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Sharing data can unmask potentially fraudulent claims
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raudulent insurance claims can soak up valuable time and funds, particularly in our industry – but a counter fraud seminar in London last week heard data is the key to fighting the menace. “The only way we’ll defeat them is by working together. Someone could target an Arriva bus one day and try a minibus operated by an owner-driver the day after, before moving on to a slip or trip at a bus station,” Chris Hallett, Director of Intelligence & Complex Fraud at law firm Hill Dickinson informed me. He’s not wrong either. A teacher relative has told me tales of primary pupils starting their criminal careers stealing small sums of dinner money, only for them to have a regular slot in the local paper’s court report not much later in life. Sad but true. Chris continued: “We run a large database called Netfoil, which is geared around Road Traffic Collisions (RTC) and the resulting insurance claims. We get our data from the claimant’s side – rather than the defendant’s insurers. That makes us very different to other insurance databases. We still get the defendant’s data, but the set captured by the claimant’s side is richer. The whole point of our seminar was to demonstrate that CCTV, telematics etc. are superb but they don’t present the full picture. They can’t be
used alone to defend a claim. “Fraudsters are acutely aware their actions are being caught on CCTV – they use it to support their ‘story.’ We’ve seen an example of a bus which normally carries around 12 people being swamped by 30 on the day of an RTC. CCTV catches them filing off the bus. They can legitimately say they were onboard – yet when you look at their personal data, they’ve gone out of their way to get this particular bus and they were known associates of the car driver. We successfully defeated the claim – they didn’t receive a penny. For us, data is king. Netfoil is a claims database for all claims, not just fraudulent. “Genuine claimants deserve to be compensated. Washing of claims data through Netfoil helps expedite settlement of these claims, allowing for us to work in partnership with insurers and operators to weed out those claims which warrant closer inspection as they have the hallmarks of potential fraud based on the Fraud Risk Profiling Rules built in to Netfoil Mass Data Analysis. The message is data is king. Everyone should be sharing.” To help Chris and his colleagues, drop a line to chris.hallett@ hilldickinson.com.
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Proposed plan to improve York’s air quality 80% of York’s buses could be electric due to them operating within urban areas which provides recharging facilities Measures to continue to improve York’s air quality over the next six years are being proposed through the development of York’s third Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP3) – which include proposals for a Clean Air Zone plan (CAZ). A consultation on the AQAP3 is set to be progressed, which is the main delivery plan for the measures in York’s Low Emission Strategy (LES), which according to the City Council, was the first strategy of its kind to be adopted
in the UK in 2012. Councillor Dave Merrett, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Planning and Sustainability, said: “Poor air quality is one of greatest challenges currently faced by York, and indeed the UK, and a significant human-made cause of ill health and possible premature death. “The promotion of electric engine vehicles, which are very cheap to run, albeit expensive to purchase, will help us to meet Climate Change Act (2008) targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Central to the proposed framework is the concept of a
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TfL welcomes Advocate General opinion on bus lane policy
Transport for London (TfL) has welcomed the opinion of the Advocate General, who advises the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg, on the case brought by Eventech, a subsidiary of Addison Lee, that challenges TfL’s policy of allowing taxis, but not private hire vehicles, to use bus lanes in the capital. Leon Daniels, TfL’s Managing Director of Surface Transport, commented: “Our policy on bus lanes was upheld by the High Court. We welcome the opinion from the Advocate General and now await the decision of the European Court of Justice and Court of Appeal. As this process continues we are maintaining our well-understood and effective policy that helps to keep London moving in the interest of everyone. “Taxis are allowed to drive in bus lanes in London because they can ply for hire, whereas minicabs cannot. It would be more difficult to hail a taxi, especially on a busy road, if the vehicle concerned was not near to the kerb. Unlike minicabs, taxis are required to be wheelchair accessible and their ability to use bus lanes is of great
benefit to wheelchair users.” Leon added: “Allowing tens of thousands of minicabs to drive in bus lanes would also impact on the reliability of bus services and risk inconveniencing the six and a half million passengers who travel on buses each day.” Mr Justice Burton agreed, noting in his judgment dated September 25: “It makes good sense for black cabs to be travelling in bus lanes. Minicabs do not have the need to use the bus lane, and black cabs do.” The proceedings were brought against the Parking Adjudicator, which arose from Penalty Charge Notices issued by Camden Council for illegal use of the Southampton Row bus lanes. Both the London Borough of Camden and TfL were named as interested parties. The High Court upheld TfL’s bus lanes policy in 2012 and the Court of Appeal hearing took place in April 2013. The Court has decided to refer the issue of state aid to the ECJ. There are around 23,000 licensed taxis in London and approximately 53,000 licensed minicabs in the capital. www.coachandbusweek.com
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DVSA remote enforcement update
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is set to introduce its Remote Enforcement Office (REO) strategy across the UK following a 12-month trial in the Western Traffic Area. REO was developed to help streamline the process between a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Examiner visiting an operator’s premises in a targeted
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CAZ, where local bus emissions would be regulated based on the frequency of which they enter York’s inner ring road. However, the introduction of a CAZ will be subject to further consultation with bus operators, as well as continuing support in terms of access grants and loan schemes to enable operators to upgrade their vehicles. York has already introduced electric buses and electric vehicle charging points. With support from the government’s Green Bus Fund, York became the first city in the north to introduce a new fleet of electric buses to its Park and Ride service and other routes across the city thanks to a successful bid in May last year, which awarded the authority, First and Transdev £1.4m funding towards 15 new electric buses. These new buses will save over 7,500 tons of CO2 emissions in York over their lifespan. Councillor David Levene, Cabinet Member for Transport, commented: “We’ve been determined to improve York’s air quality and the city’s carbon check, and bringing them to a Public Inquiry. It enables information requested by the agency to be sent to its office, rather than have an Examiner attend an operator’s premises. A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency spokesman commented: “The trial has been a success. We are now working on plans for a full roll out and will announce further details in due course.” According to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (TC) Sarah Bell and Kevin Rooney, who lead on enforcement matters, have prioritised providing support to the DVSA’s REO trial during 2014.
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footprint, and have been working with bus operators through York’s Quality Bus Partnership to achieve this. “A feasibility study commissioned by the council and undertaken by Arup has shown around 80% of York’s bus services could be operated using electric vehicles because they operate largely within the urban area, making it easy to provide recharging facilities.” The Economic & City Development Overview & Scrutiny Committee will review the report at a meeting on October 1. Details of the consultation will be taken back to Cabinet Members for approval by December 2014 with a full consultation to commence shortly after. This will allow a final report asking to adopt AQAP3 to be brought to the Cabinet Member with the potential for the CAZ to be introduced shortly after.
The report is available to view at: http://democracy. york.gov.uk/ieListDocuments. aspx?CId=668&MId=8147
At a recent stakeholder event, Miss Bell discussed ongoing work that she and her colleague, Kevin Rooney, are engaged in with the DVSA. Miss Bell and Mr Rooney lead on enforcement matters on behalf of the TCs and have examined a number of priorities with the agency for 2014, including providing support to the DVSA’s Remote Enforcement Office trial. Miss Bell updated the audience on the recent trial. A spokeperson for the Office of the TC told CBW: “With respect to any announcements about the future of the scheme, this is a matter for the DVSA.”
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B R I E F LY l JOHNSONS COACH & BUS has completed the resurfacing of its Henley-in-Arden yard. Re-inforced and strengthened concrete was laid on the main driveway throughout the summer getting rid of the pot holes and uneven surface. l THE NEXT PUBLIC CONFERENCE of TravelWatch NorthWest will take place at Merseytravel, One Mann Island, LIverpool, L3 1BP on Thursday, October 9 between 1100 and 1530hrs. Cllr Liam Robinson, Chairman of Merseytravel, will open the conference and presentations will be made by Frank Rogers, Deputy Chief Executive, Merseytravel; Chris Bowles, MD of Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan; Ian Jordan, Director of Phase Two, HS2; and Sally Buttifant, Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership Officer. The conference is open to the public. Places are limited. Contact John Moorhouse on 07807 768124 or e-mail admin@travelwatchnorthwest.org.uk. l NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT has been named as a National Champion in The European Business Awards 2014/2015. It was nominated by Baker Tilly, member of RSM International network. A panel of judges made up of Europe-wide business leaders, academics and entrepreneurs will award the best of the National Champions the coveted ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ status. Ruban d’Honneur recipients will then go on to the grand final in 2015.
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Transport for London’s contactless is great success Rollout across entire London network boosts the technology’s use on buses More than one million journeys have been made using contactless payment cards and devices in the �irst week since Transport for London (TfL) launched the payment method for all public transport in London on September 16. Contactless payments have been available on the bus network since December 2012. Since contactless payments launched across the entire transport network in London on September 16, there has been a signi�icant rise in bus journeys using contactless payment, with the highest being 100,000 journeys in a day. The number of journeys on London Buses and Trams in the �irst week since contactless payments launched is over 785,000. In the �irst week of the launch, there were over 250,000 instances per day of customers touching a contactless payment card or device on readers across public transport in London. This brings the total number of times passengers have touched in or out on the payment readers to 1.6m. Contactless payments are now making up nearly 5% of all pay as you go journeys on the network. Shashi Verma, TfL’s Director of
Contactless payments have been available on TfL buses since December 2012 Customer Experience, said: “It is really encouraging to see over one million contactless journeys on transport across London in the �irst week. We want travelling in London to be as easy and convenient for our customers as possible and contactless is one of the steps we have taken to make that happen.” Card clash is being closely monitored and customers are being refunded when they may have accidentally touched more than one card on a reader and paid with a card they did not intend to use. On average there have been around 1,700 instances each
weekday where customers may have accidentally paid with a contactless payment card they did not intend to pay with and all of these are being automatically refunded by TfL. This �igure compares with a pre-launch estimate of around 2,000. Oyster will continue to be available, with contactless payments being another option that lets passengers travel without the need to top up Oyster credit. The next part of TfL’s plans to revolutionise ticketing concentrate on how the bene�its of contactless can be brought to Oyster, to ensure all customers experience the same convenience.
new Euro 6 Voith transmission because we believe it is one of the most ef�icient and highest performing on the market.” Voith said the new DIWA.6 will reduce noise emissions, provide better thermal stability, and will improve ef�iciency. It has been designed for double-deckers, single-deckers, and the midi-bus sector. John Domigan, Voith Turbo’s Sales and Marketing Manager, said: “The new DIWA.6 will contribute to improved fuel ef�iciency of up to 5%. It also has a number of additional bene�its. For example, the operating pressure automatically adjusts to the output required during the stop-start
cycle of a bus so that pressure can be reduced whenever possible. “In addition, when the vehicle is stationary the automatic shift into neutral separates both the transmission mechanics and the converter from the engine. This allows minimum fuel consumption.” The design changes to previous models include modi�ications to the gear pump, heat exchanger, converter pump, working pressure valve, acoustics and housing, and stop-start preparation. The new planetary carrier is lighter but maintains the same strength as previous models. DIWA’s �irst gear replaces the �irst two gears on a conventional automatic gearbox.
Stagecoach buses �itted with Voith Turbo Euro 6 gearboxes The �irst Voith Turbo Euro 6 automatic gearboxes are being �itted to Stagecoach buses and will be operating in the UK by the end of the year. The DIWA.6 will be married to the Euro 6 Cummins six-cylinder ISB engine in 29 ADL Enviro 400 MMC double-deck buses which will go into service on routes in Manchester. The deal for the DIWA 854.6 gearboxes is part of an order for new vehicles that was announced by Stagecoach earlier this year. Stagecoach UK Bus Regional Director, Sam Greer, said: “This new vehicle order for Manchester is our largest Euro 6 order to date and we are pleased to be using the
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Shadow Minister’s QC commitment welcomed from provincial cities Shadow Transport Minister Mary Creagh has made a commitment to make it easier for transport authorities to pursue Quality Contracts (QC). The commitment was made at the Passenger Transport Executive Group (pteg) fringe meeting at Labour party conference on September 23. Cllr James Lewis, Chairman of the City Regions Transport group, who also chairs WY Metro, said: “Buses are the main form of public transport and without them our cities would grind to a halt. They are also essential for giving the workless access to jobs and for young people to get into education
Stockton depot open day success The 40th anniversary of the formation of the original Cleveland Transit firm was marked in style on Sunday, when Stagecoach North East (SNE), the company’s modernday successor, opened the doors of its Stockton depot to the public on September 28. The event also marked 20 years since Stagecoach bought Cleveland Transit. Visitors were able to go behind the scenes of the engineering facilities, and for a small donation to charity, have a ride through the bus wash or have their names put on a bus destination. Buses from SNE’s frontline fleet, including hybrid and gas-powered examples, rubbed shoulders with restored vehicles from the 500 Group. One of the latter, Cleveland Transit H106, a Northern Countiesbodied Bristol VRT registered ‘RDC106R’ was formally unveiled
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and training. “For too long now on buses it has been one system for London, and another for the rest of the country. In London services are planned and integrated with simple, Oyster-style ticketing. Outside London, Whitehall has been content for communities to have no real say or influence over their local bus services and no prospect of passengers getting the smart, simple Oyster-style ticketing that London takes for granted. “Devolution has been the hot topic at this conference and there is no better way of devolution making a practical difference to peoples’ lives than giving local transport
authorities the powers they need to take charge of their own public transport systems. Powers that would give people local bus services that respond to what local communities want rather than what Whitehall and big corporations are prepared to give us.” Responding, CPT Chief Executive, Simon Posner, told CBW: “CPT firmly believes that partnership working between bus operators and local authorities/stakeholders is ultimately best for bus passengers. A commercialised market allows for competitive pricing structures, leads to improved services and a vibrant bus industry.
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Heritage vehicles joined examples of Stagecoach North East’s fleet
following its restoration. Other attractions included a recruitment / training stand, where visitors could take a hazard perception test – along with stalls selling models and memorabilia. A total of £826.83 was raised at the event, which SNE has turned into £1,000. The money is being donated to charity.
“Time and again the evidence shows that where bus services are under the control of cash-strapped local authorities fares are higher. The most expensive urban weekly bus ticket in the country is sold in London. Also the market is less stable, services are being lost, and passenger satisfaction rates are lower. “Delivering high-quality bus services is a shared responsibility. When operators and local authorities work together in partnership, real benefits for the passenger are achieved – a fact recognised in recent pteg and Transport Select Committee reports.”
More Sapphire buses for Arriva North East
Arriva North East has announced the launch of its latest Sapphire service upgrade on routes 5/5a and X3/X4 between Teesside and Redcar and Cleveland. A display of buses was officially unveiled in Saltburn last week by royal lookalikes Kate Middleton and Prince William who, in familiar Arriva Sapphire fashion, made sure guests enjoyed a ‘right royal welcome’. Guests were treated to a special ballet performance from pupils at Val Armstrong School of Performing Arts to showcase the buses. A total of 24 brand new Wrightbus Streetlites will be introduced to the services, providing an investment of over £4.5m. All vehicles are equipped with free WiFi, power points to charge phones and laptops, audio visual stop annuncements and E-leather covered seating.
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Belper coach driver twice the legal limit banned Reading of 67 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath leads to an additional 21-month disquali�ication, on top of magistrates-imposed sixmonth ban A coach driver has admitted that he would have taken passengers on a trip to Snowdonia when he was twice the legal limit – if his back problems had not prevented him from driving. Roy Marklew, of Whitehouse Rise, Belper, told a Deputy Traf�ic Commissioner (DTC) Simon Evans that he had planned to drive on the morning of April 22 this year, after drinking six or seven pints of lager and two large glasses of wine the day before. The DTC told Mr Marklew he had shown an “appalling lack of judgement.” He concluded that Mr Marklew was not �it to hold
a professional driving licence for buses, coaches or HGVs and disquali�ied him for 21 months. Mr Marklew was banned from driving for six months after Llandudno Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of being in charge of a motor coach when his alcohol level was above the prescribed driving limit. He was also �ined £360, together with a £36 victim surcharge. The DTC’s decision, which comes into force after the court-imposed ban expires, follows a conduct hearing where Mr Marklew’s �itness to drive professionally was called into question. The incident was referred to the Of�ice of the Traf�ic Commissioner by North Wales Police after the force encountered Mr Marklew in a vehicle with the engine running. After a screening sample revealed Mr Marklew was over
the legal limit, he was arrested and gave further readings at the police station. The lower of these revealed a level of alcohol in his breath of 67 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 micrograms. During the conduct hearing in Golborne on September 8, Mr Marklew said his decision was a big mistake and explained that the incident and subsequent attention had had wide ranging effects on his life. His position with the coach �irm had been terminated and he was concerned about his future employment prospects, having been a coach driver for 20 years. Reviewing the evidence, the DTC concluded that Mr Marklew had been open in his evidence and there was no attempt to minimise the incident or his responsibility. However, he added that a key part of a professional driver’s
conduct was knowing when they were un�it to drive a vehicle, especially when carrying passengers. Mr Evans said: “In my view the travelling public would be scandalised if they thought that a regulator of the coach and bus industry could take the view that anything other than strong disciplinary action would be taken against a professional driver in these circumstances. “Because of the consumption of alcohol there would have been a serious reduction in his driving competence and he could have placed passengers and others at risk of serious injury, even death.” Mr Marklew agreed with the DTC that he would refer himself to a drink driving rehabilitation course. With proof of his attendance, Mr Evans said the disquali�ication order would be reduced from 21 to 14 months.
Epsom Coaches scores 100% Following an external audit required for membership of the Guild of British Coach operators which examines all aspects of operation, Epsom Coaches was pleased to announce it had scored 100%. Jon Ball, the company’s General Manager who facilitated the auditors said: “We always aim for a high standard and this
audit demonstrates our total commitment and independent proof of our success. “To score 100% is a remarkable achievement and our team are to be complimented on what is an exacting test of systems not just in the audit itself, but over a long period. They have passed with �lying colours.”
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Martin McCrossan, Mayoress Brenda Stevenson and Mark Breslin Maynes of Buckie has been recognised for its years of efforts in taking its passengers across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland. For many years Maynes has visited Derry (Londonderry) with various tour groups. One of the firm’s popular tour drivers, Mark Breslin, was put forward by Martin McCrossan of City Tours Derry to receive an award after both Mark and Maynes had continued to visit the city for the past 12 years. The Mayoress Brenda Stevenson gave Mark a plaque with the city of Derry coat of arms on, as a thank you.
Johnsons help ‘Run for Home’
Johnsons of Henley-in-Arden provided 10 coaches for Heart FM’s ‘Run for Home’ 2014 event on September 28. It involved Heart listeners ‘Running for Home’ from a secret location, with the aim of raising over £1m for children across the West Midlands. Over 600 people gathered at Edgbaston Stadium and were then transported by Johnsons to the secret location of up to 100 miles away from Birmingham, which turned out to be Xscape in Milton Keynes. It was then down to the listeners to make their way back to Edgbaston without using cash.
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Coaches play their part at Ryder Cup FirstGroup’s Rail Support business won a contract to provide around 260 coaches during the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. With the assistance of numerous independent coach operators, First provided transport for Ryder Cub officials, the media, sponsors and VIPs. It also ran coaches for most of the event’s hospitality packages. The operations commenced on Monday (September 22) and finished on Sunday (September 28), transporting an estimated 10,000 passengers in total. Operators from across the UK were involved – including Grey’s of Ely and Lucketts of Fareham. One of them, Kevin Mayne from Maynes of Buckie told CBW: “It was a great effort from all the drivers and companies. I would particularly like to thank the guys at Dochertys for being friendly and helpful during our time there.” Antonia Beggs, Operations Director for Ryder Cup Europe, said: “First has a track record of providing transport solutions at major events and we’re especially delighted to have on board a company whose roots are firmly placed in Scotland.” Managing Director of First Bus, Giles Fearnley, said: “We are proud of our Scottish heritage and the important role we play connecting
A Maynes Van Hool TX parked alongside Docherty’s Midland Coaches vehicles in that firm’s depot in Auchterarder. KEVIN MAYNE people and communities up and down Scotland every day. “We’ve got a great team working on our Ryder Cup contract and have been planning for the event at Gleneagles for almost a year. The Ryder Cup is one of the world’s leading and most popular sporting occasions so it is really exciting to be involved.” In addition, Stagecoach provided over 200 buses for the three park and ride services at Perth (North), Balado (East) and Stirling (East). Whilst Stagecoach East Scotland managed the whole operation, and provided a significant number of buses from its own fleet, vehicles were brought in from across UK Bus to assist – as is standard when Stagecoach is involved in a major event.
