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London drivers back New Year strike action Of around 7,000 drivers to vote, 85% back industrial action over pay inequality London’s bus drivers have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a dispute over pay disparities between 18 of the capital’s bus operators, Unite announced on Thursday (December 18). The vote in favour, averaging 85% across the 18 companies, raises the prospect of a London wide bus strike in the new year. The union claims that there are pay gaps of over £3 an hour for new starters, with pay varying from £9.30 to £12.34 an hour depending on the company. As well as strike action, members also backed action short of a strike by 89%. Unite represents over 27,000 bus workers working for 18 bus operators who serve Greater London, just over 7,000 of which voted on the issue. These operators are: Arriva North, Arriva South, Selkent, London General, Metroline, Metroline West, Metrobus, CT Plus, London United, Abellio South, Abellio West, London Sovereign, Stagecoach, Blue Triangle, Northumberland Park, Tower Transit, Docklands and London Central. Wayne King, London Regional Officer for Unite said: “This overwhelming vote in favour of strike action across London’s buses should be a wake-up call to the capital’s bus operators who
An aerial shot during last year’s tube strikes. Could this be a sight we see again next year? MPSINTHESKY continue to defend pay inequality. “Bus workers who keep our capital running 24 hours a day, seven days a week have had enough of the growing pay disparities and the growing resentment it breeds across the industry. “Rather than one set of negotiations covering all of London’s bus drivers we have 18. It is simply not fair to have drivers
doing the same work, driving the same routes at the same time of day, but being paid different rates. “London’s bus operators need to enter into meaningful talks aimed at ending pay inequality and establishing a collective forum that covers bus workers’ pay terms and conditions in London. Otherwise their continued refusal risks the disruption of a London wide bus strike in the new year.”
Mike Weston, TfL’s Director of Buses, said: “Bus drivers are employed by private companies and their pay and conditions are a matter for those companies and the union to discuss, as it has been for 20 years. We would urge the union not to subject bus passengers to unnecessary disruption, especially in view of the low number of bus drivers who voted in favour of strike action.”
Passenger Focus has a hugely important role in making sure passengers have a strong voice in the development of our infrastructure. “I am pleased that Jeff Halliwell will be taking on the role of Chairman to lead Passenger Focus forward during a period that will hopefully see an increasing focus on the needs of transport users. “I should also like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to the current Chairman, Colin Foxall. His dedication and commitment to representing the needs of passengers has shone through as has his honesty, integrity and constructive attitude in dealing
with the government.” Jeff Halliwell said: “Passenger Focus has developed an excellent reputation in representing the interest of transport users. It has achieved credibility with stakeholders through the use of thorough, evidence-based research, and I’m looking forward very much to supporting its important work.” Jeff Halliwell holds a number of non-executive roles across different sectors. Subject to parliamentary approval, Passenger Focus will be taking on a new role next year representing the interests of users of the strategic road network.
The Daily Post has reported that Anglesey Council’s executive has rubber-stamped a new report that will see a “no pass, no travel” policy and an increase from £60 to £80 a year for those living less than two miles from a primary school, or three miles from a secondary school. Services that operate for pupils in Pentre Berw to Gaerwen’s Ysgol Esceifiog and from Porth Amlwch to Ysgol Gynradd Amlwch will fall under the axe. The changes will see the council save £25,000 a year.
New Passenger Focus Chairman appointed
Jeff Halliwell will start as Chairman at Passenger Focus from February 9, 2015. The Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, announced the appointment on December 16. Jeff Halliwell has been appointed for a four year term, with an expected time commitment of 104 days per year. He will take up the role following a short handover from the existing Chairman, Colin Foxall, whose term will come to an end on February 6, 2015 after nearly 10 years in the role. Patrick McLoughlin said: “Transport is a vital part of our long-term economic plan, and
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Labour launches online ‘Passenger Power’ campaign Labour has launched an online social media campaign called ‘Passenger Power,’ asking people to tweet about changing the bus industry through the hashtag #PassengerPower. Michael Dugher, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, said: “Bus services are the lifelines of our communities. They are a critical tool for the economic growth we need to see. “We know that good quality public transport is often the difference between accessing work and not, as well as increasing social inclusion and economic
activity. “That’s is why I am so bitterly disappointed in new figures we have highlighted today which show: The number of bus miles has decreased since 2010, 1,300 bus routes have been cut on David Cameron’s watch, and fares have increased five times faster than wages at the same time as the bus companies’ revenues and executive bonuses have continued to rise. “Labour’s ‘Passenger Power’ Campaign launched today will lead to significant change across England. Only Labour has a
commitment to legislate to give greater control over local bus services to cities and county regions. Through the ability to determine routes, set fares and integrate bus services with other forms of public transport, local areas will be able to provide better services at one clearly understood price. “Today, Labour’s Transport team is joining PPCs and campaigners in every English region outside London to let the bus barons and the Government know that passenger power is coming back. We have already seen the vested
interests lashing out – they know we are serious and they know our proposals are what communities around the country are calling out for. “We want to see a fairer industry, more balanced towards the needs of passengers rather than the chief executives of the big bus companies.”
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Go-Ahead Group revenue and passenger numbers holding steady Go-Ahead has announced its pre-close trading update for the six months ending December 27, 2014, ahead of its half year results which will be released on February 19, 2015. The operator expects revenue growth in its regional bus business to be 4% for the half year, largely driven by increased contract revenue, where associated journeys are not recorded. Commercial and concessionary passenger numbers remain broadly consistent, with continuing weakness in the north east economy and the impact of significant roadworks in Oxford. Addressing the Tyne & Wear proposals for a Quality Contract Scheme, the operator said this remains an ongoing process and it continues to believe that a voluntary partnership
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David Brown, Go-Ahead Group Chief Executive agreement is a better outcome for passengers and taxpayers. In London, revenue growth of around 3% continues to be impacted by the reallocation of bus service operators grant (BSOG) of 2.5%. While mileage in the six months is expected to be down 2.5%, full year mileage
growth is expected to be broadly flat as mileage is expected to increase in the second half of the year with the introduction of known contract wins. The group said it remains in a good financial position with strong cash generation and a robust balance sheet. David Brown, Group Chief Executive of Go-Ahead, said: “Overall trading in the year to date has been robust, with a solid performance in our bus and rail operations. Our full year expectations for both divisions remain unchanged. “We remain committed to improving the passenger experience and making it as easy as possible for people to use our services. Go-Ahead has the largest smartcard scheme outside of London and, in January 2015, will be introducing a multi-operator
smartcard in the north east. “In October, we announced a joint initiative with the UK’s other major bus operators to deliver multi-operator smart ticketing to millions of bus customers across England. “In the last five years, we have grown our regional bus network, enabling 15% more journeys to be taken on our services. Over the same period, we have invested more than £170m in our regional bus services and achieved some of the highest levels of customer satisfaction in the industry, including our best ever score of 92% in the latest independent survey. “Working collaboratively with industry partners and local authorities we always seek to deliver the best value for passengers, taxpayers and shareholders.”
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Stagecoach invests £3.2m in buses for Cheltenham The new vehicles were launched as it was revealed that passenger numbers across Stagecoach West have risen by 20% in the past �ive years thanks to continued investment in high quality services, good customer service and innovative marketing. The buses replace half of the existing �leet at Cheltenham depot and will operate on key Cheltenham Routes C, D, 41 and 94U. Of the 24 new vehicles, 19 are single deck and �ive are doubledeck. The majority come complete with free WiFi for customers and all 24 buses have Euro 5 speci�ication engines. Since 2007 Stagecoach West has grown passenger numbers
speci�ically in Cheltenham by 18%, which equates to about 20,000 extra journeys by bus every week across the network. During the past six months adult passenger numbers have increased by nearly 3%, equating to about 3,500 more journeys by bus every week. The introduction of the new buses now means that the average age of the Cheltenham �leet is only 3.4 years old. The company has also invested more than £440,000 in a series of improvements at Cheltenham depot to ensure even better service delivery for customers. Stagecoach Group Chief Executive, Martin Grif�iths said: “Bus services are a key part of Cheltenham’s infrastructure, supporting the economy and connecting local communities. This is exactly the kind of major investment that is making the bus a real alternative to the stress of
Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, Jim Shannon, is proposing a new parliamentary bill that calls for Audio Visual (AV) technology to be available on all new buses. The news has been welcomed by the charity Guide Dogs, formally known as Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. In presenting the Buses (Audio Announcements) Bill, he will outline the need for talking buses explaining why it’s so important for people with sight loss. The Bill will take the form of a Ten Minute Rule Bill, which is an opportunity for a Member of the House of Commons to raise the pro�ile of an important issue. James White, Campaigns Manager at Guide Dogs explained: “Without AV, it’s extremely dif�icult for bus passengers with sight loss to know when they have reached their stops. Asking the driver is an option, but a Guide Dogs survey found that seven in 10 blind and partially sighted passengers have been forgotten
on the bus.” Jim Shannon will also highlight the wider economic bene�its of audio visual announcements to the population as a whole, through making public transport easier and more accessible to everyone and increasing bus usage. He said: “Audio Visual systems have been installed on all trains in the UK since 1998 yet just 19% of our buses have these systems installed and of these, 97% of them are in London alone. “A large number of my constituents rely on public transport, particularly as I represent a fairly rural community and many of them have expressed a desire for and support for audio announcements on buses. It is bene�icial for those travelling late at night when it is dif�icult to see the bus stops, as well as for tourists or those who are unfamiliar with a particular area. “However, unsurprisingly, it is most important for those suffering
Stagecoach announced that it has invested nearly £3.2m in 24 brand new buses for passengers in Cheltenham.
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driving in congested towns and cities right across Britain. “Our bus company in the west of England has seen passenger numbers shoot up by 20% in the past �ive years. As well as investment in new vehicles, Stagecoach is independently recognised as having the lowest fares and highest passenger satisfaction of any major bus operator in the country. We hope that commitment to high quality, good value travel will encourage even more people in Cheltenham to get back on board the bus.” Cllr Simon Wheeler, the Mayor of Cheltenham said: “I applaud Stagecoach for the level of investment they have made to further enhance the bus network in and around Cheltenham. I think the people of Cheltenham are very fortunate to have access to such a comprehensive service and I welcome this fabulous news.”
The charity Guide Dogs has welcomed the news from sight loss, for whom missing a bus stop can be an extremely scary and daunting experience. “This is why I am delighted to be in a position to bring this 10 minute rule motion forward – the change it would bring to so many people would be absolutely fantastic.” www.coachandbusweek.com
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EYMS has confirmed that all Whittle’s local bus registrations have been cancelled with the required 56 days’ notice, effective on January 5, 2015, with the only purely commercial route (2A/2C) having already been withdrawn on December 15. Parts of this route and most of the others, which were already operated wholly or mainly under contact to Worcestershire and Shropshire County Councils, were put out for re-tender. The 101 Bridgnorth Town Service supported by Shropshire Council has already been transferred to Arriva, while Central Buses is taking on the Stourbridge-Kidderminster section of the 125 (which runs from Stourbridge to Bridgnorth) on a commercial basis. David Shipp, General Manager of Whittle’s, said: “I would like to thank my colleagues here for the commitment they have shown since the announcement was made which has helped ensure that this difficult period has been made as easy for everyone as possible.”
Transport for Edinburgh passenger numbers up Millions of new passengers have used Edinburgh’s buses and trams since the launch of the integrated transport group, Transport for Edinburgh, 12 months ago. Bus patronage is up three million on 2013, from 115.4 million to 118.4 million, and the new Edinburgh Trams service has already attracted nearly three million passengers. This means six million additional passenger journeys over 2013.
