12 months remain strong. Purpose-built is up 11.8%, 8.1% overall. “Following a particularly strong August last year, this month saw a drop in bus and coach registrations, down 271 units, however year-to-date figures remain stable with a small decrease of 0.3%” said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “Rolling year figures for the market are positive as converted buses lead the way with good performance.”
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strong cash management allowing us to increase investment while reducing our net debt. “Our robust balance sheet supports our progressive dividend policy and allows us flexibility to pursue value adding opportunities. The board’s confidence in the group’s performance and prospects has allowed us to propose a full year dividend of
84.5p in line with our policy. “I am proud of our position as a responsible business. Reflecting our commitment to being an environmentally responsible firm, we became the only transport group to be awarded the Carbon Trust triple standard for achievements in carbon, water and waste reduction during the year.”
The DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced it is to take a ‘more robust approach’ to vehicles with defective fuel systems from this month. “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the road surface or to drive a vehicle in such poor condition that a fuel spill is likely,” the agency said. It comes in the wake of a Highways Agency (HA) report on the effect of diesel fuel spills on the trunk road network in
England, which resulted in the Department for Transport (DfT) asking the DVSA to review the sanctions issued at the roadside for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and systems. Last year the HA reported 255 fuel spills, including on dual carriageways and motorways, resulting in lane closures and significant delays. The DVSA added: “The risks to road safety are obvious, but what you may not know is that it takes on average five hours to clear a
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fuel spill. You can imagine the disruption this causes to traffic.” During roadside checks between 2013 to 2014, DVSA said its examiners detected 2,390 fuel system defects and issued over 1,500 prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel systems. The DVSA said it has reviewed its sanctions for defective fuel systems and agreed some changes with DfT. The main difference is that immediate prohibitions will now only be issued for defective fuel systems
and leaks. An immediate prohibition will be given for a missing or ineffective fuel cap or sealing arrangement; for a fuel leak caused by a defect, contaminating the road surface; or for an insecure fuel tank where detachment is imminent.
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Oxford Bus Company and Brookes University make BrookesBus greener
A total of 20 vehicles are to be �itted with hybrid Gyrodrives to improve fuel economy Oxford Bus Company has revealed a new �leet of buses for the BrookesBus network �itted with hybrid Gyrodrives. Based on Formula One race technology, the system was developed by Williams at Grove and sold to engineering �irm GKN and its hybrid power division earlier this year. GKN Hybrid Power’s Gyrodrive is a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which uses a high speed carbon �ibre �lywheel to store the energy generated by a vehicle when it brakes. The energy usually lost as heat is stored by the �lywheel to power an electric motor which boosts the wheels’ power when
accelerating. This improves fuel economy by up to 25% and reduces emissions, as well as reducing the work done by the internal combustion engine. Phil Southall, the Operations Director of Oxford Bus Company, explained: “In many ways it’s an extremely high tech version of the friction push-along cars many of us had as children.” The new technology will be �itted to 14 new Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro 400MMC (Major Model Change) Euro 6-engined buses joining the Brookes �leet and to six existing ADL Enviro 400 vehicles which will be used to handle peak time services. The Gyrodrive technology represents a £3.7m investment, achieving the bene�its of electric hybrids at a fraction of the cost.
Phil Southall said: “For nearly 20 years Oxford Bus has been at the forefront of green technology, and although the concept has been trialled in London, these new buses will be the �irst Gyrodrive hybrids to go into regular service. “The new buses are a �itting way to mark our continued partnership with Oxford Brookes University and the start of our second �ive year contract to operate the BrookesBus network. “Oxford Bus Company worked with Williams initially and later GKN throughout the development of the project. The �lywheel technology helps us to reduce our fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, thereby improving air quality for all those living, working and visiting Oxford.”
The ADL Enviro400s are being fitted with KERS systems, similar technology to that seen in Formula One cars
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EYMS Big Bus Day beats record attendance EYMS’ Big Bus Day at Hull’s Streetlife Museum on Saturday, August 30 beat the previous year’s record attendance of 5,600 with an estimated total this year of 7,200. Over £4,000 was raised for the NSPCC through donations and sales of photographs, memorabilia and programmes. The Hull People’s Memorial and The Royal British Legion also collected money through their charity stalls. The combination of excellent weather and exposure of EYMS on the Channel 5 series ‘On The Yorkshire Buses’ aided towards the event being a huge success. Peter Shipp, EYMS’ Chairman,
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expressed his delight with the impressive turnout, some visitors travelling from as far away as Cornwall and Tyne and Wear, stating that as well as the expected enthusiasts there were families coming to enjoy the day out. He said: “Huge thanks to all the EYMS staff and others who gave their services free on the day and to staff at the museum who entered into the spirit of things.” The bus exhibits included EYMS’ Plaxton President-bodied Volvo branded as the World War 1 Centenary ‘Poppy Bus’ on display for the �irst time, as well as the �irm’s newest heritage acquisition
– a 1961 Bristol Lodekka painted primrose and Riviera blue to imitate the ‘Yellow Perils’ of the 1950s and 1960s. Other exhibits of note were ADL’s Enviro400 Euro 6 double-deck demonstrator, a 1957 Burlinghm Seagull coach now privately preserved but previously owned by Whittles of Kidderminster, a heritage coach from Hornsby’s of Scunthorpe and a preserved Routemaster from Leeds. EYMS’ 1956 ‘Beverley Bar’ indigo and primrose double-decker, previously only seen on static display, complemented the opentop buses. www.coachandbusweek.com
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WMSNT goes igo
West Midlands Special Needs Transport (Accessible Transport Services), which has been awarded several new route contracts starting from October 25, is rebranding its operation as ‘igo’. Early recipient of the new identity is an Optare Solo SR used on new route 145 between Droitwich and Longbridge via Bromsgrove. Formerly operated on a subsidy from Worcestershire County Council by Diamond Bus, West Midlands Special Needs Transport (WMSNT) won this and service 141 on retender, combining the two to provide a clock face off peak hourly headway with three vehicles that have increased service provision by 25%. Also carrying the new brand is WMSNT’s first double-decker, a Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident that’s one of two on hire
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from Dawsonrentals and is being used on a registered bus service from the Bordesley Green area to the International School at Kingshurst. Fitted with 71 belted seats, it will also be used during the school term for swimming baths runs and day trips. Operations Manager, Des Rogers explained that West Midlands Special Needs Transport (Accessible Transport Services) is a community bus operation that aims to support communities that find it difficult to access public transport. Its popular Ring and Ride service is the fourth largest in the world. In association with Worcestershire County Council, resources from the 145 service will be used to part fund new Dial a Ride services in the county, the first starting in Wythall next month. As Des has repeatedly stated, WMSNT has no wish to operate in competition with commercial bus routes. It sees enough opportunity to achieve its goal without trying to “cream off” therefore making local services worse rather than better.
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The WMSNT Group was created last year following a restructure. WMSNT (Holdings) Ltd is the group holding company and owns all property assets. Ring and Ride West Midlands Ltd operates the Ring and Ride service for Centro while West Midlands Special Needs Transport (Accessible Transport Services) Ltd operates local authority contracts, health sector contracts and a number of Centro subsidised bus services. West Midlands Special Needs Transport (Trading) Ltd operates on a commercial basis tendering for contracts that fall outside of the charitable aims of WMSNT Group. It donates any profits to the other members of the group. This is the only company that isn’t charitable limited by guarantee. The group’s main objective is: “The promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community and in particular the advancement of education and the relief of poverty, sickness, old age and distress through the provision of transport advice and assistance.”
Stagecoach South introduces new ‘Star’ fleet
Stagecoach South has introduced six new Optare Solo SRs, to its Bognor Regis town network as part of an investment worth over £700,000. Powered by Cummins ISBe5 4.5Lt engines, the new vehicles feature CCTV, and have a passenger capacity of 28 seated, plus 17 standing. Five of these vehicles will be used on the busy Star route which runs up to every 10 minutes between Bersted and the town centre, as well as to Felpham, Middleton and Elmer up to every 20 minutes. The new vehicles replace
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Gold Star – the new Optare Solo buses will operate on the Star route Optare Solos that are now seven years old and which have now been displaced to other routes or to other Stagecoach operating
companies. Stagecoach South Managing Director Andrew Dyer, said: “With many new housing developments around the town now underway I see more bus routes in the years to come as we respond to that growth. “We believe that by continually improving the quality of our service, we will encourage more people to leave their cars at home and try the bus. People are becoming more environmentally aware and realise the bus is good for the environment with great value ticket options.”
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Voith for Stagecoach Enviro200s
Voith is supplying 140 four-speed DIWA automatic gearboxes that are being fitted to Alexander Dennis Enviro200s supplied to Stagecoach this autumn. The DIWA’s first gear replaces the first two gears on a conventional automatic, cutting fuel consumption. It also reduces gear shifts at lower speeds giving a more comfortable ride for passengers. Voith said: “The new gearboxes are being rolled out onto Stagecoach vehicles across the UK.” Stagecoach UK Bus Regional Director Sam Greer said: “We chose the Voith transmission because it has proven to be the most reliable and cost effective option. This coupled with the improved fuel economy and the company’s good customer service made it an obvious choice.” John Domigan, Voith Turbo’s Sales and Marketing Manager, said: “In previous years Stagecoach opted for the three-speed box, but at the end of last year they selected the four-speed transmission as it showed a clear benefit in fuel consumption trials. “This success is confirmation that our fuel consumption results in both existing buses and independent trials is playing a crucial part in keeping operator costs to a minimum over the life-cycle of buses.”
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National Express call centre up for awards Centre takes millionth call this year and is up for two awards for customer service and a good working environment The National Express customer contact centre is celebrating after helping its millionth customer in a year and being shortlisted for a top national award for being one of the best places to work in the UK. As it took the millionth call, it was revealed that the coach operator’s contact centre was shortlisted for the prestigious national Contact Centre Association Excellence awards in two categories. Going up against other top companies, National Express was nominated for a customer service team of the year award and a great place to work award. In celebration of the nominations, the national coach operator created a special phone cake for staff at the 24/7 contact centre to enjoy. Based at National Express’ head office in Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, the contact centre is one of the biggest in the region, employing a team of nearly 200 staff. The centre deals with most customer issues, including queries, bookings, complaints and sales.
Claire Horvath, National Express Coach Process Improvement Manager and Karen Beasley, National Express Coach Customer Experience Director
Karen Beasley and Golam Rabbani, Nat Ex Coach Performance Manager
Customers have a wide range of ways of getting in touch with the centre including email, text, live chat, social media, phone and even hand written letters. As well as phone calls, the contact centre has handled nearly 230,000 of what National Express terms ‘other types of communication’ so far this year. Meanwhile customers have given the centre a 94% satisfaction rating in a post call survey. Karen Beasley, National Express UK Coach Customer Experience Director, said: “It’s fantastic to see our contact centre being nominated not once but twice for this highly prized award. “We’ve worked very hard to make the contact centre a great place for staff to work, and in return they have delivered great results. These nominations just underline the hard work, skill and dedication of our staff. “Customers are at the heart of all we do so it’s absolutely vital that we have a high performing contact centre to make sure all journeys go as smoothly as possible.” Award winners will be announced on November 26 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, in front of more than 700 guests.
Bakers Dolphin sponsors annual ‘Run for the Future’ Bakers Dolphin is backing a campaign in Bristol to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The West Country holiday company is currently offering leaflets on board coaches to further raise awareness as part of its first Bristol and District Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign. The firm is
also sponsoring the annual ‘Run for the Future’ which will take place on The Downs, Bristol on Sunday, September 14. Amanda Harrington, Marketing Director, said: “As a local business with many customers over 50 we were keen to support the campaign, as that is the danger
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time for men when they need to get themselves checked out for prostate cancer.” Bakers Dolphin will have a stall at the ‘Run for the Future’ event on the Downs, which will feature music from the Barry Walsh Band and the Ambling Band. Organiser Ian Beattie said: “The
event has raised £250,000 since being started in 2006 in memory of two Bristol Rotarians. “We want it to be a fun occasion for all the family where people can enjoy themselves whether they are taking part in the five kilometre run or just watching the runners.”
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10 B11Rs for Park’s of Hamilton 10 new Jonckheere bodied-Volvo B11Rs are the latest additions to the Park’s of Hamilton �leet. Supplied in 53-seater format, the new coaches are being used for a range of purposes, including private hire, UK and continental tours. Each coach includes reclining seats, TVs, hot drink servery, fridge, airconditioning and WC. Park’s of Hamilton Director Michael Andrews said: “We’ve been selecting Volvo for more than 40 years and are familiar with the high standards and quality
New coach park for Morecambe seafront
A new Morecambe promenade coach park is part of plans approved by Lancaster City Council cabinet ast week. Car park number 1 on the central seafront next to the Eric Morecambe statue will be changed to create a pick-up and drop-off point for coaches and buses. Five car parking spaces will be converted to make way for the coach point, which could double as a bus stop. The other car park near Eric, number 2, will also be changed to create a pedestrian crossing from the central seafront to the town centre at Euston Road. The plans are part of a widespread plan for Morecambe’s future, called the Morecambe Area Action Plan (MAAP). The work will commence in 2015/16 with a total cost of £90,000, with the coach park facilities planned to be in place for the 2015 season.
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One of the 10 new coaches of its vehicles and the support and back-up we receive in terms of aftermarket care is great. We
therefore had no hesitation in turning to them again for our latest requirements.”
Victoria Coach Station (VCS) in London, a classic Art Deco building that dates from 1931 and is owned by Transport for London, has been made into a listed building by Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey. A 1963 extension to the east of the coach station, the canopy to the north-west of the yard and lean-to structures are excluded from the listing. The coach station, which covers a 3.3-acre site off Buckingham Palace Road, has 21 departure gates. “VCS, with its soaring Art Deco frontage, harks back to another – more stylish, perhaps – era in public transport,” said the Minister.
New website for Moseley in the South
Moseley in the South has announced the arrival of its all new website, www.moseleysouth. co.uk The dealership said that the previous site, which was built in 2007, had been a ‘loyal servant,’ but it had become dif�icult to keep information regarding vehicle stock up to date. With a visual appearance that was starting to look dated, the company decided the time had come to build a successor. The new site has been designed by digital media company Mediatopia of Taunton. One of the new site’s features is that it is optimised for all digital devices and will re-size
The updated and stylish homepage of Moseley in the South’s website automatically, making it much easier to view on tablets and mobile phones. Links to social media are
included for the �irst time, giving the website browser a complete picture of Moseley in the South’s online activities.
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NEWS › REGIONAL EAST FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES is adjusting its Norwich Network later this month. As part of the changes, new routes are being created while others are being adjusted to offer direct links between key areas. Hugo Forster, General Manager for First Eastern Counties, said: “These new services will strengthen the already successful Norwich network. We aim to serve as many communities as possible in Norfolk and provide people with the best possible bus service. “The Norwich network has been improved to build on its success and we always welcome feedback from passengers and drivers.” After a consultation with stakeholders, passengers and staff, First is making the following changes to the Norwich network from Sunday, September 21. Blue Line 25/26 service group: Service 25 which will now run via Unthank Road every 10 minutes from Monday to Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturday. New service 26 replaces the current 25A via Earlham Road and runs every 15 minutes. New service 27 will run hourly from 0930 to 1630hrs. Pink Line 11 service group: There are some minor time changes during the week. New service 12: This new service from Norwich to Wroxham via Sprowston will provide faster and more direct journeys. Most journeys operate from Wroxham to Stalham via Horning, Ludham and Catfield. Turquoise Line 13 service group: Two X13 commuter journeys have been added (0745 Attleborough to Norwich and 1720 return) which will run via the A11 and not Wymondham.
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the purple 17, which was Reading’s first all-night bus service. The claret 21 now runs hourly through the night in the week and halfhourly on Friday and Saturday nights. Reading Buses also announced that, as an experiment, jet black 1 now offers an hourly shuttle from Reading to Theale until 2300hrs, Mondays to Fridays, providing an evening service for the first time in a while. James Freeman, Chief Executive Officer of Reading Buses, said: “This substantial enhancement amounts to the entry into service of an extra four buses serving Reading and quite a lot of extra miles of operation – amounting to a very considerable investment in terms of personnel and of course the buses themselves.”
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Green Line 14/15 service group: Most service 14/14A buses now terminate at Wroxham. Red Line 23/24 service group: There are some minor time changes to improve punctuality. Yellow Line service 28/29 group: Some small time changes on Sundays. Purple Line service 36-39 group: Some journeys on services 36/37 are diverted via the University Technical College Norfolk site off Hall Road. Service 38A will no longer serve the Airport Industrial Estate to improve punctuality.