Following the ride and drive event held at Volvo north west of England dealership Thomas Hardie’s Trafford Park depot on August 20, Richie Cullen of Happy Al’s Coaches was selected, at random as ‘winner’ of bus and coach ride and drive competition. Richie is pictured here with Andrew Mageer, Group Bus & Coach Development Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials. For more details about the dealership, visit www.volvotrucks.com/dealersvtc/en-gb/thomas-hardie-uk/Pages/Home.aspx.
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RO A D WATC H n WORK TO IMPROVE the road surface and drainage along the A160 in South Killingholme, North Lincolnshire has started. Resurfacing work is being carried out between Eastfield and Habrough, and gully repairs between Brockesby and Ulceby. It is due to finish on October 8, with overnight closures between 2000 and 0600hrs. During the work it will be necessary to fully close the A160 between Eastfield road and Habrough roundabout. There will also be traffic signals in operation between Ulceby and Brockelsby. n RESURFACING work has started along the A63 from Brighton Street to Mytongate Gyratory and on the slip roads at Mount Pleasant Interchange. The work takes place on the eastbound and westbound carriageways between Brighton Street and Mytongate from September 29 to October 14, and on the eastbound exit and westbound entry slip roads at Mount Pleasant from October 10-11. It will be carried out on Monday to Thursday evenings, between 2000 and 0600hrs. In order to carry out the work it will be necessary to close the A63 eastbound carriageway from Priory Way to Brighton Street, the eastbound and westbound carriageways from Brighton Street to Mytongate Gyratory, and the eastbound exit and westbound entry slip roads at Mount Pleasant Interchange. n THE A66 WESTBOUND near Workington will be closed with a contraflow in operation between Boathouse Lane and the Longnewton junction overbridge for essential carriageway resurfacing for around four weeks from October 4. The work will take place overnight to minimise disruption.
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Successful IRTE Conference 2014 attracted over 200 Compliance, Euro 6 maintenance and a mock Public Inquiry among key areas covered This year’s IRTE (Institute of Road Traf�ic Engineers) Conference, held on September 17 at Hilton St George’s, Burton upon Trent, attracted over 200 delegates and 26 speakers. For the �irst time, the event also included a mock Public Inquiry (PI) chaired by Traf�ic Commissioner Kevin Rooney, and a pre-event networking dinner. Speakers included industry experts, engineers and �leet managers, who spoke in the morning to delegates, and in the afternoon during separate breakaway sessions. The day kicked off with a welcome from IRTE President Gerry Fleming, and a video message from Claire Perry MP, from the Department for Transport. The keynote address was delivered by Robert Evans, Chief Exec of CENEX. During the �irst half of the day, delegates had the chance to learn about Euro 6 maintenance, vehicle ownership costs, synthetic lubricants in reducing fuel consumption and emissions, EC whole vehicle type approval, and dual-fuel. Delegates were also introduced to a new joint training initiative for Transport Managers, jointly overseen by IRTE and the
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). With expertise in �leet engineering and operating roles, both institutes will be working together to deliver �irst class training for Transport Managers. The mock PI which followed the morning’s talks was presided over by TC Kevin Rooney, with a defending legal team from Backhouse Jones. In this, the safety infractions of a transport ‘operator’ were examined with arguments presented by both the TC and defending legal team. Delegates were presented with a list of possible penalties for the operator, and were then invited to vote on which they thought most suitable. In the afternoon, delegates took part in individual in-depth streams covering topics such as legal/compliance, DVSA and TC strategy updates, and current law enforcement and legal trends. Ian Chisholm, Head of Operations & Communications at IRTE’s umbrella body the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), said: “The IRTE Conference this year was our most successful yet. The inclusion of a mock PI in particular afforded delegates a unique opportunity to see �irst-hand the possible repercussions of noncompliance. I’m con�ident that the day’s event helped further the aim of making road transport as safe and ef�icient as possible.”
York starts bus interchange scheme A new look bus interchange scheme has started in the heart of York’s city centre, in and around Exhibition Square. The facility is a key location for many bus services, handling around 750,000 bus passenger journeys a year – the City of York Council told CBW. The scheme includes works to improve the area for passengers, pedestrians and cyclists by creating more waiting space for passengers, new bus shelters, improved seating, real-time information screens and a new onroad cycle lane. The estimated cost of the improvements to the Theatre Bus Interchange in Exhibition Square is £270,000, funded from the council’s match funded contribution to the Better Bus Area Fund programme. Other
improvement work being carried out as part of this phase of work will be funded from the Reinvigorate York initiative. Cllr David Levene, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “Our aim is to regenerate the city centre, taking pride in its appearance and ensuring its economy continues to thrive, and in this case to transform this part of the city into a highquality cultural hub for York with improved amenities. “Exhibition Square and the Theatre Interchange is a crucial location for a number of well-used bus services, but the environment at the Interchange is currently poor both for bus passengers and other pedestrians using the area. The council will make Exhibition Square a better place for residents, visitors, and commuters alike.”
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2014 ■ October 5 Amersham Running Day. Running Day based at car park, adjoining MET Station, King George V Road, Amersham on the Hill. www.amershammotorbussociety. co.uk ■ October 5 Bluebell Railway Vintage Bus Day. 01825 720800, visit www.bluebell-railway.com or email d.morgan52@btinternet.com ■ October 5 Oxford Bus Museum Bus & Classic Vehicle Rally & Running Day Station Yard, Long Hanborough,OX29 8LA. 01993 883 617. www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk ■ October 5 Wirral Bus & Tram Show Birkenhead
www.201busgroup.wordpress.com. Call John Nolan on 0151 639 4929.
■ October 6–7 CPT Scotland Annual Conference. Cameron House Hotel, Alexandria. 0131 272 2150. www.cpt-uk.org ■ October 12 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Annual Open Day. Bridgeton Bus Garage, Broad Street entrance, Glasgow. www.gvvt.org
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s open day takes place on Sunday, October 12 3HW. 1030 – 1630hrs. www. dewsburybusmuseum.co.uk ■ November 18 UK Bus Awards Presentation Ceremony London Hilton Park Lane www.ukbusawards. org.uk ■ December 6-7 The Christmas Cracker Museum of Transport Greater Manchester Boyle Street, Cheetham. 0161 205 2122 http://gmts.co.uk
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■ October 19 TransportFest 2014 London Bus Museum, Brooklands, Surrey. 01932 837994 www. londonbusmuseum.com
■ March 28 2015 South East Bus Festival, Kent Showground, Maidstone, Kent. www.facebook.com/ southeastbusfestival
■ October 19 30 Year of Tracline Running Day Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenston Drive, Aldridge, Walsall. 01922 454761. www.amrtm.org
■ April 18 – 19 UK Coach Rally. Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire 01753 631170. www.ukcoachrally. co.uk
■ October 23-24 Young Bus Managers Network Conference Novotel, York www. youngbusmanagers.org.uk ■ October 26 Swansea Bus Museum Running Day. SA1 Business Park, Langdon Road, SA1 8QY. www.swanseabusmuseum.com ■ October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es ■ November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com ■ November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course. Birmingham. 01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com ■ November 16 Dewsbury Bus Museum Silver Jubilee Open Day. Foundry Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13
■ April 23 UK Coach Awards Ceremony Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester. 0870 900 1450. www. ukcoachawards.co.uk ■ May 3 – 4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester www.fokab.org.uk ■ May 11 – 13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near Chester www.album-bus.co.uk ■ June 7 Southdown 100 Southsea Common, Portsmouth. www. southdown100.co.uk ■ June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379. ■ July 26 Worthing Seafront Bus Rally & Running Day. www. worthingbusrally.co.uk
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Target reached for Bedwas & Machen 7’s return Cardiff Transport Preservation Group raise £20,000 to bring Welsh-built bus back from South Africa In January the Barry-based Cardiff Transport Preservation Group (CTPG) launched an appeal to raise £20,000 to bring back from South Africa a special 1951 single-deck bus built in Cardiff. Eight months later the heritage bus restoration group is pleased to announce that this special bus now has a ticket back home. Mike Taylor, CTPG Chairman said: “The appeal to get this Welsh-built bus back to Wales was launched earlier this year and we have now raised enough donations to enable us to buy and bring this bus back from South Africa. This is a very special historic vehicle that should be in Wales. At the moment it is in the Sandstone Heritage Trust museum in the Orange State in central South Africa. It’s around 1,000 miles from the coast and nearest sea port ― I am pleased to confirm that a transporter is being arranged to bring it to the Port of Durban. The bus is special as it was one of the last single-decker buses built by the Bruce Coach Works in southern Cardiff at the Pengam Airport, back in 1951.” The bus is the last of two single-
The bus, Bedwas & Machen 7 as seen in South Africa in 2005 deckers built by the Cardiff-based coachbuilder in its final year of existence. It was ordered and operated by one of Britain’s smallest municipal bus operators ― Bedwas & Machen Urban District Council, which at the time was part of Monmouthshire, but with boundary changes, is now in Caerphilly county. It has a traditional British-built AEC Regal Mk3 chassis and AEC Regal engine, and a 35-seater half-cab layout. AEC started building Regal
chassis in 1929 and a revised version, the Regal 2, started in 1935. The Regal 3, of which the Bedwas & Machen bus is a 1951 example, was a very successful model built over the period 1946 to 1953 for the home market with export sales continuing until 1957. This bus was bought by an enthusiast but his job took him to South Africa, and he moved the bus with him. Now it is part of the Sandstone Heritage Trust which has agreed to let CTPG have it after raising the funds.
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Classic vehicle MOT consultation
The Department for Transportation (DfT) has set up a website for people to make suggestions about changes to road-worthiness testing for classic vehicles. The current rules will change in 2018 in order to be compatible with the new EU Directive. Currently, all vehicles manufactured before 1960 are exempt from regular roadworthiness testing. A new EU Directive allows member states to exempt vehicles from testing if they are at least 30 years old and have had no substantial changes. Directive 2014/45/EU sets out minimum requirements for periodic road-worthiness testing of vehicles used on public roads. Buses and large commercial must be tested annually, unless exempted. The public can decide if they want to exempt them from regular testing in Great Britain. If they do decide to exempt them, they can nowdecide how old they should be before they’re exempted from testing and how to define ‘substantial change.’
The website will be open until the end of October 2014. The information provided will inform a formal consultation in advance of a change to the law to be made no later than 2018. Visit: www.dft.gov.uk/classic-mot/busesand-large-commercial-vehicles
Big crowds for Merthyr Tydfil Bus and Coach rally Bus and Coach Wales rally at Merthyr Tydfil on Sunday, September 14 attracted large crowds with a contingent of classic commercial vehicles and a lot of classic cars – according to organisers the Cardiff Transport Preservation Group (CTPG). Visitors were treated to free heritage bus rides. The oldest bus giving rides was a 50 year-old former Cardiff Open Top Guy Arab bus new in 1964, and was accompanied by a younger open top Bristol VR bus from the Swansea Bus Museum. Amongst the many heritage buses was a repainted 29
year-old Leyland Tiger once in the Islwyn Borough Transport fleet of Blackwood. Two young preservationists bought the bus in May 2014 and have spent all summer restoring the vehicle at the CTPG’s bus restoration centre at Barry. CTPG Chairman Mike Taylor said: “This year’s event has been remarkable in having many more new entrants. Coaches came from as far as Devon. I would particularly like to thank Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council for their assistance and sponsorship, including local businesses SixtySixty Coaches, R.T. Williams,
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Seen here is a coach new in 1950 and a double-decker new in 1949, both used to operate with the former Red and White valleys operator Penderyn Distillery and the Brecon Mountain Railway.” The day’s theme was the 90th Anniversary of the start of Merthyr Tydfil Council bus operations in August 1924. Show Guides printed by Merthyr Tydfil Council helped raise funds
for the organising group’s projects. The group acquired in January a 1966 Leyland Titan Merthyr Tydfil double-decker and intends to restore it in due course. Visit CTPG’s website at: www.ctpg.co.uk
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Driving the
future The biennial German commercial vehicle show has international importance. Andy Izatt reports from Hanover on what this year’s event had to offer
MAN Lion’s City GL CNG is Bus of the Year 2015, the trophy being awarded at the show
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n his address at the opening of the 65th IAA (Internationale AutomobilAusstellung), Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), looked beyond Euro 6. He said that: “commercial vehicle manufacturers have successfully carried out the historic task of reducing pollutants almost to zero. We therefore say to the European Commission: yet another reduction in classical pollutants does not make a lot of economic or environmental sense. “A new class would ultimately involve massive amounts of input but bring only marginal improvements,” he continued. “We are now concentrating on further decreases in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In this area we have already made great strides forward.” Matthias argued that further emission reductions would primarily come from alternative propulsion such as natural gas, hybrids and electric. Genuine fuel ef�iciencies would be found in areas other than engines and drivetrains. Given the President’s comments it was 16 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 30, 2014
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appropriate that the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG is Bus of the Year 2015, the trophy being awarded at the show. Thanks to significantly reduced fuel costs over 10 years, MAN says the vehicle saves around 15% on life cycle costs compared to an equivalent diesel. While the Bus of the Year demonstrated outside the exhibition halls, on MAN’s stand was a Lion’s City L LE CNG tri-axle, a Lion’s City hybrid and a Lion’s City GL Bus Rapid Transit diesel artic. Like the Bus of the Year, the later had five doublewidth doors for ease of boarding and alighting. Notable was a Brazilian-built Marcopolobodied Volksbus 18.280 powered by a MAN DO8 six-cylinder EGR engine running on 100% sugarcane diesel, a fuel developed by American company Amyris and tested by MAN Latin America since 2011. Coach exhibits included a Skyliner, marking a welcome comeback for Neoplan’s legendary double-decker, which has been out of production for a period. The Lion’s Coach on display was fitted with MAN EfficientCruise, a GPS-controlled cruise control system designed to encourage anticipatory and economical driving. MAN says that Emergency Brake Assist is available across its entire coach range. MAN Solutions is just one way the manufacturer is helping decrease the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by making maintenance costs transparent and predictable as well as unlocking savings potential in fleet management and as a result of driver training. It also helps plan workshop visits in a time-effective manner. Addressing Europe’s trade press, CEO MAN Truck & Bus AG Anders Nielson emphasised the importance of reducing TCO, a point also taken up by other industry leaders. The importance of reducing fuel consumption, looking after the environment and improving safety was also emphasised. Again they were common themes across the show. Anders pointed out MAN’s leading position in gas and hybrid bus technology, explaining
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that a first step in integrating research and development with Scania, (now in common ownership within the Volkswagen Group), has already been taken on gearbox development. Daimler was quick to highlight the environmental and safety credentials of its products, a point underlined by the two-axle Mercedes-Benz Travego safety coach on its stand alongside a wide range of other products. Travego is to be fitted with Active Brake Assist 3, a system that automatically applies the brakes fully when approaching stationary obstacles. Daimler says its Predictive Powertrain Control, also to be installed, is a driver assistance system that is the first anticipatory cruise control in the world for touring coaches. From next year Tourismo will be available with Lane Assistant, which uses a camera system behind the windscreen to detect when the vehicle unintentionally changes lane or threatens to go off road. Tourismo is also to be fitted with Advanced Emergency Braking System which can lead to the vehicle automatically performing a partial brake application. The 428bhp OM470 six-cylinder engine is now available on two-axle as well as tri-axle variants of the coach. Volvo was another to highlight an automatic braking system, able to perform full braking from normal speed in front of stationary objects. That’s three years before the legal requirement in 2018, says the company. It can also handle braking on curves. Volvo unveiled its 7900 electric hybrid at the show, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 by up to 75% compared to a conventional diesel bus. The bus in Hamburger Hochbahn livery runs in electric mode on average over 70% of a route. Charging at end stations takes six minutes and can be plug-in, from a pantograph or via inductive systems. Also on display was the new 7900 articulated hybrid with a 154 passenger capacity. Launched at the show was a digital game, the purpose of which is to help customers develop their operations and improve profitability. It works on an iPad and there are separate versions for bus and coach. Scania showed its Citywide LE hybrid, the only model of its type certified to run on biodiesel. The Polish-built Citywide is available in lengths from 10.9m to 18.1m powered by 250bhp to 360bhp engines. Biodiesel engines are rated at 320bhp and 360bhp while gas alternatives are at 280bhp and 320bhp. Possibly of most interest to British visitors was the Chinese-built Touring HD, to be launched in right-hand drive at Euro Bus Expo in November. The IAA show vehicle was equipped with a sidemounted wheelchair lift. Scania says modifications on some of its engines include a higher working temperature in order to reduce internal friction losses. It’s also possible to use specially developed fuel-saving oil that reduces friction so significantly it cuts fuel consumption by a full percent in certain circumstances – trucks with 13-litre Euro 6 engines on light long-haulage for example. A version of Scania’s retarder is now offered that automatically disengages when it is not active. Drag losses are reduced when both vaned wheels that provide braking power when rotating in oil are completely disengaged. September 30, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 17
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Driving down emissions It’s rare for senior executives from Europe’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers to share a platform, but that’s what members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) did at IAA. ACEA is the Brusselsbased trade association for the 15 major car, van, truck and bus producers in Europe. Joining Erik Jonnaert, Secretary General of ACEA on the platform were Wolfgang Bernhard
who is Head of Daimler Trucks and Chairman of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board, President of DAF Trucks NV Harrie Schippers, Brand President of Iveco Pierre Lahutte, Anders Nielsen who is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) MAN Truck & Bus AG, and Martin Lundstedt, CEO and President of Scania. What they told journalists was that they are on track to achieve their shared ‘Vision 20-20’, first announced in 2008, to reduce fuel consumption from new vehicles by 20% over the period 2005-2020, or at an annual rate of
Actual fuel savings will vary depending on road conditions, but an average is half a percent. Eco-roll combines Scania Opticruise with Scania Active Prediction to also save fuel. Launched last autumn, it has just been upgraded. Demonstrating outside the exhibition halls was VDL’s Citea SLF-120 electric bus available with central Siemens or ZIEHL-ABEGG wheel-hub motor electric drives and slow or fast charge battery packages. While VDL’s hybrid is offered at 12m, the electric bus can be 12m, 18m or 18.7m. Also on outside display was an Iveco (Fiat Powertrain Technologies, FPT) engine Citea SLFA-180/360 artic. FPT Euro 6 engines only use SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction). Citea can also be powered by Cummins. Along with Synergy and Futura coaches including a FHD2-139/440 with the new PLS cassette lift over the drive axle, a Citea LLE-120/255 was exhibited on the stand. BVG Berlin has ordered 236 Citeas and another 163 are going to Arriva Netherlands. VDL is focussing on core values such as Profit of Ownership. It made a slight loss in the first half of 2014, despite selling more vehicles than in the whole of 2013. It expects 2014 overall to be a better year.