Ian Craig, Transport for Edinburgh Chief Executive, said: “The first year of Transport for Edinburgh has been quite remarkable. We’re seeing fantastic results which are the sum of all the efforts put in from right at the outset by people at Edinburgh Trams, Lothian Buses, the City of Edinburgh Council and by all of our partners. “We’ve had to invest and be bold to get here but I make no apology
for leading that – we’re in new territory. Establishing a new company and brand isn’t easy but our investment is paying off and what we’re seeing as a result is six million more people using public transport in 2014 over 2013. “This is a huge shift which is of great benefit to Edinburgh’s environment and its economy. Transport for Edinburgh is the future and it benefits from the
very best with Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. I’m delighted to be leading it.” Edinburgh Trams successfully tested and launched in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and contractors. The service, led by Director and General Manager Tom Norris, is currently running ahead of forecast patronage with operational reliability very strong for a new service.
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NEWS B R I E F LY l UTTOXETER-BASED D&G Bus with operations in Cheshire, Staffordshire and Stoke has bought the bus operation of Baker’s of Biddulph along with nine vehicles. D&G is establishing a new site in Longton for the operation. Guideissue Ltd trading as Bakers Coaches of Biddulph is 100% owned by Island Fortitude. l AFTER A DECISION by First to withdraw service 55 from Bixley Farm to Central Ipswich via Foxhall Road, Ipswich Buses has stepped in at short notice with the support of Suffolk County Council to provide an early morning service (Monday to Saturday) from Bixley Hall Farm and Broke Hall to Ipswich. The new service will start on Monday, January 5, 2015. l WINCHESTER-BASED Friends of King Alfred Buses will run a small vintage service New Year’s Day 2015, after announcing last December that it would no longer provide services on January 1 after 2014. Two vehicles are expected to run on the day, one of which is the 1964 Park Royal-bodied AEC Renown, 596LCG, pictured here.
l NU-VENTURE will be operating a former London General Leyland Titan on certain route 170 journeys on January 3, 2015. It will replace a low-floor single-decker on 0930, 1030, 1130hrs journeys from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station (Bus Stop A4) to Medway Gate and Medway Valley Park, returning at 1000/1100/1200hrs. The route passes close to Strood railway station. Unlimited Medway area ‘Pickwick’ tickets are available at £3.50. English national concessionary passes welcome. Timetable at http://medway. gov.uk/pdf/170_151_171_ Sept14.pdf
Go North East saves QuayLink services Operator’s MD questions rationale for Quality Contract Scheme after funding is pulled for the important service The future of the QuayLink bus service has been secured thanks to Go North East. Cllr Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle City Council and lead Chief Executive on transport for the North East Combined Authority (NECA), announced last week that the city council was withdrawing its funding for the service. This followed a similar announcement from Gateshead Council, which also part funds the current service. Go North East stepped in to save the bus, which links the Baltic, Sage, Gateshead College and St Peter’s Basin with Newcastle city centre and Gateshead Interchange. Kevin Carr, Managing Director of Go North East, said: “With all our local authorities facing a funding crisis and some considering increasing council taxes, it’s inevitable that front-line services – including those buses funded by councils – will be hit. “I’m pleased that we’ve been able to come up with a plan that will continue to provide a seven-day-
National Express passengers in Cardiff raise money for Guide Dogs
Coach passengers have gone the extra mile to raise money for Guide Dogs Cymru. People travelling on National Express services in Cardiff were invited to donate their loose change to the charity via an onboard bucket collection. The scheme was thought up by Joanne James, who works at the National Express office in Central Square, Cardiff. She said: “I’m a huge animal lover and thought it would be good to make people aware that we take guide dogs on coaches. It means people don’t need to be housebound and can get around the UK with us. “Passengers with assistance dogs can phone ahead and request
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The QuayLink service connects the Baltic, Sage, Gateshead College and St Peter’s Basin with Newcastle city centre and Gateshead Interchange a-week bus service to such an important area. “But this must bring into question the Combined Authority’s view that bus services are best
controlled by local authorities – if they can’t guarantee a service as important as this, how can they guarantee improvements to the bus network?”
Charlie Dale, Sian Healey, Nathan Foy and Hilary Lester took guide dogs Arnie, Mason and Yalena to meet Joanne James of National Express assistance. They usually sit at the front of the coach, or wherever they feel comfortable. “We’ve got passengers that travel regularly with their guide dogs, and members of staff will even take the dog for a quick walk or to spend a penny!”
Frank Greig, Community Fundraiser for Guide Dogs in Cardiff, said: “It costs £5 a day to keep a guide dog partnership on the road, and the service receives no government funding, so passengers can be sure they are making a real
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Epsom Coaches hosts children’s party Over 60 children of Epsom Coaches staff, ranging from age three months to 15 years joined a Christmas party held in the Epsom Departure Lounge and organised by the Epsom Staff Association. After Santa’s arrival in the ‘Santa Van,’ he gave out presents to the children from his ‘Santa Bus,’ supported by his elves. Attendees enjoyed lots of delicious food, a present and cake, along with a show from the entertainer ‘Sparky.’ Chairman of the Staff Association, Les Aitken, said: “This was a real family event which adults and
Entertainer ‘Sparky’ provided a magic show for the children children alike enjoyed. “My thanks to everyone who volunteered on the day and helped the smiles on the children’s faces made it all worthwhile.”
Barnes Coaches fundraising Mystery Tour
Over £1,000 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust Swindon-based Barnes Coaches ran a fundraising Mystery Tour between December 8-12. The destinations of the �ive-day trip were initially unknown to the passengers, but turned out to be various places in Devon. Over £1,000 was raised for the company’s chosen charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. On the Tuesday passengers enjoyed a tour of the South Hams, stopping at Dartmouth and Totnes. Wednesday was a free day in Paignton, and on Thursday there was a tour of Dartmoor.
The vehicle used for the trip was a VDL Bova Futura 2 53-seater bought by the company in March of this year. The coach was decorated for the festive season and the driver, Barry Telling, dressed up as Santa for one of the �ive days. Luke Barnes, Director of Barnes Coaches, told CBW: “Our Mystery Tours are a different way of raising money for charity. We try to do one fundraising Mystery Tour a year – this year being our third. Everybody who went had a nice time.”
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ow, to that good old debate around marketing. I wrote some years ago about how marketing needs to be based on science, fact, and research and not on the opinion of those who are likely not the target market. I still believe this is the best way to do marketing, but having chatted amongst my colleagues (from a variety of industries) I find that a significant number of them are marketing for the board, not the customer. The reason? They keep losing the ‘fight.’ This got me thinking. Why is it a fight – if you know it’s right and you have the facts to back it up, then surely a board will take on the advice of their ‘expert’? So I asked them… and a problem arose. They obviously all have huge amounts of experience and tried and tested campaigns with their audience, but not a huge amount of ‘evidence’ or ‘science.’ They were simply battling the board with what could be
considered their opinion. These battles are hard to win over the big bosses. Research had started to fall to the side because they said they didn’t have time to do it. Campaign numbers and deadlines had taken over. It had become a matter of getting campaigns out the door as quickly as possible and worrying later. Now, I know research isn’t always needed and that more often than not, it will in fact back up the marketing managers plans and ideas they already had, but in the same way that they ‘give in’ to the board they needed to ‘give in’ to the need to have selected researched facts to back up some of their work. This would make getting approval for other campaigns a lot smoother. Even I, after a long time in bus industry marketing, am occasionally shocked to discover there is something I don’t know. I recall preparing some work with a fellow marketer at First North
last year. We both had very different opinions on the style for a non-bus user campaign, and it was going to be tricky as it was trying to break down misconceptions, but if a current customer saw it they may have been put out. We knew this one needed science and we also knew which creative that research would tell us to go for. As we’re experts you know… What we didn’t know though was that we were completely, utterly, wrong. Every creative was wrong. The focus group facts presented to us in black and white took a chunk from our marketing egos. It also taught me a lesson – I will never know everything, my opinion can be wrong (you may still struggle with me on this one!) so sometimes you have to have the science behind the marketing, no matter how much of an expert you may consider yourself to be. It also taught me that my sense of humour is most definitely not to the majority’s taste!
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SPECIAL SHUTTLE buses took people to Stonehenge this year to mark the Winter Solstice, the Salisbury Journal reported. Salisbury Reds ran its 333 service between 0600 and 0725hrs from Salisbury New Canal on Monday (December 22) with buses returning from Stonehenge between 0810hrs and 0830hrs. The service also stopped at Salisbury Railway Station and Salisbury Street in Amesbury. “Buses left Salisbury from early on Monday morning, to give customers plenty of time to reach the stones and mark the Winter Solstice in their own way,” said Salisbury Reds Communications Manager Nikki Honer. “We already work closely with English Heritage at Stonehenge, providing buses to the location for those wishing to leave their cars behind, but this is a very special occasion. “The aim was to make it as easy as possible for people to come and take in the magical atmosphere there early on Monday morning.” Tickets were priced at £10 for an adult return. These could also be used to travel back to Salisbury on the official tour bus for those
The operator said that people buying long distance weekly tickets could save over £20 per week. EYMS Chairman and Chief Executive Peter Shipp said: “The 12 Days of Christmas offer is our way of saying ‘Happy Christmas’ to our regular customers, and thanking them for travelling with us this year. “We look forward to being of service to them again throughout 2015.”
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EYMS is celebrating the festive season by halving its weekly ticket prices.
As part of the company’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion, all weekly tickets will be half price between Monday, December 22 and Friday, January 2. The offer includes the Hull, Hull Plus, Bridlington and Scarborough zone weekly tickets, plus all ‘point-to-point’ tickets, e.g. Driffield to Hull.
MIDLANDS LOCAL n SCHOOLCHILDREN helped Wednesbury
bus station celebrate 10 years in business. Youngsters from Wood Green Junior and Albert Pritchard Infant Schools in Wednesbury sang carols to entertain visitors. A vintage bus and children’s face painting plus a ‘Your Public Transport Matters’ roadshow and a cakecutting ceremony also marked the occasion. The celebrations were organised by Centro, the region’s public transport co-ordinator, and the Wednesbury Celebrates community group. Cllr Kath Hartley, Vice Chairman of Centro and Chairman of its Putting Passengers First Committee, said: “I
am delighted we have been able to work with Wednesbury Celebrates to mark this anniversary. “This is a modern bus station that plays a hugely important part in showing people how public transport is accessible and reliable.” Cllr Olwen Jones, Chairman of Wednesbury Celebrates, said: “The bus station is a very
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important feature of the town, its location makes it ideal for people such as pensioners who attend a lot of the events we organise.” Among the visiting dignitaries at the event were West Bromwich West MP Adrian Bailey and Cllr Gary Clarke of Centro, who jointly opened the station in 2004.
The Your Public Transport Matters roadshow allows commuters to give transport chiefs their views about the area’s network. The events are held regularly by Centro around the region and feedback from the public is used to make improvements to the local bus and rail network.