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MORE BUSES and frequency enhancements have been implemented by Reading Buses. Timetable changes see the royal blue 33 having a significant
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enhancement in frequency, increasing to every 10 minutes from 15 minutes. Enhancements are also in place for mint green 5 and 6 serving south Reading, meaning a daytime frequency of up to eight minutes on each, so every four minutes between the town centre and Whitley Street. Sky blue 15 now uses twice as many buses to and from the town centre and Dee Park. It’s frequency has doubled from half-hourly to every 15 minutes. The yellow 26 service level has also been improved, with the daytime Monday to Friday journeys now running every 10 minutes, rising to an eight-minute peak service. Meanwhile, the claret 21 serving the University is now a 24/7 service, building on the success of
FUNDING CUTS to bus routes throughout Herefordshire have resulted in many Sunday services being withdrawn, the Hereford Times reported. Herefordshire Council decided not to renew its contract with First. Among the routes which will no longer run on Sundays are the Hereford/Bromyard/Worcester service, the Hereford/Ross-onWye/Monmouth route, and the 492 from Leominster to Ludlow. Inner-city services have also been hit, with 14 Hereford routes seeing severe cutbacks or, in some cases, total withdrawals. The services set to be cut include the 72, 72A and 72B which will no longer run in the evenings. Evening and Sunday journeys on the 75, 75A and 75B have also been dropped. Saturday journeys have been withdrawn for the 78, 78A and 78B, with most off-peak weekday journeys also being cut.
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NEWS › REGIONAL Most evening journeys have also been withdrawn for the 74, 74A and 74B routes. The reason given on First’s for each change was the expiry of a Herefordshire Council contract. Herefordshire buses have been listed among those with the lowest usage rates of any local authority over the last five years. In 2012/13, the county registered less than 17 bus journeys per person, its worst figure in more than eight years and fifth-worst in the UK according to the Department for Transport. Faced with having to save £33m by 2017, the local authority said the priority was to retain support for the core network and rural lifeline services – while reducing the county’s bus service. This has meant that daytime journeys were prioritised, at the expense of evening and weekend buses, with the council continuing to subsidise many morning and afternoon runs.
LONDON
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TfL) has made changes to bus routes in Bromley North. The changes came into effect on September 1 due to ongoing works on the Bromley North Village redevelopment and the temporary closure of Widmore Road. TfL said the route changes will last until around September 29. Buses towards Lewisham, Trafalgar Square, Shortlands, Crystal Palace, Penge, Eltham, Catford, Kemnal College and Bromley North are affected.
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REAYS OF WIGTON has stepped in at the last minute to save three bus services which were under threat, after Cumbria County Council decided earlier this year to cut subsidies for loss-making routes. The Cumberland News reported that the company will take over the number six service currently run by Stagecoach between Seascale and Egremont. The new service will take in the old 830 Egremont town service from Brownriggs of Egremont. Also in west Cumbria the company will take over the number 26 service from Simms of Eskdale. This circular route will link St Bees with Egremont via Moor Row and Whitehaven. Meanwhile, in the east of the county, Reays will continue to run the 95 route Great Corby, Warwick
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Bridge, Heads Nook and Brampton service despite the withdrawal of the subsidy. The new arrangements will start next month, after the current operators announced that they would be pulling out. Andy Horn, Reays’ Operations Manager, said: “We know these routes and how important they are for the communities they service. We believe we can operate them successfully on a purely commercial basis, without any subsidy from the county council and we are delighted to do so, “However, the future of all three of these routes will depend entirely on how much they are used by passengers.” Reays will take over the number six service on October 20, the 26 on October 11 and the 95 on October 13. All will start immediately after the other operators cease running the routes. Reays has also announced that its 500 service between Wigton and Carlisle will be extended to Brampton from September 9. The route, which will also start operating on Saturdays, will then provide a direct link between Wigton and Brampton via Carlisle. NETWORK WARRINGTON bus drivers are to receive a 2% wage increase, the Warrington Guardian reported. Last year, Unite union members took part in a series of strikes as a result of an on-going pay row and reported concerns linked to the management of the company.
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FOLLOWING HIGH demand from students in Aberdeen, First has expanded its m-ticketing initiative in the city. Students tickets can now be bought via the First Bus Mobile Tickets app, which means they use their mobile phones as bus tickets. Five student tickets are available, including the discounted £300 academic term pass (normal price £350), which gives students unlimited travel across the network for just over £1 a day. First also said that m-ticketing had been a huge success, after it sold 40,000 mobile tickets since launching in March. Duncan Cameron, Managing Director of First Aberdeen, said: “M-ticketing was introduced to help make using the bus that little bit more convenient – passengers need not worry about having the correct change and it helps us speed up boarding times.”
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Speakers at the CPT Scotland Annual Conference include David Sidebottom
2014 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 n September 21 Showbus 2014. Imperial War Museum, Duxford. www.showbus.com n September 25 Group Leisure Show Hall 8, NEC Birmingham. 01908 613323 http://leisureshow.com n September 25 - October 2 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show. Hannover, Germany. www.iaa.de n 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.
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n October 5 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Day. 01825 720800, 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 23-24 Young Bus Managers Network Conference Novotel, York www. youngbusmanagers.org.uk n October 26 Swansea Bus Museum Running Day. SA1 Business Park, Langdon Road, SA1 8QY. www.swanseabusmuseum. com n October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es n November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com n November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course. Birmingham. 01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com n November 18 UK Bus Awards Presentation Ceremony London Hilton Park Lane www.ukbusawards. org.uk n December 6-7 The Christmas Cracker Museum of Transport Greater Manchester Boyle Street, Cheetham. 0161 205 2122 http:// gmts.co.uk
2015 n May 3 – 4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester www.fokab.org.uk n May 11 – 13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near Chester www.album-bus.co.uk n June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379.
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MANUFACTURER › SCANIA BIOFUELS
The first Scania OmniCity Double-Decker was assembled at Leyland. It was later converted to bioethanol to demonstrate the fuelling technology
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Innovating Scania Scania’s commitment to the UK bus and coach market is multifaceted. Manager Special Projects, Alan Martin talks to Andy Izatt about some of the innovations that he has helped to develop for the UK market and Scania’s varied low carbon line up that’s proven, affordable and available now
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hink of manufacturers that assemble bus chassis in the UK and few within the industry would necessarily think of Scania. Yet virtually all the Swedish builder’s underframes that have been bodied by East Lancs/Optare and Alexander Dennis over the past 12 years have been assembled at Leyland in Lancashire. Single-deck KU-B4x2 base chassis supplied on transport frames arrive from the Södertälje factory in Sweden with supporting kits of parts. The frames are split, a centre section inserted by miVehicle Integration and the same company then fully assembles the chassis – a process that take around two weeks. Double-deck N-UD4x2 kits are delivered from Słupsk, Poland and a centre frame fabricated by miVehicle Integration is shot blasted and corrosion protected before chassis assembly. Currently around 160-170 chassis a year are being assembled at Leyland for Scania. That this is not more widely known, is not so much that it’s a secret. It’s just that miVehicle Integration has other clients that choose to maintain a lower profile about the work that’s undertaken for them. Customer confidentiality is everything. What’s important is that Leyland, with its long bus building heritage, is once again a significant industry manufacturing centre and Scania, benefitting from the engineering skills of the workforce, is supporting local employment. September 9, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 17
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MANUFACTURER › SCANIA BIOFUELS Low carbon solutions
Overseeing the work at Leyland for Scania is Manager Special Projects, Alan Martin who, aged 72, spent most of his working life with Leyland Motors and its successors, and continues to have irrepressible enthusiasm for the industry. Alan’s remit also includes championing the practical low carbon solutions that Scania sees as alternatives to petroleum-based diesel. They’re all low-cost biofuels, which the Swedish manufacturer has decades of experience using and have been proven to be commercially viable in Scandinavia. That’s biodiesel, bioethanol and biogases such as CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and biomethane. Talking about biodiesel first, Alan pointed out that Scania’s nine-litre DC09 diesel engine is capable of running on a 100% high blend and a UK bus operator is already running buses on the fuel. The use of bioethanol in the UK is not new. Both Reading Buses and Nottingham City Transport ran 15 Scania double-deckers and three single-deckers respectively, but the punitive way the alcohol-based fuel was taxed as if it was a spirit brought a premature end to the projects. Lobbying government at the time didn’t bring a much needed change of heart either. Scania has built hundreds of bioethanolfuelled buses for operators in Scandinavia and elsewhere over many years where they operate successfully at a fraction of the cost of some of the low carbon alternatives being promoted in the UK. Scania is the only manufacturer in the world of such vehicles. Alan, who was closely involved in the UK
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trials, continues to be a passionate proponent and pointed out that he’s working with a major British operator to revisit using the fuel. British Sugar has a refinery at Wissington in Norfolk that has been producing bioethanol since 2007 so there’s a major UK supplier keen to see a change in taxation as well. All concerned are working hard to encourage the introduction of revised legislation and incentives that fairly reflect the fuel’s obvious ‘green’ credentials.
Committed to gas
However, the biofuel with a truly compelling case for its use is biogas, which can be supplied
Alan Martin, Manager Special Project for Scania (Great Britain) and a Director of BRTuk, started his industry career as an apprentice with Albion Motors, Glasgow in 1958. Albion’s range was mostly truck based, but it designed and built the innovative Lowlander, a low-height, front-engined doubledecker using Leyland units in the early 1960s. It also had significant export markets. The front-engined Albion Victor was mostly built for export, but it was also sold in the British Isles, notably to Channel Islands operators. Leyland Motors had bought Albion in 1951 and Alan joined the Leyland sales force in 1961 to sell the Victor VT21L with a Duple Firefly coach body in the south of England. It was a direct competitor to the popular Bedford SB at a time when the Luton-based manufacturer dominated coach sales. A Victor was entered in the British Coach Rally at Brighton in 1963. Alan became a bus and coach sales engineer for Leyland and moved to London. His remit encompassed supporting sales teams in South America although
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Inline engine single-deck and transverse engine double-deck chassis are assembled at Leyland as CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LCNG (Liquid Compressed Natural Gas. It can either consist of natural gas, biomethane or a mix of the two and long-term fixed price contracts are available. Biomethane produced from decaying matter, is an infinite energy source. As long as there are animals and humans on the planet producing waste, there will be an unlimited supply of raw material to produce the fuel. A small but growing number of anaerobic digestive plants opened around the country are feeding biomethane into the National Grid. There’s an opportunity for landowners to pool
he didn’t have the opportunity to go there himself. A change in government policy in 1965 allowed Leyland to buy a 25% stake in the nationalised Bristol Commercial Vehicles and Eastern Coach Works. That was increased to 50% in 1969, and some years later 100% through a complex share transfer involving other Leylandowned manufacturers. Products could be sold on the open market for the first time and Alan joined Bristol as a sales engineer. Again, to challenge the dominance of Bedford and Ford, the Bristol LH with a Leyland or Perkins engine and Turner-Clark synchromesh gearbox was promoted to the coach sector. Short LHS and longer LHL models were also offered and highprofile customers included Golden Miller, Grey Green and Epsom Coaches. Leyland engines became alternatives to Gardner in other Bristol products, including the rearengined VRT double-decker and RE saloon. The RELH with a higher frame than the bus version was bought by National Bus Company subsidiaries such as Ribble as a heavier-duty dual-purpose/coach
platform. Leyland segregated bus from truck in 1973 and Alan was appointed service manager for bus. He was tasked with establishing five service regions across the country. Scotland was chosen to be first as it had one main customer, the Scottish Bus Group, and it brought Alan into contact with bodybuilder Alexander for the first time. After setting up offices and teams in the other regions, Alan was appointed Service Manager for the UK and Europe, then Service Manager for the World. Memorable were the Class 141 and 142 railcars developed using body components from the Leyland National bus. Working with British Railways at the time was a challenge as there seemed to be five engineers to deal with every problem. The railcars had their share of them. Unlike buses, trains run all over the country and can’t just be driven to a service centre. In the end a centre was established at Southport to undertake ‘campaign work’. When Volvo took over Leyland in 1988 Alan was given all the whollyowned service depots to run. A memorable trip was to Kuwait after www.coachandbusweek.com
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Virtually all Scania’s underframes bodied by East Lancs/Optare and ADL are Leyland assembled the first Gulf War in 1990. Youthful Leyland Atlanteans that had operated in Kuwait City had been hidden in the desert to prevent them being requisitioned by the Iraqis. The Kuwaitis hoped they could be returned to service, but they had been vandalised and there was sand in the engines and gearboxes. Alan recalled that Kuwait was crawling with reps at the time all hoping to sell replacement buses, the order going to Ikarus because it was able to supply from stock. When Alan left Leyland in 1994, he had been with the company for just short of 34 years. Don Mackintosh who at one time had worked for Alan, had been recruited by Stuart Johnson to become Commercial Director at Worksop-based Stuart Johnson Coach Sales (SJCS). Then an independent dealer, SJCS was Scania’s coach outlet. When it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of what was then Scania Bus & Coach (UK) the decision was taken to add bus sales previously undertaken by Scania at Milton Keynes. It was Don who recruited Alan back into the industry and to Scania in April 1996. www.coachandbusweek.com
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Scania was winning market share with its Van Hool and Irizar-bodied coaches, but it had just 2% of the bus market. As well as putting in place a marketing plan to increase bus sales, the need for good sales people was recognised. That led to the appointment of Bo Martinsson who had been Sales Manager, Bus & Coach for Scania Bus Nordic for nine years. Bo became General Manager, Fleet Sales, Bus & Coach for what is now Scania (Great Britain) in April 1999. He combined a gentle, methodical, listing nature with a steely determination and ‘can do’ attitude that soon won him friends and respect across the industry. With a shared deep passion for what they did, Alan and he soon hit it off and they became a formidable team as they explored how they could grow Scania’s market penetration. At the time of Bo’s appointment, Scania worked with Wrightbus, which bodied the L94 single-deck bus both as a 12m rigid and an artic. However, a double-decker was developed with East Lancs called the OmniDekka and that was launched in 2003.
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Nottingham City Transport is just one of the operators that trialled the Scania K270UB Enviro300SG gas-fuelled demonstrator resources to construct plants while for local authorities with an endless supply of waste to dispose of, the argument for building them is even more compelling. As well as being used to run their own fleets, the fuel produced could be sold to third parties, further reducing inner city emissions. As CBW outlined in its Nottingham City Transport special issue (May 28, 2014), the East Midlands city has already seriously considered how it could operate part of its council-owned bus fleet using biomethane alongside refuse collection vehicles. A Scania K-UB4x2 ADL Enviro300SG gas bus demonstrator has been touring the country for well over a year, Nottingham being one of its ports of call, and feedback from a number of potential customers has been very positive. Stagecoach is now operating 40 of the buses in Sunderland, 17 Euro 5 and 23 Euro 6, while Reading Buses has amassed a fleet of 34 Euro 5 vehicles. Its entire full-size single-deck requirement is now met by gas-fuelled Scanias.
It was originally planned that East Lancs would assemble the chassis as well as the body of the OmniDekka and an initial kit was sent to the Blackburn factory, but it wasn’t a practical solution. That’s when chassis assembly at Leyland on miTechnology Group’s premises first started. The first OmniDekka was homologated at Leyland, as was the 10.9m OmniTown singledecker. Right-hand drive prototypes of the OmniCity and OmniLink were also developed and homologated at Leyland and Alan particularly remembers the contribution made by now retired Metrobus Managing Director, Alan Eatwell, an experienced engineer. There was considerable UK operator input into the Omni product. Taking customers to the Slupsk factory helped reassure them about quality and introduced them to some of the innovations being specified by other European operators. When the Scania OmniCity DoubleDecker was developed in 2005, the first prototype was entirely assembled at Leyland using parts supplied from Poland. A Transport for London-specification dual-
doored demonstrator, it was then repowered as Scania’s UK bioethanol prototype. Later converted to single door, it was sold to Reading Buses, and changed like the operator’s other bioethanol OmniCity DoubleDeckers to diesel before being sold to Stephensons of Essex. The first production OmniCity Double-Deckers were 12-metre buses sold to Lothian Buses, a committed Volvo customer, for the high-profile Airlink service to and from Edinburgh Airport. Lothian placed a repeat order and other customers included Travel West Midlands, Transdev London, several Go-Ahead companies, East London Bus Group and First CentreWest. Scania’s UK bus sales were to grow to around 20% of the market. Bo was appointed Sales Director Bus & Coach for Scania China in 2011, but still keeps in touch with many people in the UK including Alan who visited him in China earlier this year. “This industry has a lot of genuine people,” Alan explained. “A lot of the engineers working for operators came out of Leyland and it’s a close-knit family. Mark Oliver is now responsible for Scania fleet sales and he’s doing a really good job.”