1.3%. Inevitably the bulk of what they said referred to the largest segment of the commercial vehicle parc, trucks, but it was not exclusively so. They were giving a clear indication of thinking on a key issue relevant across the entire sector, but they went further. “There is much more than new vehicles alone that determine CO2 emissions,” said Wolfgang. “Trailer designs, alternative fuels, transport operations and infrastructure also play a decisive role. All relevant stakeholders should be mobilised to work on a
fully integrated approach to CO2 reduction in Europe’s transport industry.” Data from a new Belgium Transport & Mobility Leuven study quantifies for the first time the potential of such an integrated approach for the period 2014-2020 as follows: 6% reduction for vehicle-related measures across the entire fleet; 2.5% reduction through alternative fuels; and 13% reduction through operations. That translates into a more than 20% cut in CO2 emissions from the road transport sector over the next six years, or an
annual reduction rate of 3.5%. The Commercial Vehicle Board made three recommendations to European Union policy makers who have ambitious environmental targets. The proposed energy and climate package for 2020-2030 puts forward a 30% reduction in CO2 by 2030 compared to 2005. The White Paper on Transport Policy recommends a 60% cut by 2050 compared to 1990. The first recommendation is to take into account the complexity of the heavyduty vehicle market. There
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Van Hool is well known for its low carbon technology expertise, but it was its new ‘entry level’ Macedonian-built coach range, the EX that was the centre of attention at IAA. Two-axle versions, the EX15H and EX16M were on display. The EX15H has a height of 3.805m, length of 12.48m and wheelbase of 6.01m while the EX16M is 3.675m high, 13.26m long and has a 6.79m wheelbase. Front overhang (2.89m) and rear overhang (3.58m) are the same for both. A Euro 6 Paccar MX11 engine driving through a GO manual gearbox is standard with ZF EcoLife and AS-Tronic gearboxes optional. The Belgian manufacturer’s decision to build its Macedonian factory and launch the two-height, three-length EX range was a consequence of a key customer saying it was looking at cheaper alternatives to the TX. TX, elements of which have been incorporated in EX, will in future be 18 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 30, 2014 016_022_CBW1157_IAA.indd 18
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should be no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Secondly, to improve customer information and strengthen market forces going as far as to say that customers should be empowered to find the most fuel-efficient vehicles through computer simulation. VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool), a European Commission computer simulation package based on real world data, will ultimately cover all segments of transportation. It’s expected to go live in 2017 as an internet based service. The
Commercial Vehicle Board’s initial phase focuses on long haul, regional delivery and coaches as these segments account for about 60% of all CO2 emissions. Thirdly, there was a call to mobilise all stakeholders through an integrated approach in order to more than double the annual CO2 reduction potential. The word ‘all’ means ‘all’ and that integrated approach encompasses everything from using the right vehicle to reducing the rolling resistance of tyres and untapping the potential of alternative fuels. Second generation biodiesel,
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for example, is twice as efficient as common diesel. Yet, the penetration rate in Europe is close to zero because of high production costs and lack of infrastructure. “As we’re looking for new measures to reduce CO2, we have to take costs into account,” Wolfgang said. “To be more precise we should first choose those measures where the cost impact on society is lowest. But the reality is the expensive measures are on the table such as hybrid drivetrains, exhaust recovery or lightweight construction. If we were
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forced to put these technologies into new vehicles, this would equate to more than €300 of abatement costs per tonne of CO2. However, one tonne of CO2 is currently trading at six euros on the Emission Trading System. The new technologies would cost our society about 50 times more. “You don’t have to be a finance expert to know that just does not make sense. Jumping to costly measures is not the right decision for our society. “Because those added costs are not simply ‘absorbed’ by the transport
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industry, they will ultimately be passed on to the end customer. That makes our economy less competitive. “Driving down fuel consumption – and therefore emissions – is a crucial issue to the commercial vehicle industry. We’re convinced this is the right approach and the only way to reduce the CO2 emissions of the transport industry in Europe on a large scale. When all stakeholders of the transport sector join forces, we will help our customers, our economy and our environment.”
marketed as “something special,” says Van Hool. The price differential between the two ranges is expected to be around £25,000-£30,000. EX will be engineered as a tri-axle before it goes to right-hand drive, probably next year. Production at Skopje starts in quarter four with first deliveries in the first quarter of 2015. More than 300 coaches had been produced at the factory for the USA by the official opening and when at full capacity 600 staff will work there. With MAN engines no longer available to outside manufacturers, three TX range vehicles are now optionally powered with Euro 6 Scania engines as well as Paccar. The Scania DC11 is available in the TDX21 Altano while the DC13 is used in the TX16 Astronef as well as the TDX27 Astromega. A Scania-powered TDX27 was parked outside the exhibition halls. Underlining some of the reasoning behind Van Hool’s Macedonian venture was the presence on almost an adjacent stand of Xiamen King Long, where, following the announcement of a new supply relationship with FPT, a Euro 6 Iveco Cursor 9-powered XMQ6129 (rebranded C12) was unveiled. Equivalent models for the UK will have Paccar engines. Also on the stand was an 11.9m Cummins ISB6.7E6-powered E12, a 29-seat plug-in hybrid. King Long was emphasising what it has learnt after 12 years of European market penetration. It is to start European assembly following the purchase of BredaMenarinibus by King Long Italy. Ebusco based in Helmond, Holland, showed its 2.0 electric bus with a claimed range of over 300kms fully loaded with 90 people. Unveiled at IAA, the aluminium-bodied vehicle has been assembled under Ebusco supervision by Golden Dragon in China. A 150kW 2,500Nm-torque electric motor is specified and the firm says that a complete recharge is possible in 1.6 hours. Boreal Traffic in Stavanger, Norway has ordered two. Its predecessor, the 250km-range YTP-1 built in conjunction with another Chinese manufacturer, Yintong, has been working for Veolia in Helsinki, but was demonstrated outside the halls. Also present was one of sister company NoNox’s two September 30, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 19
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SHOW REVIEW › IAA, HANOVER liquefied biogas-fuelled MAN buses which have been operating for Hermes in the Eindhoven region. NoNox says it has developed a special valve ‘throttle free’ technique for gas engine power control. Electric drive supplier, Lorch-based Aradex AG was showing its VECTOPOWER electric drive technology as installed in a 90-people capacity, 10.7m Bozankaya-TCV Sileo citybus. One was on the stand, another two outside demonstrating. TCV (Turkish Commercial Vehicle) supplies the base vehicle which is finished in Germany. Around 40% of the battery energy used for traction is fed back through braking and a range of 200km is quoted. Czech manufacturer SOR based in Libchavy showed the 11.1m EBN11, an electric bus that’s also available in 8m and 9.79m lengths. A 120kW electric motor is used with 170Ah Varta batteries giving a range of 110km to 160km. SOR builds coaches and trolleybuses – plus buses which can be hybrid as well as diesel and gas fuelled. Polish builder Solaris, which has only built
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Neoplan innovation from the past
VAG, Nürnberg owns this innovative 1998 Neoplan N4114DES citybus displayed as part of the heritage display in Hall 22. A precursor to today’s generation of hybrids, the 12-metre, 26-seat low-floor bus has a diesel electric drive incorporating a Mercedes-Benz OM906hLA engine driving a generator to create electric power.
One of the most impressive Neoplans, but also the rarest was the 18m long, double-deck, rear-engined, articulated N138/4 Jumbocruiser. Only 11 were built, 10 between 1975 and 1986 and one in 1992. This 1975 example apparently now holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest street-registered motor home. Omnibus Trade Mario Röttgen GmbH was using it at IAA.
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Ebusco’s 2.0, built under supervision by Golden Dragon in China three right-hand drive buses (for Malta) used IAA to launch its ‘all new’ Urbino 12m and 18m buses, which are already available with gas engines, as diesel-electric hybrids, with electric drives and as a trolleybus – the Trollino. Paccar MX11 and Cummins ISB6.7E6 engines are available, the gas option being the Cummins ISLG8.9E6. An 18m Urbino 18 inductively charged electric artic that’s one of four for Brunswick, Germany was on outside display. Electric equipment is supplied by Vossloh Kiepe GmbH. A wireless Bombardier Primove fast charging system allows the buses to be equipped with relatively small 90kWh batteries mounted on the roof above the rear axle. Two 18.75 Urbino electrics are going to Hamburger Hochbahn. As well as 120kWh batteries, they will have range extending Ballard 101kW hydrogen fuel cells enabling them to cover over 300kms. One of three Traminos for Brunswick was also due to be displayed outside the halls, but I didn’t see it.
Coming to the UK?
Otokar is a Turkish bus and military vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Sakarya, Turkey and a subsidiary of Koç Holding. It has tried entering the UK market before, but with Deutzengined product. In November it will be back at Euro Bus Expo with two right-hand-drive Cummins-engined vehicles, an 8.4m Navigo T midi-coach and a 9.6m Vectio C low-floor bus. Left-hand drive examples of both were at IAA along with other vehicles. Otokar is looking for a UK importership. Around 3,900 buses and coaches were manufactured by it last year. The firm wants to have 5% of the European market by 2015 and that means it needs to sell in the UK. Other right-hand drive markets in its sights are Ireland and Malta. Temsa says it is market leader in Turkey with 27% of sales. It recently sold 110 CNG-fuelled Avenues to Istanbul Otobüs AŞ, which operates under the auspices of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. On show at IAA was a Euro 6 line-up including a MD9 midi-coach and HD12, the latest version of the Safari HD sold in the
UK through Arriva Bus & Coach. The HD12 is a 12.276m coach powered by a Paccar MX11 engine driving through a ZF AS-Tronic gearbox. A manufacturer with aspirations in the UK is TAM from Maribor in Slovenia. Expect an announcement on a UK importer shortly. On the stand was a 10.2m Vive TL midi-coach, alongside one of the firm’s impressive airside passenger transfer vehicles. Egypt-based MCV exhibited its premium MCV600 tri-axle coach on a Mercedes-Benz platform. There are no plans to bring it to the UK. Anadolu Isuzu, the Turkish Japanese joint venture headlined with its 12m Cummins ISB6.7E6-powered Citiport bus. Another Turkish manufacturer, Karsan’s display included the distinctive Jest wheelchair accessible minibus seating around 14. It made its west European debut at Busworld last year. It was a minibus that was the highlight of the Iveco stand, the new Daily now in its third reincarnation and exhibited as a passenger carrying vehicle, the Daily Tourys. A CNG Daily option is available, as is electric and demonstration vehicles were running outside the exhibition halls. There’s always plenty of minibus innovation at IAA and 2014 was no exception with much of it based on the Iveco Daily 70C. Rosero from Slovakia showed a low-entry coachbuilt version with electric and CNG options. ProBus Omnibuswertrieb from Germany exhibited a low-entry bus branded Rapido LE. The 70C17 on the Sitcar stand was a 7.995m Voyager midicoach. VDL showed a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based MidCity but visually most striking was the Sprinter City 77 tri-axle on Daimler’s stand. Kutsenits from Hornstein, Austria offers a range of low-floor minibus conversions, but what was most interesting was a coachbuilt 32-seat Tourist 719 based on a Sprinter 519. Weida, Germany-based TS Fahrzeugtechnik also offers a range of low-floor conversions, but what caught my eye was the City-Bag made by MDP delivering valuable extra luggage capacity for full-size coaches. Outside the halls, KSPG Automotive was demonstrating the Plastisol CM Missionwww.coachandbusweek.com
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Striking new styling is a feature of the revised Solaris Urbino range. The buses were unveiled as part of a glitzy launch bodied Fiat Ducato electric bus that was exhibited at Busworld. The diesel version was offered in right-hand drive by Optare for a while, but no more. The electric drive in the Mission 150E uses Plastisol-owned EMOSS’ own design of Lithium batteries. A permanent magnet electric motor delivers 158kW and torque of 385Nm. Plastisol UK is keen to promote this and other products here.
Questions of supply
ZF Friedrichshafen’s $13.5bn acquisition of Livonia, Michigan-based TRW to create one of the largest auto supply firms in the world was a show talking point. The combined business will have a $41bn turnover and employ 138,000 people. Unlisted ZF, which is controlled by a foundation, says it wants to build its commercial vehicle and industrial technology, but Bosch is to buy its 50% stake in their steering systems joint venture, ZF Lenksysteme GmbH. What might well be ZF’s successor to the AS-Tronic automated gearbox is TraXon, an automatic transmission with five modules for different driving applications. Not only can it be driven by a dry clutch, but a hybrid module, dual-clutch module or a torque converter clutch. It can also be combined with enginedependent power take off. Using PreVision GPS, the transmission is aware of the road ahead and selects gear with the same anticipation as a driver familiar with the route. ZF says its Openmatics telematics can be used across all makes. The Profi Driver app offers proactive driver training while the Driving Times app enables dispatchers to quickly identify driving and rest period violations. 22 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 30, 2014 016_022_CBW1157_IAA.indd 22
Navigo T, one of two products that Otokar is bringing to the UK in right-hand drive Cummins exhibited the latest six-cylinder ISG available in 11 and 12-litre displacements. Available up to Euro 5, the Chinese manufactured engine has a weight saving sculptured block and composite oil plan and valve cover. The design can be taken to Euro 6 and the equivalent US EPA, but Cummins will only do that when demand is sufficient to justify the development costs. Also revealed were a selection of next generation innovations capable of improving fuel efficiency by at least 10%. They included the EcoFit compact box, EnviroGuard crankshaft ventilation technology, next generation heavy duty fuel pump, CorePlus integrated starter motor and Holset HE300VG turbocharger. Allison Transmission’s FuelSense package promises up to 20% fuel savings depending on application and configuration. The company says its automatic gearboxes are well suited to natural gas engines.
As part of its service and consulting programme DIWA Excellence, Voith presented its latest DIWA SmartNet telematics with data transferable via W-LAN. The firm says it can supply exchange transmissions that are in the same condition as a new gearbox and its new Aquatarder SWR (secondary water retarder) gives operators a hydrodynamic continuous brake option. Instead of displaying products, Spheros, manufacturer of bus air-conditioning and heating systems, provided a platform for discussing issues relevant to its sector of the industry. Products highlighted included allelectric REVO-E air-conditioning for hybrid, electric and trolleybus applications, the Thermo AC/DC heater, and the new Thermo H combined heater currently undergoing testing. Brussels-based WABCO, supplier of products ranging from braking and stability systems to transmission automation and climate control, promoted its e-comp technology now adopted in road trials by more than 25 vehicle manufacturers globally. E-comp is an electrically driven compressor that is specifically engineered for hybrid and electric applications. MiX Telematics showed the latest version of its video recording system MiX Vision as well as an ‘hours of service’ and remote tachograph data solution. It also previewed MiX Go, a flexible field service app designed to help most businesses become more efficient. With what the show organisers describe as 322 “world premieres” from 2,066 exhibitors representing 45 countries, it has only been possible to give a brief snapshot of what IAA had to offer. n www.coachandbusweek.com
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FACE TO FACE › JUSTIN DAVIES
Cymru connect Gareth Evans talks to Justin Davies, Managing Director of First Cymru about growing the business while under severe cost pressures, the re-launch of its network of inter-urban services, the latest on the Swansea ftr project and its scheduled coach operation – Greyhound
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lthough centred on Swansea, First Justin Davies (JD) We’re in a good position. Cymru’s operations stretch across Our partnership with the local authority, the South and West Wales. Having had City and County of Swansea, has just been relatives who lived in the Vale of extended for another year. The original �ive-year Glamorgan, Bridgend and Swansea, agreement was almost up this year and it was it’s fair to say it’s a part of the world I take more agreed it would be extended for another year. than a cursory interest in. The council has contractual relationships in From the sidelines at least, Cymru appeared place for the roadside infrastructure, which it for some time to be a remote part of the also wants to take forward. FirstGroup empire, out on a limb. Indeed, The product is now �ive years old. We need residents of the Cardiff and the Vale a year to think about how it AT A GLANCE probably sum it up when they refer will look in �ive years’ time. to ‘down west.’ However, in more That involves carrying out a Name Justin Davies recent times, First Cymru has been SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Position MD, First Cymru seeking to develop its business in Opportunities, Threats) analysis. Age 52 the face of strong headwinds. Conversations are also With so much happening, happening about Kingsway in CBW felt it was time to catch up the city centre. Back in 2006, the with the gentleman who heads First’s Welsh Kingsway was re-engineered to become a oneoperation. way street for cars – and the southern traf�ic lanes formed dedicated two-way bus lanes developed in conjunction with the then new Swansea Metro Swansea Metro. CBW What’s the latest on the Swansea There’s an on-going review of the whole Metro or ftr as the bus rapid transit concept city centre area, which includes ambitions was once referred to by FirstGroup? I on housing and retail. European grants are understand expansion may now be in the also in prospect under the ‘Realm & Place’ of�ing – and that at one point this year, the initiative, which is very much about revitalising artics were set to be withdrawn. www.coachandbusweek.com
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Justin Davies Born in Haverfordwest, Justin spent his school years in the West Midlands, before attending Cambridge Technical College, where he gained a Bachelor of Arts in Geography. His first job was as a temporary recruitment agency clerk in Birmingham. What first inspired him to get involved in business? “Like many others I left college in the mid 1980s in the midst of the last recession. I got a job working for Midland Red as a Traffic Clerk and that set me
on the path I am now on.” What parts of his job does he enjoy the most? “The bus industry is a people business – we employ thousands of people and we move millions of people from A to B every day. “The best thing about the job is having the opportunity to meet these people, especially our employees, face to face. I also enjoy being able to encourage new, younger people to join the industry. It’s always a great pleasure to see people develop to on go on to manage parts of our business.”
Asked about influences and aspirations, Justin replied: “The greatest influence in my life came from my grandfather Albert Barnes, who was a Chief Accountant for Brecon Motors in Mid Wales. My aspiration is to make public transport the primary form of transport for people – and for that to seem completely normal.” And his irritations? “I dislike being stuck in slow moving queues – whether of people or traffic.” Outside work, his hobbies include cycling and listening to classical music.
Llanelly & District Traction livery has been applied to Dart ‘CU53 HRF.’ BARRIE GILBERT
traditional city and town centres. Having people living in city centres is great news for us. We need to do the whole package. It’s all coming together. We saw the review of the Metro as a sensible plan. We share common goals and visions with the council. The ftr vehicles will easily do another five to six years – if not more. In an ideal world, we would improve their fuel efficiency. They were a brave concept at the time. We will examine the cost of re-engining them versus the pay back period. In the rail industry, they call it a mid life overhaul – but in the bus industry, that tends to only mean little more than recovering the seats. It’s something for my engineering colleagues to look at in detail – I’m not an engineer. The politics of Swansea keep moving. The Metro scheme was originally conceived by the Liberal Democrats but there are no issues with the current Labour administration. Everyone is looking for different solutions. CBW On that note, what’s the latest on Swansea’s Park & Ride services?
Now several years old, the ftrs will “easily” do another five to six years of service – according to Justin www.coachandbusweek.com
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JD Sadly the local authority cut the frequency
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FACE TO FACE › JUSTIN DAVIES purely due to funding reductions earlier this year. Local authority colleagues inform me that the changes to the ticketing system have been more controversial than the reduction in frequency. It’s moved to a machine and barrier model. In essence, motorists collect a ticket from the barrier upon entry. They then insert the ticket into a machine – like in multi-storey car parks. The previous system involved motorists parking up and then finding a pay and display machine, paying with the right change, and returning to their car to display before getting aboard the Park & Ride bus – with the second half of the ticket handed to the driver on the return journey. You never want to reduce a frequency as it
BRAND FOCUS
What is Cymru Clipper? First Cymru’s interurban bus network has given a facelift this year. Underpinned by investment in both the routes and the vehicles operating on it, the introduction of the new ‘Cymru Clipper’ network is one of the biggest changes made by the firm in recent years. It brings together, for the first time, all the interurban bus routes operated by First Cymru across South and West Wales, under one name, making them more visible and accessible to people wanting to travel. The buses on the Cymru Clipper network have also
Greyhound
CBW How is Greyhound performing?