FIRST BERKSHIRE is making changes to some of its services in Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell, Get Reading has reported. Service 90, formerly the 190, which travels between Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell, will serve Great Hollands from Saturday, January 17. There will also be minor changes made to Services B2, B3, 94 and 191. On the same date, a new winter timetable will start on Green Line 701/702 with the introduction of the 700 at certain times of the day. Saturday shopping service X1 from Bracknell to Reading ceased on Saturday, December 20, as Service 90 now provides a more frequent service to Reading from all X1 stops in Bracknell and runs seven days a week, making the X1 obselete. From Sunday, December 28, all journeys on 151/151A during school holidays will start and finish at Wokingham railway station. Simon Goff, First Berkshire General Manager, said: “We are always looking to find ways to improve our services, including introducing extra journeys on some routes such as the 191 and offering better access to shops as in the case of Service 90, or improving links to other forms of public transport. “It is with regret that we are withdrawing Service X1 because of low patronage, but we shall keep our routes under review to ensure we are meeting the needs and expectations of our customers.” MEMBERS of East Sussex County Council’s (ESCC) cabinet have voted unanimously to slash the authority’s supported bus budget to the tune of £1.8m from April 2015. It comes after a 12-week consultation period over the www.coachandbusweek.com
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summer. A meeting of the full council earlier this month recommended rejecting the cuts even after campaigners had presented a 11,000-name petition against the plans. The cuts affect tendered routes and Dial-a-Ride, which will be reduced from operating seven days a week to Monday to Friday. Other routes will be withdrawn completely or reduced in frequency. Fare increases of up to 30% have also been approved. However, operators have agreed to run 23 previously subsidised services on a commercial basis. ESCC said it was protecting peak services, those used by school and college students and residents needing access to ‘essential services.’ “We have the unenviable task of �inding millions of pounds worth of savings and have to review every subsidised service to ensure our limited budget is being used in the most effective way,” said Cllr Carl Maynard, Lead Member for Transport and Environment. “We felt the proposals minimised the impact of changes on the residents of East Sussex and offered best value for money for all taxpayers.” Labour councillors have said they will now seek to call-in the cabinet decision to examine if it was fair, if it disproportionately affects some residents and whether all possible options were considered. Sarah Owen, Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate in Hastings & Rye who had campaigned against cutbacks, said: “We may have not got everything we wanted, but, on the whole, this is a victory for us. “We must not forget that for those affected by the remaining cuts as this is still a massive impact on their lives. “I want those people to know that I will continue to �ight for a bus service that serves local people, and not the bus companies, and look forward to a Labour Government reversing the deregulation that has caused these cuts.”
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the area around it, with more than half the money coming from supermarkets Sainsbury and Tesco as part of the planning permission for their Hardwick superstores. Alistair Beales, West Norfolk council’s cabinet member for regeneration, said: “This is another major regeneration project for the town, which will add to the already-completed Tuesday Market Place and Saturday Market Place schemes. “The enhancements will help improve the visitor experience when they arrive in the town by public transport whether that be by train or bus. “Better use of the available space could even enable additional bus services to be added in the future which is great news for everyone.” Work will be carried out in phases, with Waterloo Street closed from January 6 - February 2. The improvements are expected to be completed in June. Richard Pengelly, General Manager of Lynn-based bus �irm Norfolk Green, said: “The new look bus station will dramatically improve the customer experience making it safer and offering signi�icantly more shelter.”
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NATIONAL EXPRESS DUNDEE is supporting a new community café and food bank which has been launched in the city. Lifegate Community Café and its associated food bank was of�icially opened on December 5. Aimed at helping people with �inancial dif�iculties, sanctions or low wages, the project is run by Lifegate Church and supported by Whit�ield Parish Church and Faith in Communities. Pastor of Lifegate Church, Geoff Findlay, is also the Workplace Chaplain for National Express Dundee, which has donated a large amount of food given by staff and passengers to support the new venture. Managing Director of National Express Dundee Phil Smith said: “This project was brought to our attention by our Workplace Chaplain Geoff Findlay, who regularly visits the Company, and we are delighted to support such a good cause. “I am sure the work Lifegate is doing in the local community will prove invaluable to many people in Dundee, both in the run up to Christmas and beyond.”
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The Spring Bus and Coach Gathering will take place on April 19. IAN JACKSON
2015 ■ January 1 Oxford Bus Museum New Year’s Day event Free vintage bus rides depart at 1215 and 1445hrs. 01993 883 617. www.
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■ January 24 Northampton Transport staff reunion Monks Park Working Mens’ Club, Northampton. Contact organiser Matt Cooper by email on ntfirstreunion@gmail.com or by phone 07816 116283. ■ January 24 Excursions 2015 Alexandra Palace, London.
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■ January 29 CPT Annual Dinner Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace. Contact Ling Tang on 020 7257 2502 or email lingt@cpt-uk.org. ■ March 18-19 Young Bus Managers Network Conference Nottingham. www. youngbusmanagers.org.uk ■ March 25-27 Busworld Asia, Suzhou International Expo Centre, China. www.busworld-asia.com ■ March 28 South East Bus Festival Kent Showground
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■ April 14-16 CV Show 2015 NEC Birmingham 020 7630 2102. Email enquiries@cvshow.com www.
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■ April 18-19 UK Coach Rally Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire 01753 631170. www.ukcoachrally.co.uk ■ April 19 Spring Bus and Coach Gathering (formerly Cobham Rally). London Bus Museum. 01932 837994 ■ April 23 UK Coach Awards Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester. www.ukcoachawards.
■ May 11-13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near Chester www.albumconference2015. com ■ June 7 Southdown Centenary Rally Southsea Common www.southdown100.co.uk ■ June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379. ■ June 28 Wessex Transport Society Bus Rally Lorry park, Ringwood, Hants. Contact Mike Caldicott 01202 293245 or email mikepenny.wts@gmail.Com ■ July 12 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Classic Bus Rally & Running Day Toddington, Gloucestershire. www.gwsr.com ■ August 2 Thames Valley 100 Celebrating the centenary of the start of bus services between Reading and Maidenhead by the forerunners of the Thames Valley Traction Company. www.tvagwot.org.uk ■ August 23 Buses Festival Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon. 01780 755131 www.busesfestival. com ■ September 5-6 UK Bus Driver of the Year National Final Blackpool.
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■ September 9-10 Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire www.
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■ September 30-October 1 Coach & Bus Live 2015 Halls 19 & 20, NEC, Birmingham www. coachandbuslive.com ■ October 16-21 Busworld Kortrijk Kortrijk, Belgium http:// kortrijk.busworld.org
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■ May 3-4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester
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South Korea trials ADL double-decker Plans are in place to reduce overcrowding on buses travelling to and from Seoul SOUTH KOREA Public transport in South Korea could be set to take on a new look with the introduction of British-style double-deck buses. The move follows a decision by GyeongGi Provincial Government to trial double-deck vehicles similar to those used in London and Hong Kong, as part of a bid to alleviate overcrowding for commuters travelling between Seoul and its surrounding suburban areas. The first stage of the trial started December 8, and will run through until December 26. During this time a high-capacity, low-emission Enviro500 double-deck bus – built by ADL – will operate on interurban routes between Suwon and Sadang; Namyang and Jamsil; and Gimpo and Seoul Station. Paul Davies, Director and General Manager of ADL’s operations in Asia Pacific, said: “We are delighted to be working with GyeongGi Provincial Government,
The ADL Enviro500 bus will be trialled until December 26 GyeongGi Research Institute and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to determine the suitability of double-deckers for these important commuter routes. “We know from the vast number of ADL double-deckers operating successfully in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, across North America, and of course in the UK, that they provide a unique transport solution. “In general, they have the same
‘footprint’ as a conventional single-deck bus but are capable of carrying twice as many seated passengers, comfortably and safely. They are also highly manoeuvrable, fuel efficient and hugely popular with passengers. “It is a proven fact that the introduction of double-deck buses increases passenger numbers, boosts revenue earnings and contributes to reduced traffic congestion.”
created, with most based in regional centres in the North Island, including three people from the Tauranga area. Geoff said that the company was quite particular about hiring only those who had both the driving skills and the friendly attitude that ManaBus.com and its sister express coach companies in Poland, Finland and the US are known for. “Great customer service is what we want ManaBus.com to be known for and we were fortunate to hire some very high calibre drivers and attendants from the Bay of Plenty area. “We know they will look after customers, and get them to their destinations safely and on time. We’re proud of the team that we have assembled.” From December 19 onwards ManaBus.com has been serving eight major North Island destinations: Auckland, Manukau, Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington and Whangarei, including seven connections a day between Hamilton and Auckland. ManaBus.com is a city to city express coach operator and
claims to offer fast, friendly and affordable travel at great value fares. A brand new fleet of high quality, luxury coaches, purposebuilt in New Zealand, will operate across the new ManaBus.com network of convenient and reliable express routes. Each ManaBus.com luxury coach is brand new, designed and built in New Zealand. They are equipped with air-conditioning, free WiFi, at seat power and USB charging points, comfortable reclining red leather seats and toilet facilities. On selected journeys passengers will be served complimentary refreshments by customer service attendants, including water, tea, coffee and snacks such as cookies, ice cream and bakery items. There are also toilet facilities on every coach. ManaBus.com coaches also include access for passengers with limited mobility and have special facilities for those passengers in wheelchairs.
ManaBus.com commences Auckland services NEW ZEALAND ManaBus.com, a city to city express coach operator owned by Souter Investments has extended its services from December 5, with twice daily connections between Auckland and Tauranga. Two weeks after the company carried its first passengers, ManaBus.com will be traversing the Kaimai Ranges, calling at Hamilton and Manukau on its journey between Tauranga and Auckland. Geoff Norman, CEO, said that after two weeks on the road, the ManaBus.com team is settling in well. “We are pleased to extend our service to Tauranga and are looking forward to launching in other North Island towns later this month. “People travelling between the Bay of Plenty and Auckland now have the option of being chauffeur-driven, in comfortable coaches with luxury reclining leather seats, free WiFi, at seat power points and airconditioning, all at really affordable fares.” Around 70 jobs have been
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megabus.com services now in Germany GERMANY Coach operator megabus.com began operating a new route on December 16 providing inter-city travel for Germany. The company will operate a route between Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Cologne and Brussels, providing both international services and domestic travel between German cities. For the first time in mainland Europe, megabus.com will provide domestic inter-city travel along the route. The new services will enable people to travel between any points on the route within Germany – Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Munich. The company claims that there will be €1 seats on every journey and that all other fares on the route also represent excellent value for money, particularly when compared to other modes of transport. The new route will cover some of the biggest population centres in Germany which have a combined direct population of more than 3.8 million people. It also includes Brussels which is the capital of the European Union and has a population of 1.2 million. megabus.com Managing Director Edward Hodgson said: “It’s great news for people in Germany that we have introduced these services to cut the cost of inter-city travel across key parts of the country. We are the only coach operator in Europe to offer €1 fares on all services across all routes. “We believe consumers make their travel choices based on low fares and high quality services over the long term and we aim to be number one on both. We look forward to attracting people on to our greener, smarter and better value coach services.” The services are being operated from megabus.com’s base near Brussels, which is the company’s first depot in mainland Europe. Tickets for the new routes are on sale at www.megabus. com.