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MANUFACTURER › SCANIA BIOFUELS It also looks as if the demonstrator has found a permanent home with one of the water companies, which will use it for promotional and staff transport. Scania produced its �irst dedicated gas engines in 1940. Few manufacturers can draw on its breadth of experience of the fuel and today’s gas-fuelled buses are little different in design to their diesel-powered equivalents. Yes, they use a spark-ignition engine, but Alan estimated that the number of different parts can only be around 40. For Euro 6, Scania has developed the dedicated nine-litre 280hp OC09 101. Although the long term operational cost savings of gas buses are usually signi�icant, no one underestimates the capital cost of putting in place the necessary infrastructure, least of all Scania. With over 50 years’ experience, its infrastructure partner, Roadgas can provide a ready-made solution, and rather than add the cost to the price of vehicles, a standalone �inance package is available through Scania Finance (Great Britain). A commitment to operating gas fuelled vehicles isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. As Alan pointed out, the length of time it takes to get up and running is one factor – the project won’t come to fruition overnight. A site survey needs to be undertaken, a refuelling station speci�ied and important health and safety requirements taken into consideration. That’s all before construction of the gas station starts or the connection laid to the National Grid. While canvassing operators, several made the point that the cost of the infrastructure would be better offset if a double-deck gas bus was also available. One operator has gone as far as to say that if a suitable product is developed, it would be interested in placing an initial order for 30. That’s why Scania is working with Alexander Dennis to develop a gas fuelled version of the N-UD4x2 Enviro400S. Early drawings showing the positions of the gas tanks have been produced and Alan hopes that a 10.9m demonstrator seating up to 69 will be available before the end of 2015. It’s likely to be the �irst Scania with ADL’s new Enviro400 MMC (Major Model Change) bodywork with diesel variants following early in 2016. “A double-decker could be the catalyst that really pushes gas forward in the UK,” said Alan. “There isn’t the same complexity and cost there is with electric, hybrid or fuel cell. Electric, for example, is suited to lightweight applications, but commercial vehicles are different. Biofuels such as gas and ethanol are a more economical way forward. There just isn’t the massive cost premium that comes with those other technologies.”
A great concept
It’s just a personal view, but Alan wouldn’t mind seeing Scania’s UK gas bus range extended to include a midibus. He pointed out that Cummins is developing a suitable smaller gas-fuelled engine that’s expected to be launched in 2016. Scania and Cummins already work closely and it was announced last year that the six-cylinder 6.7-litre ISB diesel would be offered in Scania buses alongside the Swedish manufacturer’s own nine-litre engine. It’s an option available to 20 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 9, 2014 016_022_CBW1154_Scania.indd 20
INSIGHT
‘mi’ group of companies The extensive 13.5-acre site at Aston Way, Leyland that’s home to the ‘mi’ group of companies including miVehicle Integration was opened in 1980 with government funding to provide development capability for Leyland Vehicles. It was acquired by DAF Trucks in 1986 becoming one of its European Development Centres. DAF Trucks collapsed in 1993 and there was an initial management buyout of the site the following year. Four years later there was a second phase buy-out by Martin Field and Ian Oakes leading to the formation of the miTechnology Group. 2007 saw a demerger of businesses to create a separate property company called miPD Ltd. A year later miVehicle Integration was incorporated to create a separate manufacturing/ assembly business. Juno Racing, which designs and manufactures sports prototype and Formula 4 racing cars, moved on site in 2010 with Martin Field and Ian Oakes taking a minority shareholding. Three years later, miTechnology Group was acquired by the Canadian-based CSA Group although the sale didn’t include miVehicle Integration
miVehicle Integration assembles is currently assembling 160-170 Scania chassis a year
or miPD Ltd. Juno Racing was acquired by Lawrence Tomlinson, owner of Ginetta Cars in 2014. Aston Way is located at the rear of a small industrial area on the edge of Leyland that’s just 10 minutes from the M6 motorway. Multiple tenancies on the site are managed by miPD Ltd. Buildings encompass 188,500sqft and floor quality is such that it can cope with any vehicle loading. Manned onsite security is 24-hours a day throughout the year because of the high value inventory onsite and confidentiality requirements of customers. Test and development services to the automotive industry and broader transport and oil industries continue to be provided by miTechnology Group, employer of around 120 staff. There’s a large vehicle dynamometer (rolling road), brake test, internal weighbridge, access to a tilt table (at premises close by), and full vehicle and component durability rest rigs as well as a vast array of other testing media, most of it specially developed and designed in-house. Subcontracted assembly and fabrication services to the bus industry are provided by ISO9001:2008-accredited miVehicle Integration, an approved assembler for three international commercial vehicle manufacturers including Scania.
There are 15 large adjacent assembly bays and dock or line build can be undertaken to customer requirement. Current work is chassis assembly, fabrication of chassis frames and chassis subsections, chassis body preparation, pre delivery inspection, and prototype builds and post build adaptations. Past activity has included bus body refurbishment, assembly of off road all terrain vehicles and very low volume passenger car build. Workshops are 10.5m high and there are six overhead cranes, heavy duty vehicle lifts and six large pits. A machine shop is equipped with a guillotine, flame cut, laser cut and press brake, and there’s also onsite painting facilities. miVehicle Integration employs 60 staff who have been recruited locally from a wide range of automotive industry backgrounds including chassis building, vehicle repair, bus body assembly, auto electrical, accident/body repair, coach building, vehicle paint, and fabrication. “Our experience is that it has been relatively easy to recruit the necessary skills here in the northwest region due to its strong engineering tradition and presence,” Operations Manager Tony Barton told CBW. “We have a very high labour retention rate.”
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Scania (Great Britain) was involved in a project in 2001 that saw a six-year-old Irizar Century-bodied K113CRB converted to run on LNG
A small group of London operator driving instructors were given the opportunity to drive Scania’s innovative hybrid midibus around Twickenham
Right-hand drive (RHD) prototypes of the OmniCity and OmniLink were also developed and homologated at Leyland. Shaws of Maxey now operates this early RHD OmniLink UK customers. Alan has not forgotten the innovative all-wheel steer, centre-consol, flat floor, hybrid concept midibus that was developed by Scania some years ago and exhibited at Euro Bus Expo 2008. He feels it might make a wonderful platform for a gas-fuelled midibus. Three of these innovative hybrid vehicles were to be trialled in London. That didn’t happen, but a small group of London operator driving instructors were given the opportunity to 22 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 9, 2014 016_022_CBW1154_Scania.indd 22
This former ADL Enviro300S Scania K230UB demonstrator was acquired by Midland Classic drive the show vehicle around a Twickenham test route. The all-wheel steering proved to be quite a talking point. “They loved it,” recalled Alan. “We told them to focus on positioning the vehicle just as a right-hand drive, but they just jumped in and got on with it. It was just second nature. We designed an assault screen, driver’s seat that swivelled and ticketing equipment so the bus could be used in the UK. It was a great concept.” Alan believes that there would even be
Stephensons of Essex has bought several ADL Enviro400S Scania ’deckers including this bus seen on London 2012 work two years ago potential for gas-fuelled coaches. Scania (Great Britain) was involved in a project in 2001 that saw a six-year-old Irizar Century-bodied K113CRB converted to run on LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) by Feather Diesel Services of Elland, Halifax. While the lack of CNG/LCNG refuelling infrastructure would make it impractical for touring vehicles with their varied itineraries and destinations, there’s a stronger case for those used on regular express diagrams between fixed points such as London and other major cities. “I’ve been in this industry for 46 years, but the technological change that has taken place over the past five to six years has been massive,” he said. “Technology has raced ahead. “Scania doesn’t sell a bus until it’s fully proven. Everything is properly developed before it goes out on to the street. The UK is our biggest export market in Western Europe. While mainland Europe is still looking for heavy-duty chassis, the UK has swung in favour of lighter weight vehicles that are more fuel efficient. Expect to see a new range of Scania bus products in the future that will be competitive.” n www.coachandbusweek.com
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TECHNOLOGY › ELECTRIC DOUBLE DECKER
Wired
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James Day attends the launch of the world’s �irst retro�itted electric doubledecker bus, and speaks to Magtec MD Marcus Jenkins to �ind out more about the company behind the technology
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ne of York’s City Sightseeing buses, operated by Transdev, has become the �irst double-decker in the world to be retro�itted as a fully electric bus. It could be the �irst of many, as there are plans to retro�it the remaining opentop �leet in York. The vehicle in question is an East Lancsbodied Dennis Trident, registered T407SMV. The vehicle was new to Metrobus of Orpington in 1999 and later acquired by Transdev York from Top Line Travel, which had it converted to open top for City Sightseeing work. The electric bus was launched on September 3 and will go into operation later this month. It was funded by £75,433 of Clean Bus Technology Funding which was awarded to the City of York Council in October 2013 to convert the 15-year old bus. The conversion work was carried out by Shef�ield-based electric drivetrain specialists Magtec. The bus is expected to travel for a full day without needing to charge, with an estimated range of 75 miles. The conversion should reduce the operating costs of the vehicle by more than £20k per year.
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Taking in the sights
Magtec’s contribution to the electric vehicle had been well recognised. Many members of the Magtec team were present and the vehicle carried a bespoke livery, promoting the fact it contains a Magtec electric drivetrain. The well-attended launch event took full advantage of its setting in the historic city of York, with the vehicle �irst arriving at the �ivestar Cedar Court Grand hotel before travelling through the city to York Minster, where more members of the media joined. After the relevant parties had posed for some photos, the vehicle once again set off to take a brief tour of York on its way back to the hotel, stopping at York Castle for another photo opportunity. After the media had left, it returned to the Transdev depot to recharge.
Positivity all round
There were plenty of individuals with positive things to say about the new vehicle. Passing members of the public seemed to take a keen interest, though there was one woman who was only concerned about what the ticket price would be.
Though not present at the launch, Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said: “This City Sightseeing bus will not only showcase York’s many attractions, but also the huge bene�its that low carbon vehicles can bring to our cities. “The UK is leading the electric charge when it comes to plug-in transport. I am delighted to see York sharing our vision, fully supporting an industry which is also a driver for economic growth, while bringing important environmental bene�its such as improved air quality.” Cllr David Levene, Cabinet Member for Transport at City of York Council, said: “York is again leading the way in improving air quality and bus travel. We’re the �irst city in the world to launch the new electric double-decker City Sightseeing bus as a result of being the �irst city in the UK to adopt a low emission strategy. “This will all feed into our draft air quality action plan which is set to go out to consultation soon, which will provide residents and tourists with a better use of transport and improved air quality, which is an important issue in York.” Richard Jackson at Transdev, said: “Thousands of tourists and residents travel on our www.coachandbusweek.com
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popular City Sightseeing buses every year so it’s fantastic news that through this funding we’ll be able to offer an even better travelling experience, whilst at the same time helping to improve air quality in York by converting to an electric bus. “We’re also delighted that we’ll be the first operator in the UK to benefit from this opportunity and have the world’s very first double-decker bus electric makeover.” The transformed bus will join 15 new electric buses which will provide passenger journeys on the streets of York later this month, following a successful bid to the DfT for £1,388k in 2013, made available through the Green Bus Fund from DfT. Jane Lady Gibson, Chairman of Visit York, said: “This is good news for York and we’re confident this will prove popular with many of the city’s seven million visitors.”
Magtec – the company behind the technology
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Parked up outside the Cedar Court Grand hotel
The vehicle returns to the Transdev depot
company which has just found its way into the record books. Magtec has quite a presence in the electric bus market. Many of the electric vehicles launched over the last couple of years have used Magtec electric drivetrains, including examples in Stranraer, Glasgow, Harrogate, Manchester, Nottingham and London. Marcus started the business 22 years ago, with the purpose of manufacturing and selling drive systems for electric vehicles. Prior to starting the company, he had been a lecturer at University of Sheffield, speaking as part of the machines and drives department and taking part in the development of some technology which was suitable for electric vehicles. However, he was keen to stress that Magtec is not a university spin-out company. “We are a profit making and self-funded organisation,” Marcus explained. “When the business was quite new, we manufactured and sold magnetising equipment, because the takeup of electric vehicles was quite slow.” Magtec first entered the coach and bus market in 1999, when it installed hybrid drives in 20-ton single-decker buses to run in the city of
Denver, Colorado, in the USA. It’s worth noting this technology installed 15 years ago is still in use today, with no replacements or repairs made. Magtec manufactured these drivelines until 2001, when it started focusing more on producing drivetrains for military vehicles – such as high performance 6x6 offroaders and tractor vehicles. In 2006, the company returned to the commercial vehicle sector, initially producing electric truck drive systems for delivery trucks. It provided 300 such systems for the USA. At the same time, it was working on some drivetrains for buses using the same technology. All of the company’s equipment is designed and manufactured at its own facility in Sheffield. Magtec currently manufactures around 10 electric drivetrains per week (500 per year) but is looking to increase production through a larger site, giving it the ability to produce 3,000 drives annually.
First choice for Optare
In recent years, all of Optare’s fully electric vehicles have had Magtec drivetrains in them.
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TECHNOLOGY › ELECTRIC DOUBLE DECKER Marcus explained. “The drive systems we make are very efficient. The energy they use per mile driven is significantly lower than many of the alternative systems available. This means we can go further on a similar size battery. “The size and weight of the drivetrain we produce, the motor and gearbox, is also very small (Marcus gesticulated that they are about as big as a moderately-sized suitcase). We save hundreds of kilos on the weight of the drivetrain, which in turn allows us to install more batteries, allowing the vehicle to go further still. “We’re not using any magic exotic new battery technology to do this. It’s just good engineering and very efficient use of the energy which we’re putting into the vehicle.” Marcus said the converted Trident could reasonably drive 75 miles on a single charge, though a generous allowance had been made
Posing for photos outside York Minster underlined the importance of the occasion In addition to the retrofitted City Sightseeing bus, all of the six Optare Versas running for First Yorkshire on York’s new Poppleton Bar Park & Ride are electric vehicles using Magtec drivetrains. “Optare knew we were there. They had been out and tried most manufacturers of electric drivetrains in the marketplace,” Marcus said. “Basically, we offered something which met all of their requirements. We have a good relationship with them. All the feedback they’ve given us has been very positive.”
Why retrofit?
Marcus claimed the rate of sale on brand new electric buses in the UK is still dependant on the Green Bus Fund (GBF) which has been available for them. However, with the potential fines looming from the EU for poor air quality in British cities, he believes operators cannot wait for subsidies, or for convenient timing for a fleet refresh. “For a lot of buses in the UK, the average lifespan is 14 years,” Marcus said. “If we were just waiting for new technology to get into the new vehicles which are being brought into the marketplace, it’s going to take many many years for that to have a big impact on the existing vehicle fleet. The demand for better air quality in city centres is now, we can’t be waiting 10 years for fleets to be renewed. “This is why we have developed a retrofit system, which means we can take out the existing and polluting diesel engines, gearboxes, cooling packs, exhausts, fuel tanks and so on. We can then replace them with a single pallet which holds all of the necessary components to run the vehicle on electricity – the batteries, electric motor, electric air compressor, electric powerassisted steering pump, chargers for the battery and its own cooling pack – all completely selfcontained. It fits into the same place that the existing engine and transmission came out of. “The goal is to not modify the vehicle at all beyond the drivetrain. You just take the old stuff out, put the new stuff in and drive away. Once the initial conversion has been done, including new wiring for the electrical gear selector and 26 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 9, 2014 024_028_CBW1154_Magtec.indd 26
driver display, the electric drivetrain can be installed or taken out in about half an hour. “It’s quicker than it is to change a diesel engine.”
Quality engineering
Interestingly, the new City Sightseeing bus is actually about 200kg lighter than it was before the conversion. “With the City Sightseeing bus, we took more than two tonnes of drivetrain out, and put 1.9 tonnes of battery and drivetrain back in,”
Magtec’s drivetrain and the associated components in the bus are very compact and over 200kg lighter than the previous diesel engine and parts
ON THE BUS
Passenger experience Shortly after the bus arrived at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel, those in attendance were able to ride on board as it travelled to York Minster, and again as it took a short tour around the city before returning to the hotel. As is to be expected from an electric bus, the vehicle was very quiet. Apart from a faint humming sound, similar to what is heard when a train leaves the station, it’s very difficult to tell that the engine is running at all. There are no vibrations and ride quality was very good. It certainly is far beyond what you would expect from a 15 year old vehicle. As we travelled, one of Transdev’s City Sightseeing tour guides gave us a demonstration of the service which will be provided on the vehicle. It must be said that the information he gave was very interesting and well delivered.