JD Just over a year ago we expanded it to run to Bristol airport. Initially we ran it from Newport to the University of West of England, Bristol city centre and then out to the airport. We reviewed the timetable and decided this year we would run it direct to the airport from Newport, via the M48 and Avonmouth – essentially cutting out the Bristol city centre loop.
been specially branded to make it easier for travellers to know which services are part of it. At a glance, the Cymru Clipper network offers: · New look buses – 17 of the 33 vehicles operating on the service are new Optare Versas and Wrightbus StreetLites. The remainder, Wrightbusbodied Volvo B7RLEs and 53-plate Plaxton-boided Darts, are being upgraded inside and given a new look and blue and gold paint job outside. The newest vehicles have E-leather seats, and the remaining buses are being given a facelift internally to provide a smart new, matching, blue interior. · Access to free on-board WiFi, provided by Icomera. · A distinct network map,
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reduces the attractiveness of a service. The Park & Ride services play a key role in contributing to the vibrancy of the city.
similar in style to a London tube map, highlighting key interchange points between services. · Network-wide tickets – adult daily, weekly or monthly tickets offering unlimited travel on any Cymru Clipper services are available for £5, £20 and £75 respectively. Their introduction has marked a reduction in the previous fare structure on the services. · Customer promise and charter. The charter outlines the company’s policies and procedures, while the promise confirms that First will offer a free day ticket if a bus or coach fails to operate, runs more than one minute early or over 20 minutes late from a registered timing point, and the problem was caused by First or an error on its part.
We took 20 minutes off the journey time – which is a fair chunk. It seems to have worked well. Clearly the M5 has its moments – as does the M4 through the Brynglas tunnels. I expect the service will remain as it is for the foreseeable future. Some of the key drivers to developing the service include web ticketing. We need to make it more dynamic, using uTrack, which our colleagues at Aircoach use. Information to customers is vital. The gap in the service is now from Swansea, which means our customers cannot use the service to catch early morning flights. There is certainly scope for further service development there. Promoting the customer experience is how we will continue to push it. Within FirstGroup, there are things to share between us. Indeed, there are some very useful cross comparisons, particularly with Aircoach. I used to be responsible for Aircoach – it’s now headed by Alan Parker. Mark Reddy runs the Heathrow – Reading service.
Service development
CBW It’s no secret that it’s been a turbulent couple of years for the Welsh bus industry. As reported in CBW, Welsh Government funding for bus services has been slashed. First Cymru appears to have invested in services at a time when some other operators have treaded more carefully and removed ‘dead wood’ from their networks. JD Clearly concessionary fare reimbursement has been a huge issue. It was and it still is hard, coupled with the reduction in local authority funding, which has been a double hit. The Welsh Government cuts to local authority funding led to immediate service reductions. You can spend your life dwelling in a dark place or you can find a way through it and develop the market. A prime example is the reinvigoration of our interurban corridors – such as Maesteg to Swansea and Carmarthen to Swansea, via Llanelli. Those services have been there for years – they’ve been labelled as ‘X routes.’ We felt there was a business case to brand them as a distinct product – hence the launch of Cymru Clipper. We standardised the marketing and reviewed the ticketing. As a result, we introduced a common livery and fares which were easier to use. This included a £5 adult day ticket valid on the Cymru Clipper network – with those aged under 18 able to buy a South West & Wales First Day ticket for £3. We’ve used a mixture of the existing Wrightbus-bodied Volvo B7RLEs, which will have internal refurbishment and also new Wrightbus StreetLites. You have a single image of a rail franchise in Wales as Arriva Trains Wales – and we’ve now got a single interurban bus product. You can make journeys such as Margam to Llanelli, Ammanford to Neath and Maesteg to Carmarthen. It’s getting people to see the bus as an option to cross South West Wales. At interchanges in Swansea and Bridgend, you can transfer from a service that runs at least hourly. It’s an attractive option. On September 1, we started a new service between Carmathen and Swansea, via Cross www.coachandbusweek.com
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‘You can spend your life dwelling in a dark place or you can find a way through it and develop the market. A prime example is the reinvigoration of our interurban corridors’ COMMEMORATION
The centenary of South Wales Transport
An ADL Enviro200 passes Swansea castle. FIRST CYMRU
Justin feels the Park and Ride services play a key role in the city. BARRIE GILBERT Hands, Hendy and Fforestfach. It’s 20 minutes faster than the traditional X11, which runs down the coast via Burry Port. The X12 operates direct via the A48 and M4. It provides a direct link with the T1 Carmarthen to Aberystwyth service. Again, we’re starting to provide a network of connecting services. We all know people are travelling further and more often. Swansea University is developing a new campus on Fabian Way, which lies on the eastern approach to the city. This will provide new opportunities for services in the city linking the old and new campus sites together. Also in the city there are plans for a new campus site for Trinity St Davids University which brings together Lampeter, Carmarthen and Swansea Metropolitan Universities. We’re joining those campuses together through the Clipper and Traws Cambria. We’ve definitely got our eye on that market. Making it obvious, with simple and attractive fares is key. We’re now running the T1 route, which includes a Sunday service. When you look at all these products, there’s a real opportunity. We’re using a former Swansea Park & Ride www.coachandbusweek.com
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The milestone of First Cymru’s predecessor (see separate panel overleaf) was marked with a community fun day in Swansea on Sunday, May 18. Organised by First Cymru and held in conjunction with the Swansea Bus Museum, the free family-focused event attracted around 2,000 people from far and wide. In exchange a suggested donation of £2, visitors were given the chance to try their hand at driving a bus under close supervision. The dual-control training vehicle was borrowed from Bristol for the day. Visitors were also able to ‘Spin to Win’ centenary related prizes on First Cymru’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game. Amid glorious sunshine, many lucky people walked away with commemorative First Cymru centenary mugs, key rings and note pads as a result. In total £465 was raised from these activities on the day. The money was split equally between three local charities – Guide Dogs, RNLI’s Mumbles Ladies Lifeboat Guild and Wales Air Ambulance.
ADL Enviro300 and two ADL Enviro200s. The contract has been let on a net basis, so we’ve got a financial incentive to increase passenger numbers. While the Welsh Government has funded the fitment of Hanover Displays’ next step announcements, free WiFi is an obvious next step, especially on those services which carry a high proportion of students. The T1 links important railheads in Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. Carmarthen is the southern gateway to the Mid Wales coast and there is also an important student market. Like the Welsh Government ambitions, we want the T1 to succeed and grow. We’ve got a good team of drivers on it and we’re getting good customer feedback.
During the recession we’ve seen contract rates fall, where some players have been scrambling for the market. We still operate coaches with Greyhound – and we’re happy to do work which can fit around it, such as private hire. However, running a larger, dedicated unit is not where our resources are best utilised. The Swansea market has always been extremely competitive and in the Cardiff market, rates have fallen. However, that doesn’t preclude us – we will continue to bid for work. We’ve still got a depot in Cardiff, which does both Greyhound and schools work.
CBW I understand you closed down the Coaching Unit earlier this year. What’s the story?
JD I was amazed at the number of people who turned up at the May event, which we ran in conjunction with the Swansea Bus Museum. The open-top tours to the Mumbles were hugely popular. The public’s response was fantastic. It showed to me that members of the public actually are interested in buses, history and public transport. Experiencing that level of interest was
Coaching Unit
JD The coaching market is often difficult, especially pure private hire. It’s very competitive. There are lots of players, some of which are better at specialisms.
Centenary
CBW How did the centenary celebrations go?
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FACE TO FACE › JUSTIN DAVIES a great feeling, along with the passion of both current and retired members of staff. The number of my friends outside work who have told me they’ve seen buses in the old liveries and that it’s brought back memories for them has been amazing. That strengthens our image in the community. The bus museum guys were and are great to deal with. We may even make it an annual event. It was excellent PR for both us and the museum. Such events get people interested and they stir that bit of emotion which makes them look at the bus in a different way.
The working week
CBW What would you say is your typical working week? JD There is no such thing. The time I spend with the Welsh Government is particularly important. The Government is changing its approach to running buses. It’s now a central unit with Richard Jones and Jeff Collins. They’re great guys – I have a lot of respect for them. Those are important signs. We’ve seen the abolition of the transport consortia. On that note, I think we will see the reorganisation of local government in the very near future. The current local authorities have been in existence since 1997. Financially, the status quo is
HISTORY
About First Cymru The old South Wales Transport company (not to be confused with a Neathbased independent which now goes by that name), can trace its ancestry back to 1914 when the British Electric Tram Company (BET) set up South Wales Transport (SWT) to provide bus services to feed into the Swansea Tramways. The trams continued until 1937 when they were replaced by SWT buses. At that time the Ravenhill Depot was built to accommodate the buses running across the network. The company’s rail operations expanded in 1927, when it took a lease on the Swansea and Mumbles Railway, eventually acquiring the infrastructure as well in 1958. However, falling demand and the cost of replacements meant that the line eventually closed in 1960, with buses taking over the route. BET owned a number of
unsustainable. The question is how transport will be managed across those larger local authority areas. In November I will become Chairman of CPT Cymru. It’s important that we keep a strong profile for the industry across Wales. We have a lot of campaigning to do in order to make our voice heard and ensure buses are recognised for what they deliver for the people of this country. I also go out and about with our teams. Safety is important to me, so I spend time on that too. The remainder of my week is spent with our senior team here in Swansea – planning and
other bus companies in the area. In 1951 it acquired James of Ammanford, Thomas Brothers of Port Talbot and in 1953, Neath & Cardiff Luxury Coaches – which provided coach travel between Swansea and Cardiff in what can be seen as a forerunner to today’s Greyhound service. They, and their own subsidiaries, were all eventually absorbed into the SWT brand over time. In 1952, SWT branched out further, running trolley buses following the acquisition of Llanelli and District Traction Company, which was previously owned by South Wales Electricity Board as a result of nationalisation in 1948. Trolleybuses had replaced trams in 1932 and ran services to Loughnor, Pwll and Felinfoel. By 1960 SWT fleet had grown to consist of 340 buses, two thirds of which were double-deck. In 1968, BET sold all its UK bus interests to the government, and they were merged with those already owned by the state, including local bus
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I think we will see the reorganisation of local government in the very near future. The current local authorities have been in existence since 1997. Financially, the status quo is unsustainable
plotting. We work on five-year plans. We’ve got to manage our business – it’s got to be sustainable.
Highlights of 2014
CBW What would you say your highlights are of this year so far? JD The IPC European Games in Swansea, which took place in August. Although no direct contracts were in place, we boosted the service levels on our scheduled services and diverted some others for the week. Aled Williams, a Swansea University Geography student co-ordinated it. He joined us last summer, was kept on during the academic year and came back this summer. He selected the four ambassadors from our team of driver supervisors. A lot of people were wheelchair bound but they just used the services like everyone else – there were no issues. Being able to see that, together with the sea of visitors, athletes and helpers using public transport like it was their daily commute was something to be proud of. Setting that standard of operation was fantastic. Our staff did us truly proud. Again, it was a boost for the city. It’s important to attract future events too. Swansea is a delightful city – it’s got a wonderful expanse of beaches. It’s undersold. n
The final incarnation of the SWT livery company United Welsh. This had been formed in 1938 by Red and White Services. It brought together several local businesses, including Eclipse Saloon Services, Enterprise Motor Services, D Bassett & Sons, Gower Vanguard Motors, Blue Bird of Skewen and Neath Omnibus Company. The Red and White group had been sold to the government in 1950. On January 1, 1969, both SWT and United Welsh Services became subsidiaries of the newly formed state-owned National Bus Company. Two years later, in 1971, the two businesses were formally merged, using the South Wales Transport name.
SWT became the subject of a management buy out upon privatisation in 1987. In February 1990, along with Brewers Motor Services and United Welsh Coaches, South West Transport was sold to Badgerline. All the firms initially retained their trading names but after Badgerline merged with Aberdeen-based GRT Group in April 1995 to form FirstBus, all the Welsh operations were rebranded as First Cymru. Today the firm carries around 21 million passengers a year on a network of routes in South & West Wales, supported by a team of 870 staff. First Cymru serves Bridgend,
Maesteg, Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Aberystwyth and South Pembrokeshire, including Haverfordwest. Generally, routes comprise high frequency urban bus services using modern low floor buses. These are complemented by high quality interurban ‘Cymru Clipper’ services (see separate panel) and the Swansea – Cardiff – Newport – Bristol Airport Greyhound coach service. The fleet currently stands at 291 and is dominated by Darts, ADL Enviro 200s, Volvo B7RLEs and Wrightbus StreetLites. There are nine depots – in Cardiff, Bridgend, Maesteg, Port Talb ot, Pontardawe, Swansea, Carmarthen, Ammanford and Haverfordwest. There is also an outstation in Llanelli. For more information see: www.firstgroup. com/cymru. First Cymru also has a Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ FirstCymruBuses, and a Twitter account at www. twitter.com/FirstCymru.
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Showbus, or should it be Showcoach? Showbus returned to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on September 21. An event that once saw a strong showing from the major groups has become increasingly important for the local coach industry to show what’s new and best. Some operators brought along multiple entries, notably Essex-based Lodge’s of High Easter and Panther Travel of Parkeston near Harwich. That’s quite apart from the latest renovations, oddball vehicles and occasional overseas visitors. Andy Izatt was there
Above: Making its Showbus debut was Andrew Lodge’s latest restoration, a 1926 Chevrolet X 14-seater which was a firm favourite with children once it was placed on display alongside Lodge’s other vehicles Top right: ECW-bodied Leyland Olympians are rarities these days, but this 30-year old former Eastern National commuter coach was one of 14 vehicles entered by Panther Travel. It was renovated after being sold by M&E Coaches, Southend following accident damage Right: Beautifully presented in Creamline of Borden livery was this 1974 Plaxton Elite-bodied AEC Reliance that’s now in Thornes Independent heritage fleet. New to Robinson’s of Appleby, it has also operated for Jim Stones of Leigh and was entered in Showbus alongside the Hemingbrough-based family owned firm’s ex Creamline of Borden 1957 Duple-bodied AEC Reliance 30 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 30, 2014 030_032_CBW1157_Showbus Bus.indd 30
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Top: Wellglade Group subsidiary, Kinchbus has become an early recipient of the Euro 6 MercedesBenz Citaro. One of a batch of eight for Skylink was at Showbus Above left: A superb new addition to the Ensignbus heritage fleet is this former London Transport 1976 Metro-Scania Metropolitan, a very rare vehicle these days. The first of an order for 164 is preserved by Scania in Sweden Above right: Ryarsh, Kent-based Brookline Coaches is well known for the smart turnout of its fleet. Newly acquired is an 83-seat Bova Synergy that’s no exception. There’s a good load on underlining that Showbus is becoming a good day excursion destination Left: An oddball is a 1949 ex Warrington allLeyland Titan PD2/1 that was converted in 1969 into a caravan by nine friends who have taken it on tour quite literally all over the world and have continued to do so despite pursuing careers and having families 32 | COACH & BUS WEEK | September 30, 2014 030_032_CBW1157_Showbus Bus.indd 32
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Top technology This week’s Industry Guide examines the many forms of digital technology which can be used to great effect by coach and bus operators and why they are such a valuable investment
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igital technology advances at a phenomenal rate and in our industry it’s no exception. In the last few years there have been major advancements in ticketing, online technology and telematics systems. With more and more operators investing in these products, their bene�its are becoming clear. Bus routes with free WiFi on board are extremely popular with the younger generation, while access to the internet is practically a requirement on commuter routes. WiFi can also provide marketing opportunities through a landing page, which all users accessing the system will see. Mobile and smartcard ticketing have proven extremely popular for a number of operators across the country simply by making both the passenger and the operator’s lives easier. Passengers can board without the hassle of fumbling with change or discovering the driver cannot change a £10 or £20
note, while the operator can enjoy faster boarding times and less cash to handle. To use these systems requires more advanced ticket machines in place which can handle new technology like Near Field Communication (NFC). Fortunately, modern machines are becoming more versatile and adaptable to any future developments in ticketing technology, meaning it is a great time to upgrade at the next rollout. Scheduling software is becoming more and more advanced, with integrated mapping and real-time tracking. Investing in a modern system can really make a difference when it comes to managing headways and staying in control of day-to-day operations. Digital technology can also provide safety measures. Telematics systems are in use by an increasing proportion of the industry and are widely accepted to improve driving standards, save fuel and reduce accidents. www.coachandbusweek.com
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ROEVILLE
Roeville has been crafting coach hire and passenger reservation software for over 30 years and today powers the majority of the UK’s leading coach tour operators. The main focus is on passenger bookings with powerful back of�ice reservation systems renowned for their �lexibility and ease of use. T28 is attractively priced and incorporates all the booking, operation, �inancial and marketing features required by small to medium sized coach tour operators. The premium T3 system is designed for large scale operators and offers extended features including inventory contracting for accommodation, ferries, coach hire, entrances etc. It also supports sundry product invoices, insurance sales, gift/travel voucher issue and redemption plus travel club with loyalty points. T3 has an extremely �lexible and powerful marketing and data mining facility which provides almost in�inite permutations of client data extracts for pinpoint product marketing based on client’s previous history of bookings and enquiry. Both T28 and T3 feature a
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wide range of reports, emailing of con�irmations to clients and agents, integrated payment card processing options and rapid addressing systems. Roeville’s WebRes is the true cloud solution for web hosting and online coach holiday bookings for agents and direct clients, integrating seamlessly with both T28 and T3. The website is todays digital shop window and presents the company’s key selling points and holiday products to an increasingly savvy market place. It is crucial that operator’s websites are unique and distinguished from their competitors. Each and every WebRes site is individually designed and crafted to capitalise on the operator’s brand, and is ever mindful of the consumer’s needs. Although WebRes has its own easy to use content management system, the skills required to maintain a truly cutting edge web
presence are beyond the means of most operators. Roeville will handle the complete design or work in close collaboration with the operators marketing agencies and web technicians to achieve stunning and effective sites. Roeville is also smart when it comes to getting your site noticed and works closely with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) gurus to ensure WebRes sites get maximum ranking with the search engines. The polite and courteous web team are on hand to help operators with their site management, content upload and SEO queries. WebRes sites are supremely fast and offer visitors the best browsing experience, encouraging them to book on-line from desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones alike. New ‘responsive’ technologies automatically adapt the web pages to the best �it for the type of device being used. To complete the product line-up,
Roeville offers an easy to use yet highly capable coach hire and contract booking system to handle the day to day coaching side of the business. Private hires are managed from the quotation stage through to con�irmed bookings, with driver and vehicle allocations through a simple but easy to use diary. The system includes a host of productivity features including graphical scheduler and fully integrated sales ledger with links to Sage accounting software. All Roeville software is fully supported by a courteous and well trained support team. Annual training credits are provided with the software support contracts to ensure users keep up to date with product changes. T28 and PH28 users receive automatic updates to ensure they are always running the latest product versions. Roeville offers a range of easy payment options including interest free credit for software purchase and support contracts. T: 01302 841333 W: www.roeville.com
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Mobile Onboard has been busy this summer announcing a number of new products including two new passenger WiFi boxes, the Beam Mini and the Beam bw130. The new boxes now compliment their popular Beam bw200 to provide a complete line-up of hardware that provides a cost-effective passenger WiFi solution for any size of vehicle.
Beam WiFi can now provide next-stop information on passengers’ handsets
WiFi for taxis through to touring coaches
Beam passenger WiFi boxes have been engineered in the UK by Mobile Onboard speci�ically for public transport road vehicles. The new Beam Mini is perfect for providing passenger WiFi for taxis, minibuses and mini coaches. PSVs and smaller coaches bene�it from the new powerful and compact Beam bw130 while the full featured Beam bw200 provides the ideal solution for large PSVs and the biggest touring coaches. With all Beam WiFi hardware supporting 3G and 4G cellular networks, Mobile Onboard is able to provide a wide choice
of Beam WiFi hardware and data combinations. With a straightforward selection of options available, the task for public transport operators to �ind a suitable passenger WiFi solution becomes much easier.