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Remember coach tourism is for life, not just Christmas It’s the season of good will, but how often does that extend to coach operators visiting Christmas markets? Leo Pard says, nothing like often enough
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he very mention of Christmas arouses many sentiments and emotions in the average coach operator. The first of which is, where the jolly devil is the work going to come from until Easter? Traditional company Christmas parties no longer exist. Gone are the times when big London department stores would take over a whole venue and charter 20 coaches for the evening. In fairness, even then it only paid the diesel bill for a few weeks. Over the last few years Christmas markets have sprung up in cities and at racecourses all over the country. They also take place in northern France and Belgium, which are only a day trip away. Some of these are German themed and run on the basis that these things are designed to have a wider appeal. They have a festive outlook, rather than just being about sheer capitalism. There’s none of that Stateside approach of buy anything and everything on so called ‘Black Friday’- a celebration of getting through the year and involving yourself in a fight to buy a cheap widescreen television. This year many Thanksgiving celebrations were disrupted in the States by extreme snow and storms. The resulting loss of power meant the 22-lb turkey was very possibly given a reprieve and walking out of the oven again, or, given the presence of a decent vet, brought back to life once more. A more interesting side to the Christmas markets, which now provide sensible and half decent paying loads for operators, is just how many coach spaces and coach parks become ‘available’ for the festive period. Suddenly tourists are welcomed openarmed by Santa and his multitudinous helpers. With apologies to Littlewoods
St Nicholas Fayre in York attracted coaches from all over the country including this Plaxton Elite Volvo from Rennies of Dunfermline. DAVID BELL Pools – I know there were other football pools companies – it seems to be the old adage ‘Spend, Spend, Spend.’ Now this is all fine and dandy and indeed welcomed from an operational point of view, but how come all this coach parking space becomes expensively available from the end of October to seemingly January 25 when during the rest of the year, the coach is, in general, not very welcome? There have been many instances this year of Christmas market parking nearing £100. That includes York. How can operators recover substantial costs such as this? It makes the road fare to the passenger huge and is on the verge of making going by train a cheaper option. Coach operators do have the advantage of being able to offer a relatively local pick up service which may be nearer than the railway station, but the ticket cost is the major consideration to passengers who have no concept of the costs of running a coach. “You put £1,000 of diesel in that tank,” they ask.
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Yes, a number of times a week. Passengers are happy to go to Brugge. There’s an established, no aggravation coach park there. They get what they want and it is all beautifully wrapped up – a bit like the major city coach park charges here. In short they are too expensive. When a market is held at an historic house to generate winter business, coach parking is often either free or decently charged. Good idea! Still one of the best examples of marketing and coach tourism is Rochester down in Kent. For many years this historic town has had a proper system – free coach parking, a coach park there in the first place, and a good permit system run in conjunction with the Police. It’s fair to cite Mary Sewell (Senior Tourism Officer, Medway Council) as being one of the best friends the coach operator and driver can have. What happens in Rochester is thought out fully and still welcomed in the industry. It has deserved to win the CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) Coach Friendly Award on more
‘The ticket cost is the major consideration to passengers who have no concept of the costs of running a coach’
than one occasion. Perhaps other local authorities should go there to see how it’s done. The clever thing about Rochester is that, with the Dickens connections, the festivals are the attraction. There’s no shopping centre in the Manchester Arndale sense, but a long high street with local shops in the main, and the cathedral and castle. Compare that to York, which comes out badly because of the charges. Very probably it has been crossed off the 2015 Christmas itineraries of many operators as a result. Another criticism of the seasonal coach parks is that they all want money upfront rather than when the coach arrives. The operator has absolutely no idea of passenger loadings and no refund policy usually operates. London has always maintained the fairly intransigent position of closing off the Park Lane coach bays as the Christmas lights are switched on, or has taken to putting tipper lorries in place for some building projects – a welcome indeed to one and all. The towns and cities holding these very good Christmas markets and festivals should have the forethought to realise that coach tourism is still an all year round activity and not just for Christmas. Seasons greetings to you all! n www.coachandbusweek.com
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INSIGHT › OVERCOMING PASSENGER TRANSPORT FRAUD
Overcoming fraud in passenger transport Ian Emery, Senior Associate at international commercial law firm Hill Dickinson LLP, outlines the reasons for fraudulent insurance claims and how to mitigate the risks and discredit the scammers
The problem of fraudulent insurance claims is unfortunately a worsening one. The Association of British Insurers [ABI] estimates that the value of identified fraud is 1.3 billion pounds which is the highest ever recorded. 62% of that figure, 811 million pounds, is made up of fraudulent motor insurance claims. The true level of fraud is likely to be even greater.
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So why, despite an increased awareness of insurance fraud, are we still seeing a continued increase in the number and value of fraudulent insurance claims? There are a number of reasons for this: l The tough economic climate over recent years has put pressure on household incomes. A fraudulent insurance claim has become an increasingly common method for individuals looking to obtain additional income. l Compared to other criminal activity such as drug dealing, people trafficking or bank robbery, the pursuit of a fraudulent personal injury claim can provide a similar level of financial return with a far reduced risk of detection and prosecution. For organised crime it therefore provides an attractive business model with a good risk/reward ratio. l Whilst there have been developments with organisations such as Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department
[IFED], it can still prove difficult for insurance companies and passenger transport operators to get the Police to investigate fraudulent claims and for prosecutions to follow. Fraudsters, particularly organised criminals, are therefore aware that even if the fraud is uncovered there is a relatively small chance that they will be prosecuted and receive a custodial sentence. Lord Faulks (Minister of State for Civil Justice and Legal Policy) recently spoke at Hill Dickinson’s Passenger Transport Counter Fraud Seminar. He identified that whilst there has been a 20% reduction in the number of road traffic accidents, there has actually been a 60% increase in the number of personal injury claims presented. While these claims fall across all areas of motor claims, it is undoubtedly the case that bus and coach operators are being specifically targeted. This is largely because: l Fraudsters will always look to keep their operating costs as low as possible and by utilising a bus they avoid the need to purchase and insure their own vehicle. l Buses provide an opportunity for a much greater number of claimants due to their passenger capacity. l Accident rates for buses are more than twice that for all vehicles. The popularity of bus travel appears closely associated with car
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According to Ian, fraudsters will always look to keep their operating costs as low as possible and by utilising a bus they avoid the need to purchase and insure their own vehicle availability, which in turn is linked to a reduced level of household income.
Fighting fraud
It is however, not all doom and gloom. The passenger transport sector has been alive to the risk that fraudulent claimants pose for some time now. This is something I see on a daily basis with the clients I deal with and there is a great deal of knowledge and enthusiasm within the industry when it comes to tackling insurance fraud. An area where the passenger transport sector has led the way is in relation to the use of CCTV footage. This is something that bus companies have been utilising for a considerable period of time and which has only more recently started to be used in other areas, such as home delivery vehicles. CCTV footage of an incident can provide compelling evidence in proving whether a vehicle has deliberately slammed on its brakes to provoke a collision. Without that
footage, the task of proving fraud would be much more difficult. CCTV footage can also prove invaluable in relation to confirming occupancy in a vehicle at the time of a collision. There are numerous examples where a genuine accident has taken place but a bus company has received far more personal injury claims than there were passengers on the vehicle. The footage can also highlight the degree of movement an individual has suffered in a minor collision to help prove that an injury would not have been sustained. There are also other areas where bus companies utilise technology successfully to defeat fraudulent claims. The information from electronic passes (smartcards) such as Oyster cards can help establish passenger movement, whilst electronic ticket machines can accurately track the number of passengers on a bus at any particular point in its journey – as well as confirming through GPS exactly where a particular vehicle www.coachandbusweek.com
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of a claim and it enables the appropriate prioritisation of resources. The robust handling of high risk claims sends out the right message and reduces the chance of being targeted by fraudsters in the future. A message can also be sent with the use of private prosecutions. The Police have limited resources and are not able to investigate every occurrence of fraud. However, in the right cases, it is open to companies to bring a criminal prosecution themselves against any identified fraudsters. Successful prosecutions can be publicised and have the advantage that costs are largely recoverable from the public purse. A further option is a civil claim in the tort of deceit. Essentially, this is a claim brought against a fraudster where a false representation has been made by the claimant which has been relied upon by the defendant to their detriment. There are four aspects to the damages that can be recovered – the costs of defending the claim, internal investigation costs, recovery of sums paid and exemplary damages. As an example, this could be utilised where an early payment has been made in relation to the third party vehicle damage to stop on-going hire, but where it later becomes apparent that the claim is not genuine.
Conclusion was at any particular time. This can prove highly beneficial when there is an allegation that a bus was involved in an accident but no incident is reported by the driver and it is denied that the incident ever took place. Despite the above, there are areas where passenger transport companies remain vulnerable. One such area relates to the unfortunate situation where a bus driver deliberately crashes his or her PSV into another vehicle so that personal injury claims may be presented. This is a potentially expensive scenario for a coach or bus operator, and it can be difficult to prove fraud where the accident, on the face of it, appears genuine.
Sharing data
One fraud prevention strategy which is growing in the insurance industry as a whole is that of data sharing. Hill Dickinson operates its own database, Netfoil, which currently contains details of over 10 million claims, with 220 million www.coachandbusweek.com
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associated records. The claims data is cross-sector and our experience shows that individuals who are prepared to commit fraud in one sector will inevitably be prepared to commit fraud in other sectors. Netfoil enables us to highlight to our clients, patterns of claims behaviour that they wouldn’t otherwise have been aware of. It can also help establish and prove
prove to be a crucial factor in successfully repudiating the claim. Intelligence can provide the silver bullet needed to prove fraud. There is certainly an appetite within the passenger transport industry for an increased level of data sharing and the benefits are compelling. Passenger transport companies will often operate in the same or adjoining geographical
fraudulent claims conduct. As an example, there may be a situation where the CCTV footage shows accident circumstances that cause some concern but which on its own would not be sufficient to defend any claims presented. Using intelligence to identify early in the life of the claim that the claimants have been involved in a number of similar recent incidents, could
locations, so there is a sizeable risk that organised fraudsters will target multiple operators. Unless operators have the facility to share claims data, they will not necessarily be aware that they are the victims of systematic targeting by criminal gangs. The opportunity to identify those concerns at an early stage is key to the defence and investigation
The robust handling of high risk claims sends out the right message
It is unfortunate that insurance fraud provides a good risk/reward option for organised criminals whilst the passenger transport sector offers a low cost and high passenger volume model. However, with the continued use of technology, an increased level of data sharing within the industry and a robust approach to such claims; there is an opportunity to make passenger transport operators a hard target forcing criminals to think twice before attempting to defraud their businesses. Hill Dickinson is inviting operators in the sector to participate in its free data sharing initiative, providing the opportunity to wash their claims data collaboratively as an industry and through the 10 million plus claims records held within its Netfoil database, to identify potential fraud. n
For further information on the free data sharing initiative contact ian.emery@hilldickinson.
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ANALYSIS › DDA COMPLIANCE
DDA update I
Gareth Evans provides an update on the Disability Discrimination Act
t’s �inally here. We as an industry have had over 15 years’ of notice until D-Day – or perhaps more precisely DDA Day. Section 40 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 gave the Secretary of State power to make regulations to ensure that public service vehicles are accessible to disabled people. The Government used these powers to bring the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) 2000, which came into force on August 30, 2000. The regulations apply to any public service vehicle with a capacity exceeding 22 passengers used to provide a local or scheduled service. New buses and coaches had to comply from December 31, 2000, with the exception of wheelchair access to smaller buses and to coaches which applied from January 1, 2005.