Richie Barker, City Sightseeing Tour Guide, provides commentary as the bus travels around the sights of York Some of the interesting anecdotes included the fact that the already massive York Minster is supposed to be 100ft taller, but it has never been completed because the tower would likely collapse if it was. There was also plenty which was said about the city’s Viking heritage and surrounding walls. One fact which was stated on the tour was that York has more pedestrian areas than in any other European city. With that in mind, the quietness of the vehicle could be a minor
drawback, since pedestrians may not hear it and may also stray out into the road more often if they are used to the pedestrianised areas of the city. Of course, a competent driver would maintain sufficient awareness to avoid any incidents, but it is something to be wary of. A nice touch was when the guide warned riders of approaching tree branches, which he said tend to protrude out into the road around this time of year.
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The vehicle is expected to appear on York’s streets once again before the end of September and the battery would not be depleted after that. With the route the bus operates on only requiring 65 miles per day, the power is more than suf�icient. Marcus continued: “We’re not pretending that this conversion is suitable for all applications – it’s not. It is suitable for inner city stop-start driving with lower mileage routes. In most cities there are numerous routes which are under 100 miles per day. Those are the routes we are targeting. “The City Sightseeing vehicle may have an approximate range of 75 miles but we could easily put additional batteries on the bus to boost its range to 100 miles if required.” The quality of Magtec’s engineering can also be seen in the Lightning GT electric performance car, which has some very impressive speci�ications if you are interested in such things. The vehicle is capable of producing over 500bhp, accelerating form 0-60mph in �ive seconds and boasts a top speed of over 200mph. The vehicle has an impressive range of 150 miles and can be charged in as little as 20 minutes.
Overnight charging is the best method
Vehicles retro�itted with Magtec’s electric drive system can be charged overnight using a
INTERESTING INFO
Specs & stats Magtec provided some facts and figures about the East-Lancs Dennis Trident which had been retrofitted. The electric motor in the bus outputs 3,000Nm of torque and 150kW of power, which was sufficient for the vehicle to climb a lengthy one in five gradient during testing in Sheffield. Energy efficiency tests claim the vehicle exceeded the expected 0.67 miles per kWh, which results in a maximum range of 90+
miles, though the practical range in 76 miles. This is still ahead of the 65 miles per day which is the vehicle’s expected daily duty cycle. The range is likely helped by the regenerative brakes the bus is specified with. The vehicle’s battery packs are modular and scalable, meaning more can be added if a greater range is desired. The current installation can hold 133kWh of electrical energy, which can be comfortably charged overnight in eight hours using off-
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standard 32amp mains supply. While usually an overnight charge will last for eight hours, Marcus believes the vehicle can be fully charged in six. “Our drivetrain kit is perfectly happy working with fast charging systems, but we’re presenting the product as something to charge overnight. This way, the vehicles do not require expensive infrastructure for operators to use them. “We can use rapid charging, but the vehicles are designed in such a way as to not require it.” There are several other methods of charging electric vehicles, such as electromagnetic induction and overhead lines which allow the bus to be recharged on the move. However, Marcus believes a simple chargeovernight system should be more than suf�icient. “I think the battery technology available now is suf�icient for overnight charging to be suitable for a signi�icant proportion of routes,” Marcus stated. “In �ive years’ time, with the technology improving, the proportion of routes which can operate on overnight charging will be even higher. The electricity is cheaper, less stress is put on the electricity supplying structure and there are no expensive infrastructure costs. “In the long term the bus industry won’t
need rapid charging, and as battery technology improves its usage will reduce.”
Costed to be commercially attractive
The most frequently cited drawback of electric vehicles is the cost of obtaining them. However, as a pro�it-making company, Magtec has created products which can work on a commercial basis, whether subsidised or not. “We’re absolutely convinced that unless the products which we’re producing show a commercial bene�it to the operators who need to run the buses, there’s no point in doing it,” said Marcus. “Our system is designed from scratch on the basis that we can achieve a three-year payback for the operator through the fuel savings that they will make, without the aid of government subsidies, which are here today but may not be tomorrow. At this point we think it becomes commercially attractive, both for us to sell and for operators to buy. “Seven years is the usual amount of time which operators keep their vehicles. After the cost has been recouped, the remaining four years with the vehicle should result in signi�icant savings. It’s de�initely a workable commercial proposition.” ■
No secret has been made of Magtec’s involvement in converting the vehicle peak energy. The battery is made from lithium iron phosphate and can be
charged and discharged without a memory effect thousands of times.
Environmental savings should equate to 33 tonnes of CO2 and 535kg on NOx per year. The vehicle should also cost £20k less to run than previously as a diesel bus. This is without factoring in a significant potential saving on maintenance, since there are no moving parts to wear out. After all this, the vehicle is lighter than it was. 2.1 tonnes of diesel engine, gearbox and fuel tanks were replaced with 1.9 tonnes of battery packs, electric motors and solid state converters.
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OPERATOR PROFILE › EASTONS
Easton delight Gareth Evans visits one of Norfolk’s longest-established family-run coach operators and learns how the next generation is firmly involved with the running of the business – and also the story behind its latest coach
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astons has a long tradition – it’s been New Irizar operating coaches for over half a The impressive new tri-axle 14m coach was century. The family-run firm’s coaches delivered last week in time to take advantage are always well turned out – and with of the new ‘64’ registration plate. The Irizar their distinctive purple-based livery, i6 integral has been built to the Spanish are recognisable almost in an instant out on the manufacturer’s standard UK specification – with road. several optional extras. Eastons is fortunate to have the involvement Why Irizar? Claire replied: “With the of the next generation. While brothers Robert specification we wanted, there seemed to be only and Derek, whose father two choices of manufacturer Alfred founded the business, – Van Hool or Irizar. I can’t say AT A GLANCE remain firmly at the helm, I’m a huge fan of Van Hool in Operator Eastons Derek’s daughter Claire and style terms – the bodywork Location Stratton Strawless, Norwich son Ben, now play a key role looks too boxy for my liking.” Established 1953 in the running of the firm. Derek remarked: “The Contact 01603 754155 Robert was recovering from Futura 2 is a nice vehicle and www.eastonsholidays.co.uk an operation on the day of looks stunning but we felt the Follow on Twitter @EastonsHolidays CBW’s visit. Irizar enjoyed the extra ‘wow’ History was made last factor – something I don’t feel week when the firm took delivery of its first we’ve had since the Beulas. ever Irizar integral – which also happens to be “Now that Setra has gone from the UK market, the 100th new coach supplied by Worksopthere is a gap for a high quality coach. I believe based dealership Irizar UK. Also notable is the Irizar is pushing to fill that void. Irizar is really fact that the vehicle is Eastons’ longest to date moving forward.” – at 14m in place of the 13.2m of the tri-axle Claire said Irizar had been “a complete Setras. unknown” for the family. “I spotted a stock
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vehicle at last year’s Coach & Bus Live show and liked it,” she added. “The new coach will do all our Continental and UK tours. We’ve specified it with wood-effect flooring in place of the standard vinyl. We wanted to give our passengers a corporate feel – hence the interior colours comprise blacks and silvers. “We chose the PB seats in place of the i6 seats as they’re bigger, wider and comfier. We’ve specified it as a 53-seater. The configuration works for us as we’ve been a victim of our own
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A former Westbus Setra S415GT-HD. Like the rest of the frontline coach fleet, it has been re-registered with a cherished plate containing the ‘AWE’ suffix
success – and we wanted a longer vehicle to maintain the legroom. Short coaches are no longer any good for touring or excursion work for us.” Derek described the interior as “so spacious.” “You think Setras are huge but the Irizar is cavernous,” he added. Claire said: “Little details make all the difference – such as the airline-style seat numbers. We’ve gone for part-leather as this is what our customers prefer. “We’ve gone for lap belts as we feel the threepoint design has yet to be perfected. It causes discomfort for our passengers. The only seats to have three-point belts are those required by law. There is an AD coffee machine on top of the centre sunken WC too. “We’ve also specified a lot of extras to help our drivers – prime examples being a lane departure warning system, a vacuum cleaner and a vehicle washing system.” Turning to the mechanical parts, Derek said: “Despite being an integral, Irizar builds its coaches in a way which is easy to maintain. I like the DAF power unit too. Ours is equipped with the uprated 460bhp.” Indeed, the Euro 5 DAF MX340 engine is www.coachandbusweek.com
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coupled to ZF AS-Tronic 2700 12-speed gearbox with integral retarder. It also boasts a ZF RL75EC independent front axle and ZF AV132 rear axle – in addition to a tyre pressure monitoring system and Durabrite alloy wheels. Derek added: “We’ve gone for full M&S (snow) tyres as it saves changing them during the winter. We are a 100% Continental tyre fleet. I’ve tried them all but Continental seems to be the most robust. A Continental tyre will pick up stones and throw them out – which leads to a longer life. We go for good quality – we take them off at 3mm and we also don’t re-tread.” Externally, Claire said the family had “gone back to what we did with the Beulas – fully painted. No vinyls.” Asked about the service they had received from Irizar, Claire described her maiden factory visit as “amazing.” “We arrived there and they had done us home-made Spanish omelettes. Everyone was so friendly,” she added. “I’ve got a little boy, which made an overnight visit difficult and so Julie Hartley, Irizar UK’s Business Development Manager kindly flew us out there for the day. ” Derek commented: “I’ve always found the
Spaniards to be very relaxed people. When you go somewhere to buy something, it’s nice to feel welcome – that goes a long way.” Claire agreed: “Irizar staff have been great to deal with. It’s making that relationship easier between manufacturer and operator alike. In short, Irizar has provided everything we wanted. “There is a computer system on which you can select parts and can pick up from Scania dealerships across the European Union because of the marriage between Irizar, DAF and Scania. It’s quite impressive.” Overall, Derek said: “I liked the entrance for the passengers on the Irizar. I wanted a DAF too. If what we’ve experienced so far is anything to go by, I would definitely recommend Irizar.”
Business mix
Eastons concentrates on private hire and the operation of its own day tour and UK and Continental holiday programme. Claire took up the story: “We go to London three to four times a week. I admit there has not been the volume of ‘big’ shows in the West End that there has been in the past – they seem to have pulled all the good ones. However, they’re now bringing back Cats.
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OPERATOR PROFILE › EASTONS “You can see them locally but there is nothing quite like experiencing the West End. We take our passengers for a meal to somewhere special – such as the Standard Palace. Yes, people do pay for it but they feel they’re getting value for money.” Derek said: “We try to pride ourselves on being honest. All our tours are inclusive of excursions and door-to-door picks-ups. We use local taxi �irms, supplemented by three of our own eightseater minibuses. It’s providing work for the taxi operators. We’re not a Monday-Friday business. Being a family-run �irm, it’s nice to use local companies.” Claire agreed: “When people go on our tours, they know what they’re getting.” Eastons no longer runs any local bus services, having sold its last remaining route in February – the 25, which ran between Mondays and Saturday from Swannington into Norwich, via Reepham and Cawston. Asked about the story, Derek replied: “We sold the Scania OmniLink service bus and the route to Sanders of Holt. We had run it for 30 years but owing to the national concessionary fares scheme, we didn’t make any money from it. We concluded that critical mass is now vital for the operation of local bus services. We feel Sanders is providing a betters level of service than we did, something which is important to the local community.” In a similar vain, Derek said: “We don’t do any school contract work as the market has changed – it’s no longer economical for us. We do however, undertake private hire and tour work on behalf of local schools.”
Engineering matters
Derek heads up the workshop. Indeed, it’s no exaggeration to say he’s in his element as a hands-on person, deploying his wealthy bank of knowledge and experience. On the day of CBW’s visit, he was repairing a Setra, which was in between tours.
The latest addition to the heritage fleet – ex Glovers of Ashborne Bedford OB “I enjoy going to the CV (Commercial Vehicle) Show – it’s a must do for me as a workshop person. For example, we used to spend hours carefully removing alloy wheels but then I spotted the Sykes Pickering. It’s an invaluable tool to us now – it removes them quickly and ef�iciently,” he enthused. “At this year’s event I also bought a big Sommers transmission jack. As a result, we can now lift AS-Tronic gearboxes with ease. We’ve also got our own Texa diagnostic equipment. It was a big outlay at �irst but it’s saved us the hassle of taking coaches to dealerships, who will charge us £100 just to connect their machine to one of our coaches. “It’s been a learning curve because we’re not using it daily. That said, we like to be in control our own maintenance, so we know our standards
are being met.” Derek was keen to stress that he only uses “genuine parts.” He also said that having “almost 100% on digital tachographs is easier to manage than the old analogues.” Located on the northern, i.e. Cromer side, of Norwich, Eastons’ depot occupies a pleasant clearing in the woodland. To supplement the three-bay workshop, planning permission has now been granted to erect a second workshop, measuring 18m by 13m. “It will enable us to keep all our vintage vehicles under cover,” explained Derek.
Operations
“Business is hard but you’ve got to be focussed on what you do,” remarked Derek.
The 1952-built Albion, affectionately known as ‘Bessie,’ is seen at the Norwich Rally in 2010. DAVID BELL
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YOUNG BLOOD
The next generation By her own admission, Claire is passionate and knowledgeable about the industry. Indeed, it’s something which is all-too apparent when talking to her. In her own words, “Coaches are in my blood – they’re part of my life.” However, she wasn’t entirely convinced the coach industry was for her when she was younger. “I always wanted to be a vet. I worked at the Norfolk Wildlife Park until the age of 18 and did work experience at vets,” explained Claire. “I came here one Saturday and Robert asked me to enter figures from the holidays on to a spreadsheet for TOMS (Tour Operator Margin Scheme). That led to me doing TOMS. I then spent two days a week here while at university. I wanted to stay local for my degree, so I did three days a week at City College doing
Some of the family members – Claire, Derek and Ben a University of East Anglia course. I obtained a first class BA Honours degree in Business Management. “Once I started doing the course, I could relate it to work here. All my assignments, including my dissertation, were based on the family firm. “After university, I took on the marketing. Then, two years ago our accounts administrator left. Dad and Robert said it would be nice to have a family member
“I remember Robert, dad and I used to visit dealerships and we would see new coaches and dream about owning and operating such vehicles. It’s been a long time coming. “A lot of people wonder how we’ve done it but we’ve got there by being good. We’re fortunate to have a loyal customer base and an excellent team of staff. “I don’t want to be the biggest – I want us to be the best. Claire will sometimes get wound up when she feels people are copying the brochure for example, but I just tell her to remember the connection between imitation and �lattery. It’s been a long haul. “Buying our �irst Setra was a turning point for our tour programme. I remember Peter Knight at Evobus telling me to try it. I said we couldn’t afford one but he said we could. I drove that coach and fell in love with it at the second roundabout. We now run �ive Setras – all of which range in age between 2007 and 2009. Once you’ve made that step, you’ve got to keep going.” Eastons is no stranger to acquiring late used coaches – the most recent additions being a former Westbus Sitcar Beluga and Setra S415GTHD. Derek described the Hounslow-based �irm as a “Highly professional operation which has an excellent, well-maintained �leet. You always know what you’re getting when you buy a vehicle from Westbus. Tim Miles is always great to deal with too.” However, Derek said he “still loves” his Beulases. “I remember Alan Wilson sold the type www.coachandbusweek.com
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doing it.” Ever the grounded sort, Claire said: “It’s all very well having us here – my brother Ben and I – but without dad and Robert’s forwardthinking, we would have none of this today. Dad and Robert are brilliant – even when I had my little boy, they allowed me to work from home. “Since I’ve been doing the finance side, I’ve become more involved – the factory visit being a prime example.”
to us. He’s coming back to the coach industry – he’s due to be at Euro Bus Expo.” Would Derek ever consider buying a Volvo? “Yes I would. I never had any issues with a B12B. We’ve always used fully synthetic oils. We’ve not bought a 9700 as we didn’t feel the entrance was wide enough. We have trialled demonstrators.” As for other dealerships, Derek said: “We’ve dealt with Moseley PCV over the years. We’ve had
‘Buying our first Setra was a turning point for our tour programme. I remember Peter Knight at Evobus telling me to try it’ a good marriage with the Bova-DAF combination. We’re still running a 2002-registered Futura. Now a 57-seater, the former Scarlet Band vehicle was a tour coach until three years ago. It’s economical – turning in 12 to 13mpg.” “We ran up to 25 vehicles at one time, but then decided to halve the �leet. We wanted to run a good quality coach �leet, which was manageable. After all, people want a nice clean vehicle with a good quality driver.” Derek spent time behind the wheel when he was younger. “I don’t do much driving these days – but I love going to Austria and Switzerland, so I
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will happily drive there.” He added: “Belgium is not a coach-friendly country – both in terms of the roads and some of the the enforcement actions of the police.” Claire said overnight stays in Germany are avoided wherever possible due to the VAT levy, but Derek rightly conceded: “If you want to visit those countries, you have to pay.” One of Derek’s pet hates is satnavs. “We’ve not banned them but we have stopped them being in the windscreen. I want professional drivers,” he said. “Drivers do have con�idence to drive without one but I believe it’s seen as the easy option. When I �irst obtained my PSV, you were proud to have that licence – but that’s not always the case these days.” On that note, Claire remarked: “There is a severe shortage of tour drivers. People don’t want to be away from home or work at weekends. They just don’t seem to want to do it – despite the vehicles we run.” Derek added: “Tour drivers can earn good money if they do the job properly.”