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A more powerful passenger WiFi
Mobile Onboard knows that passenger WiFi hardware is only as good as the software running it. So it has built a whole new operating system from the ground up to power its new Beam Mini
and bw130 boxes with an updated bw200 coming soon. Called beamOS, it provides a more powerful passenger WiFi by enhancing remote management, such as automatic system updates, and adding new add-on modules
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that takes the Beam hardware beyond offering just passenger WiFi. The �irst beamOS add-on module due to arrive soon is a next stop announcement system.
Talking buses powered by WiFi
Earlier this month Mobile Onboard announced their new low cost ‘talking bus’ technology. Called Beam Next Stop, it integrates seamlessly with Beam passenger WiFi boxes to provide passengers with a graphical next stop announcement system that can be accessed from their mobile device and/or large screens installed on the vehicle. Mobile Onboard claim Beam Next Stop addresses the cost and time barriers many operators face when considering the installation of a next stop announcement system on their �leet. Designed to integrate with Mobile Onboard’s Beam passenger WiFi, the system can run directly from the Beam WiFi unit to mobile devices without any further hardware installation. Operators can choose to have additional screens �itted to
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vehicles quickly and easily using full colour, WiFi enabled displays. As well as being a low cost talking bus solution for operators, Mobile Onboard’s Beam Next Stop has also focused on the key bene�its for passengers. Running locally from Mobile Onboards Beam WiFi units Beam Next Stop can be accessed through the Beam WiFi portal on mobile devices without passengers having to download any apps or use their own data. On both mobile devices and
Beam WiFi is suitable for operators of all sizes
large displays the screens’ design focuses on accessibility for passengers with disabilities, featuring large clear text and a high contrast design while the audio has a high quality clarity. Passengers who access Beam Next Stop from their mobile device bene�it from being able to select a bus stop on their route. This gives them visual and audio updates plus vibrating alerts as they near their destination. A very useful feature for passengers with disabilities and for those who
are not familiar with bus routes, putting them at ease and feeling more con�ident when travelling on buses. Commenting on the growing demand for next stop announcements on buses, Matthew Poole, Managing Director of Mobile Onboard said: “Currently there is only small percentage of buses in the UK �itted with audio-visual announcement systems but the cost of current solutions is a real barrier for operators. “Here at Mobile Onboard we do believe Beam Next Stop combined with our Beam on-bus WiFi provides the ideal low cost technology, enabling more operators to install a talking bus solution that also offers passenger WiFi at the same time.” Beam Next Stop will be available late 2014 as an add-on module to Mobile Onboard’s Beam passenger WiFi. T: 08432 899 897 W: www.mobileonboard.
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TruTac, the software and tachograph experts, has two exciting announcements at this year’s Euro Bus Expo. The company is launching the �irst ever tachograph analysis system speci�ically designed for PSV �leets and has been selected by National Express to provide compliance services. TruControl PSV will be launched at the Expo and is the only tachograph system developed for coach and bus operators. Data is calculated on real-time tachograph analysis and incorporates driver monitoring with an enhanced de-brie�ing system. The system gives clear visibility of critical data in graphical dashboards, reports and alerts for simple compliance management. Dean Baker, Sales Director, said: “At this year’s Euro Bus Expo we will demonstrate our commitment to the PSV sector by launching TruControl PSV as a major addition to our product portfolio. However, being selected by National Express to provide compliance services is an equally proud moment for us
because of their high regard within the industry.” TruTac has provided analysis services to PSV operators for over 20 years but securing National Express as a customer is an important milestone. After an in-depth selection process, it chose TruControl PSV because it enables National Express to remain an industry leader in driver education and safety as well as constantly monitor all aspects of compliance. The system provides more than just tachograph analysis. It is a complete compliance, driver management and debrie�ing system. The many features include dashboards to view key data and alerts highlighting areas of concern such as overdue vehicle and driver card downloads. Additional tools include infringement league tables, driver utilisation �igures and company branded reports. To learn more about TruControl PSV please visit its Euro Bus Expo stand T153. T: 024 7669 0000 W: www.trutac.co.uk.
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LYTX
Lytx has announced it will be demonstrating its ground breaking DriveCam Programme at the Euro Bus Expo in November. The DriveCam Programme combines sophisticated data analysis with expert video review to give �leet managers the tools to help their drivers become safer on the road. This approach from Lytx reduces collision costs by an average of 50-80% and provides companies with the valuable insight they need to measurably improve driver safety. Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that over 1,700 people were killed and more than 180,000 were injured on UK roads in 2013. The fact is the majority of these collisions – around 90% – were due to human error and could have been avoided. For more than 15 years, Lytx has been analysing billions of miles of data and gathered valuable insight into driver behaviour and road safety. This understanding allows Lytx to help drivers recognise, and where possible avoid, risky situations on the road.
Lytx will be exhibiting its unique DriveCam driver safety programme at Euro Bus Expo in addition to sponsoring the Master Class Theatre. Lytx will present three seminar sessions at the event, starting with ‘How to Deliver Best Practice Deriver Safety Programmes in Passenger Transport’ presented by David Riordan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Of�icer at Lytx. The seminar will take place at 1430hrs on, November 4. David Riordan will also lead Lytx’s second seminar, titled ‘The Power of Video-Based Data Analytics to Prevent Collisions and Improve Driver Safety,’ which takes place at 1215hrs on, November 5. Lytx’s �inal seminar, ‘Taking the Guesswork out of Driver Safety: How Video Analysis Transforms the Ability to Change Behaviour,’ will be led by Bryan Cook and takes place at 1100hrs on Thursday, November 6. T: 0208 834 1062 W: www.lytx.co.uk
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ALCOLOCK GB
Alcolock GB was established in 2006 to introduce �leet operators to a solution to manage their drinkdrive activities. This was done by promoting the use of the Alcolock GB breathalyser interlock system, a system that quite simply stops and prevents drink driving. Based in Midsomer Norton, close to the city of Bath, Alcolock GB is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of these units. David Whittock, Managing Director of Alcolock GB, commented: “Alcolock GB fully appreciates it’s just another cost, but also knows how important driver safety is to you, for the care of your staff, the wider public and your corporate reputation.” He pointed out the basic Alcolock GB system is in reality a small investment over the average life of the product, which equates from 26 pence a day. “Our products are used extensively in the bus and coach and �leet transport industry, in addition to other industries, as well as the private sector, and we are very proud of our customer base which includes National
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Alcolock GB makes it impossible for an operator’s vehicles to be driven while under the influence of alcohol
Express, The Kings Ferry Group, DS Smith Packaging and Lafarge Tarmac. “As a one stop shop for someone looking to address any alcohol issues, we can provide a range of solutions from pocket breathalysers, to wall mounted breathalysers for commercial use, to the well-known Alcolock GB interlock system. Fitting the system will give you ‘complete peace of mind’ that anyone driving one of your vehicles is below the pre-set limit and are not impaired by alcohol.
“Working closely with leading engineers and national �leet operators, we have now perfected a complete breathalyser reporting system. This can be viewed by the operators by simply logging on to our dedicated website where they can view all breath tests taken by registration number, date and time. It shows any alcohol level, invalid sample, pass or fail. “In addition, all vehicles in a company �leet can be linked to a ‘live’ monitoring system so in the event of a driver failing a pre-set alcohol level breath
test, both immediate text and email alerts can be delivered, allowing a contingency plan to be implemented quickly. Tailored reports can also be generated to assist the larger �leet operators.” Alcolock GB is supported by the technical excellence of project partners including Lion Laboratories – one of the world’s leading manufacturers in breathalysers, and Tiso Electronics – a market leader in global positioning, communication and data transfer equipment. Alcolock GB has a dedicated team of engineers placed to service the customer anywhere in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The business offers the complete aftersales package and prides itself in the offer of full technical support, with installation, calibration and service, all taking place at a location chosen by the customer. Telephone support is also available.
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Lloyd Morgan Group (LMG) is a Transport Compliance business already used by some of the UK’s largest Plc and SME transport companies, offering a Nationwide and international service to companies. Its services are made suitable to both the manager and the operation and are quality driven and competitively priced.
LMG Tachograph Analysis
LMG Tachograph Analysis provides a comprehensive solution for the management of analogue and digital tachograph analysis, hours’ law legislation compliance and working time directive compliance, providing targeted analyisis and reports for key personnel at every level of the organisation. Tachograph Analysis Service makes a direct contribution towards meeting the increasing and changing legal and regulatory obligations, including compliance with drivers hours law, domestic drivers hours law, working time directive, and operational process streamlining. Seamless transition to digital Tachograph Analysis Service offers an unrivalled means of moving smoothly between the old analogue and the new digital tachographs. Because the service can handle information from both paper-based tachographs and digital tachograph smartcards, it eliminates any operational and management concerns associated with the move into the digital era. LMG’s service is equally suitable for small, single site operations through to large multinational organisations spanning many geographic locations. Because the Tachograph Analysis
Lloyd Morgan Group’s Tachograph Analysis Service can assist operators in making the transition to digital System is internet based, with access available to all relevant and approved personnel, the data contained can be utilised at any time from any location. This means delays in waiting for reports to be analysed and returned have become a thing of past, allowing for instant centralised management of drivers, vehicles and tachograph data. All data is securely stored and backed up. The information is held in extremely safe, secure and centralised environment. There are many additional features available on the LMG system via the dashboard, where information can be recorded and stored. This is available at no extra charge.
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There are no upfront costs to use Tachograph Analysis service. It is operated on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ basis.
LMG Driver licence checks
Whether a business has two drivers or 20,000 drivers, LMGlicence is a solution to effectively managing licence checks without taking vast amounts of staff time and relying on the driving staff to provide their licences to be checked. The LMGlicence check service can be used in conjunction with LMG’s tachogaph analysis system, enabling operators to store and monitor all their data in one secure, safe place. The system can also be used independently – which ever method suits the business requirements. LMGlicence is a comprehensive and effective online tool for managing the driving licences of any member of staff driving on behalf of the company. It will safeguard compliance with regulations and provides evidence to the authorities that operators have effective systems and processes in place to ensure employees are entitled to drive. As this is an online system, there are various reports that can be generated to interrogate the information received from the DVLA – for example how many drivers have three or more points on their licence or whose photo ID is due for renewal. It is recommended that staff
licences are checked quarterly. Using LMGlicence is an easy, factual and fast process Online support is available for both systems, or LMG can provide in-house training.
Vehicle inspection service
LMG’s new vehicle inspection software will be available very soon. All future vehicle inspections and audits undertaken by its inspectors and auditors will input as the work takes place. This will allow clients to have access online through their own gateway to their records of all the work LMG has completed for them. This will also include access to statistics to allow operators to complete trend analysis to assist them in moving forward as a business. This is a secure site with secure logins and passwords.
LMGShopper
LMG’s new online shopper is now available, offering a wide range of Tachograph Supplies, PPE and also the day to day paperwork used in inspection pads. All orders are delivered direct to door. LMG offers a wide variety of additional services, including vehicle inspections, maintenance audits, training (in-house and accredited), interim staff, health and safety ‘health checks’ to name but a few. T: 01543 879505/897535 W: www.lloydmorgan
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Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance Compliance Services If you would like further information please call 01543 897505
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INDUSTRY
GUIDE
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY DAVIES CORPORATE FINANCE
FLEETMINDER Davies Corporate Finance can help fund new bus technology, such as CCTV
Davies Corporate Finance (DCF) might be a new name in the business �inance arena, but its management team has over 20 years’ experience in arranging bespoke asset �inance for UK coach and bus operators. The company currently provides a variety of �inancial services aimed at ful�illing many of the �inancial requirements of most coach and bus operators. David Davies, Director of DCF said: “Our clients within the bus and coach sectors rely on our �inancial expertise to try and introduce them to the most appropriate funders for their business. Whilst we provide funding against new and used vehicle purchases, we also
assist our clients when it comes to funding their ancillary equipment purchases, including ticketing and cash handling.” DCF offers a broad and comprehensive range of innovative and �lexible �inancial services, including asset �inance, low deposit options and funding for periods of up to �ive years. Over 40 asset �inance providers can help source the most competitive funder and the most suitable deposit and funding period. T: 0845 077 9118 (Of�ice) E: david@daviescorporate. co.uk/shaun@daviescorporate. co.uk W: www.daviescorporate.co.uk
When it comes to �leet management, there are a number of factors to consider: �leet maintenance, defect reporting, workshop operations, vehicle inspections, legal compliance and accounts. Regulatory changes can mean that many businesses run into safety and compliance issues, leading to serious legal and safety breaches and costly penalties. FleetMinder helps eliminate these problems and can dramatically improve the pass rate on your �leet when it comes to MOT testing. FleetMinder has been developed in a way that takes into account how �leet maintenance �its into the dayto-day running of your business. It connects all the individual elements of successful �leet maintenance into one user-friendly interface and removes unnecessary paperwork and administration. Whether an operator has its own workshop or carries out maintenance via third party providers preventative maintenance planning is essential to ensure your vehicles spend more time on the road and less time in the workshop.
With FleetMinder this is carried out through the planning module. Commenting on the system Tommy Cole, Finance Manager of FleetMinder said: “At the heart of any successful business model is tight �inancial management, FleetMinder gives full visibility when it comes to cost of repairs and service for improved budgeting and provides comprehensive reporting capabilities for informed decision making. When servicing and maintenance is carried out ef�iciently and to the highest possible standards, you can keep more of your �leet on the road and reduce breakdowns.” Not only does FleetMinder help operators manage their own workshops more effectively, the Vendor Management module means you can set up a direct connection with external vendors to control work orders and keep track of costs. T: 0207 193 8007 E: sales@ �leetmindersolutions.co.uk W: www.�leetmindersolutions. co.uk
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DISTINCTIVE SYSTEMS
Distinctive Systems is pleased to announce the launch of a new service called “Where Is My Coach?” which allows operators’ clients to see the location of their allocated vehicle on the day of their booking. Although there is no charge for the service itself, to use it, Distinctive’s customers need to have GPS vehicle tracking from one of its many supported vendors and a Google asset tracking licence purchased from the company. When a private hire booking is taken, behind the scenes Coach Manager uploads a unique tracking reference to the whereismycoach. com website. This reference can then be given to clients in the form of a short and friendly URL via their con�irmation letter, via the new client pre-departure email or by phone. When the client clicks on the URL they are taken to the whereismycoach.com website where they can view a Google map showing pushpins for their pick-up point, their destination and the location of their allocated vehicle or vehicles. The website also displays
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the planned pick-up time, arrival time and back time, plus the �irst name of their allocated driver or drivers. The website is both mobile device and desktop friendly, so operators clients can check the location of their vehicle while they are waiting for it to arrive. User de�inable setup facilities allow you to specify how long before and after the start and �inish of the booking the vehicle position can be seen. Operators can also limit the service to just selected clients, vehicles or booking movements. Only very basic booking details are uploaded to the website, they are stored on a secure server in an encrypted format and can’t be accessed without the unique tracking reference. The details are also deleted soon after the booking is complete. Following the appointment of Distinctive Systems as a Google OEM Partner, the company has now integrated Google Maps for business into its Coach Manager private hire and contract booking
system and its built-in price calculator. Despite the very substantial cost of licensing Google Maps for Business, the business is making the integration, including unlimited use of all mapping facilities, available entirely free of charge to all clients with a current software maintenance agreement. Every Coach Manager user at every one of these clients is entitled to use the integration. Google Maps for Business is the most advanced mapping solution on the market. Business and other address lookups are virtually instantaneous thanks to the integration of Google Places, as are route calculations and the return of travel times, distances and latitudes/longitudes. All the facilities of the familiar free version of Google Maps are integrated into Coach Manager including map, terrain, satellite and street views, draggable routes and real-time traf�ic information. Clicking a location pushpin displays an information window with a street view
thumbnail. Clicking the thumbnail switches into full street view mode. This gives sales staff a detailed understanding of local features and surroundings at pickup points and destinations. Google Maps is a worldwide solution, so, for the �irst time, Distinctive Systems is in a position to provide its many clients in Australia, New Zealand and other countries with an integrated mapping solution. By adding a Google asset tracking licence, clients who have GPS vehicle tracking from one of Distinctive’s many supported vendors can also display real-time vehicle positions directly within Coach Manager and utilise the new Where Is My Coach? service detailed above. In addition to outright purchase, Distinctive’s software is available via annual rental for as little as £97.50 per month.
T: 01904 692269 E: sales@distinctivesystems.com W: www.distinctive-systems.com
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THE BIG PICTURE RATP Dev-owned London United’s four electric Optare MetroCitys are now at work on route H98 between Hounslow Bus Station and Wood End Green Road where Andy Izatt photographed the first of the batch. The buses, funded by Transport for London, are part of the authority’s continuing assessment of electric bus technology. Gopichand Hinduja, Co-Chairman of the Hinduja Group, Optare’s owner, said at the launch of the buses: “Optare is crucial to Hinduja Group’s flagship company, Ashok Leyland’s future global strategy. It is the hub for the company’s expansion in Europe and worldwide.” Two more electric MetroCitys are due to go into service with Arriva London in the next few weeks.
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INDUSTRY
GUIDE
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY COACHBOOKINGSOFTWARE.COM A new and ef�icient approach to managing the day to day running of a coach operator’s day excursion and coach tours has been launched. The new system uses the very latest online software that eliminates the need to load slow and unreliable software onto a computer. The product started out in 2008 as a solution to the increasing number of online sales as an agency product, but through much investment in time and money the software was developed to manage a tour operator’s back of�ice. The product was so good that it was decided to add a facility to allow other coach operators to access the same system using their own account. The cost of using the software is reduced if the operator allows the availability on their tours to be shared on the agency website www.coachbookings.com. The new software includes the management of the customer database, the pick-up sheets, full agency management, a live online sales platform via the operators own website and much more.
Coachbookingsoftware.com is a fully functioning back of�ice solution to the every day running of a coach company’s tours and day excursions. The software is part of a new line of software solutions that uses the internet to login to a server and gain access to and manipulate all the company’s tour information. This process is known as ‘Software As A Service’ and offers many bene�its over the traditional disk based software of old. This software now gives a combination of sales tool, marketing and back of�ice. Three key areas which go hand in hand to produce a strong and focused product. Some of the features on offer include: ● Multiple users with access from any internet enabled device; ● Customer data base management including postcode auto�ill; ● Pick up sheet and seating plan management (any combination); ● Book Now button on your own website with real time availability;
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● Full agency management with an online booking facility; ● Very low charges from only £100 per month; and ● Full pro�it loss reporting with supplement & insurance report. The software on offer is sold on an annual rental basis offering one high quality product but with different levels of charges for online sales. An additional marketing tool is available incorporating email and text marketing directly to customers. Being internet based, the software can be accessed from any device that can support an internet browser. This includes Apple Mac products, internet phones or any computer with internet access. Many different types of operators could bene�it from such a system which includes multiple of�ice sites that can have unlimited users at no extra charge, owner drivers that need to work from different locations or operators that need the �lexibility of working at home or in the of�ice. The coachbookings.com software is entirely internet based so
there is no need for software to be loaded into a computer and holidays can be managed from unlimited internet accessible devices. Any updates are now instantaneous and users will �ind additions to the system next time they log in. This software is available now and can be working for the operator as soon as an account is registered and approved. The software provided is subsidised by ABTA travel agency, the operator gets a top high tech up to date online bookable service and a full back-of�ice suite, the ABTA travel agency gets to sell operators coach holidays on Coach Bookings massive agency internet website with standard commission levels on sales. Coachbookingsoftware.com is offering a free two month trial for any interested operators. T: 0845 3311080 E: admin@coachbookings.
com W: www.coachbookingsoftware. com
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SYNECTICS
Over the past 20 years, Synectics’ Mobile Systems division has worked with operators great and small to develop, install and maintain CCTV and telematics systems which support bus and coach operations every day. Here is its snapshot of its current digital technology and how it can do more. The transition from analogue to IP is well underway for coach and bus CCTV recording, with more and more operators upgrading, consolidating and future-proo�ing their CCTV systems. Operators usually go digital to bene�it from better image quality, but there’s a lot more that digital onboard systems can do.