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What is DDA
In short, the DDA regulations are a detailed set of speci�ications, which lay down the minimum standards for buses and coaches. To the layman, they will doubtless seem surprisingly in-depth. They include features which are instantly recognisable to the untrained eye – such as the lack of capital letters in ‘bus stopping’ onboard, destination displays showing from left to right the place and then the route number, along with handrails in contrasting colours – not forgetting the requirement for side destination displays. In general the regulations apply to all buses and coaches operating to a published timetable. Very small buses and coaches (with a capacity not exceeding 22 passengers) are excluded, as are vehicles used for holidays, touring or private hire for example, along with heritage vehicles over 20 years of age as long as they are used on a restricted basis. The requirements include:
● A space for a wheelchair with suitable safety provisions; ● A boarding device to enable wheelchair users to get on and off vehicles; ● A minimum number of priority seats on buses for disabled passengers; ● The size and height of steps; ● Handrails to assist disabled people; ● Colour contrasting of features such as handrails and steps to help partially sighted people; ● Easy to use bell pushes throughout a bus; ● Audible and visual signals to stop a bus or to request a boarding device; and ● Equipment to display the route and destination At the time regulations’ inception, the Government recognised that many existing vehicles could not be modi�ied to meet these requirements or that it was not cost effective to do so. Such vehicles were allowed to continue www.coachandbusweek.com
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used to provide feeder services to common pick-up points in support of a tour are included within this de�inition. Also, vehicles of historic interest (at least 20 years old) will still be able to be used to provide a local service or scheduled service, such as those to special events etc. – provided they are used for not more than 20 days in any calendar year. The 20 days apply to each individual vehicle and may be continuous or spread out over the year. However, the regulations state that it is best practice that during those 20 days of permitted use on a local or scheduled service, any advertising material or timetable for such services should be clear in describing the type of vehicle used and identifying any alternative means of transport available to disabled people. Another notable exception are vehicles used solely for contract work, such as school services not open to the general public and not charging separate fares. Also exempt are Section 19 Permit Holders. The Transport Act 1985 provides for these permits to be issued to charities, education, religious and other groups to operate vehicles on a non-pro�it making basis for the carriage of their members. Vehicles operated under such a permit cannot be used to provide a service to the general public. Many of these vehicles are used by local authorities or health authorities and, although they may be used to carry disabled people, they are not public service vehicles and are not within the scope of the DDA regulations. However, commercial services, such as private ambulance services, where a charge is made, are public service vehicles. The DDA provides an exemption for vehicles operated on a commercial basis because it would be impractical for them to comply with all aspects of these regulations. It should be noted that this exemption is provided only for vehicles specially designed for this purpose.
Conversions
According to Ross Newman, Director at EnsignBus, demand has not been that great.
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AT A GLANCE
DDA Timeline JANUARY 1, 2015 The date by which single-deck buses weighing 7.5 tonnes or less and exceeding 22 passengers in use on or after this date must comply. It means the end of the road for vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz Varios on local bus work. JANUARY 1, 2016 The deadline for compliance for single-deck buses weighing more than 7.5 tonnes. JANUARY 1, 2017 The deadline for double-deck buses used on scheduled services. JANUARY 1, 2020 The date by which single and double-deck coaches used on scheduled services, no matter the distance, must comply. EXEMPTIONS ● Private hire & touring coaches ● Heritage vehicles over 20 years of age, but with a caveat (see body text) ● Section 19 operators ● Vehicles used on contracts not registered as public services ● Private ambulance services, such as patient transport
“There has not been an awful lot of takeup from people trying to upgrade Darts or Volvos as the vehicles are almost at the end of their lives. That said, we do a fair bit with 52-plate and newer former London buses as the centre door has to be removed and a manual ramp �itted at the front. The powered ramp cannot be relocated as it won’t �it. Most operators also want the wheelchair bay moving to the front nearside. The biggest issue with that is when moving the wheelchair board, a pull test is required –
in service for a period representing the end of their economic life. Nothing within these regulations required a vehicle to be retro-�itted to meet the requirements, unless an operator wished to continue to use a vehicle on a local or scheduled service beyond the date from which all vehicles in such use must comply. This is why operators have been upgrading some vehicles such as Volvo B10BLEs, and early Dennis Tridents and Volvo B7TLs to meet the requirements – to allow them to remain in service.
Exemptions
Coaches used for private hire and tour work fall outside the scope of the DDA regulations. A ‘tour service’ as it is called in the legislation means a service where a public service vehicle is used for or in conjunction with the carriage of passengers to a particular location(s), and back to their point of departure. Buses and coaches www.coachandbusweek.com
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ANALYSIS › DDA COMPLIANCE which adds to the cost. “An interlock also needs to be fitted, along with all new bell pushes, complete with braille print. There are hours of re-wiring involved. Bus stopping signs have to be added as TfL’s iBus system is removed upon withdrawal. “Double-deckers have a long life, so we have made, for example, former Brighton & Hove 2001-registered Tridents DDA-compliant. The same goes for former Dublin Bus 2000-registered Volvo B7TLs. Some people have also wanted them as school buses, i.e. without the wheelchair bay and ramp. We can offer either.” Turning to the question of costs, Ross replied: “It depends on the vehicle. Some Tridents have bonded glazing, while others have gasket glazing. The latter works out at £300 per window as a full set of rubber is required, which pushes the cost up. “For a single door and DDA-compliant conversion, depending on the vehicle, the cost ranges between £6,500 and £9,500 depending on the model. “A single door conversion without a DDAcompliance, can be done for £750 to £2,500 or £3,000, depending on the ramp (£1,000) and wheelchair backboard (£750).” Asked whether the firm’s workshop can upgrade a vehicle on behalf of an operator, he responded: “We do offer to make vehicles DDA-compliant for those we sell, but we will not upgrade vehicles already in operators’ fleets. It’s not our core focus.” A respected dealer which can assist operators in making their buses and coaches DDAcompliant is Leyland-based BASE Coach Sales. According to Mark Aspinall, Director at BASE: “A lift on a new Explorer coach costs £9,000 and destination equipment costs about £3,200. “Retrofitting a lift is really pushing the boat out if you just need to be compliant, but retrofitting a ramp to a bus can be quite simple if the door aperture at the front and the dimension of the gangway meets the legal requirements. “We convert a lot of double-deckers to DDA-compliant specification. This is because
some customers are now insisting on DDA compliance on ‘home to school’ transport, but the split on deckers is probably still 50/50. We offer fully refurbished DDA-compliant vehicles are available from around £25,000, subject to specification.” He added: “I am sure DDA compliance is going to become more of an issue in the future.” Graeme Armstrong, Sales and Marketing Manager at Thornton Brothers, said that take up of retro-fitting vehicles has not been as great as it might have been. “While we have done a few DDA-compliant refurbishments, we’ve not done a huge amount – less than I would have expected. I predict operators will leave double-deckers until near the cut-off time.” Asked about costs, he said for a single-decker it is in the range of £2,500 and for a doubledecker £3,500 to £3,800. “If it is rolled into a refurbishment, making a bus or coach DDA-compliant becomes more cost effective. Also, due to our location in the north east of England, we can transport buses here on our own low-loaders.”
Enforcement
When the regulations were originally drawn up, what was then known as the Department for the Environment Transport and the Regions (now the Department for Transport) said that it hoped prosecution would be unnecessary. “Prosecutions will be considered where systematic abuse of the regulations has taken place, or where operators deliberately flout the law. It is not envisaged that one-off noncompliances, such as a ‘stopping’ sign not working, would lead to prosecution,” the DETR said. Asked what action(s) operators will face for non-compliance, a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) spokesperson told CBW: “Action taken by DVSA will be in-line with DVSA’s Enforcement Sanctions Policy (ESP). Incidences of buses not displaying the correct destination, route or number will initially be taken up with the operator. Whether any further
Ensignbus converts vehicles to DDA specification before selling them on to operators
action is taken will depend on various factors including the outcome of our investigations, and whether there are repeat incidents of the same nature. The ESP can be found at www. gov.uk/government/publications/enforcementsanctions-policy’.” A spokesman for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) said: “Next month, another deadline will be reached on accessibility standards for public service vehicle operators. Licence holders who are running local bus services or scheduled services need to make sure that certain vehicles are compliant in time. “Where a licence holder is reported for failing to comply with the regulations relating to the operation of public service vehicles, the OTC will refer the case for further consideration in line with the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance Documents.”
Large operator reaction
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Arriva’s Operations and Commercial Director Mark Yexley said: “At the time of writing (December 16), we currently need 33 more buses to complete the single-deck fleet which will be covered by placing the rest of the 2015 order for new buses. We won’t have any problem in meeting the 2017 deadline for double-decks thanks to the significant investment in recent years in new doubledeckers. Any shortfall will be covered by cascading former London buses. “In terms of implications, the shortage of investment funds during the credit crunch
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‘National Express believes all people have the right to travel and so we very much viewed the regulations issued under PSVAR 2000 in terms of opportunity, as opposed to implications for our business’ together with the sheer number of noncompliant buses to replace meant we were concerned at one stage of running out of time to do this. However, it has been fine given the new bus orders over the last three years. Most of the buses replaced have been fully depreciated, but the ability to sell these on has largely vanished given the short remaining useful life between now and the deadline of January 2016.” A National Express UK Coach spokeswoman said: “National Express believes all people have the right to travel and so we very much viewed the regulations issued under PSVAR 2000 in terms of opportunity, as opposed to implications for our business. “We were pioneering in our use of wheelchair lifts – the first of which were installed more than 10 years ago and, following considerable investment, nearly 100% of our fleet now provides step-free access for wheelchairs, which is years ahead of the 2020 deadline for coaches. We’re really proud that this commitment has enabled thousands of people to travel who would have otherwise not been able to do so. “However, we recognise there are still www.coachandbusweek.com
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challenges for disabled travellers and it is crucial that transport infrastructure, as well as vehicles, is equally accessible. This is why we recently backed calls by Minister for Disabled People Mark Harper to make coach stops more accessible and we remain fully committed to working with local authorities and other partners to achieve this goal and enable even more people to travel.” National Express’ UK Bus division said: “The bus division have been planning for this requirement for a number of years and have invested in new vehicles to ensure we are totally compliant.” A Stagecoach spokesperson commented: “We are on track to meet what is required of us under DDA legislation.” Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First UK Bus remarked: “I believe that the DDA legislation has been a positive for our industry. There is no doubt that it has encouraged operators across the UK to provide better services for disabled passengers. “At First we recognise just how important it is that bus services are accessible for all our
customers and are well on course to meeting DDA deadlines. Indeed, we go above and beyond the DDA requirements and are leading the industry in improving bus travel for disabled passengers. “For example, we have invested more than £145m in almost 900 brand new buses in the last two years. All our new buses come fitted with extra space for wheelchairs and buggies as standard, as well as extra grab-rails, which benefits all our customers. “Earlier this year we became the first bus operator to sign the RNIB’s bus charter. Each of our 13,400 drivers across the UK is receiving training so that they better understand some of the obstacles people with sight issues overcome when using the bus. “We also work closely with the Alzheimer’s Society and have implemented a module to our industry-leading driver training programme so that our front-line staff can provide assistance, if needed, to customers who have dementia. (First won the ‘Business Award’ earlier this year at the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards). We’ve also worked with Disability Action Alliance and Age UK and introduced ‘Safe Journey Cards’, which discreetly allows customers to let drivers know if they need extra help or assistance on their journeys. The cards indicate, for example, that a customer may need extra time to find a seat, or may need help in identifying their correct stop. “Such has been their success that Safe Journey Cards have been adopted by the bus industry in general.” n
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REFURBISHMENT › FIRST ROTHERHAM COMMERCIAL UNIT
The Commercial Unit occupies 40% of the cavernous Rotherham garage
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In the works Gareth Evans visits First South Yorkshire’s Rotherham-based Commercial Unit, which overhauls and repairs buses, primarily for FirstGroup – including upgrading them to be DDA-compliant
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nside the cavernous First Rotherham depot, a dedicated team, proud of what they do, is breathing new life into buses of all ages, and repairing heavy accident damage on others. With its large covered area, the Midland Road garage was built in the early 1980s for a peak vehicle requirement of 120 – today it is home to 103 buses. Of course, outside the once insulated environment of state ownership, such a vast covered space became a liability rather than an asset. In the harsh reality of the post-deregulation world, the building had to earn its keep – and what better way to contribute to the expensive overheads than to undertake work for other operating companies. The Commercial Unit (CU) was born – and today it uses 40% of the depot’s covered space. While the CU is part of the First’s South Yorkshire business, it is standalone in terms of both being a cost centre and its relationship with suppliers and customers. “We’ve structured differently in recent years – the management is now very
MEET THE MANAGER
Jim Wright A modest individual, Jim Wright, Engineering Manager of the Commercial Unit, who describes himself as “Sheffield born and bred,” talks with enthusiasm about his work and is rightly proud of his team. “I started in 1985 in Sheffield with the days of South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive as an Apprentice Bodymaker,” he said. “I qualified four years later, after which I worked at various depots in
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localised,” explained Engineering Manager, Jim Wright, who heads up the CU. He reports to Paul Flanagan, who has overall responsibility for the Rotherham business, who in turn reports to First in South Yorkshire MD Ben Gilligan.