Vintage vehicles
In addition to a smart �leet of frontline touring coaches, Eastons boasts a small collection of heritage vehicles – one of which is serviceable, with a second under overhaul and two awaiting restoration. “You can earn money from vintage vehicles. Our 1952-built Albion goes out at least twice a week. It’s quaint – people love it. They wave at us when we’re driving it – like they do to steam trains. We call it ‘Bessie.’ The most recent addition to the heritage �leet is a former Glovers of Ashbourne Bedford OB. “It was done up at Yates’ of Ware. As a result, it’s got all the correct details such as the right mudguards. Many other survivors have the truck type. Restoration is currently focused on repairing the wooden body framework,” enthused Derek. “I remember working on older coaches when they were in frontline service. I worked on Bedford SBS’, which are similar. “It’s our history – and that of the coach industry. If I can contribute to that, I will. They’re a labour of love. “I won’t bodge things – I like to do things properly.” While he is far from being considered ‘vintage’ himself, aware of the length of time such projects can take to complete, Derek mused: “I’ve had a word with him upstairs and asked him to let me be here until I’m aged 140 but I’ve yet to receive a reply...” On a serious note, Eastons also operates day excursions using ‘Bessie.’ Claire described the “vintage days out” as “very popular.” Not to be forgotten is another of Derek’s ‘toys’ – a half-size model super scenic showmans traction engine. Built in 1976 for Mark Bamford of JCB, it’s a replica of ‘Quo Vadis’. “I’ve been restoring it for �ive years,” he enthused. “It’s a replica built by Severn Lamb. I hope to have it complete by Christmas.” ■ ● A book charting the history of the firm is set to be published later this year.
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Y R E L L GAHERITAGE › IMBERBUS
Transport for Imber Richard Mayes reports from a rain swept Salisbury Plain and this year’s Imberbus event which saw 11 Routemaster and New Routemasters operate
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oarding an early train from London in order to visit an uninhabited village within a Ministry of Defence training ground on Salisbury Plain, seemed a rather bizarre way to spend an August Bank Holiday Monday. However I, and many others, braved the inclement weather conditions in order to descend upon Warminster and the bus service 23A to Imber.
Evacuated village
On November 1, 1943, with preparations underway for the Allied invasion of mainland Europe, the people of Imber were called to a meeting in the village schoolroom and given 47 days’ notice to leave their homes. The village was to be used for training American troops in advance of the Normandy landings. Imber was evacuated in December 1943 in order to allow training for American troops in advance of the Normandy landings. The people that lived there have never been allowed to take up residence again. The village and the land surrounding it has remained under the occupation of the military ever since. However, access is granted for up to 50 days of the year. On one of these each year, since 2009, it has been possible to visit the village and the church of St Giles’ in Imber by bus. On a friend’s recommendation, and for the very reasonable price of £8 for a whole day ticket, my first bus journey of the day was the 1015hrs ‘Imberbus’ service from Warminster station to The Bustard Inn. I was sure that there weren’t many who could say that they had been driven around Salisbury Plain on a Routemaster by the Commissioner of Transport for London, Sir Peter Hendy CBE, with the Chief Executive of Reading Transport, James Freeman as conductor. This was the first year this particular journey operated and, rather than proceeding through Imber, we followed a more southern route to the terminus before making our way to the village via the interchange point at Gore Cross, stopping in Imber at the specially erected London bus stop flag and timetable case. The 34 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 9, 2014
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vehicle forming the service was RM1005, Sir Peter’s own Routemaster, which had a rather interesting variation upon the standard comments, complaints and suggestions notice in the lower saloon! Gore Cross Interchange, while remote in its nature, proved to be an extraordinarily good place at which to change between buses, not only due to the number of services and vehicles that were coordinated to arrive at similar times before continuing to Stoke Hill, The Bustard, and the wonderfully named Brazen Bottom, but also for the photographic opportunities presented.
Seeking shelter
The weather throughout the day was atrocious, so shelter tended to be sought within the heritage and modern fleet of Imberbus as they roamed Salisbury Plain and displaced water from large puddles onto the surrounding area when passing. It must surely be every bus driver’s dream to be able to drive through without the fear of soaking those found on the footpath that would normally be adjacent to any sizable amount of water on the road. The wonderful Church of St Giles which was open to the public for viewing also provided a welcome retreat from the rain and for light refreshment. The church dates from the 14th century and is the only building open to the public in Imber when access to the village is
granted. On the day of the visit, it appeared that some military cadets were making use of some of Imber’s other buildings for training. There were several local pubs, located conveniently near to some of the bus stops, and these too provided the opportunity for more hearty sustenance prior to continuing with the bus journey or making a return trip. Whilst the weather turned for the better later in the afternoon, the earlier downpours by no means discouraged visitors to Imber and from using the bus service. The event was clearly very inclusive, as there was a wide age range of travellers in evidence, and whilst many were keen to see and photograph the array of heritage and modern vehicles in use, I believe just as many were using the service to take advantage of the opportunity to visit Imber and the local area. As a first-time visitor to Imber, and customer/passenger of Imberbus, I would like to thank all those involved in the organisation of the event and for keeping services running so smoothly despite the conditions. Come rain or shine on days of future Imberbus outings, I would thoroughly recommend sampling this unique bus service and the chance to visit St Giles’ Church. Riding across the wilderness of Salisbury Plain on a Routemaster, passing tanks, other military vehicles and warning signs, is a rare opportunity and certainly one not to be missed. n www.coachandbusweek.com
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Above: The geography of Salisbury Plain has a character all of its own Left: Sir Peter’s bus (with Sir Peter in hi-vis) loads for Warminster, temporary ‘bus station’ accommodation being provided by the preserved former Christchurch Transport Board, later Bayline Bristol RE repatriated from New Zealand by Mike Walker in 2010. Far left: Routemasters in service included Sir Peter Hendy’s own bus and this Routemaster coach from the Ensignbus vintage fleet. Below left: LT150, the first of the New Routemasters to be painted silver unloads on a journey to The Bustard Below: The interest in St Giles’ Church at Imber is evident from this view Bottom: Military cadets were making use of some of Imber’s other buildings for training
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Imberbus fleet
ROUTEMASTERS: RM1005 (5 CLT) RM1978 (ALD 978B) RMC1461 (461 CLT) RMC1464 (464 CLT)
RMC1510 (510 CLT) RCL2226 (CUV 226C) RML2344 (CUV 344C) RML2665 (SMK 665F)
NEW ROUTEMASTERS LT98 (LTZ 1098) LT150 (LTZ 1150) LT246 (LTZ 1246)
Right: A Transport for London Year of the Bus contribution was provided by this Routemaster coach in Green Line livery from the London Transport Museum collection Below: Gore Cross Interchange proved to be a good place at which to change between buses
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Above: Operating London buses wouldn’t be complete with out an authentic London bus stop flag Left: Wet weather gear was definitely required on the day Right: If you have any comments, complains and suggestions, you know where to address them Below: August Bank Holiday Monday should have been ideal for an open topper…
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NEWS › PRODUCTS
TfL awards seven-year ticketing contract to Cubic Transport for London (TfL) has awarded its ticketing and fare collection contract, starting in August 2015, to Cubic Corporation’s UK subsidiary Cubic Transportation Systems, following a competitive tender. The terms of the contract are for seven years with a value of over $700m (£434m). It includes an option to extend the contract for a further three years, giving the contract the potential value of over $1bn (£620m). The announcement means the continuation of the partnership between TfL and Cubic which has seen the introduction and network-wide roll out of the Oyster card, and more recently contactless payments. Cubic has been associated with ticketing and revenue management in London for over three decades. The organisation has supported TfL and its predecessor, London Transport, through many major events, including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Roger Crow, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA at Cubic Transportation Systems, said:
(L-r) Andy Barrie, Head of Infrastructure Operations, TfL; Bradley H Feldmann, President and CEO, Cubic Corporation; Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience, TfL; Steve Shewmaker, President, Cubic Transportation Systems; Roger Crow, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA, Cubic Transportation Systems “We are delighted that our bid to continue our work in London has been successful. Each member of our team, both here in the UK and around the world has contributed to our work with TfL
and I am extraordinarily proud of what we have achieved.” Steve Shewmaker, President of Cubic Transportation Systems, added: “London is unique among the cities Cubic serves and our
entire team is committed to providing the best service and most appropriate innovation to support TfL in its mission to deliver a pioneering, world-class service for its citizens.”
Sales boom for Britannia Tachodisc Smith Brothers & Webb, the designer and manufacturer of bespoke automated washing systems for trains and PCVs, says it is experiencing a boom in business. The first six months of 2014 have seen orders exceed those placed in the whole of 2013. The company expects turnover to nearly double this year. Among recent contract wins are orders for a train washing system and a controlled emission toilet system for Hong Kong’s new South Island (East) line and a wash system for Edinburgh’s new tram, as well as bespoke equipment for cleaning the iconic New Routemaster in London. Andy Barracliffe, Director of Britannia Washing Systems, said: “Britannia is going from strength to strength as more and more operators recognise they can rely
on Britannia to keep their vehicles professionally clean. “Presenting a good image to the public has always been important: passengers’ are often wary when they see a dirty carriage or bus approaching as they fear the service will be shoddy too. ”Coach, bus and train companies competing for business understand that a smart appearance wins them passengers so they want to make sure their logos and liveries are pristine. “Similarly, companies running large fleets of commercial vehicles know that their trucks are a big advertisement for their brands, and for their customers’ brands – and need to be as clean as possible. “I am delighted with the surge of orders in 2014 and look forward to an even more successful year to come.”
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launches new auditing service In response to customers wanting reassurance that they are correctly managing their driver’s hour law analysis correctly, Tachodisc has developed a spot check service for smaller companies and owner/drivers who have opted to manage their own compliance. Angela Eardley, Tachodisc’s Compliance Manager, said: “Many of our smaller companies use our self-analysis software packages for monitoring Drivers’ Hours Law and Road Transport Directive, and this enables them to do all the fundamental
tasks needed to meet the legal requirements for downloading and storing all digital data in its original format and maintaining compliance. “However, from time to time they call upon our bureau experts to check that they are doing everything correctly and ask for more detailed analysis reports.” The standard Tachodisc Spot Check service covers analysis www.coachandbusweek.com
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First Corporate Clothing delivers the new Yorkshire Tiger uniform First Corporate Clothing has been selected as the preferred supplier of uniforms to Arriva ownedYorkshire Tiger and subsequently Flying Tiger, following a stringent and rigorous supplier assessment process. The brief was to create an exclusive range of clothing for the company which would live up to the aspirations of the Yorkshire Tiger brand, while meeting all of the company’s exact specifications. First Corporate Clothing was able to bring into play all of the elements of its experience in the passenger transport industry supported by its in-house design team, on-site sizing service and uniform issuing team. The company said: “Yorkshire Tiger is an excellent addition to our fast growing Passenger Transport portfolio. “We are pleased to report that more and more organisations are choosing to work with a supplier who has direct experience of the marketplace and can offer professional support at every stage of the process from design to delivery.”
of either analogue or digital tachographs, or a mixture of both types of records over a 28 day period. Angela continued: “A summary of the findings from the Spot Check service would indicate if there were any issues, and it would identify any trends that could potentially jeopardise the operation should an investigation take place.” www.coachandbusweek.com
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Grayson and Smiles continue partnership
Following two successful years of cooperation, Grayson Thermal Systems and Smiles Engineering are continuing their collaboration. Grayson Thermal Systems, manufacturers of engine cooling, heating and air conditioning systems, and Smiles Engineering, specialist engine remanufacturer based in Newcastle, started the collaboration after signing a partnership agreement at Euro Bus Expo 2012. Smiles will continue to act as Grayson’s northern service facility and install Grayson’s E-drive systems alongside engine repower retrofits. Since the two companies joined forces, Smiles has fitted over 100 of Grayson’s E-Drive systems to customers in the North East of England. Rob Pease, General Manager for Smiles Engineering said: “For over two years, Grayson have been working with Smiles to supply cooling system solutions. In this time we have seen a vast improvement in the overall installation time and in service reliability of the Grayson E-Drive
(L-r): Rob Pease, General Manager from Smiles Engineering, Gordon Mockett, Managing Director from Smiles Engineering, Stuart Hateley, Managing Director from Grayson Thermal Systems and David Hobbs, Business Development Manager Director from Grayson Thermal Systems system compared to traditional cooling system options. “Our customers report substantial fuel savings and are pleased with the ease of cleaning and maintenance of the E-Drive system. We are delighted to say that our on-going partnership with Grayson is continuing to add both quality and value to our
end product.” Grayson Thermal Systems’ E-Drive cooling replaces the original cooling system to give operators a high level of control over fan speed and temperature. With Grayson’s system, the fans only need to be operated on full power when conditions demand it.
HellermannTyton designs new bracket for ADL When Alexander Dennis (ADL) had an issue with a harness bracket, HellermannTyton, supplier of cable management products, was on hand to provide a bespoke solution. Tony Doyle, Product Design Engineer, explained: “Our facilities and approach mean that we can create bespoke solutions for customers, which was just the case with ADL. They came to us to discuss how they could replace a suspended aluminium bracket design that they had conceived to support harnesses in their nextgeneration bus designs. “There were a number of factors which needed to be addressed including ensuring that the bracket did not rattle throughout the life of the bus, causing annoyance to passengers. Vibration needed to be managed to avoid causing the harnesses or brackets to come loose. In addition, the bracket used a three-part installation, resulting in high assembly times and manufacture costs.” “Having recognised the problem and come to us for a solution,
The brackets are designed to not rattle throughout the life of the bus Alexander Dennis collaborated from day one. They wanted a swift, effective solution and were prepared to work with us in an open and responsive way to our mutual benefit.” The first stage of the journey involved HellermannTyton’s design team who brainstormed some initial concepts and liaised regularly with ADL before coming up with an acceptable model. This was then passed to colleagues in the design and testing workshop
for the second-stage development of a working design. Innovative 3D printing technology was used to create an example for ADL to test and at this point patent protection was applied for. Once the 3D sample was approved, HellermannTyton moved to trialling moulded parts on the bus and the company was able to provide prototype parts within three weeks. “Although we were confident with the design concept and had ADL’s approval every step of the way, it’s only when you test the part in a real-life scenario that you prove how effectively it performs, so this stage of the project was crucial,” said Tony. “ADL were very happy and signed the Letter of Intent at an agreed price so we were in business.” “This is a great example of where open collaboration led to a costeffective and mutually-agreeable solution. It will undoubtedly form the basis for an on-going business relationship with ADL and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
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SUPPLIER PROFILE › EMACS
Getting the most out of
bodyshops
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MACS provides bodyshop management systems, designed to make bodyshops and workshops as ef�icient as possible. The company has improved and enhanced the businesses of hundreds of customers over the years and is approved by several vehicle manufacturers. The company has already established itself in the automotive garage body repair sector and is now moving into commercial vehicle repair to offer the same bene�its to commercial bodybuilders and accident repair companies. Alan Hargreaves, one of the founders of the company, said: “Our product is all about managing resources because at the end of the day, the real business in a bodyshop is buying and selling time. EMACS has decades of experience and expertise in maximising the management of resources.” “We mainly supply our systems to car bodyshops, but the coach and bus market is one which appears to be growing rather than shrinking. An EMACS system was installed at well-regarded bus refurbishment specialists Thornton Bros earlier this year. “Installing EMACS to a coach or bus workshop is straightforward, and like all of EMACS’ bespoke installations, all data is migrated from the current system or from a paper based system over the weekend. 40 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 9, 2014
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James Day speaks to Alan Hargreaves, Managing Partner at EMACS, about how the company’s awardwinning systems can dramatically improve workshop and bodyshop ef�iciency.