Connecting to the mothership
The ability to retrieve CCTV footage and telematics data remotely, from the safety of the depot, is a huge timesaver, allowing transport engineers to respond quickly and appropriately to issues with vehicles on the road. It also makes the lives of insurance administrators a whole lot easier.
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Operators handle so much footage nowadays, that almost anything that speeds up footage handling will result in cost savings. IP technology unlocks this cost saving potential, enabling remote access via WiFi or even 3G/4G for more convenient access.
Intelligent integration
Once the decision for digital technology is made, infrastructure can be integrated to get more out of onboard systems. Synectics has successfully integrated CCTV with multimedia and passenger information systems for leading operators. Beyond ensuring these systems share one GPS antenna rather than each using their own, integration can also make each system work harder. For example, a double-deck airport shuttle bus may have screens on the upper deck as part of the passenger information system, which could also display live CCTV images of the luggage rack downstairs, ensuring passengers can keep an eye on
their personal belongings. Similarly, an integrated CCTV and multimedia box can display adverts or information triggered by GPS data (i.e. showing restaurant offers just as the bus approaches the stop for that very restaurant). The possibilities are nearly endless.
Richer situational data
Device integration also allows operators to use other onboard systems to get more out of the data captured, enabling them to address many operational and safety challenges at once. Footage can be found more easily and it tells operators more, providing context using other data available - be it GPS location, incidents of full braking, speci�ic bus stops or moments of ticket issue. Jeff Fail, Managing Director at Synectics, commented: “Thanks to digital technology, onboard CCTV systems today act as drivers’ aid systems with local live views of cameras, and overlay footage with other vehicle signals and
positional data to provide comprehensive situational data. Ultimately, this improves passenger safety and experience, while mitigating risk for operators in multiple ways.” Fully embracing digital technology means using onboard CCTV systems in a smarter way. To unlock this potential and enable a smooth transition to IP, Synectics’ latest mobile DVR, T1600, is a hybrid. It’s IP-ready, but compatible with analogue camera feeds, making it easy to go digital and do more with onboard systems.
T: 0114 255 2509 E: info@synecticsuk.com W: www.synecticsuk.com
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY QUARTIX
A growing number of bus and coach operators in the UK are turning to vehicle tracking to improve the management of their �leet and make vital cuts. With affordable �lexible direct rental options, and minimal initial investment, it is a great way of making signi�icant savings and improving general service whilst keeping on top of administrative and legal duties.
Cutting down on fuel and maintenance costs
Installing a tracking system in a �leet of vehicles will enable operators to gain more control over their �leet and particularly growing fuel costs. With the real-time tracking from Quartix, operators are able to tell at any time if one of their coaches or buses is idling, and the daily and weekly reports will provide all idling details and totals for each vehicle. It is widely recognised that a diesel engine left running idle will consume around one gallon of fuel per hour, so cutting down on this practice could mean valuable savings on fuel. Idling also causes wear and tear, causing unnecessary damage which can be otherwise prevented. The Quartix system also shows a replay of every trip taken by each vehicle, all displayed on Google Maps, and allows operators to search for the closest vehicle to an address in real-time, which will help them improve routing and dispatching. The daily route maps enable operators to analyse the routes taken and see how they could cut down on mileage, while the real-time address search means operators can quickly send the closest or most appropriate vehicle to a last minute job.
Improving driving style
One of the main features to help operators reduce fuel consumption however is Quartix’s Driving-Style Monitoring suite. The module monitors and reports on harsh acceleration, braking and speeding, giving companies the ability to make substantial fuel savings (typically between 10% and 20%) whilst dramatically improving the safety of drivers and customers. Harsh braking not only wastes fuel and increases servicing costs (tyres, brakes etc.) but is also known to be a driving style which leads to an increased risk of accidents, which is why managers are now seeing monitoring good
Google maps integration is one of many features driving as a top priority. To encourage their drivers to adopt a more economical and safe driving style, managers have found that using carrots, not sticks, often works best: giving incentive to better drivers and rewarding top performers, who are easily identi�iable thanks to league tables on the Quartix system, has shown to be one of the most effective ways. Without singling any drivers out, another method is to look at the average driving scores across the �leet and working with the team to increase it.
Helping with administration and legal obligations
The extended reports available on the Quartix system also helps operators to
Track the fleet using the new mobile app
Quartix has released a new mobile app which enables users to view the real-time location of their vehicles and access the core features of the system – including a vehicle list, live tracking and trip data – whilst on the move. The app is free to download on the App Store, Google Play and Windows Phone Store and can be used by all Quartix customers. T: 0870 013 6663 W: www.quartix.net
Improving service
As well as directly saving money, using Quartix tracking can help operators to improve their customer service, reliability and timekeeping. With the live data updated every minute, operators can advise a customer who calls in of the exact location of the coach and when it will reach them, or if a driver is running late. Moreover, having all the data at hand is valuable when solving customer disputes – it is possible
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to prove if a driver left a pickup point on time, for example. Working with your team to improve their driving style will also guarantee an all-round better customer experience on the bus or coach, keeping passengers and drivers safe and sound.
keep on top of administrative duties, and be assured that they are complying with their duty of care obligations. By checking the timesheets directly on the system, managers can monitor drivers’ hours and verify payroll. Maintenance alerts are also con�igurable, to remind you of MOT dates, insurance renewals or tyre check-ups, for example. Also, knowing the location of the vehicle at any time means operators can locate and hope to recover a stolen vehicle much quicker, as has been shown countless times with Quartix customers.
Quartix helps operators to reward good driving as well as improve standards
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ICOMERA
In the increasingly competitive passenger transport market, internet connectivity has become the major competitive differentiator. A high proportion of coach and bus passengers are commuters or students. Their feedback, documented by countless surveys, has made it clear that passengers’ expectations and beliefs about their basic onboard rights have moved with the times. They are looking to be as productive as possible on their journeys between home and the of�ice. Offering onboard WiFi is the obvious solution for retaining these passengers, adding value for public transport and a freedom argument compared to driving a car. Setting themselves apart from their competitors, successful early-adopters like Stagecoach, FirstGroup, Arriva and Go-Ahead realised that the reliability of their internet connection would ultimately be the key to the success of their onboard WiFi projects. Working with Icomera,
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these operators decided to implement solutions based around our M-Series routers. Delivering a WiFi service on a moving vehicle requires a sustained mobile data connection between the vehicle and a mobile carrier network. This should be 3G at a bare minimum or preferably an HSPA/LTE connection, capable of speeds in excess of 30 megabits per second. Icomera M-Series routers deliver a bridge between a passenger’s WiFi equipped device and cellular carrier networks including 3G/HSPA and LTE. Passengers connect as they would to any normal WiFi hotspot, the data is transferred seamlessly to the carrier’s cellular network and then onto the public internet. Passengers are not the only source of a vehicle’s thirst for internet connectivity. In recent years operators have installed numerous onboard internet devices, increasing the need for a multifunctional hardware and connectivity platform. In addition to supplying passenger WiFi, an Icomera M-Series router’s two-
way high speed link can provide operational improvements such as vehicle tracking, schedule adherence, and remote viewing and control of CCTV equipment. Each router has a built-in GPS receiver and transmits the vehicle’s position over the cellular network. Using this, vehicle operators can track their �leets and get up-to-the-minute reports on WiFi network usage, user statistics and real-time vehicle information. Thanks to the design of the Icomera platform, passenger communication and mission critical data applications can effortlessly coexist on the same platform leading to a reduced cost of ownership for operators. The investments made by vehicle operators have been justi�ied by the rate of customer take-up and continued use over time. Furthermore, research carried out by leading operators showed they had won passengers away from competing transportation including rail. In Europe regulations are dictating that connectivity is no
longer an added bonus but an operational requirement. When Nobina, the largest bus operator in Icomera’s native Sweden, were looking to replace its unconnected stand-alone video surveillance system they reached out to Icomera for a solution based around its X-Series routers. Previously, malfunctioning video recorders on Nobina buses went unnoticed for long periods of time. Faced with more stringent and demanding requirements from transport regulators, it was important that Icomera’s solution was able to deliver immediate improvements in quality. The successful Icomera system records video data from all onboard cameras and data integrity is insured from the time it is recorded. The Swedish police now request video data from buses in live operation using a mobile network to download footage.
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2006 ADL East Lancs Esteem
2001 Scania L94UB Wright
2004 Dennis Enviro 300 Service Bus
2013 Volkswagen Transporter
25 seats, automatic, air con, manual front and back destination, electric middle ramp, CCTV cameras, assault screen, LEZ compliant.
44 seats, automatic ZF gearbox, LED front, side & rear destination, front manual ramp.
8 seats, manual gearbox, air conditioning, 3 point inertia seat belts, plain silver with no previous livery. £21,500
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
£POA
£12,995
44 seats, automatic gearbox, LED front, side & rear destinationm front manual ramp, DDA compliant, MOT until May 2015. £24,995
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
2002/02 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI UVG Treka
2002 (02) 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, 283,000km, MOT Aug 2015, PLS underslung chair lift, LEZ compliant.
7 seats, internal chairlift, full tracking, all seats on Unwin quick release, 1 owner and genuine low miles, side loading door, bonded windows.
£6,495 + VAT – CHOICE OF 5
£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
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.
17 high back seats in Automotive trim, 3 point seat belts, Euro 6, manual gearbox, metallic silver, saloon sliding door, air-con, colour coded bumpers and trim, 3 year Mercedes Benz UK warranty.
6 speed manual gearbox, white, manual door, luggage racks with individual passenger service units, double rear doors, saloon air-con, parking sensors, 16 seats finished in moquette, 3 pt seat belts, saloon lighting, 138,800 miles.
POA
POA
£40,000
£19,500 +VAT
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
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VEHICLES
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.
2007 Ford Transit
2006 VW LT35 TDi
15 seats, 112,000 miles, full Ford service history, white with grey interior. Choice of two vehicles.
Wheelchair accessible, 64,000 miles, one owner, FSH, white with grey interior. Choice of four vehicles.
£5,800 + VAT
£7,800 + VAT
keith.cabincoaches@gmail.com
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
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
Luxury VW Crafter
1999 Dennis Dart SLF
2006 (56) Autosan Eagle 1012T
2006 Volvo B12M
2007, 16 seats, A/C, DVD, microphone, 135,000 miles, 7 months MOT, excellent condition.
33 seats + 19 standing + wheelchair space. Manual wheelchair ramp. Fully DDA Compliant. Choice of 2 – MoT May and July 15. £11,850 + VAT
NOW £37,000
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
£21,000
Slick Rides – 07823 770978
£11,500
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982
andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
WANTED MERCEDES COACHES
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.
£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
2002 Volvo B12M VanHool T9
2009 Bova Futura FHD
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
2011 Bova Futura Classic 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.
New Bova Futura 2 FHD
Euro 6, ZF auto, 57 Vogel reclining seats + courier, fresh water centre, sunken WC, continental door, double glazing, air con climate control, 3 point belts, two flat screen monitors, radio/PA, CD, DVD, hot water boiler, fridge, alloy wheels and drivers bunk.
Manual, 49 seats, WC, fridge, boiler, radio/PA, DVD, monitor, air conditioning, MOT December.
Automatic, 53/55 seats, centre sunken toilet, centre continental door, radio/PA, DVD, 2 monitors, boiler and fridge, MOT May 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
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1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
2010 Scania K360 Omni Express
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.
51seats + courier, 3 point seat belts, plug door, double glazed side windows, air con, rear floor mounted toilet, powered continental door, radio/PA/CD audio system, DVD, monitor, water boiler, fridge, reverse camera, integral retarder, automatic, alloy wheels, digital tacho.
£17,500 + VAT
CHOICE OF 2 – £9,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
£POA
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2001 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma
2000/2001 X/Y Reg Volvo B7TL’S
2006 BMC Falcon
2001 Y Reg Tridents
Auto, MOT April 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD. £23,995 + VAT ono
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
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.
Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com
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
2007 Ford Transit T430 ELWB
2003 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2008 Iveco Eurorider 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 with lap and diagonal belts, 6 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, digital tacho, air con, electric front windows & mirrors, remote central locking, COIF/PSV.
17 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 5 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, analogue tacho, front entry lowered step, tow bar, coach style rear with dropwell boot, COIF/PSV.
53 seats + courier, 3 point seat belts OR 49 reclining seats with ONE wheelchair position, plug door, air con, wheelchair lift & access, radio/PA/CD, DVD & monitor, fridge, continental door, driver’s safe, cruise control, digital tachograph, integral retarder, automatic.
£14,500 + VAT o.n.o.
£9,995
£10,495
£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
2011 Iveco Eurorider Plaxton Panther
2011 VDL Bova Futura FHD 127.365PR
Iveco Daily
61 seats + courier, 3 point belts, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD system coupled to drop down monitor, panelled rear, Webasto heater, wired for CCTV, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.
53 seats + courier, lap seat belts, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air conditioning, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD & twin monitors, Webasto heater, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, 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 – CHOICE
£POA – CHOICE
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. REDUCED – NOW £3,000 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
01884 252646 / 07702 626542
2007 Toyota Optimo Caetano
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
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Lakeside Coaches - 01691 622761
2006 56 plate ADL Enviro School Bus
2002 Volvo Plaxton Paragon B12M
2007 Optare Solo SE 7.8m
27 seats, Mercedes engine, CCTV, Hanover destination.
57 belted seats, Cummins engine, CCTV.
£30,000 + VAT
£35,000 + VAT
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton
53 reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, WC, TV etc, PLS lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, MOT Oct, this coach can be painted in to your livery.
£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.
Tel Adrian – 07717 768315
£34,500 ono + VAT
Tel 01249 742000/07717 768315
2006 Transit Tourneo
Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848
Auto, 51 seat executive coach, WC, DVD, A/C, drinks boiler, fridge, etc, in exceptional condition for age, MOT July 2014.
Auto, MOT April 15, W/C, climate control, PA, C/D. £26,995 + VAT ono
8 seats, 72,000 miles, immaculate, air con, one owner, FSH, silver with grey interior. Choice of three vehicles.
£6,000 + VAT
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
2007 Ford Transit LWB
Wheelchair accessible, 40,000 miles, FSH, blue with grey interior. Choice of two vehicles.
£12,000 + VAT
Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
2004 Mercedes Sitcar Beluga
2009 Citroen Relay 35 HDi 120 LWB
2005 Mercedes Vario 614 SWB
29 seater plus courier, arm rests, seat belts and reclining seats, A/C, entertainment/PA system, excellent example of year.
14 seats, manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, electric front windows & mirrors, satnav, Eberspacher, electric side loading door, Unwin tracked floor, Ricon inboard wheelchair lift.
15 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 5 speed manual gearbox, PAS, power plug door, Unwin tracked floor, offside emergency door, part exchange to clear.
£POA
£POA
£OFFERS
Cannon Bus 07436 536259 wcannon@btconnect.com
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
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VEHICLES Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon - I-Shift Gearbox 2007 (Euro IV): 5 x 49/53 seats £88,000 + VAT 2008 (Euro V): 6 x 49/53 seats £99,000 + VAT
48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
17 seats, full MOT until September 2015, great runner and clean inside. £7,950 + VAT
Nigel McCree - 01509 502695
0115 940 4466
Volvo Double Decker
1998 Dennis Javelin Caetano Cutless
77 seats, full MOT until June 2015. £3,500 + VAT
Due to fleet replacement, we have the following vehicles for sale:
59 plate Ford Transit
Recent 70 seat conversion (not Cogent), manual gearbox, 11 months MOT, ideal contract vehicle, excellent fuel economy, sale due to fleet upgrade. Possible px for 33 seater or newer coach.
All are well maintained, low mileage examples (approximately 62,000km per annum) with reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, air conditioning and demountable toilet with hot/cold water boiler and fridge (unused additional seats to increase seating to 53 included in price). Owned by us from new and used on our own holiday programme. All over cream. Price includes new MOT. Sorry no part exchange facilities!
To view contact Neil McMurdy - Alfa Travel on 01257 248003 (Direct Line)
2006 Optare Solo 8.8m
1999 Volvo Olympian Alexander
28 seats, Cummins engine, Look CCTV, Hanover destination.
78 seats + 13 standing, automatic, limited to 90 kph, seatbelts throughout, ideal for school trips and contract hire, Hanover displays.
£15,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
£POA
0115 940 4466
Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk
Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603
Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk
2002 Bova Futura
2002 Iveco Beaulas
1995 Dennis Dragon Dominator
1996 Caetano Optimo
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
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
2003 MAN Neoplan Starliner
2011 Iveco Plaxton Panther 2
2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther
2005 Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile
51 new seats, A/C, TV/DVD, toilet, walk-in kitchen, towbar, good condition, MOT May 2015.
Euro 5, ZF auto, 57/61 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, crew seats, low mileage, good condition, MOT May 2015.
Euro 5, ZF auto, 53/61 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, sunken toilet & continental door, crew seats, low mileage, good condition, MOT May 2015.
LEZ, 70 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, wheelchair lift, low mileage, very good condition, Hanover display, CCTV, rear view camera, TV/DVD, MOT June 2015.
£33,500 + VAT ono
£145,000 + VAT ono
£109,995 + VAT ono
£85,500 + VAT ono
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 2010 (59) Scania Omni
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com 2005 (55) Scania Irizar Pb
2004 Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther
2002 52 reg Mercedes 814D Vario Beaver 2
S 51 seats executive, full auto, air con, long or new MOT on sale, part exchange considered for 33 seat mini coach or 70 seat school coach.
New MOT, full leather, loads of extras, second owner from new, part exchange considered for 33 seat mini coach or nice 70 seat school coach.
49 seat executive, fully automatic, long or new MOT, 49 seat executive, very good condition.
£127,500 ono
£POA
£POA
Peakes Coaches – 07773 783239
Peakes Coaches – 07773 783239
Peakes Coaches – 07773 783239
2008 Mercedes Tourino
2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
2009 VW Transporter
10 metre, 30 luxury F1 reclining seats + courier, toilet and servery, PA & DVD, manual gearbox, continental door, MOT April 2015, 380,000 km.
53 belted seats, Euro 4, Eminox exhaust, MOT March 2015, 470,000kms.
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.
£16,750 + VAT
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
2 x 1999 Scania L94 Irizar
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. Due to new arrivals . . .
£79,950 + VAT ono (PP not incl)
£25,000 ono
REDUCED TO £12,500 + VAT ono
Hunts Coaches 01507 668127 or 07834 053439
£9,995 + VAT
Hunts Coaches Contact Andrew 07834 053439
Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
E&M Horsburgh Brian Martin on 01506 432251
2008 Mercedes Sprinter
2000 Volvo B10M Plaxton Panther
2007 Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther
2002 VDL Bova Futura FH
LWB, 10 soft leather reclining seats, automatic executive, power sockets, dark tinted windows, huge luggage area, DVD player.
49 seats, PA system, DVD player, climate control, toilet, continental door, water boiler, not subject to LEZ, recent re-trim, sale due to fleet replacement.
65 seats, Hanover displays, WC, front w/chair lift, A/C, 3 point belts fitted, ZF auto, inspection welcome, ready for work, sale due to fleet replacement.
Converted for use as a mobile training unit and does not currently have passenger seating specified, 354,918km, currently no MOT, number of high specification custom additions, such as full disabled access via hydraulic lift, and audio visual facilities.
£POA
£POA
£POA
£POA
Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk
Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk
Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk
Hilditch Auctions 01666 822577 lucyp@hilditchgroup.co.uk
59 Reg Ford Transit Factory 17 seater
2003 53 Reg Mercedes 411 CDI Sprinter
1996 P Reg Dennis Dart Caetano Cutlass
51 Reg Mercedes 814D Vario Plaxton Beaver 2
With tacho and low miles of only 38,000, new COIF and PSV MOT.