Workload and facilities
According to Jim, Rotherham is the biggest bodyshop in First UK Bus. Another unit is located in Glasgow, with a smaller one at Lawrence Hill depot in Bristol. “Ours in the nearest thing to a traditional central works,” he enthused. “The building also serves as a centralised location for MOTs for both Doncaster and Rotherham depots. We can offer an MOT as a part of a refurbishment too.” The CU’s facilities are well equipped, boasting a fully functioning machine shop and a trim shop. A two-bay paint shop allows vehicles to be finished off. Painting is carried out using traditional brush strokes and rollers – with the addition of a spray can for hard to reach crevices.
Sheffield and Rotherham. I was promoted to Foreman in 1999, just after the FirstGroup takeover. “You could say my career took off when First took over,” he mused. He continued: “I was then appointed Engineering Manager at Halfway depot in 2002, before moving to the same role at Rotherham, where I stayed until 2006. “I spent a couple of years on project work as Engineering Standards Manager for South Yorkshire. This included dealing with compliance and managing stores, whilst
seeking improvements in efficiency. After a restructure in 2008, I became Engineering Manager of the Commercial Unit.” Jim added: “My second in command is Stuart Lee, Engineering Supervisor. Between us, our management skills include CPC Level 3 in Managing National Passenger Transport; Operations IOSH trained in safety; ISO14001 certified for the environment; and In-house vehicle examiner certified by VOSA and FTA. “We’ve got over 60 years’ experience in commercial vehicle engineering.” l If you would be interested in having a quote for a bus refurbishment job, contact Jim on Jim.wright@ firstgroup.com
A dismantling license is also held, enabling written-off vehicles to be broken up for parts. Jim took up the story: “We employ 21 full-time members of staff. Our highly-skilled team boasts a wide range of skill sets, including painting, coachbuilding, auto-electrics, mechanical and upholstery. We have an apprenticeship training programme too. We’ve currently got three Apprentices, who are undertaking a four-year programme.” The core of the CU’s workload comes from other FirstGroup Operating Companies (OC) – although the work is by no means to uniform group standards. In something that may come as a surprise to some readers, what was hitherto a highly-centralised firm, OCs have a considerable amount of autonomy when it comes the specification – meaning each is treated as an individual customer. “Each year we in FirstGroup have a vehicle refurbishment programme,” explained Jim. “The focus has been on vehicles built just pre-DDA for the last two to three years. The North region has had a plan in place for some years working in readiness for the deadlines. The same applies for operating companies in the south – we’re now doing work for them. None of the First operating companies will have a problem in meeting the deadlines. “The programme for this financial year, which runs from April to March, includes 60 vehicles for the Northern Region. We’ve arranged to do 10 for Somerset and 24 for Eastern Counties. Therefore, all our work is currently for First operating companies – but that’s not always the case.” Asked about non-FirstGroup OC customers, Jim replied: “In the past we’ve done quite a bit for Go-Ahead Group. We’re currently doing some heritage work for bus museums. We’re always happy to quote for work.” Looking to the medium term, Jim said: “Post the DDA deadlines, I feel customers will be wanting refurbishments doing as the senior management can see the benefits such work can bring – it leads to increased patronage. They can see it as an investment.” Jim added: “The sort of things we look at include applying the revised corporate livery. It means the rear end livery is simplified and the front allows for route branding. “Front ends can be painted in different colours. Ipswich has gone for RAF blue-grey, Potteries has chosen that shade of red as it’s got routes called Cherry, and Norwich has its Purple Line. “Usually I give them different options after talking to our paint manufacturer.” According to Jim, seat re-trims are particularly popular at the moment. “Although some people are still using moquette and E-Leather, there seems to be a definite move towards full leather supplied by Andrew Muirhead. That’s something which reflects trends in contemporary car interior design by the likes of VW Group. Passengers can instantly smell the freshness of real leather once they board, adding to the value of a refurbished vehicle.” However, he was keen to stress: “As a commercial bodyshop, we can trim with December 23, 2014 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 25 19/12/2014 16:53
REFURBISHMENT › FIRST ROTHERHAM COMMERCIAL UNIT whatever the customer wants.” Another popular item to be specified by OCs is the ‘Welcome aboard’ mat supplied by Altro. “We cut the old lino out and fit it onto the manual ramp. The choice is the customer’s,” Jim said.
DDA-compliant refurbishments Explaining the work involved in making a bus DDA-compliant, Jim said: “For the first of a particular type of vehicle, our VOSA Certifying Officer pushes a wheelchair inside. Once he knows the design is correct, he gives type approval. Rather than using a tape measure, we’ve adopted the system used by our VOSA Officer – a box which resembles a piece of staging is used as a gauge for the space in front of the priority seating.” On that note, Jim said: “Our local VOSA Certifying Officer is very good to deal with. He’s incredibly thorough. He won’t work on the basis of a batch of vehicles being identical – he goes through each bus individually. We therefore know that every vehicle is right, as do our customers, thanks to his stamp of approval. “There’s very little tolerance. We have in the past been asked to move things by 2mm. Things have got to be just right.” Currently in the works is a batch of 14-yearold Wrightbus Renown-bodied Volvo B10BLEs, which are in the process of being reallocated from Aberdeen to Taunton. Jim took up the story: “On their way to Somerset, these buses are being upgraded to be
HERITAGE LIVERIES
Painting with pride
Darren Sentence enjoys his work, something which is all-too clear in that standard of what he turns out
DDA-compliant and also re-panelled externally. The part-refurbishment includes the removal of the now redundant cash vault space being boxed up to improve the appearance around the entrance. “Inside, we’ve changed edge tread throughout the buses as the old one posed a slip hazard, according to DDA regulations. Also, the seats
One of the proud members of the paint shop team is 34-year-old Darren Sentence. Explaining how he joined the firm, he said: “I did work experience at Olive Grove depot in Sheffield, which led to a job as a Service Assistant, carrying out painting duties. I then completed an Apprenticeship as a bodymaker at Rotherham working within the Commercial Unit and also doing MOT preparation, before returning to painting in 2010. “I have been heavily involved in fleet repaints into the new ‘Olympia’ livery, but of late the new ‘Stoke’ style livery that First Ipswich has adopted has taken hold, with Norwich choosing to follow the same style, albeit using different colours.” Turning to heritage liveries, Darren said: “I am a self-confessed enthusiast – I never switch off. In the last two years heritage liveries have become very much in vogue. We in the Commercial Unit started doing them for depot open days – the first being for Sheffield Olive Grove. It was a huge amount of work. We received a lot of help from Crich Tramway Village, which has a vehicle in the appropriate
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An interesting vehicle currently in the works is former Wellington City Transport trolleybus no.82, under restoration on behalf of the trolleybus museum at Sandtoft and pole layout have been reconfigured. “Unless we’re instructed otherwise, with any seats we touch, we normally re-trim them. In any case, priority seats have to have widened squabs.” DDA-compliant conversions are also being carried out on double-deckers, including some Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo
Among the heritage liveries was this one for Rotherham. DAVID BELL intricate 1919 Sheffield Corporation Tramways colours. “I am actively involved with the preservation scene locally as a volunteer with the South Yorkshire Transport Trust at Tinsley. We also used material from the SYTT archives to help with the heritage liveries, including that for the 1960s Sheffield colours. “We then painted buses for both Rotherham and Doncaster, along with one in South Yorkshire Transport livery and two for Leicester. They’re all Wrightbus
Eclipse-bodied Volvo B9TLs, with the exception of a Wrightbusbodied Volvo B7RLE single-decker for Leicester. “What I enjoyed about these were that unlike operators which simply use gold vinyl ‘celebrating 80 years’ and so on, I tried to imagine that if the modern Volvo B9TL was in a 1960s paint shop, how would they apply the livery to that type of bus. I feel the results were quite pleasing. We’ve received a lot of positive comments.”
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REFURBISHMENT › FIRST ROTHERHAM COMMERCIAL UNIT
Stewart Freeman removes body panels from an Ipswich single-decker bus
The finished article – a refurbished bus, with seats trimmed using Andrew Muirhead leather
Paul Williams cuts a body panel in the machine shop
An example of some of the work required to make a bus DDA-compliant. In the main saloon on the bottom deck of this Alexander ALX400bodied Volvo B7TL, a seat is removed from the first row behind stairs behind the stairs, with the remaining one turned 90 degrees to become sidefacing. This is to allow a wheelchair to shunt into the bay on the nearside
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B7TLs for Doncaster depot. Jim said: “On the stairs, if we replace the treads to make them slip-resistant, we fit new lino too as a matter of course. “In the main saloon downstairs, a seat is removed from the first row behind stairs behind the stairs, with the remaining one turned 90 degrees to become sidefacing. This is to allow a wheelchair to shunt into the bay on the nearside. “We also modify the hand poles on the nearside wheel arch box as the original was slightly higher. Space is required for 45mm knuckle clearance to cater for swollen hands. Remember – DDA is not just about wheelchairs – it’s to help those with sight and mobility problems too. “The bus stopping signs have to be lower case as capital letters are harder to see. Also, the bus stop bell pushes have to be replaced with those equipped with braille. On average, 25 hours of electrical work is required.” Another part of the process is that we remove the old flip-dot destination displays and replace them with Hanover LED units which fully comply with the DDA regulations. A key element of a DDA-compliant conversion is the ramp. “We replace ramps as a matter of course on pre-DDA vehicles. The reasons include wearing down of the non-slip surface,” Jim said. “The ramp and flooring is the most time-consuming part of a DDA-compliant refurbishment – and reconfiguring the seats takes longer than people expect.”
Doncaster-based Wrightbus Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TL, the victim of the actions of a motorist. Its rear offside is being rebuilt, which includes the replacement of the emergency door. An interesting vehicle currently in the works is 1963-built former Wellington City Transport trolleybus no.82, which is being restored on behalf of the trolleybus museum at Sandtoft. “I give them a two-monthly breakdown of labour and materials,” explained Jim. “The roof is the current focus of attention – it’s ended up being a bigger repair than expected. A lot of framework had to be replaced, along with some panels. I thought the roof was a good place to start.” “Sandtoft has threatened to send us plenty of buses,” Jim mused.