“Every commercial vehicle bodyshop, from independent companies to franchised dealers, can make effective use of a management system to improve operational ef�iciency and minimise administration, therefore retaining more pro�it by reducing waste.” EMACS can help improve utilisation and ef�iciency, not only in the workshop but also in support areas such as admin, estimating and parts, providing total management information for the business through a suite of management reports. “The premise of the system is resource management,” Alan explained. “If you employ 10 members of staff, how do you know when you’ve got enough work to keep them all busy? If you bring in too much work, you will fail on some promised times – and if you don’t bring in enough work, you will have idle time, paying people to stand around doing nothing. With the price of labour, businesses can’t afford idle time.”
What is a management system?
In essence, a management system is the communications centre of a modern bodyshop, and Alan claimed it was EMACS which was the �irst company to market with a PCbased application designed to empower a bodyshop manager/owner to load his shop to its theoretical maximum capacity. He said bodyshop management is all about having a clear and cohesive picture of bodyshop health – because ‘if you can’t see what you’re doing, you’ll never know whether you’re doing it well or not.’ While there has been a great deal of changes in technology, formal procedures and legislation over the years, the fundamental principle of ‘buying and selling time’ remains unchanged. EMACS bodyshop management software provides a minute-by-minute picture of a bodyshop’s health, and that picture enables businesses to meet promised times, measure their KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), www.coachandbusweek.com
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monitor their productive’s utilisation and ef�iciency, monitor their estimator’s performance, identify and minimise worker idle time, maximise the utilisation of a courtesy vehicle �leet, capture all paint mixing costs and reduce time spent on administration tasks. Alan explained: “Our bodyshop management software allows you to measure your pro�itability against each work provider, as you need to appreciate fully the differences between ‘being busy’ and ‘being pro�itable’ which is really what EMACS nailed down back in mid1990s. “Today, there are, of course, competitive bodyshop management systems available but none have matched the standards we set, and EMACS products continue to lead the way. “However, despite our award-winning sequence, and the rapid return on investment afforded through EMACS products, there is still a relatively slow uptake of management systems. The reason for this, I believe, is that many bodyshops without systems are without
‘As part of the EMACS installation process the bodyshop gets a free makeover which, short of us actually repairing vehicles, addresses every single aspect of the bodyshop’s business’
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The ARC-AiDE app has most of the same functionality as the computer software
that picture of health and don’t appreciate that they are falling a long way short of being as pro�itable as they could be. “All the resources are present in the bodyshop, but they are being controlled by disparate systems such as spreadsheets, T-cards, paperwork, rubber stamps and post-it notes. There’s no cohesion. No integration. “Even when a bodyshop owner does appreciate how a management system could revolutionise his business there is still a huge fear of change – of letting go of those spreadsheets, T-cards and so on. But that’s only natural, so at EMACS we manage the whole installation process, which is always over a weekend so that there’s minimal disruption. Come Monday morning, all of the bodyshop’s work in progress will be on the new system. Plus our installation team will remain on site for the �irst few days of operation, to make sure that everyone is completely comfortable with the
new bodyshop management software.” Alan said negotiations with a bodyshop management system supplier should not just be about products, because all the providers make very similar claims in order to compete for business. He also argued that product price alone is not a suitable metric, because it’s important to consider ‘if, how, where and why other costs of ownership might be present.’ “Importantly though, the level of support should be a major factor,” Alan said. “For example, as part of the EMACS installation process the bodyshop gets a free makeover which, short of us actually repairing vehicles, addresses every single aspect of the bodyshop’s business. Post-installation, we provide telephone support from our of�ice – and provide mobile phone numbers for outside of normal of�ice hours. “Since the launch of our business, we have established many long-term partnerships
Establishing EMACS Alan started work in August 1962 as an apprentice panel beater, moving between various bodyshops to gain experience. After working his way through the ranks, he became the youngest service manager in the Peugeot network at the age of 26. He remained with the dealership group through five takeovers and various franchise changes, ending up as Aftersales Director of the brand new Skipper Vauxhall dealership in 1987. After realising the need for better controls in bodyshop, and to be able to load the shop based on the available resource, he started to develop the EMACS loading system. After a couple of years’ development with his computer programmer brother, Eric, and the program being viewed by various companies, EMACS received an
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Alan Hargreaves Managing Partner of EMACS is due to go on a charity skydive for Yorkshire Cancer Research in the near future, weather permitting. Along with five other members of staff he is taking a 15,000ft parachute jump, the highest skydive which can be done in the UK. Alan is the oldest at the age of 67. order for the installation of EMACS at 20 sites for the Lancaster group. “So with 34 years’ industry experience under my belt at the age of 50, the new business
started in October 1996,” Alan enthused. “Now with five fulltime developers, two dedicated installation teams and customer support staff, the company now
employs 14 people and is still growing.” EMACS has installed nearly 300 systems over the last 18 years, been nominated for various awards and won the APB (Auto Body Professionals) Club award for best bodyshop management system for the last five years, by an increasing margin year on year. “The repairer’s choice awards are voted for by users of management systems,” Alan explained. “Last year, 88.7% of the 488 responses said our system was excellent, with most of the rest saying it was good or very good. The closest to us was 58.7%” “We are a 24 hour business. When a system is installed, our customers are given the mobile numbers of their installation team members, which they can call whenever they need out of hours help. “We’ve consistently won awards for the last five years thanks to this customer service.”
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SUPPLIER PROFILE › EMACS (and friendships) with our customers, many of whom have been with us since the mid-1990s and cannot now imagine bodyshop life without EMACS.”
EMACS products
EMACS Bodyshop Business Manager is a system designed for independent operators and allows the user to track available resources and manage all aspects of the operation from estimating, creating job speci�ications, parts ordering and return control, a full stock control system, staff time recording through to invoicing and exporting to accounts system. The system monitors performance and loads the bodyshop to the optimum capacity, with full traceability and history for each job. It also helps to identify and minimise the dreaded idle time, where staff are being paid despite doing nothing productive. A minute-by-minute picture of the health of a workshop makes management aware of what the workshop can do, not just what it has done. EMACS Bodyshop Manager is designed to work in conjunction with a dealer management system, and does all of the above with the exception of parts control and invoicing.
EMACS ARC-AiDE app
One of the latest developments at EMACS is the ARC-AiDE mobile phone and tablet application, available on both Apple and Android devices. The app makes it the only management system of its kind with a mobile application, which can perform the vast majority of the tasks that can be done on a computer. ARC-AiDE is designed to improve work�low and reduce paperwork, as jobs can be monitored and updated while on the move.
Most of EMACS systems are currently in car bodyshops, though the company wants to be more involved with the Coach and Bus industry. BRIAN TIMMERMEISTER At the touch of a phone or tablet screen, technicians in the workshop can clock on and off jobs and take images of additional damage found, which can then be uploaded direct to the job. They can see the next job allocated to them, check parts ordered / issued and view full job history. The app also allows delivery drivers to carry out all their functions from the app without the need to take out any paperwork. Collection and delivery address is displayed on a map and verbal directions can be given if the device is 3G enabled. The app also has a vehicle damage diagram feature, which enables collection
Installation at Thornton Bros Thornton Bros already had a bodyshop system installed at its premises, but it hadn’t been updated since 2009 and was not fit for purpose with all the industry changes over the last five years. This led to the company asking around for an alternative, and they were quickly pointed in direction of EMACS. George Thornton at Thornton Bros told CBW: “We were looking for a new system because the one we had was getting a bit long in the tooth. We were told by a supplier that EMACS was one of the best. They came to see us and provided a presentation of what the product could do.”
Thornton’s previous system had seen a four-year update drought The supplier who recommended the product to Thornton’s was LKQ – a massive organisation which owns 25% of all bodyshop paint distribution in the UK, and supplies paint and consumables to Thornton’s. Thornton’s has now had the system installed for about six months.
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“We’re very impressed with the system,” George continued. “It does most of what we require, and EMACS has amended it to suit our needs. There are still a lot of facilities and benefits in the system which we haven’t explored yet. “Everybody at EMACS is spot on.”
drivers to mark all accident damage, dents, rust, scratches and chips, all colour coded, with the facility for the customer to sign and con�irm the information. Images can also be taken. Workshop features available from the app include: Searching for jobs by Reg no, key tag or job number; Viewing of VIP Message and job comments; Facility to auto dial a customer from the job, which prompts you to update job history with call details; ● Shows the status of the job; ● Shows the vehicle due in and due out dates; ● Facility to update customer and vehicle details; ● Stages on the job which can be amended/ allocated/set as complete etc; ● Set reminders from the job, which are recorded in job history; ● Entering of manual job notes. Job notes can be �iltered by category when viewed; ● View parts required / other charges for job that are colour coded by status; ● View supplementary request status from the job; and ● View Jobs by due out date The system can also set reminders, which can be delivered, actioned and replied to from anywhere within workshop WiFi range.
Boosting productivity
Alan believes EMACS’ system will have a dramatic effect on the productivity of any workshop, and as a result, customers should easily recoup the cost of the system. “We always say that businesses will get the full cost of the system back within three months, through boosting pro�its. People also tend to work a little bit harder once they realise they’re being monitored. “If each employee becomes 10% more productive, it has a major effect on the bottom line. “We look at every aspect of the business and introduce best practice. We say the system is the best workshop manager you’ll ever employ.” ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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THE BIG PICTURE There are some fine restored coaches out there, none more so than this Yeates-bodied Crossley SD42/7, which has been lovingly restored by Dave Plant of Brereton, Cheshire over the best part of four decades. It made its debut at the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society’s rally in 2012, Andy Izatt photographing it leaving the same event the following year. New to Felix Coaches of Great Yarmouth in 1950, the Crossley seats 35 and was last recoded with an operator, Bucks Coaches of Slough in August 1969, Dave buying it in 1974. Felix was owned by W.J. Haylett & Sons although the fleet was sold to another local operator, Seagull Coaches in the 1960s, later amalgamating with Caroline Coaches to become Caroline Seagull.
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Internal affairs Maintaining �leet presentation and passenger comfort are two important considerations for any operator. This week’s Industry Guide looks at products and services which operators can use to improve the presentation of their vehicles by upgrading seating, �looring and interiors – in addition to specifying such products when new vehicles are ordered
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enovating the seating and �looring in a �leet vehicle can refresh and prolong its life, making it a worthwhile investment. Allowing the interior to age with the body is likely to result in replacement vehicles being sought sooner rather than later, dramatically increasing the cost of maintaining passenger comfort. Whether a vehicle is becoming run down or suffers repairable damage, the most important thing is to have it back in service and earning revenue as quickly as is practically possible. Time is money, as they say. When seats inevitably do wear out, skilled trimmers can refurbish them to make them look like new. Many of these companies are expanding to cover more than just seating, with coverage given to �looring in particular. There are also established ways and means of refurbishing seating without having to take the vehicle out of
service for any length of time. Choosing the right seat and covering also forms an important consideration when specifying a new vehicle if it is being constructed to order. This goes for both passenger and driver alike. Indeed, driver seating is an area which can sometimes be overlooked. A happy driver can help protect an operator’s investment in a new vehicle from unnecessary thrashing. Furthermore, if a driver enjoys a comfortable working environment, s/he is likely to incur lower levels of stress and hence be happier with the resultant positive customer interaction – in addition to less time off sick. Not to be forgotten is the �looring which, rather like setting foot inside a home, can instantly help form the all-important right �irst impression. The current in-vogue wood-effect can be recreated onboard a coach or bus in place of more traditional looking materials. ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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THORNTONS
Thorntons has always been a family run company and has been trading in the North East since 1979. Having gained a huge amount of experience in the vehicle re�inishing world over the last 35 years, it has moved its business over to concentrate on bus refurbishment. Bus refurbishment obviously comes in a lot of guises, whether the operator is requiring a mini refurb, midlife refurb or full blown top to bottom refurbishment. Thorntons knows this is a cost driven industry and the decisions by the operators are bus age related and also commercially driven, but in all cases it is there to offer advice and draw on the vast experience gained. The current Thorntons facility is on a �ive acre site constructed in 2005. It has three 22m paint ovens which have capabilities for articulated buses. There is also a separate shot blasting facility with dust extraction, capable of housing vehicles up to 22m. Thorntons also carries out many crash repairs to a very high standard, often using the JOSAM Jig aligning equipment.
The workforce at Thorntons has been continually growing in recent times and is now 50 strong. The company’s skilled workforce is a local one and many individuals have been in Thorntons employment for many years. Thorntons says it really enjoys working with bus operators and the �irm has gained a great deal of knowledge as a result of working in long term relationships with them. Many operators are looking to carry out DDA works to ensure their �leets are compliant before the due date and Thorntons is well placed to turn large volumes of this work around. Thorntons started refurbing buses in larger quantities when Go North East approached it in 2006. First Bus placed its con�idence in Thorntons in 2010 and many refurbs have been carried out all over the country for it. Thornton’s successfully completed a number of Olympic shuttle buses in 2012 as well as a number of Platinum vehicles for First Aberdeen. Arriva �irst used Thorntons in 2010 and so far the �irm has carried
Inside a First Platinum bus out works for many of its Opcos, including a large proportion of centre door conversions. Thorntons also refurbed a batch of Geminis B7s which were delivered to Leicester in the Arriva Sapphire Livery. Many Operators are having WiFi �itted along with passenger info systems. Thorntons do all this in house along with Internal LED updates. Some operators have asked Thorntons to �it USB charging ports as well as, in some cases 240 volt three pin sockets for their customers to charge their iPads and phones etc. Thorntons also carry out MOT preparation for many of the Opco’s as well as major service works. Thorntons has invested in
transportation equipment to transport their customers’ vehicles from the Operational Depots and then back again after the work has been carried out. Recently, Thorntons has invested in two specialised low loader trailers which are used for moving double decker buses and are designed so that they clear the motorway bridges. The transport of the single deckers and even articulated PSV vehicles is also possible and all transport costs are carried out on a minimal charge. The operator has the choice whether it be a light refurbishment job or the ‘Full Monty’ and the vehicles will be delivered back to the Opco looking like new, with all the up to date legals �itted. Thorntons carries out all the works in a timely fashion with great attention to care and detail and only the best quality materials are used by the time served staff.
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During 2014 the fabric specialist Holdsworth is changing its name to parent company Camira. Part of the award winning Camira Group since 2007, the name change is designed to re�lect the company’s wider ranging product capabilities, encompassing not only moquette fabrics for seating, but high performance upholstery �lat cloths and textile ancillary trims. The switch to Camira is also part of a global brand building initiative, as the company seeks to strengthen its position as the natural choice for fabric solutions in the worldwide interiors marketplace, building on its hallmark characteristics of manufacturing excellence, innovation and sustainability. This is supported by the launch of a newly designed website www.camirafabrics.com that incorporates all manufacturing capabilities of the company for different market sectors. Camira is a young company with a rich heritage. Camira is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, but its transport roots
Camira Group acquired the Holdsworth assets and brand name in 2007
go as far back as 1822 when Holdsworth started out as a family business weaving the original wool moquettes for railway carriage interiors, then for buses and coaches. Camira Group acquired the Holdsworth assets and brand name in 2007, having already acquired transport fabric manufacturer British Furtex Fabrics in 2003. As a result of the successful integration and re-invigoration of the transport textile business, Camira now designs and manufactures eight million metres of fabric a year, sold in 80 countries worldwide. These are
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used in wide ranging commercial interiors, healthcare, education and of course mass passenger transport interiors. The company’s transport fabric collection includes a wide range of standard fabrics, such as Vigor, Aura, Elements and Dimension, and custom made design services for creating client speci�ic fabrics to �it individual requirements. Camira is an independent UK textile company with four manufacturing facilities in England and a mainland manufacturing plant in Lithuania. This is backed by of�ices and showrooms in Europe, North America, Australia
and China and a global network of sales representatives, agents and distributors. The company carries out the entire production process from wool spinning and yarn dyeing, warping, winding, weaving and �inishing through to specialist cutting and sewing services. This ensures full control of production to provide outstanding service and excellent quality. Camira is renowned for industry leading environmental sustainability, a current holder of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, and is accredited to the international environmental management standard ISO 14001. The name transition is a landmark change being rolled out during the course of 2014 including autumn trade fairs in Australia, the USA and the UK (Australasia Bus and Coach Conference & Expo on the Gold Coast, APTA in Houston and Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham).
T: 01924 490591 E: info@camirafabrics.com W: www.camirafabrics.com
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EASTGATE COACH TRIMMERS
Eastgate Coach Trimmers has been specialising in the refurbishment of coach and bus interiors for 31 years, from small repairs to complete interior retrims including roofs, racks, side walls and so on. All work is carried out by highlyskilled time-served coach trimmers who began their careers at Plaxton Coach Builders in Scarborough, serving �ive-year apprenticeships in the factory and the local college. They can now, after many years’ experience, retrim any make and model of bus and coach which arrives at the Pickering workshops. When retrimming the complete interior of a coach, all existing materials are stripped off and if any of the interior can be removed, i.e. the racks, decency shields and toilet cubicle, they are taken out of the coach, dismantled and retrimmed as though they are being installed on the coach on completion, as near a factory �inished job as possible. Even though certain sets of seating can be trimmed in a day, Eastgate prefers to have the seats a little longer as sometimes the foams can be badly damaged or deteriorated.