15 high back seats, PSV with new test, ideal schools etc.
43 seats, 37 with 3 point belts, new MOT and paint, ideal school bus.
27 high back seats, 3 point belts, luggage, racks, large rear boot, automatic gearbox, undergoing full re panel and paint, ideal dual purpose vehicle.
£12,950 + VAT
£5,950 + VAT
£5,450 + VAT
£10,950 + VAT
Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com
Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com
Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com
Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com
Renault Master
1999 MAN Marcopolo 18.310
2000 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma
2005 Scania PB K114EB
£POA
Manual, MOT March 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD, refurbished March. £20,995 + VAT ono
MOT Sept 15, LEZ compliant, W/C, A/C, P/A, C/D, DVD. £49,500 + VAT ono
Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk
Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com
Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com
8 high back passenger seats, 75,901 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, external fully automatic cassette tailift.
£6,995 + VAT
Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222
6 speed manual, ideal 70 seater conversion vehicle, recent new gear cables and recon gearbox, no MOT but 95% prepared, unfortunately it has four misted side windows.
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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 FORD TRANSIT FACTORY 16 SEAT BUS Choice of 56/57/59 reg all hand picked with low mileage, all with COIF applied for so ready for PSV work FROM £8,950
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
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 IVECO DAILY 45 15 LWB HIGH ROOF 2005 55 REG. 16 seats wheelchair accessible with power door, new MoT £5,950
VW CR50 WITH STANFORD CONVERSION 2007 07 REG. Very expensive and high spec conversion by Stamford who are recognised as the best in the industry, fitted with 14 high back seats with 3 point belts, Palfinger hideaway tail lift and capacity to carry up to 9 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, it has only covered just over 60k miles from new and is in outstanding condition, all paperwork and spare keys, ready to go £17,950 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 OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £4,950 VDL SB180 2010 59 REG Cummins 6 ISB engine with MCV evolution body, only 20k miles £POA
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
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.
1999 V REG DENNIS DART SLF
Cummins C series, Voith gearbox, 84 seats, low height 13 feet 8”, seatbelts, new MOT.
1999 DENNIS TRIDENT
Cummins / Allison, Plaxton Pointer body, 10.1m, 34 seats, MOT June 2015.
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.
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K ER SPECIALIST Volvo Euro 2 engine, Voith gearbox, Alexander RH part open top, 74 seats.
1997 VOLVO OLYMPIAN
2001 Y REG TRIDENTS Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.
2004 54 PLATE DENNIS DART MPD Cummins ISB Euro 3 engine, 8.8m, 29 seats.
2010 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE
Cummins Euro 5 engine, 28 seats, Mobitec LED’s. 8.8m long slimline, long MOT.
£18,000 + VAT
2003 03 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, 2 door 62 seats or can be single doored and upseated.
2000 X REG VOLVO B7TL’s
8.9m, 29 seats, Mobitech LED’s, Euro 5.
Euro 2, LEZ compliant, Plaxton President , CCTV, dual door 62 seats or single door 74 seats. £9,000 + VAT
2001/2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS
2001 Y REG DENNIS DARTS
2010 ENVIRO 200’s
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.
Cummins / Allison, Alexander ALX200 body, 37 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, 10.7m, long tests.
2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER
89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.
1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES ZF automatics, 71 seats.
2005 VOLVO B12B
I-shift, Plaxton Panther body, 49 seats, centre toilet, all seats with 3 point belts, air-con, LEZ compliant, long MOT.
£44,000
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JUST A FEW QUALITY COACHES FROM OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF AVAILABLE VEHICLES 2010 Neoplan Tourliner
2010 Iveco Beulas Cygnus
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AS-Tronic LEZ Compliant (Euro5) 53 / 57 Recliners, Toilet, Fridge, Boiler, Air Conditioning, Alloys, DVD, Radio / PA
2009 Ayats Bravo 13.95 Tri-Axle
2009 Van Hool Acron
£ 139,950
£ 129,500
AS-Tronic 83 Recliners, Courier Seat, Belts, Air Con, Toilet, Boiler, Fridge, Microwave, Berth, DVD, Radio / PA
AS-Tronic D.A.F. Powered 58 Recliners, Courier Seat, Belts, Rear Toilet, Continental Door, Air Con, Boiler, Fridge, Berth, Tow Bar, DVD, Radio
2009 Irisbus Beulas Cygnus
2008 D.A.F. SB4000 Van Hool T9
£ 79,500
£119.950
£ 199,950
Automatic LEZ Compliant 55 Recliners, Courier Seat, Air Conditioning, Webasto, Toilet, Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, DVD / CD / Radio
2007 Neoplan Tourliner
£ 189,950
Automatic Euro 5 Compliant 41 Recliners with Rear Lounge or 49 Recliners with Centre Toilet, Fridge, Boiler, Air Con, DVD, Radio / PA, Choice of 2
2007 Volvo B12B Jonckheere SHV
AS-Tronic 49/53 Luxury Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Air Conditioning, Webasto, Boiler, Fridge, On-Board Vacuum, DVD / CD / Radio / PA
I-Shift LEZ Compliant Full Team Coach Specification Or 53 Seat Executive
2006 Volvo B12B Berkhof Axial
2006 Irisbus Beulas Cygnus
£ 74,950
£ 139,950
I-Shift LEZ Compliant 51 Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Seat Belts, Centre Toilet, Continental Door, Air Con, DVD / Radio
AS-Tronic LEZ Compliant 49 Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Centre Toilet, Centre Powered Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, Air Con, DVD + Monitor, Radio / PA
2005 Mercedes 814D Cheetah
2002 Scania K114 Van Hool T9
£ 37,500
£ 47,995
£ 54,950
Automatic LEZ Compliant 28 Recliners with Footrests, 3-Point Belts, Double Glazed, Curtains, Forced Air Ventilation, Radio P/A, Large Boot.
£ 69,950
ZF Automatic 49 Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Centre Toilet, Continental Door, Air Con, Video, Radio / PA, New Engine 12 months
1995 Volvo B10M Premiere 350
1990 Volvo B10M Van Hool T8
£ 6,995
£ 9,500
6-Speed Manual 49 Recliners, Lap Seat Belts, Centre Toilet & Door, Double Glazed, Curtains CD Radio P/A
6-Speed Manual 57 Seats Lap Seat Belts Radio / PA
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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 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.
2010 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.
2008 58 Reg Mercedes 613 Vario 24 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, power door and boot.
2008 58 Reg Mercedes 816 Unvi Riada 29 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.
2007 57 Reg Mercedes Soroco 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, AC,DG, 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 Mercedes 814 Vario 24 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights and boot.
2006 56 Reg Mercedes 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, power door & large boot.
1999 S Reg Mercedes 814 Plaxton Beaver 33 seats, 3 point belts, power door, manual gearbox, new test.
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.
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BEN WEAVER PSV
02 51 IVECO 50C13 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 2.8 turbo diesel, white, Frank Guy conversion, Access rear wheelchait lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, sunroofs, ex local authority owned, 150,000 kilometers/94,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty REDUCED WAS £ 5,495 + VAT NOW £ 4,495 + VAT
2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 29 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 15,995 + VAT
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
2004 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 16 TO 23 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, metallic light blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 10 passenger seats, 6 more can be added to take 22 passengers, analogue tachograph, COIF, PSV, 214,000 kilometers/134,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,495 + VAT
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 £ 6,695
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 £ 6,695 + VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 16 TO 23 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, metallic light green, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 16 passenger seats, 6 more can be added to take 22 passengers, analogue tachograph, COIF, PSV, overhead luggage storage, 132,000 kilometers/82,000 miles, very good 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
LEZ
2007 56 MERCEDES BENZ 813 25 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, Blutec 4 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Excel conversion, digital tachograph, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 119,000 kilometers/74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,495 + VAT
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 £ 18,995 + VAT
PSV
PSV
2005 05 MERCEDES 814 25 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, Frank Guy conversion, blue, certificate of initial fitness for 16 passengers, analogue tachograph, PSV, PLS Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 8 wheelchairs, electric bi fold front door, fold out side access step, 150,000 kilometers/93,000 miles, ex local authority owned, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months parts and labour warranty £ 13,495 + 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
PSV
2006 56 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT MINIBUS WITH COIF PSV 2.4 100PS turbo diesel, frozen white, COIF, PSV, electric windows, remote central locking, CD player, 142,000 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 £ 6,495 + VAT
2005 55 VW TRANSPORTER T5 15 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH COIF PSV Bluebird Tucana conversion, 2.5 TDI, metallic blue, automatic gearbox, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, gross vehicle weight of 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 licence, fold-out rear wheelchair ramp, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, alloy wheels, LEZ compliant, 166,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour £ 8,995 + VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT35 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, ex local authority owned, 51,000 mile,s very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,295 + VAT
BEN WEAVER commercIals
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 £ 5,795 + VAT NOW £ 5,195 + 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 £ 5,995 + VAT
PSV
2005 55 PLATE MERCEDES BENZ 614 VARIO 20 SEAT MINICOACH Onyx conversion, analogue tachograph, certificate of initial for 19 passengers, PSV’D, electric plug front entry door, coach style velour seats, overhead luggage racks, large boot, uplift skylight, waiting for full respray, can be painted into any colour of your choice, supplied with 12 months PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,995 + VAT
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076
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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 £ 7,695 + 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 £ 7,995 + 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 £ 8,795 + VAT NOW £ 8,495 VAT
PSV
2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, electric plug side entry door, analogue tacho, LEZ compliant, 106,000 kilometers/116,000 miles, one local authority owner from new, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 76,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,995 + 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
2005 54 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, COIF, PSV, analogue tachograph, LEZ compliant, 187,000 kilometers/116,000 miles, 1 local authority owner from new, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,495 + 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, 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
2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,995 + VAT
PSV
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
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
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 £ 5,295 + 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
2007 07 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 21 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic gearbox, rear air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, tacho, electric front entry plug door, AVS side entry step, 13 seats but 8 more can be added, 98,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 18,495 + VAT
PSV
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 £ 5,495 + VAT NOW £ 4,995 + VAT
PSV
2005 55 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 416CDI 16 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 160ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, red, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, 107,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,495 + 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 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
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
2007 07 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, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 8 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 135,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 10,995 + VAT
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BUS & COACH
IN THE SOUTH LTD.
2010 SCANIA K360 OMNI EXPRESS - AUTOMATIC & EEV EMISSION LEVEL 51 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrests inserts, Individual footrests & seat back tables, courier seat, powered plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, rear floor mounted toilet compartment, continental exit with powered exit door, radio/PA/CD audio system, DVD player with front monitor, water boiler at courier side, dash mounted fridge, reverse camera, curtains, integral retarder, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, digital tachograph.
2008 IVECO EURORIDER BEULAS CYGNUS - AUTOMATIC & EURO 4 EMISSION LEVEL 53 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts OR 49 reclining seats with ONE wheelchair position, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, near side wheelchair lift & access, radio/PA/CD player, DVD & monitor, dash mounted fridge, O/S rear continental exit with powered door, powered luggage compartment doors, curtains, driver’s safe, cruise control, digital tachograph, integral retarder, automatic transmission.
2011 IVECO EURORIDER PLAXTON PANTHER - AUTOMATIC / EURO 5 EMISSION LEVEL /13MTR - CHOICE OF VEHICLES 61 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrest pads, individual passenger footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD system coupled to drop down monitor, panelled rear, Webasto heater, wired for CCTV, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.
2011 VDL BOVA FUTURA FHD 127.365PR - AUTOMATIC / EURO 5 EMISSION LEVEL / 12.7MTR - CHOICE OF 2 VEHICLES 53 Reclining seats with lap seat belts, full leather upholstery with contrasting leather headrest pads, individual passenger seatback tables & footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD & twin monitors, Webasto heater, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.
Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF
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Telephone (01823) 653000 Fax: (01823) 663502 Email: sales@moseleysouth.co.uk
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Nigel McCree
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 48 x 3 point belted seats, 1 crew, air conditioned, saloon mounted w/c, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. Direct from SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS fleet with full service history.
£POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
Nigel McCree Mobile: 07817 542113 Office: 01509 502695 or Nev Simpson Mobile: 07814 716149 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:
www.nigelmccree.com SHORT OF CASH? RE-FINANCE YOUR VEHICLES WITH US – CALL 07736 850375
WANTED
B & L COACHES bandlcoaches@btconnect.com Darren or Paul 0208 363 8572
29/33 seaters MERCEDES CHEETAH OR SIMILAR OLD OR NEW, AUTO OR MANUAL WITH OR WITHOUT AIR-CON ANY CONDITION – FINANCE SETTLED
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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. £18,500 + VAT
1998 VOLVO OLYMPIAN Alexander Body, Volvo engine, Voith automatic gearbox, 78/81 seater, power door, front destination, tacho, seatbelts.
2006 VW TRANSPORTER T30 LWB 9 seats with belts, sliding door, electric windows, 6 speed manual gearbox, current MOT.
1999 DENNIS PLAXTON MINI POINTER 29 seats 17 standees 1 wheelchair, ramp, Cummins engine, Allison auto box, power door, current test.
£8,000 + VAT
£6,000 + VAT
£6,000 + VAT
1994 TOYOTA CAETANO OPTIMO 3 GL 22 coach seats with belts, power door, manual box, new paint in white, current MOT.
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.
£5,500 + VAT
£4,000 + VAT
£89,500 + VAT
1999 IVECO BEULAS STERGO E EURORIDER 51/55 reclining seats, toilet, 84,118kms, new MOT, double glazed, manual, repainted white, large luggage space, boiler, fridge, radio/cd/PA, very tidy condition. £17,500 + VAT
1997 SCANIA IRIZAR CENTURY 51 reclining seats, toilet, lap retractable belts, crew seat, comfort shift, double glazing, tinted windows, power door, air con, repainted in white, tidy condition, 199,039kms. £15,000 + 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
2009 MERCEDES 816 PLAXTON CHEETAH 29 coach seats with 3 point belts, double glazed, large boot, power door, 6 speed manual, DVD/CD/radio/ PA, new/paint, LEZ compliant, new MOT, 293,718 kms. £75,000 + VAT
2000 VOLVO B10M CAETANO ENIGMA 49 recliners plus crew seat with belts, power door, recent retrim, overhead luggage rack with reading lights, ZF manual, centre sunken toilet, MOT till September. £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. £53,000 + 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
1999 MERCEDES 612D VAN CONVERSION 16 seats with belts, Unwin tracking, electric wheelchair lift, manual gearbox, new test. £4,500 + VAT
1999 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 350 49/55 recliners with belts, ZF manual, air con, Eminox LEZ fitted, reduced pollution certificate, power door, recent paint into white, tested till March 2015. £19,000 + 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, seat belted. £6,000 + 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. £27,000 + 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, new test. £5,000 + VAT
2003 IVECO INDCAR MAXIM 11 29 seats with belts, courier seat, CD/PA system, curtains, large boot, tinted windows.
2005 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON CHEETAH 33 seats with belts, manual gearbox, power door, new paint, full new interior trim, repainted white, new MOT.
£21,000 + VAT
£45,000 + VAT – PX CONSIDERED
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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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. 12 months PSV – ready to work
£69,995 09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
Only covered 41,000 miles, 8 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, automatic transmission, climate control, fully automatic Ricon internal tailift, electric pack, these are in showroom condition. LEZ £14,995 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
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Covered 55,149 miles, features 8 highback, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, extenal PLS fully automatic cassette tailift, unmarked silver metallic, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £8,995
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 £18,995
55 MERCEDES VARIO 814
PSV’d
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
56 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB
09 PEUGEOT BOXER
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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
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
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 RENAULT TRAFFIC SWB CDI 115
6 speed, only covered 35,000 miles, 7 highback passenger seats. lots of Unwin tracking, twin SLDs, Ricon internal fully automatic tailift, totally showroom condition inside and out, excellent value. £10,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
2010 FORD TRANSIT 430
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
2010 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 51,000 miles, full electric pack, totally showroom condition inside and out, will come newly COIFed and 12 months PSV test, choice of 3 and ready to work. £13,495 LEZ
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
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 £10,495
57 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 UVG MODULAR COACHBUILT
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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OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM-6PM SATURDAY 8AM-2PM
★ THIS IS A SNAPSHOT OF OUR LATEST STOCK – P MAXUS 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS MINIBUS This vehicle has been converted to wheelchair accessibility with the addition of a PLS underfloor power out lift, all seats in the rear of the vehicle are removable on quick release NMI fittings making the rear of the vehicle very versatile, a side step is also fitted at the sliding side door for easy access, the vehicle has covered just 49,852 miles from new and will come with 12 months MOT test, a full service and our no quibble parts and labour warranty for 3 months and is an absolute bargain at £14,995 + VAT
2011 FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT MINIBUS
2012 VAUXHALL 17 SEAT MINIBUS This vehicle is in very good condition inside and out and it has only done 30000Kms, Fitted with a tacho, parcel racks with individual blown air and reading lights, side loading door with automatic step, front air conditioning, silver in colour, CD sound system, interior lighting.
£17,495 + VAT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAUXHALL MOVANO 2.5 CDTi
16 passenger seats with 3 point seat belts, sliding entrance door, interior lighting, CD sound system, COIF, 6 speed gearbox, high roof.
This 12 Seat Wheel Chair Minibus with side Power Door and low step entrance has many benefits, NMI tracking and 7 quick release seats also in the rear of the vehicle are 2 X fold up seats and a Ricon 300Kg internal wheelchair lift a rear heater is also fitted this vehicle is in outstanding condition and comes with 12 months mot test a full service and our 3 months no quibble warranty, priced to sell at just
£15,495 + VAT
£7,995 + VAT
FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT HIGH ROOF WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS
2013 RENAULT MASTER 17 SEAT MINIBUS
This vehicle is a 2011 60 plate in fantastic condition, the conversion has just been carried out and consists of a fully tested smart floor, 14 new seats all on quick release, a PLS underfloor power out wheelchair lift, side step at sliding side door, working light, first aid kit and fire extinguisher, the vehicle will come with 12 months MOT test, a full service and our no quibble 3 months parts and labour warranty, priced at
This vehicle is in brilliant condition inside and out and has only done 17000Kms, fitted with a tachograph and type approved it would be the perfect vehicle for an operator. 16 passenger seats with 3 point seat belts, sliding side entrance door, parcel racks.
£24,495 + VAT
£19 495 + VAT
Also a massive stock of used vehicles, please visit the website or call
WWW.DAVIDFISHWICK.COM
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DAVID FISHWICK VEHICLE SALES North Valley, Colne, BB8 0RF
PLEASE SEE THE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS ★ THE ALL NEW TRANSIT 18 SEAT MINIBUS HAS ARRIVED EATS 17 S SO AL BLE ILA AVA
THE ALL NEW FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO TREND CUSTOM 9 SEAT LWB
17 reclining passenger seats with 3 point seat belts, Trend model, air conditioning, sliding side entrance door with foldout step, tachograph, removable rear seats, multi functional steering wheel, high roof, front and rear parking sensors.
The specification of this vehicle is outstanding and far too much to list here. Finished in silver, this outstanding vehicle would grace any fleet.
£36,995 + VAT
£21,495 + VAT
2013 MERCEDES SPRINTER 17 SEAT LUXURY MINICOACH Don’t miss this very rare opportunity to own a 12 month old Mercedes 516 17 seat luxury mini coach, parcel racks with individual blown air and reading lights, huge rear boot, large tinted panoramic windows, front entrance with lowered entry step, remainder of Mercedes warranty. MASSIVE SAVING FROM NEW
LAS REM T ONE AINI NG
£38,995 + VAT
53 PLATE 15 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINBUS This vehicle came in part exhange from a charity and is in good condition inside and out, it comes with an underfloor cassette wheelchair lift, rear tracking, sliding side entrance door, interior lighting, 68000 miles.
NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE NEW EURO 6 MERCEDES BESPOKE BUILT MINI COACH CALL FOR DETAILS AND PRICE
£7,995 + VAT
TELEPHONE: 01282 615138/867772 We also supply parts overnight. Visit www.davidfishwick.com or call 01282 863563 – all makes of Van or Minibus
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2001 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma Auto MOT April 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD £23,995 + VAT ono
2000 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma Manual MOT April 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD, refurbished March 14 £20,995 + VAT ono
2002 Volvo Plaxton Paragon B12M Auto MOT April 15, W/C, climate control, PA, C/D £26,995 + VAT ono
L o w es C o a c h e s 2005 Scania PB K114EB MOT Sept 15, LEZ compliant, W/C, A/C, P/A, C/D, DVD £49,500 +VAT ONO
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2007 (07) IVECO 40C15 12 SEATS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE IN WHITE 107,250 MILES £10,495
2007 (07) MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 CDI KVC CONVERSION LUXURY BUS BLACK LEATHER RECLINING SEATS ELECTRIC PLUG DOOR DROP WELL BOOT SILVER METALLIC £26,995
NEW 2006 (06) CITROEN RELAY 8 SEATS INC DRIVER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE INBOARD LIFT FOLDAWAY SEATS TO ACCOMMODATE 4/5 WHEELCHAIRS £7,495
2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 17,500 MILES COIF/PSV £16,995
2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI EXTENDED BODY XL CONVERSION LUXURY MINIBUS 17 SEATS INC DRIVER COACH REAR/LARGE DROP WELL BOOT COIF/PSV £18,995
03 (53) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEAT CREST CONVERSION LUGGAGE RACKS COIF/PSV £10,750
07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450
2013 (62) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 16,120 MILES COIF/PSV £17,995
NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI • ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP
P.O.A. (PONTYPOOL) LTD
MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS
Tel: 01495 757111 Mob: 07850 739446 (Haydn) or visit our website www.minibussales.biz to view the above stock VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
www.staffordbuscentre.com email: martin@staffordbuscentre.com Telephone: 01782 791774 Mobile: 07803 222552 View our latest arrivals on www.staffordbuscentre.com
RENAULT MASTER TRI AXLE BUS
WITH CRAZY LOW MILES OF ONLY 20,000, BUILT TO CARRY 16 SEATED PASSENGERS OR UP TO 7 WHEELCHAIRS, POWER ENTRANCE DOOR, TACHOGRAPH, NEW MINICOACH CONVERSION TO A QUALITY USED VAN MANUAL FOLD OUT REAR RAMP, CAMERA, NO COIF +REVERSING 12 MONTHS PSV MOT 16 COACH SEATS ON TRACK INTO EXPENSE SPARED WHEN BUILT, FULLY REPAINTED FRONT ENTRY,LUGGAGE RACKS WHITE AND MOT TODRIVERS MARCH 2015, CAN PSV WITH LOCKER, NONBE SLIP FLOORING TACHOGRAPH INSTALLATION COIF NEW IF REQUIRED OTHERS IN BUILD SO CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR £25,450.00 £14,950.00
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FORD TRANSIT MINIBUSES
OTHER MAKES
(61) 2012 Ford Transit 16 seat minibus 2.4 COIF/PSV, 4,500 miles only £15,995
(56) 2006 Peugeot Boxer 3.5t on 17 seat minibus 2.8 diesel, high back seats with three point belts, 33,000 miles £8,995
(12) 2012 Ford Transit 9 seat Shuttle twin side loading doors 18000 miles £12,995
Mercedes Sprinter 511 cdi 17 seat minibus, 65,000 miles with FSH, COIF/PSV £11,995
OLD
(10) 2010 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel, six speed gearbox, tacho, 55,000 km £13,495
S
(58) 2008 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel with six speed gearbox, 16,000 miles FSH £10,495
D L O S
(56) 2006 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus, high back seats with three point belts, COIF/PSV £7,995 (02) 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel 3.5 ton, automatic gearbox, 8 seats, inboard Ricon wheelchair lift, rear heating, tracking to take 3 wheelchairs, overhead lockers £5,995
OTHER MAKES
D L O S
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS (62) 2013 Citroen Berlingo Automatic, 8,000 miles only, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, high spec £12,850
(13) 2013 Renault Trafic LL29 Sport 9 seat, sat-nav, Bluetooth, six speed, 29,831 miles £16,950 (60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5ton 9 seat 2.3 diesel six speed, sat-nav, Bluetooth, tachograph, fully tracked floor, inboard lightweight ramp, 40,000 miles £15,995 (58) 2008 Renault Master MWB 2.5TD 6 speed, tracking for two wheelchairs, in board lift, aircon, rear heating, low entrance step, 62,000 miles, one owner £9,995
New Peugeot Boxer 16 seat 3.5 ton and 17 seat w/chair accessible minibuses, 2.2 diesel 120ps, six speed gearbox LEZ COMPLIANT From £24,750 + VAT
(07) 2007 Fiat Doblo 1.4 petrol, 11,500 miles only, five speed manual, three seats plus wheelchair space, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, air-con £6,995
(60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5 ton GVW 17 seat minibus, 2.3 diesel, six speed manual, high back seats, tacho, 38,000kms, sat-nav £15,995
(06) 2006 Iveco Daily Iris Bus 16 seat, 2.8 litre, six speed, front entry drop step with power door, fully tracked floor, full power under floor tail lift, rear heating, 65,000 mile £10,995
(60) 2010 Renault Master 9 seat Shuttel 2.3 diesel six speed, large boot, sat-nav, Bluetooth £10,495
(05) 2005 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel, five speed manual, four seats plus wheelchair, low floor with lightweight ramp, 57,000 miles £4,495
(56) 2006 Peugeot Boxer 3.5 ton 17 seat LWB minibus, 2.8 diesel, high back seats with three point seat belts, 19,000 miles only £9,450
(53) 2003 Renault Master SWB 2.3 diesel, inboard Ricon lift,tracking for two wheelchairs, electric side step £5,995
D L O S
Tel: 01633 485858 Mobile: 07866 443304
Contact Graham Thatcher – email: sales@minibussales.co.uk
Pembridge House, The Park Business Centre, Plough Road, Goytre, Penperlleni, Nr Usk, South Wales NP4 0AL – 10 minutes from M4 motorway. Viewing by appointment only Finance Contract Hire and Finance Lease Available. We deliver Nationwide. All vehicles prepared to VOSA standard COIF/PSV specialist
All above prices are subject to VAT @ 20%
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Tel: 01977 609000 Fax: 01977 609900
MOSELEY (PCV) LTD Elmsall Way, Dale Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2XS
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ALL THIS ON TWO AXLES ... • • • • • • • •
57 Vogel Conturo seats Centre sunken toilet Water boiler, fridge DAF MX11 370bhp engine ZF Automatic gearbox Large luggage capacity Alloy wheels Twin fuel tanks, total 830 litres
NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR EURO 6 USED VEHICLES BOVA 2008 BOVA FUTURA FHD 127.365PR 12M 53 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CON, Automatic gearbox £139,500 2004 (September) BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.340XE 12M 49 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF intarder, finished white. MOT MARCH 2015 £75,000 2004 BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.340XE 12M 49 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF intarder and finished white. MOT APRIL 2015 £69,500 VOLVO 2012 VOLVO B7R SUNSUNDEGUI 10 38 seats, AIR CON, kitchen servery incl drinks & fridge. MOT BEING RENEWED £165,000 2006 VOLVO B12B PLAXTON PANTHER 12M 49 recliners trimmed in blue multi-coloured moquette, centre sunken toilet and conti door, drinks, dridge, double glazed side windows, curtains, AIR CONDITIONING, automatic gearbox, wired for TV & DVD, courier seat, power entrance door, exterior blue. MOT MAY 2015 £95,000 2005 VOLVO B12M CAETANO ENIGMA 12M 49 seats with 3 point seat belts, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF automatic gearbox with intarder and finished blue. MOT JANUARY 2015 £69,500 2003 VOLVO B12M BERKHOF AXIAL 12M 49 seats, rear sunken toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, white. MOT SEPT 2014 £59,500
CARE
2003 VOLVO B12B PLAXTON PARAGON 12M 49/53 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge and finished white. MOT APRIL 2015 £59,500 2002 VOLVO B12M JONCKHEERE MISTRAL 50 COACH 51 reclining seats trimmed in black safari moquette, centre sunken toilet and cont door, drinks, fridge, double glazed side windows with curtains, AIR CONDITIONING, wired for TV & video, courier seat, power entrance door, exterior white/blue. MOT NOVEMBER 2014 £39,500 2001 VOLVO B10M BERKHOF AXIAL 50 12M 49 seats, toilet, drinks machine, fridge and finished white. MOT JANUARY 2015 £35,000 SCANIA 2009 SCANIA K340 EB IRIZAR CENTURY 12M 49 seats with 3 point seat belts & leather headrest inserts, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF automatic gearbox and finished white – choice of three coaches. MOTs 2014 £149,500 2009 SCANIA K340 EB OMNIEXPRESS 13M 55 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CON, automatic gearbox £139,500 VAN HOOL 2010 VAN HOOL T916 ASTRON 13M 36/53 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CONDITIONING, AStronic gearbox, low mileage, full leather trimmed, rear kitchen inc drinks and fridge £239,500
2010 VAN HOOL T917 ASTRON 14M 48 Full leather seats, rear kitchen, AIR CONDITIONING, ASTronic gearbox with intarder, toilet, fridge, water boiler, finished in red. MOT MARCH 2015 £239,500
D SOL
NEOPLAN 2002 NEOPLAN N122/3 SKYLINER (MAN POWER) DOUBLE-DECK 12M 75 seats, saloon toilet, front and centre power doors, AIR CONDITIONING, kitchen incorporating drinks machine and fridge, TV monitors to both saloons, AS-Tronic gearbox and finished white. MOT BEING RENEWED £75,500 SETRA 2005 SETRA S315 GT/HD 48 reclining seats trimmed in bronze moquette with centre sunken toilet and continental door, drinks, fridge, wired for TV and video, automatic gearbox, AIR CONDITIONING, courier seat, power entrance door £55,000 2002 SETRA S315 GTHD AS Tronic gearbox, 49 reclining seats, centre sunken toilet, continental door, drinks, fridge, AIR CONDITIONING, in white. MOT MARCH 2015 £39,500
KING LONG 2012 KING LONG XMQ6300 MIDI COACH 31 reclining seats trimmed in two tone leather upholstery and 3 point seat belts, sideways adjustable passenger seats, rear power operated continental door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, TV and DVD player, seat back tables and magazine netts, reverse camera. £59,500 BUSES 2006 PLAXTON PRIMO (CUMMINS POWERED) BUS 28 seats + 14 standees, trimmed in blue multicoloured moquette, disabled seating position, flat floor, wheelchair ramp, automatic gearbox, power entrance door, exterior cream/blue. MOT NOVEMBER 2014 £25,000
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Monday: Press day. Andy is in Germany covering the IAA trade show for us. In his absence, Jade volunteers to write the cover lines and compile the contents spread. Tuesday: Jade and I man the pumps. I introduce her to our spreadsheet containing content plans for forthcoming issues, which she then helps me to update. While I work on admin and feature writing, she prepares articles submitted by third party contributors for design. As always, she’s full of enthusiasm – but not in an annoying way. Wednesday: Jade sits in on a telephone interview I conduct with Matt Goggins, National Express’ Head of Public Affairs. A key figure in a vehicle manufacturer calls me to sing CBW’s praises, saying he likes the design, content and our approach. Thursday: The office is pleasantly quiet in the morning – principally due to colleagues being away at trade shows. I assist with sister title Group Travel World, which is on press. Enjoy a chat on the phone with Rebecca Green, Optare’s Press, Marketing & Events Manager. After confirming the final details of next week’s test drive, Rebecca agrees Jade can accompany me on her maiden trip out of the office. At lunchtime, Andy returns to the office from his IAA trip. After a catchup, he cracks on with writing up the mountain of material he’s accumulated. Friday: A hectic day in the office writing CBW news stories and preparing pages for design. Also sub and proof read pages, helping to break the back before Monday.
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Routemaster Google Doodle Google’s logo was replaced on September 24 with the original Routemaster bus to celebrate London’s Year of the Bus. The Google Doodle depicted an animated cartoon of the iconic Routemaster bus which made its first public appearance in London on September 24, 1954. The beloved bus went on to serve the capital for over six decades and inspired the modern day version the New Routemaster which has been in service since 2012. The Routemaster Google Doodle is the latest collaboration to mark Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Year of the Bus in partnership with the London Transport Museum and the capital’s bus operators. It celebrates the role that London buses, bus drivers and the staff play in keeping London moving. Leon Daniels, TfL’s Managing Director for Surface Transport, said: “I’m delighted that London’s iconic Routemaster bus joined the London Underground in being honoured with a Google Doodle. It’s a hugely fitting
School bus faster than micro jet? In a video that needs to be seen to be believed, a school bus races against a BD-5 micro jet – and wins. The clip shows the highly modified bus rocketing down the runway with flames shooting out the exhaust. It appears the clumsy school bus couldn’t
The Google Doodle tribute to the backbone of the capital’s transport network and definitely one of the highlights so far in 2014’s Year of the Bus.” As well as celebrating 60 years since the birth of the original Routemaster,
the Year of the Bus also marks 75 years since the launch of its predecessor the RT-type bus and 100 years since hundreds of London buses were sent to the Western Front to play a vital role during the First World War.
possibly catch up with the micro jet, but amazingly it gains speed and finishes the race in first place. The 300mph race occurred at the Winston-Salem air show in North Carolina, US and was filmed by numerous spectators. Adrenaline-junkie Paul Stender, who runs motor sports entertainment company Indy Boys with his wife Theresa, built the high-speed dragster. “The entire vehicle was custom built by myself. There’s no way the original bus could have withstood the speeds that I take it to,” he said. “A lot of it is
hand-crafted and the types of metals used would be more at home on an aircraft.” Paul fitted the school bus with a 42,000hp GE J-79 jet engine lifted from a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom fighter jet, which allows the vehicle to reach speeds of up to 367mph. Despite its engine size, this school bus still seats three passengers. “But sadly, it won’t be taking any kids to school in record time: it’s for shows only.” Watch the video at coachandbusweek.com/videos
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One for jet-setters?
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First apprentices start new Nat Ex scheme National Express is starting its new apprentice scheme with the appointment of six young starters. The coach operator pledged to take on apprentices as part of its recently launched Youth Promise – an industry-leading commitment to support young people. The six apprentices, aged 16-18, were inducted at Birmingham Coach Station to start a one to two-year programme which will teach them about all parts of the business as well as specialising in their particular role. The young people will move on into positions in engineering and customer services, supported throughout with mentoring and training. During the scheme the engineering apprentices will also attend college placements at Coventry City College, while the customer services placements will learn on-the-job and with the help of an individual mentor. Paige Perryman, aged 16 and from Sutton Coldfield, attended John Willmott School. She joins
Have you got something you would like to say or appear in Coach & Bus Week? We’re keen to broaden the editorial coverage to reflect what you think. If you have something that you would like to see included, whether it be an article, news story, or considered opinion, please let us know. The magazine is only as good as its readers and we’d be delighted to hear from you.
From left to right: Paige Perryman, Ben Knight, Beatrice Morgan, Kane Squires (stood on coach steps), Ashley Robinson and Numra Tariq National Express’ Contact Centre where she will be helping some of the thousands of customers who get in touch with the coach company every week. She said: “I’m really looking forward to my new role and am excited to be working for a big company and developing my skills.
I’m looking forward particularly to meeting new people and helping customers with their travel arrangements. It’s good to know I will be receiving training and a qualification at the end of the apprenticeship.” Tom Stables, Managing Director UK Coach added.
Contact Editor Gareth Evans, Tel: 01733 293243 or email: gareth. evans@ coachand busweek.com
BUSES
Based in Mertsham, Surrey we are looking for experienced personnel in two key job roles:
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OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Managing all the day-to-day operations of a large bus garage and leading the team there, with a key focus on engaging and motivating our people and working in conjunction with engineering colleagues to deliver a consistently excellent service to our customers. For both roles you will need to hold the management CPC qualification, be an excellent communicator, have a good knowledge of the passenger transport industry with a passion for customer service, and demonstrate sound business acumen. Initially please send a CV by email to operation@busesetc.com stating your current remuneration package. Or call 07500 049061 and speak to Richard. Please write, enclosing a curriculum vitae to: Paul O’Callaghan Service Delivery Director Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2RY
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These vacancies are due to internal changes and immediate starts will be offered to the right candidates.
If you feel this is the job for you please get in touch now.
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As we continue to develop and strengthen the editorial content of Coach & Bus Week magazine and its digital products and services, we’re now looking to recruit a Features Writer with a hard-working, inquisitive and personable character. An interest in the bus, coach and minibus industries along with photography, IT and social media skills would be clear advantages. But what’s important is the ability to analyse, communicate effectively and write accurately to deadlines. The ideal candidate should have at least a two-year record as a writer. Remuneration will be based on experience. To find out more and to send your CV please contact Editor, Gareth Evans on 01733 293243 or e-mail gareth.evans@coachandbusweek.com
Operations Co-ordinator London As a result of organic growth and our continued expansion plans we are inviting applications for a Co-ordinator to join our Operations team based at our Heathrow office. We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic individual who has previous experience within the bus & coach industry. You will assist in the planning, direction and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the organisation by handling the logistics and supervision of the driving team. We are seeking applicants who would like to develop their skills in this hands-on role to drive forward our commitment to customer service. In return we will offer you access to continuous personal development to achieve your full potential accompanied by industry leading rates of pay and a generous company pension scheme. Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your current remuneration package to recruitment@citycircleuk.com or alternatively send to HR Department, City Circle UK Limited, West London Coach Centre, North Hyde Gardens, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4QT. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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New General Manager for London United’s southern area
Driver of the Year earns dream promotion John Shaw is celebrating a promotion to Team Leader on a �lagship trentbarton service. A decade ago the former BBC journalist from Ilkeston swapped the newsroom for a new career in the transport industry and says he has never looked back. Earlier this year he was named trentbarton’s Driver of the Year for his work on services between Nottingham, Beeston and Stapleford, but the 35-year-old says rising to the challenge of leading the red arrow team is a dream come true. “I’ve been hooked on red arrow since my teens so I jumped at the chance to be the new Team Leader,” he explained. “I’ve gained plenty of experience at Nottingham and, as the current Driver of the Year, I know a thing or two about inspiring our drivers to deliver exceptional service to our customers.
John Shaw “I’m buzzing with ideas and I know there are exciting times ahead for everyone connected with red arrow!” In his new role he will be responsible for coordinating other drivers on the high-pro�ile express service which connects Derby, Nottingham and Chester�ield. Alex Hornby, the �irm’s Marketing and Communications Director, said: “John has already proved himself a very able bus driver with a commitment to always putting the customer �irst, and I’m sure he will thrive in his new role.”
GET YOUR VACANCY SEEN BY QUALITY CANDIDATES
Andy Evans has joined RATP Dev-owned London United as General Manager of its southern area, which includes Fulwell and Tolworth garages, bringing with him 27 years of experience in the bus industry. Andy started his career in 1987 as a driver at Fulwell garage, so working life has come full circle for him. Prior to joining London United, he was Operations Director at University Bus, a small operator that supplies a bus service to Hat�ield University as well as running a commercial network. Before that, he was a regional General Manager for Arriva London. Andy spent considerable time during his �irst few weeks with London United travelling around on the network and getting to know some of his staff. “I’m delighted to have joined London United at an exciting time,” said Andy. “Strong customer
Andy Evans satisfaction, excellent service delivery and putting our people at the forefront of this operation is key to winning new work and delighting our customers.”
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(CPC and Experience Essential) Must have a full PSV driving licence. Good rates of pay and conditions. East London area. Apply to Dan Brown, Managing Director 0208 505 8833 info@dansluxurytravel.com
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