‘Our local VOSA Certifying Officer is very good to deal with. He’s incredibly thorough’
Repairs and restorations
In addition to refurbishments, the CU also undertakes heavy accident repairs. A prime example at the time of writing is a
Training conversions
Another line of work is converting buses into driver training vehicles. “We take vehicles which are reaching their end of their working lives,” explained Jim. “They’re super low floors, which is as close as possible to what drivers will work with after they’ve passed their test.” During CBW’s visit, a Wrightbus Renownbodied Volvo B10BLE was the focus of attention. Jim continued: “This will eventually go to Manchester. We’ve added a second handbrake and a seat for the instructor on the platform – along with ‘tell tale’ lights in the nearside dash, which show the instructor that the driver is indicating or braking. The cab has been cut down too, with the removal of the screens.” l CBW is indebted to the warm welcome from the friendly team at the Rotherham CU.
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FACE TO FACE › GEMMA IRELAND
Coach and Bus Market’s Co-ordinator Jade Smith chats with Gemma Ireland about her time working at Coach & Bus Week, her life outside of work and overseeing the website www.coachandbusmarket. com achieving its ONE MILLIONTH ad view. She also reveals news of a signi�icant new development for the Operator members…
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wo years ago in November 2012 a new online marketplace for coaches, buses and minibuses was launched by Coach & Bus Week. Coachandbusmarket.com is a bright online service which offers operators unrivalled control over their advertising, never seen before in the industry at unmatched prices. Operators can advertise vehicles quickly and at a low cost. By January 2014, the website had surpassed 50,000 ad views per month, rising steadily to over 70,000 per month throughout the year. Today, the Coach and Bus Market website is the biggest in the industry and this month achieved its one millionth ad view. Gemma Ireland is the Co-ordinator of Coach and Bus Market. Along with her team, she ensures that coachandbusmarket.com and the vehicles section in Coach & Bus Week is kept upto-date and looking good.
JS What has been the most amusing moment in the of�ice?
GI Well, we always have a laugh here. One
GI I have a terrible taste in music. When I recently went to Manchester and Wales I bought three albums for the drive – Boyzone’s greatest hits, Britney Spears’ greatest hits and One Direction’s newest album. I generally just like cheesy 90s pop. JS What has been your favourite tweet you’ve seen while running @CBMtweets?
GI It was one that @CBWtweets retweeted actually – a picture of a lorry that had tried to go under a bridge that was too low for it. The irony was it said “we�it” on the back of it. That made me chuckle. JS What do you most enjoy about your job?
GI I’m a really chatty person so I love speaking to my clients, which is good because this job is a really talky job. Some clients I phone every week just for a chat. I feel like I know my clients very well as people, especially Alan White from Moseley in the South and the guys at Kings Ferry, just to name a few. JS What do you want for Christmas?
GI I tend to buy what I want when I want it. I’d quite like some One Direction tickets but I don’t know anyone tragic enough to go with me! JS What’s your favourite thing about Christmas?
GI The food. My favourite Christmas foods are Yorkshire puddings, pigs in blankets and cake – there’s always a lot of cake at Christmas.
Jade Smith (JS) How have you improved Coach and Bus Market? Gemma Ireland (GI) I started working for CBW on April 7, 2014. I improved the marketing side of coachandbusmarket.com by focussing on social media. It’s really worked – for example, with Edwards Coaches I posted on Facebook about their vehicles and they had an incredible response before it was even printed in the magazine. I also put a lot of time and effort into the weekly e-shots, making sure they always offer something different and ensure visitor numbers to the site are maintained. I think I’ve brought my personality to the brand as well. This job isn’t just work for me – I genuinely care about my clients and look forward to speaking to them.
JS What are your top three driving songs and why?
JS Do you have a New Year’s resolution for Coach and Bus Market?
moment that stands out is when a colleague asked me to buy her a “bread stick” during a lunchtime trip to Tesco, so I literally bought her a pack of breadsticks when she meant a baguette! She’s still teasing me about that!
JS What has been your best moment with a client? GI I really enjoy travelling and going to new places. I spent three days in Scotland in July visiting various clients which was good fun. Recently, I went to see Autoservice Pontypool because I have a really good relationship with Glynis Watkins there – we speak on the phone regularly, but it’s always nice to put a face to a name.
GI Well, all will be revealed in our January 6, 2015 issue, but I’ve negotiated a fantastic bene�its package with a very well-known and respected supplier for my Operator members that’s going to save them all a tonne of money! So my New Year’s resolution will be to make that work effectively, I’m very excited about this development and I know my operators are going to be very, very impressed!
Coachandbusmarket.com can be accessed via computer, tablet or smart phone so take a look and see how the website has made buying and selling used vehicles, products and services easier than ever. Visit the website at coachandbusmarket.com or call Gemma on 01733 293247 for information about advertising a vehicle with a one-off low price or an annual unlimited package.
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FACE TO FACE › NICK FAICHNEY
Life as a young London bus Manager
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Jade Smith talks to Nick Faichney, Silver winner of Young Manager of the Year 2014 at the UK Bus Awards, about his new role as Operating Manager at Arriva London’s Palmers Green depot
fter a train and tube ride I arrived at Arriva London’s Palmers Green bus depot, tucked out of sight from the general public. It’s a busy place with red double-deckers appearing from the shadows and rolling out onto the bustling London streets. The darkness of the bus garage is contrasted by the bright, friendly atmosphere created by the drivers who work there. Everyone I encountered was helpful – three different drivers approached me to make sure I knew where I was going and made me feel at home. I met Nick Faichney inside a small office just off of the garage itself. Wearing a high-visibility jacket over his shirt and jumper, it was clear that Nick is a hands-on man who is not afraid to get dirty if the job requires it. Very enthusiastic about his new role, Nick shared his experiences within the industry.
Beginnings
CBW Why the bus industry – did you have a previous interest? Nick Faichney (NF) I studied Geography at the University of Liverpool and when I was looking for courses or jobs that were able to fit my course and my experience this came up. My dad is in the industry as well and has been throughout my childhood. He works for Arriva in the North West, which is where I’m originally from, so I was really familiar with the industry and bus garages weren’t too alien to me. I found the industry interesting and busy which appealed to me. CBW Tell us about the Arriva graduate scheme.
NF I joined Arriva UK Bus on their graduate
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scheme in Autumn 2010 at the age of 22 and have been with the company ever since. I was with Arriva London for the scheme and have never left the London region. It was an initial 18-month scheme which began with a London bus driving placement based at Wood Green, which lasted around six weeks. I then moved on to work as a supervisor in Wood Green garage, followed by lots of other placements all around the business such as engineering, customer services, health and safety and finances. I finished the scheme in the spring of 2012. CBW How did you find out about the Arriva graduate scheme?
NF I was doing a lot of searching towards the end of university to find employment. The job fairs were really helpful to find information and that was where I found most of the information about Arriva’s graduate scheme. Obviously, I was already aware of the company because of my family links to the business. The graduate scheme was also advertised inside Arriva’s buses, which I saw on the bus I took to get to and from the halls of residence. The advertisement told you to apply online, so I did. CBW Any memorable moments from the scheme?
NF The most valuable part of the scheme was probably the bus driving placement. When I joined Arriva London I had pretty much no driving experience, even in a car. I’d passed my car driving test about two months before the graduate scheme started. Then I moved to London from the North West and had to become a London bus driver from afresh. This is not normally the case – we usually expect experienced drivers to apply to become a bus
driver. So that was a really big experience for me. Another memorable aspect of the scheme was working in one of our iBus control rooms at the time of the London riots in August 2011. That was extremely busy and there was a real air in the room that this hadn’t been experienced before, which was nice for me because that was how I felt for the whole placement. There was a real atmosphere that people would be there for however long it took to get ourselves moving again – there was a really good ethic in the iBus room for those days. There were a lot of trips abroad as well. Apart from all the on-the-job training that I did with Arriva London during the 18 months, there was off-the-job training with Arriva Group where all the branches from all over the UK and Europe met up. We got some really good trips abroad to places like Amsterdam and Berlin where we went to the Deutsche Bank headquarters. The first-hand experience Arriva provided for me has made it a lot easier to connect with the people I work with now. Even with little issues, it’s really helpful to be able to remember when I was in a similar position and how I reacted. It gives you credibility as well – lots of our drivers here probably wouldn’t have known who I was when I first joined. However, in a few weeks www.coachandbusweek.com
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Route 141 is one of the routes which Nick looks after at Palmes Green bus garage. Kim Rennie
they asked around enough to find out where I worked before and which drivers I interacted with on the graduate scheme. So the fact that I’ve been a bus driver, even for a very short space of time, gives me that credibility, which is really important when you join the business as a young manager.
Current role
CBW Describe your new role.
NF My current role is fairly recent – I became an Operating Manager at the end of October this year at Palmers Green. So I’ve only been here for just over a month. Before that I was a Deputy Operating Manager which is a fairly similar role just with fewer responsibilities. I now have full responsibility for the whole operating function of our Palmers Green garage, which is team of around 340 drivers based here, as well as our an outstation at Edmonton. A team of five Supervisors and one Deputy Manager work here as well. So, day-to-day a lot of my time is spent making sure we provide a full service. I ensure we have all the drivers in work that need to be in order for us to provide full coverage which we’re obliged to do for Transport for London (TfL). www.coachandbusweek.com
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‘I’ve got lots of friends who went to university who now do various jobs and they’re quite surprised how broad the scope of my role is. I also deal with issues of driver performance, whether that is good performance or poor performance. We have to continually improve the quality of the service we provide for TfL, making sure we deal correctly with any customer correspondence or any of the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) which we need to work towards for TfL. I have a lot more responsibility now than I had before. When I came off the graduate scheme in Spring 2012, I became a Deputy Operating Manager working in various garages, and even though you’d expect the role to be fairly similar, it does to me feel like a lot more responsibility as an Operating Manager. I am essentially now the most senior manager based at this garage. CBW What is your favourite aspect of your current job?
NF I love working with people. This job is a heavily people-orientated, much more so than I first thought. When I first started, I thought that as I was joining a bus company I would spend a lot of my time with buses, looking at bus routes, bus timetables – things like that. Actually, a huge part of my job is spent working with people, whether that is my immediate team here, or our driving team who I look after and deal with every day. I think it’s the most rewarding part as well. Yes, it doesn’t always work out how you’d like it to on every occasion, but when it does work out and you can see where you’ve been able to influence someone or invoke a change in their behaviour for the better, it has a great deal of personal satisfaction to it. CBW How about your least favourite part of the job? NF That’s a hard one. Possibly the varied working hours, but even that works in my favour sometimes – I do like the variation. However, it’s not always fantastic to be in the garages at 0330hrs, but obviously that’s the nature of the job. In particular here in London, where it’s a 24-hour operation, it’s important I’m
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FACE TO FACE › NICK FAICHNEY available at various times in the day. Even here at Palmers Green we have night routes, so I need to make time to see night drivers which can mean being here really late at night or really early in the morning. That can be quite demanding on my time outside of work – I really have to plan my life around my job. CBW What is most challenging about your job?
NF What I find particularly hard is being able to give enough of my time to people. I think when you manage a really large team like we do in this business, it can be really difficult and it can often feel like you’re not doing the best you can in your role. For example, when a driver comes to see me I may not have time for them because I’ve already got a queue of people waiting and it’s really hard to turn someone away. The biggest challenge is being able to interact with 340 people who work across two different sites and who work shifts all around the clock when I can’t be available all day, all night, and all week. That is the one thing which keeps me awake at night. If I’ve been in the garage for six months and then I see a name that I’ve never seen before, or I walk past someone I don’t recognise,
RECOGNITION
UK Bus Awards Judges’ remarks
‘The fact that I’ve been a bus driver, even for a very short space of time, gives me that credibility, which is really important when you join the business as a young manager I find that quite hard. I think that if that was my manager and they didn’t know who I was, or they weren’t ever around when I was in work, I wouldn’t be happy. I’m always really conscious that that’s how they feel. Over at Edmonton, which is our outstation, I intended when I first came to the garage to spend a lot more time there than had been done previously. I quickly found out that lots of the drivers there, even though they’re based there in the morning when they come to sign on, aren’t there for the rest of the day until they sign off as they don’t have their breaks there. So we’re trying to do something new over the next few weeks. They have their breaks away from the garage near a supermarket, so we’re going to go there with the union representative and sit in the supermarket’s café and be available for them. Not necessarily for really important or serious conversations, but more so I’m visible and they know who I am. They may also have some informal questions they can direct to me.