Also, as well as transforming tired coach interiors to look ‘as new’, Eastgate over recent years has been retrimming seats for some of the large bus groups. This has proven very successful as up to �ive sets of bus seat backs and cushions can be collected and delivered at one time, which signi�icantly reduces the transportation costs, especially when travelling to and from the London area and Scotland. Up-seating is also a part of Eastgate’s business – removing toilets, building up the �loors with steelwork and �looring, re-spacing and �itting extra seats where legally possible. Bespoke interiors have been built for large band coaches incorporating bunk beds with air conditioning, small �lat screen TVs, sound systems, kitchen areas and large leather horseshoe-shaped lounges.
T: 01751 472229 E: info@eastgatecoachtrimmers.co.uk W: www.eastgatecoachtrimmers.co.uk
PRIME PASSENGER SEATING
With its skilled and experienced workforce, Prime Passenger Seating (PPS) is set to continue its fast moving product development from its premises in Chirk near Wrexham in North East Wales. Since its launch, the Buckingham seat has been adapted to the everchanging demands of the coach and bus markets. This extremely comfortable and versatile seat is suitable for installation in almost every type of bus and coach, from small minibuses up to 75-seater school transport coaches. PPS has been particularly successful in supplying the Buckingham for installation in 70+ seater, 2+3 con�igured coaches, where its slim lines and contoured shape provide good support for the passengers with the maximum of legroom in this type of vehicle. The Buckingham is manufactured in four standard widths from 400mm to 500mm per seat place and is supplied in one, two, three of �ive-place units. The Buckingham can be �itted with both two and three-point
belts and is offered with a wide range of accessories. It can be speci�ied with a variety of legs to suit customer requirements with regard to tracks, �ittings and height. The Buckingham has been tested to the latest requirements with regard to strength, seatbelt anchorages and �ire requirements and has been homologated on a range of coaches, including, Plaxton, Marcopolo, Irizar and Beulas. We continue our development work with other bodybuilders. PPS continues to develop this and other passenger seating and will shortly be offering a further enhanced range of trim options. It also offers a full range of drivers sun visors and night blinds to the bus and coach markets. The company’s location, near the A5 means it is well-placed to serve the needs of operators in both its native Wales and across the border in the English North West and Midlands. T: 01691 898665 W: www.primeps.com
astgate COACH TRIMMERS LTD
BUCKINGHAM 3 & 2 • Ideal for 3 & 2 configurations • Ergonomic design for maximum support, comfort and legroom • Tried & tested: fitted into many new coaches as OEM
Supplying the Bus & Coach industry with quality seat retrims and interior Tel/Fax: refurbishment. Full floors re-laid and centre gangways. Collection and delivery service anywhere in Email: info@eastgate-coachtrimmers.co.uk the UK, seven days Web: www.eastgate-coachtrimmers.co.uk a week.
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• Full range of legs and fitting options make the Buckingham ideal for upseating to 70+ seats • Lighter weight makes easier for installation Prime Passenger Seating Limited 6/7 The Apex Centre, Clywedog Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham LL13 9XS Telephone: 01691 898 665 Fax: 01691 770 798 Email: johnm@primeps.com
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SEATING, FLOORING & INTERIORS SIGMA FABRICS
Sigma Fabrics supplies high quality coach moquettes to the UK’s bus and coach industry. It is the sole UK stockist/ distributor for Epengle fabrics and has a selection of designs and colours available for next day delivery. The company offers superior quality bus fabrics in many different pile compositions including 30/70 wool blend and 100% polyester and 100% acrylic, which are developed speci�ically for the mass passenger transport industry. These fabrics combine high lightfast properties with greater wear resistance. Sigma’s extensive experience gives it a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s requirements. Sigma Fabrics offers a high quality product combined with outstanding service. The company doesn’t just want to meet expectation, it aims to exceed it. Sigma Fabrics is a UK agent for Epengle Tekstil, which has been weaving high quality transport moquettes since 1961.
Interior fabrics for the Bus & Coach Industry
One of Sigma Fabrics’ recent projects The company’s UK stock service provides instant response, while any colour/design combination can be woven to order. Sigma Fabrics deal directly with UK coach and bus operators, vehicle builders, seat manufacturers and coach and bus retrim shops and is an itergal part of Epengle Tekstil, which is proud to work with global brands such as VanHool, Mercedes Benz, EvoBus, MAN and Temsa. T: 07517 860783 F: 01253 692953 W: http://mikeformby.wix.com/ sigma-fabrics
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TRAINING UPDATE › ALEC HORNER
Driver CPC – one year on Alec Horner CEO of the Association of Trainers reflects on the Driver CPC a year after the passing of the PCV ‘acquired rights’ deadline – and also expresses concern about the pass rate on PCV Module 2, particularly at a time when staff shortages are beginning to return to the industry With the LGV ‘acquired rights’ deadline now passed and the PCV sector having been in place for 12 months, it’s worth reviewing where we are with Driver CPC. There has been a good deal of mediocre training delivered, sometimes by trainers who have never seen the inside of a cab or driven the vehicle their talking about. However, for some subjects it isn’t necessary to have driven in order to deliver Driver CPC training, such as First Aid. If the training wasn’t very useful or professional, then it’s a case of ‘caveat emptor’ and you get what you pay for. It doesn’t take much searching around to find alternative providers and some have ‘added value.’ One measure could be the materials that are issued to drivers – copies of PowerPoint slides are not very useful for a driver, but a copy of the Highway Code or a PSV375 might be. Indeed, some operators might also benefit from a copy. Enforcement has been taking place and, since the introduction of the Driver CPC, 245 drivers have received a fixed penalty for failing to produce evidence at the roadside, of which 124 were HGV drivers and 121 PSV drivers. 22 of these were foreign drivers who should have held the initial Driver CPC. DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has also reported 143 offences to the court for prosecution involving 123 defendants – both drivers and operators. Of these, 23 were from the bus and coach industry and the remainder (100) were from the haulage industry. The majority of the cases were successfully prosecuted with fines of up to £1,000. Some prosecutions were in relation to multiple offences. Of course with LGV, it was purely the failure to complete initial training.
Alec says it doesn’t take much searching around to find alternative providers and some have ‘added value’
DVSA has reported 143 offences to the court for prosecution involving 123 defendants – both drivers and operators. Of these, 23 were from the bus and coach industry Some of the PCV cases included failure to complete periodic training. Certainly, I can confirm that DVSA officers are asking drivers to produce their DQC – I have personally been asked to whilst driving a private hire. However, we still await a major case with a Traffic Commissioner involving an operator’s ‘repute’. DVSA’s view is that once the deadline has passed the driver no longer has ‘acquired rights,’ but is the same as any other driver with the licence entitlement who has let their ‘commercial’ driving lapse and does not hold a Driver Qualification Card (DQC). They simply complete 35 hours’ periodic training – if they can find it – and then have a valid DQC for five years from the date they complete the 35 hours. Finding a full 35 hours’ worth of training in one block will become increasingly difficult now, with the passing of the LGV
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acquired rights deadline, thus creating a barrier to those wishing to return to commercial driving. Any new driver who passed their initial Driver CPC after September 10, 2008/9 should now be looking to complete their 35 hours of periodic training within five years of their pass date on Module 4 as they never had ‘acquired rights.’ This is why the industry has to wake up to the fact that everyone ought to be completing seven hours every year so that no-one falls outside their own personal five-year cycle, rather the acquired rights 2018/19 cycle, which will eventually disappear when all the acquired rights drivers have retired. One significant long-term area of concern is the pass rate on PCV Module 2 which has been 82% for delegated examiners, but only 46% for DVSA examiners. This is effectively a bar to joining the industry and whilst the concept
of case studies is a good one, in practice it is proving problematical at a time when staff shortages are beginning to return to the industry. One year on, the industry has got used to Driver CPC and should now be looking to improve the quality of the training in order to get more back from the investment in what should be a profession, rather than what many see as a job of last resort. While it’s still viewed by prospective employees as such, our industry will always be subject to market forces as the economy picks up. n
About the author In addition to his involvement with the Association of Trainers, Alec Horner CMILT, CMIOSH runs the independent consultancy Minimise Your Risk, which specialises in PCV Health & safety, Risk Assessment and driver CPC training. Alec also enjoys getting behind the wheel of private hire coaches and the occasional local bus service duty. Contact him on alec@minimiseyourrisk.co.uk or call 01273 580189. Visit www.minimiseyourrisk.co.uk .
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2011 Bova Futura Classic FHD
2004 Bova Futura FHD
2005 Mercedes 814D Vario Indcar
2009 Bova Futura FHD
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
2002/02 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI UVG Treka
2002 (52) Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Beaver 2
2008/08 LDV Maxus 3.5T LWB (Euromotive)
16 seater, welfare/accessible, COIF, automatic, power door, tacho, PLS, one owner from new.
29 seats with lap & diagonal belts, automatic, 203,000km, MOT Aug 2015, PLS underslung chair lift. Choice.
7 seats, internal chairlift, full tracking, all seats on Unwin quick release, 1 owner and genuine low miles, side loading door, bonded windows.
25 seats, power door, radio/PA, large boot, MOT May 2015.
Automatic, 53/55 seats, centre sunken toilet, centre continental door, radio/PA, DVD, 2 monitors, boiler and fridge, MOT May 2015.
£6,495 + VAT – CHOICE OF 8
£11,950 + VAT
£6,495 + VAT
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 / 07971 785390
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
BNL Coaches 0208 363 8572 / 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
Ford Transit 17 seat minibus
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 21/5/15, excellent condition.
Immaculate condition throughout, in-dash air conditioning, recent new clutch and flywheel.
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
55 seater, MOT July 2015, automatic, double glazed, air-con, seat belts, LEZ compliant.
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Lodge Coaches - 01245 2312612
Luxury VW Crafter
2010 Ford Connect T230
2007, 16 seats, A/C, DVD, microphone, 135,000 miles, 7 months MOT, excellent condition.
1.8 diesel, manual, twin side loading doors, 4 highback seats in rear, single passenger seat + driver, lowered floor with fold-down ramp, very high spec, 27,221 miles.
£21,000
P.O.A.
Slick Rides – 07823 770978
H.W. Pickrell – 01268 521033
£39,950 + VAT
WANTED MERCEDES COACHES
NOW £37,000
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
2006 (56) Autosan Eagle 1012T
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.
£11,500
keith.cabincoaches@gmail.com
2006 Volvo B12M
£60,000 + VAT o.n.o.
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000
Rhodri Evans 01267 237584 or 07748 637362
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
2003 (53) Volvo B12M
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
37 seats with seat belts, good working condition for age, MOT June 2015, in daily use. £4,500 +VAT ono
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
2006 Volvo B12B Caetano Levante
1998 Volvo B12B Plaxton Premier 350
49 seats, automatic gearbox, air conditioning, toilet, LEZ compliant, wheelchair accessible.
51 seats, automatic gearbox, air conditioning, fixed toilet, ABS, LEZ compliant, 973,866km, MOT Nov.
1999 to present year,16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage etc. CONTACT TIM FOR AN IMMEDIATE DECISION
Tel: 01404 47502 / 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2005 Indicar Iveco Euro Cargo
29 seats plus courier, manual gearbox, ABS, air conditioning, tinted windows, MOT March.
1999 MAN Neoplan
48 seats, nanual gearbox, fixed toilet, courier seat, air conditioning, LEZ compliant, MOT October.
£POA
£POA
£POA
£POA
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
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.
09 Reg Ford Transit T350
£17,500 + VAT
CHOICE OF 2 – £9,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
6 speed manual, high roof, PAS, side loading door, 8 highback seats, Unwin floor system, electric side step, Eberspacher, Ratcliff underfloor tail lift, 15,600 miles only.
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
H.W. Pickrell – 01268 521033
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
P.O.A.
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 X-Clusive
New EVM Sprinter Classic
New EVM Sprinter Classic
New EVM Sprinter Avantgarde
Automatic, Plug type power door, coach back boot door, large drop boot, in dash and saloon A/C, 16 executive class seats, 2 saloon tables, panoramic roof, double glazing, monitor and DVD.
22 seats + driver, automatic, power door, double rear doors, privacy glass, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, 3 stage entry step, luggage racks.
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
2000 MAN VanHool EOS 90
Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring
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
2001 MAN Neoplan
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CD Unvi Vega GT
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Unvi Vega LUX
18 passenger seats, air conditioning, double glazing, manual or automatic gearbox option, radio/CD/PA system with microphone, large rear luggage boot plus side locker, reversing camera.
16 passenger seats, air con, double glazed large panoramic windows, large rear luggage boot, radio/CD/PA system with microphone, manual or automatic gearbox, electric powered entrance door.
£POA
£POA
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010
Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010
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.
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
£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
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
2008 58 reg Renault Master LM39 DCI 100
2006 56 reg Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI
2006 56 reg Ford Transit 100
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Unvi Vega EX
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
19 passenger seats, air conditioning, double glazed panoramic windows, large rear boot, radio/CD/PA system, manual or automatic gearbox option, electric power door.
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010
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
£POA
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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VEHICLES
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
New Optimo CS700
2008 Optare Versa 10.4m
Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848
2007 Optare Solo SE 7.8m
27 seats, Mercedes engine, CCTV, Hanover destination.
57 belted seats, Cummins engine, CCTV.
Euro 5 engine, manual gearbox, reclining seats, courier seat, 3 point belts, Eberspacher, power door, radio/CD, PA, large boot, side lockers.
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
£30,000 + VAT
£35,000 + VAT
£76,950
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Tel: 01302 833203 sales@ministomidis.com
2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton
58 reg VW Transporter
2003 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2012 Ford Transit ELWB
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.
LWB, 2.5TDI, manual, air-con, CD, semi high roof, side loading door, 5 high back seats in rear, double passenger + driver, lowering suspension with fold-down ramp, Unwin tracking, electric winch, 49,185 miles.
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
£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.
P.O.A.
Tel Adrian – 07717 768315
H.W. Pickrell – 01268 521033
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
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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.
1995 Dennis Dragon Dominator
£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.
£25,000 + VAT
93 seat double deck bus, automatic, imported 1998, for sale at Manheim Auctions, Colchester CO7 7DX, Monday, 15th September at 11.00am.
£POA
• Good runner
£3,500 + VAT
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
Manheim Auctions Tel: 0844 502 3001
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
Setra 315
DAF SB3000 Plaxton Premier 320
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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VEHICLES 58 plate Renault Master
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com 2010 Toyota Optimo V
2008 Toyota Optimo V
2002 52 reg Mercedes 814D Vario Beaver 2
S Manual gearbox, grey cloth interior, 3 point belts, side entry door to rear 14 seats, factory glazing, radio/CD, digital tachograph, towbar with electrics.
Manual, digital tacho, 3 point belts, air con, power door, radio/CD, PA, Fainsa Gala reclining seats, courier seat, large boot, side locker, LEZ compliant.
Manual, analogue tacho, 3 point belts, air con, power door, radio/CD, PA, reclining seats, courier seat, large boot, side lockers, LEZ compliant, reverse camera.
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.
£7,995
£39,995
£29,995
£16,750 + VAT
Tel: 01302 833203 sales@ministomidis.com
Tel: 01302 833203 sales@ministomidis.com
Tel: 01302 833203 sales@ministomidis.com
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
1994 Scania Irizar Century K113
1997 Scania Irizar Century K113
2009 VW Transporter
2 x 1999 Scania L94 Irizar
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.
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.
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
£9,995 + VAT
£16,500 + VAT ono
Peter Smith on 07768648514 or email pete@pccoaches.co.uk
Peter Smith on 07768648514 or email pete@pccoaches.co.uk
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.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
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! ! !!
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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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
These buses can be seat-belted
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 2001 Y REG DENNIS DART
Cummins / Allison, DDA and LEZ compliant, 25 seats, long MOT, from our own fleet.
2001 Y REG TRIDENTS
2004 54 PLATE DENNIS DART MPD
£18,000 + VAT
Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.
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.
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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BEN WEAVER PSV
2007 07 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 21 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic, rear air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, electric mirrors, currently fitted with 13 seats but 8 more can be to make 21, 77,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 19,995 + VAT
PSV
2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 29 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,995 + VAT
PSV
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
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
LEZ
2003 03 REG IVECO DAILY 40C13 16 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2800cc turbo diesel, electric plug entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 5 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, 4200 kgs gross vehicle weight can be driven without D1 licence, LEZ compliant, 148,000 kilometers/92,000 miles, finished in white, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,295 + 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 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 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 £ 19,995 + VAT
PSV
PSV
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
PSV
2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 15 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995
2008 08 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS Fitted with 8 passenger seats but will take 24 passnger seats, 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic gearbox, rear air conditioning, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF for 16 passenger seats, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, 71,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 19,995 + VAT
PSV
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 £ 6,795 + VAT
PSV
2007 57 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic gearbox, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 53,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 14,295 + VAT
BEN WEAVER commercIals
2002 52 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 15/17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel, can be made into a 17 seater by adding 2 rear seats, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, fold out side access step with twist out access grab handle, Advanced Vehicle Builders conversion, LEZ compliant, 148,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty REDUCED WAS £ 5,795 + VAT NOW £ 5,495 + VAT
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, LEZ compliant, 95,000 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
2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,895 + VAT
PSV
2005 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
2004 04 IVECO DAILY 45C11 16 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS White 2800cc turbo diese,l 6 speed manual gearbox, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 4 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 147000 kilometers 92000 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 £ 5,995 + VAT NOW £ 5,795 + VAT
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 £ 6,195 + VAT
PSV
2004 54 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD playe,r 82,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warrnty £ 10,995 + VAT
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076 www.minibuses-for-sale.co.uk
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commercials PSV
2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 4 wheelchairs, 189,000 kilometers/118,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,295 + VAT
2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, 166,000 kilometers/103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT
PSV
2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 9,295 + VAT
PSV
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 £ 8,995 + VAT NOW £ 8,795 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 £ 5,995 + VAT
PSV
2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, 103,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,895 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 121,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,795 + 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, currently 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
PSV
2007 57 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 83,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,795 + 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 £ 19,495 + VAT
PSV
2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 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, currently fitted with 8 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 144,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,695 + 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
2002 02 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, panoramic glass, electric front entry plug door, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 150,000 kilometers 95,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,495 + VAT
PSV
2007 57 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 66,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT
PSV
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
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 £ 7,295 + VAT
PSV
2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 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, currently fitted with 11 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 151,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,395 + VAT
All vehicles supplied with 12 months MOT/PSV, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards and 1–3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty
2003 03 REG IVECO DAILY 45C13 11 SEAT FRONT ENTRY LONG WHEEL BASE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2800cc turbo diesel white, white, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, tachograph, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 11 seats but can be made upto 17, 200000 kilometers, 124000 miles, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warrantry REDUCED WAS £ 5,695 + VAT NOW £ 5,495 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 97,000 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
PSV
2003 52 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, analogue tachograph, electric front entry plug door, LEZ compliant,155,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT
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Nigel McCree !
Choice of two ' ' ' 2009 Setra 416 GTHD ' ' ' '
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 8
8 ' ' 48 & 49 reclining seats ' ' ' ' ' ' Centre toilet • Hot water boiler • Fridge ' ' ' ' with 2 screens ' ' ' DVD ' ' ' ' MOT February & April 2015 ' ' 410,000 km & 520,000 km ' ' ' £114,950 + VAT
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£POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
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Folkestone 01303 261870
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
Ask for Scott or Nigel
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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
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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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. £POA
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, single entry front door, super low floor, DDA, very good condition, LEZ compliant. £17,000 + VAT
2002 DENNIS DART MPD PLAXTON MINI POINTER 29 seats, 17 standees, 1 wheelchair, wheelchair ramp, 107,424 miles, Cummins engine, Allison auto, FSR LED destination, retrimmed interior, power door, tidy condition, Mot’d. £10,000 + VAT
2008 MERCEDES 816D PLAXTON CHEETAH 29 coach seats with 3 point belts, double glazed, air con, large boot, power door, 6 speed manual, DVD/CD/radio/ PA, new/paint, LEZ compliant, new Mot, 293,718 kms. £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
1998 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTON PREMIERE 320 57 coach seats, Cummins engine. Mot March 2015, 417,119kms, radio cassette, 6 speed ZF manual gearbox, power door, double glazed, tinted windows, tidy retrimmed interior. £15,000 + VAT – PX CONSIDERED
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. £29,000 + 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
2002 IVECO INDCAR MAXIM 11 29 seats with belts, courier seat, CD/PA system, curtains, large boot, tinted windows.
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
£21,000 + VAT
CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DREWWILSON.CO.UK Tel/Fax: 0141 248 5524 • Mob: 07764 200444 • Email: drew@drewwilson.co.uk Mob: 07827 325474 • Email: graham@drewwilson.co.uk
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2004 Dennis Dart !
28 + 19 Standees 9 metre service bus Will come with 12 months MOT ÂŁ14,000 + VAT
For further information and to arrange a viewing please call !
Folkestone 01303 261870
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THE NORTH WEST’S PREMIER MINIBUS SALES, SUPPLYING NATIONWIDE FOR OVER 40 YEARS
58 PLATE MAN AYATS ATLANTIS 53 SEAT FULL EXECUTIVE COACH
Covered 246,378kms, half leather belted recling seats, 2 screen Blaupunkt entertainment system, centre toilet with hostess cabinet and drinks dispenser, Thermobus climate control, alloy wheels, exceptionally clean coach inside and out £79,995 09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
54,375 miles, one council owner, 16 highback passenger seats or 6 wheelchairs plus 2 passengers, air conditioning, external fully automatic PLS tailift, COIFed, totally immaculate inside and out, READY TO WORK. LEZ £21,995 Only covered 41,000 miles, 8 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, automatic transmission, climate control, electric pack these are in showroom condition – ready for you to put your Ricon tailift in or ramp, excellent value. LEZ £12,995
2010 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Unmarked stunning silver metallic, features 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, M1 tested Innotrax flooring, full carpet-lined, SLD with electric side step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic tailift, good quality conversion, choice of 4, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ PRICES FROM £11,995
57 MERCEDES SPRINTER 309 MWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 20,756 miles, one charity owner, Iris Bus conversion, 16 highback passenger seats all on Unwin tracking, full length lugguage rack, full length Cant rail, powerdoor front entry, panoramic tinted windows, external Ratcliffe fully automtic tailift, totally immaculate LEZ inside and out. £26,995
2011 PLATE IVECO 49C15
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
44,375 miles, one council owner, 16 highback passenger seats or 6 wheelchairs plus 2 passengers, air conditioning, external fully automatic PLS tailift, COIFed, totally immaculate inside and out, READY TO WORK. LEZ £21,995
57 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 511 CDI
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
12 highback passenger seats in coach moquette, lots of Unwin tracking, external fully automatic cassette tailift, SLD with cassette step, totally showroom condition inside and out. £11,995 LEZ
57 FORD TRANSIT LWB HIGHROOF
LWB, only covered 48,295 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, external fully automatic cassette tailift, SLD with cassette step, stunning unmarked silver mettallic, represents good value for money. LEZ £16,495
09 PEUGEOT BOXER
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
LWB, covered 70,000 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, totally immaculate in everyway, excellent value for money. £9,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
57 PLATE VAUXHALL MOVANO
Only covered 31,834 miles, Ricon internal tailift, 5 highback seats plus wheelchair spaces or would up seat to 8 passengers, unmarked metallic paint, SLD with cassette step, showroom condition inside and out, tremendous value. LEZ £11,495
57 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 44,000 miles, 15 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, fully automatic cassette tailift, READY TO WORK. LEZ £18,995
Fitted with 28 highback passenger seats with 3 point belts, lots of Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, covered 62,000 miles, full air conditioning, 12 months PSV test, fully automatic external cassette tailift, ready to work. LEZ £19,995
55 MERCEDES VARIO 814
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
47,500 miles, one council owner, 16 highback passenger seats or 6 wheelchairs plus 2 passengers, air conditioning, external fully automatic PLS tailift, COIFed, totally immaculate inside and out, READY TO WORK. LEZ £21,995
Heatons Motor Co, 53 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 5PL
Tel: 01942 864222 See all our stock on our website: www.heatonsmotorco.co.uk ALL PRICES PLUS VAT
We guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport
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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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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 manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
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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
• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 30/9/14 £45,000 £39,000
• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 21/5/15 £43,000 £37,000
• 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
2006 Volvo B12M 2003 (53) Volvo • 51/53 seat exec B12M
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
ALL COACHES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. PRICES REDUCED TO SELL – NEW COACHES ARRIVING
2002 Scania VanHool K124
2002 Scania Irizar K114
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03 (53) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEAT CREST CONVERSION LUGGAGE RACKS COIF/PSV £10,750
2012 FORD TRANSITMEDIUM ROOF COIF/PSV 17 SEATS 23,000 KMS £17,995
£17,995
COIF/PSV
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Monday: A manic press day. Tuesday: Trying to be a good boss, I pick up our new Staff Writer, Jade Smith, from the railway station. Wednesday: It’s a second successful induction day for Jade. A lady from Voith calls. I decide it’s easier to speak to her in German. It turns out she’s from Schorndorf, whereas my family friends live in the next village – Schornbach, near Stuttgart. Small world. “I never thought I would speak to an Englishman who could speak such good German,” she enthuses. “That’s because I’m a Welshman,” I jest. Come off the phone on a high. Her conversation makes me think I’d love to take my Sarah off on a break to Germany… Thursday: Jade is house hunting, leaving Andy & I to crack on with this issue. It’s an extremely stressful day but I just get the job done – until late in the afternoon when my safety valves begin to lift (steam engine folks will understand). My plan to leave the office early afternoon falls by the wayside and I end up departing at 1715hrs. With extreme reluctance, I decide I’m dangerously tired to drive the 4.5 hours to Swansea for an overnight stop, so agree a telephone interview with First Cymru MD Justin Davies instead. Friday: Full of apologies to Justin, I tell him I hope I’ve not wrecked the relationship. He says: “Please don’t say things like that. It happens to us all. All I would ask is don’t be a stranger. Let me know when you’re in the area on business or visiting family – even if it’s last-minute and we’ll meet for a coffee.”
How long does it take to erect a bus shelter? ...Two years if you live in Mid Wales, it seems. According to the Montgomeryshire County Times, Banwy Community Council (located west of Welshpool on the A458), says despite securing funding for a village bus shelter in Foel nearly two years ago it is still waiting for Powys County Council (PCC) to sign off the paperwork. Barry Smith, Banwy Community Councillor, said that in July 2012 a letter was received from a parent asking whether a bus shelter could be constructed in the village of Foel which could be used by the children waiting for the school bus and residents using the local bus service. Mr Smith discussed the request with a local supplier of bespoke timber framed buildings, Michael Perks, based in Llanerfyl, who agreed to construct a shelter at cost which the community council agreed to meet. However, Mr Smith says that this was where the problems with PCC started. He said: “We identified a site for the shelter which was owned by PCC and approached them for permission in October 2012. “Since then PCC has dragged its feet at every stage and, two years later, we still do not have the paperwork to allow us to put up the shelter. The children of the area are facing their
third winter term having to stand in the pouring rain waiting for the bus while PCC does nothing to help. “You would think when a Community Council puts forward an idea such as this that wouldn’t cost them anything they would be overjoyed.” Mr Smith said that PCC also plans to charge the Community Council £500 to carry out the paperwork. A spokesperson for Powys County Council said: “We have reached an agreement with Banwy Community Council, which will lease a parcel of land from PCC for a nominal rent of £1 per annum (if demanded) which recognises the community benefit this bus shelter will provide.
“The council’s housing services department was responsible for the land and as it was in the vicinity of council houses, tenants were consulted on the proposal. The housing service confirmed its support for the proposal following this consultation. “Now an agreement has been reached, we are in the process of drafting the appropriate legal documentation for the lease and this will be sent to the community council shortly. The community council will be responsible for paying its legal costs regarding the lease and will also have to register the lease with the Land Registry for which a fee will be payable.”
Malta driver’s steering wheel wobble A mobile phone video provides an interesting insight into one man’s dedication to getting on with driving a bus in Malta. In the video, the steering wheel of the bus in question started to come loose and, by the end, came away altogether. The driver lifts the offending equipment up as a fellow driver passes by and reportedly says ‘Ghidtlek!’ (‘I told you!’) implying that the situation wasn’t as much of a surprise for him as it was for the passengers. Efforts to reattach the steering wheel proved futile. The bus company was not identified and CBW is unsure when the video was recorded, but we do know that the vehicle is not an Arriva bus, since it has
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Foel, prounced in English as ‘Voil,’ lies at the head of the Banwy Valley
The driver seems to almost casually contend with the wobbly steering wheel, before it eventually comes off in his hands a manual gearbox. Perhaps the video is worth including in a Driver CPC course, explaining the importance of properly undertaking
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Go North East attends forces careers event Go North East took its search for budding bus drivers and engineers to a forces careers event at Catterick Garrison. Stacey Holmes, senior administrator for British Forces Resettlement Services, said: “This is one of six careers events we’ve run at garrison towns across the country. “This year, about 2,000 people will be leaving the forces. Many of them bring with them a remarkable amount of experience in engineering, logistics and technical trades. These are very committed people and represent a tremendous resource for UK businesses.” Go North East employs almost 2,100 drivers and engineering staff to keep its fleet of 670 buses on the road. Keith Robertson, recruitment co-ordinator at Go North East, said: “As one of the largest employers in the region, we always need to be finding new people simply to replace long-serving employees
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Staff from the British Forces Resettlement Services and Go North East coming up to retirement. “We have vacancies at the moment for drivers and engineering staff at all levels. Events such as this allow us to reach large numbers of people ready to move on to the next stage in their careers. “Go North East employs many exservice men and women in a variety of engineering and operational roles. We’re pleased to be able to support service people returning to civilian life by offering these career opportunities.”
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Stagecoach staff in Newcastle take part in charity fun run and raise over £700 Staff and their families at Stagecoach North East’s Newcastle depot donned their trainers and sportswear for a 5km fun run. 48 people took part in the event at the Town Moor in Newcastle as part of their ‘Better Health at Work Award,’ which the depot is currently working towards. In addition to the healthy activity, members of staff were also able to raise over £700 for the Caring for Kian charity, which helps provide much needed funds for Deputy Duty Manager Alan Gordon’s twoyear old grandson, Kian Musgrove, in his fight against cancer. Kian was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in November last year and has a 50% chance of survival and an 80% chance of a relapse, for which further treatment cannot be offered in the UK, so Alan’s family is building
A total of 48 people took part in the fun run up a fund that would be used for pioneering treatment in the United States. David Wakefield, Operations Manager at Stagecoach North East in Newcastle, said: “The day was very much a success with
everyone enjoying themselves and promising to continue with some form of regular exercise. We were also delighted to further support the Caring for Kian charity, which the team is keen to help wherever possible.”
Stagecoach in 2009 through the Graduate Training Programme at Oxford depot, followed by a promotion to Assistant Operations Manager in 2010 in Kilmarnock in Scotland and a brief period as Acting Operations Manager for the Isle of Arran in 2011. After acquiring widespread experience at Stagecoach West, Laura joined the north east depot to expand her skills and expertise to achieve her goal to become a Director. Laura stated that she is delighted to become part of the Sunderland team. She said: “I have enjoyed working for Stagecoach
since I started due to the varied nature of the job, as no two days are the same. With such great levels of teamwork, Stagecoach has been like working with family.” Laura is also excited to be involved in the development of new systems at the depot such as Automatic Vehicle Location to benefit the service operations. Matthew Cranwell, Operations Director at Stagecoach North East commented that Laura possesses “a wealth of experience as well as an energy and enthusiasm that will take the depot from strength to strength.”
New Operations Manager at Stagecoach Sunderland Stagecoach North East has appointed Laura Smith as its new Operations Manager at Sunderland depot. Laura previously managed over 180 employees working as Operations Manager for Stagecoach in Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. She is responsible for the depot which operates 89 buses and a team of 203 drivers in the Wearside area, as well as ensuring the smooth running of bus services across Sunderland and leading the team to improve the quality of their services. Laura began her career with
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Trent barton driver set for the chop
Trent barton bus driver Caroline ‘Caz’ Johansson has pledged to have her head shaved for charity. The Ilkeston Flyer driver made the promise ahead of Nottingham’s Robin Hood Half Marathon. Caroline is seeking to raise £1,000 for Help For Heroes – trent barton’s adopted charity for the year – and if she reaches her target, the locks will go. The promise of Caroline taking to the wheel with a shaved head has spurred passengers and colleagues into action, wasting no time helping to raise funds. Caroline said: “I really should think about what promises I make! “I can’t believe they would do this to me - especially my regular passengers. It’s looking likely that I really will have to run a half marathon and get my head shaved. Seriously though, it’s all money for Help For Heroes and I will stand by
Laura Smith
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