Successes and the future
CBW How do you feel about winning the Silver Young Manager of the Year 2014 award? NF I was actually really pleased with that. To just be nominated in the first place was fantastic in itself – it showed to me that there was recognition inside the business. Then to be shortlisted and go through to win Silver also showed that there was a wider recognition outside of the business and within the industry. CBW What are your ambitions for the future?
Having joined the Arriva graduate scheme some four years ago, Nick is well liked amongst both drivers and colleagues. He spends as much time with his staff as possible and dedicates much of his management time to working in the traffic office with his team of supervisors to ensure they feel supported and understand how their actions help to deliver a first class bus service. In just six months, working with his manager, Nick raised the efficiency of Enfield garage from bronze status to gold, with an overall improvement of nearly 25%. Passionate and innovative, Nick made a positive impression on the judges, who felt he has a bright future in the industry.
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NF At the moment I’m quite happy where I am, because I’m new to the role. I’ve only just been promoted so I feel I just need to get my head around this first and begin to work well with Palmers Green. After that, I’m not entirely sure. I would like to remain in the industry and with Arriva – at least that’s where I see my future for now because I’ve had lots of opportunities with Arriva in a very short space of time. I’ve had a lot of training to get where I am now and lots of personal development which was arranged by Arriva. Going forward a few years, I would just like to move into a more senior role on the same path that I’m on now. I probably would like at some point, when the opportunity comes along, to work for part of Arriva outside of London purely to see how different it is. They are very different markets and business models, so if it got to the point where I felt like I needed to have a new challenge I would like to try that. CBW Do you have any advice for those interested in following your path?
NF First things first, I would say they should make sure it is absolutely a path which is suited to them. They need to spend the time looking into the business and what we do, making sure it’s definitely something they want to do. If it is, then the Arriva graduate scheme is a really good opportunity. If someone wanted to join a graduate scheme where there is a lot of ground-level experience, then this scheme or one with another group would be ideal. They would need to be realistic with their goals – if they came in and expected to be in a senior manager role at the end of 18 months then they’re being pretty unrealistic. If they want to be able to learn a lot over 18 months then that’s what they can do – they just need to keep their ears open and absorb the information they are given. It’s a very unique place to work – I’ve got lots of friends who went to university who now do various jobs and they’re quite surprised how broad the scope of my role is. The environments in which we work are probably fairly atypical of what you would expect for someone who has been to university – they probably wouldn’t expect to be based in a London bus garage at 0430hrs with the engineering team fixing buses, for example. They also need to consider how much responsibility they will have in such a short space of time and at a relatively young age. One of the most important opportunities about the Arriva graduate scheme is actually being able to have a go. Lots of the different placements allow graduates to gain first-hand experience rather than them just learning about it in a classroom environment. For example, with the bus driving placement they actually do it – they take the bus driving test and go out and drive in service. When they do the engineering placement they have a go at fixing buses, or at least try to! The controller placement allows them to work as a controller in the control room. So anyone applying for that scheme needs to be prepared to roll their sleeves up and actually have a go themselves. CBW Your final thoughts?
NF I owe a lot of my professional success to Arriva in the sense that they put me through an 18-month training scheme and then I moved into a Deputy Manager role in 2012 – but it wasn’t a case of being dumped to get on with it. I was developed after that as well with in-house training schemes provided by Arriva. I think I’ve been fairly lucky with Arriva – when I first joined I took a bit of a leap as I didn’t know what to expect or what I would experience in 18 months. The experiences I’ve had and the job I now have at the age of 26 is incredible. I’m very thankful I’ve been given these opportunities. n www.coachandbusweek.com
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THE BIG PICTURE
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Lothian Buses’ Santa special this year is one of its four Edinburgh Bus Tours open top Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Tridents that were built new to this configuration in 2000. They were subsequently joined by a fleet of Plaxton President Dennis Trident part open toppers converted by the operator in-house for its range of distinct sightseeing brands – City Sightseeing, Edinburgh Tour, Majestic Tour and Bus & Boat Tour. A fifth brand, MacTours continues to be operated by AEC-PRV Routemasters. Keith McGillivray took what is a very atmospheric picture on Waverley Bridge, starting point for all the tours. We at CBW wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and prosperous 2015.
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DELIVERIES CRUISERS Cruisers of Redhill, Surrey, has added a new Volvobased Plaxton Leopard to its colourful fleet. The tangerine-liveried vehicle is the first Euro 6 vehicle chosen by Managing Director Michael Walter. “We have been very pleased with the Volvo-based Plaxton Profiles which make up our full size coach fleet and the Leopard is a natural progression,” he said. “Like them, the Leopard suits the type of work undertaken which is mainly short distance around the home counties. Our customers appreciate the level of comfort it offers and it stands out with possibly our most extravagant colour choice yet. Being Euro 6, this latest coach helps us demonstrate our ongoing commitment to operating the latest low emission vehicles.” The new Leopard features 57 reclining seats trimmed in a multi-coloured moquette with three point seatbelts, armrests and integrated handrails together with a
The all new stainless steel framed Plaxton Leopard is lower in height than the Panther range and features a pivot entrance door to meet operators’ requirement for improved boarding times. Intended as a day hire coach or for short duration touring with up to 59 passengers, the Leopard can also feature 3+2 seating for high capacity operations such as home to school transport. Cruisers was acquired by Michael Walter in 1995 and has expanded into a 36 vehicle operation, including 16 vehicles above 16 seats. All but two of the latter are products of ADL and Plaxton. In addition to the Leopard, the fleet includes several Profiles and Cheetahs together with three ADL buses. FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Plaxton
matching courier seat in the front entrance. The coach includes grey soft trim and curtains, a CD/radio entertainment system with public address facility and climate control incorporating
a forward roof mounted Thermo-King air-conditioning unit. Underneath the Plaxton coachwork, the Euro 6 Volvo B8R chassis incorporates a rear mounted Volvo D8K
7.7-litre engine and Volvo I-Shift automated gearbox. Euro 6 is achieved through SCR technology. Externally, the Leopard is embellished with Alcoa Dura-Brite alloy wheels.
loss of Terry and Geraldine McIntyre’s dad, also named Terry, and to mark his passing, the coach carries the moniker ‘Terry Senior.’ “We have a tradition of the vehicles being named ‘Master John’ and after other family members, so it seemed appropriate,” said Terry. “Dad was active in the business until the day he passed on. “We are well known for
operating Van Hools but wanted a cost-effective way of maintaining our low fleet age, which currently averages three and a half years. “We didn’t see the i6 as being a frontline continental tourer but it went to Bruges in its first few weeks without any problems.” Golden Boy specified PB seats, extra marker lights and a built-in vacuum cleaner – in addition to
the climate control system, twin-screen DVD and other refinements which come as standard on the i6. It is powered by DAF PACCAR’s 410bhp MX300 engine and has the ZF AS-Tronic autoshift gearbox. Based at Hoddesdon, Golden Boy operates 17 fullsize coaches and a fleet of mini- and midi-coaches from a purpose-built premises, with a great deal of its work
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GOLDEN BOY After a tour of the factory in Spain, Hertfordshire operator Golden Boy immediately decided to buy an i6 Integral from Irizar UK. Golden Boy Director Geraldine McIntyre and Fleet Engineer Paul Murdoch were taken on a tour of the facility earlier this year, and put in an order as soon as they returned. “Geraldine and Paul were very impressed with what they saw. But when we put the order in, the delivery timing was crucial to us,” said Managing Director Terry McIntyre. “To their credit, Irizar UK delivered the vehicle exactly when they said they would; and in our experience, that’s rare when buying coaches.” Terry says the 12.9m 53-seater touring coach has been living up to other promises, too, having performed faultlessly in its six-week shakedown period. The timing of the order coincided, sadly, with the
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taking place inside the M25 and around London. FACT FILE
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STAR COACHES Star Coaches of Batley has taken delivery of its first 12.8m Plaxton Leopard. The Volvo B9R-based vehicle, built to Euro 5 specification, is the fifth new Plaxton introduced to the fleet by Managing Director Imran Dabhad. He said: “The Leopard is a stylish coach which we can use on a wide variety of work. Plaxton has been supportive in finishing the vehicle to our specification that offers a particularly attractive environment for our customers. We chose a Volvo based vehicle again for the quality of support we have experienced with our previous purchases.” The new Leopard features 59 Brusa reclining seats trimmed in blue and gold moquette with three-point seatbelts, armrests and integrated handrails together with a matching crew seat in the front entrance. The high
specification continues with blue soft trim, alternate blue and gold curtains and full climate control. Star Coaches has specified a Bosch DVD/ radio entertainment system with public address facility and front mounted monitor together with a full CCTV system. Underneath the Plaxton coachwork, the Euro 5 Volvo B9R chassis incorporates a rear mounted Volvo D9B 9.36-litre engine delivering 380bhp and Volvo I-Shift automated gearbox. The gear selector control has been specified to the driver’s offside, allowing unrestricted access to the driver seat.
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Externally, the Leopard is finished in Star Coaches’ distinctive blue livery with bold red, white and grey graphics. It is further embellished with Alcoa DuraBrite alloy wheels, gull-wing mirrors, chromed surrounds to the daylight running lights and a select registration mark. FACT FILE
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STEPHENSONS OF EASINGWOLD
Stephensons of Easingwold, North Yorkshire has taken delivery of a new Scania K360 IB4x2 coach with Irizar i6 bodywork. The vehicle is 12.45m long and has 53 passenger seats with three point seat belts, leather headrests, a centre sunken washroom, a full Bosch Professional Line entertainment system with DVD player and twin monitors, reversing camera and alloy wheels. The vehicle features Scania’s two-pedal automated Opticruise gearbox, and comes with a comprehensive 24-month R&M package
supported by the local Scania service centre in Thirsk. Following a demonstration of the Scania Irizar i6, Director Harry Stephenson and his management team said they felt it would fit with their profile of work very well. Driver feedback has also been very positive. FACT FILE
CHASSIS/BODY Scania K 360 IB4x2 / Irizar i6 ENGINE 9 litre Euro 5 360bhp TRANSMISSION Scania Opticruise SEATS 53 SUPPLIED BY Scania (GB)
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PASSENGER PERSPECTIVE › THE WITCH WAY
Any Witch Way…. Phil Tonks rides between Manchester and Burnley on Transdev’s X43 ‘Witch Way’ service – a case of good witch or bad broomsticks? All photographs by the author
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600hrs on a typical Mancunian autumnal morning. In a downtown bus shelter, three lads barter with a taxi driver. “We’ll give ya £10 each to take us to Burnley,” offers one. The taxi driver is having none of it. Goodness knows how much more than £30 the fare would be. “Don’t bother – the bus’ll be here in a minute,” mumbles another one. He’s right. Emerging from the darkness, spot on time, is the �irst X43 Witch Way service of the day. Never mind haggling over £10, I hand such a note to the driver and even get a quid change. The £9 ‘Gold’ ticket might initially seem a bit steep, but it covers a huge area across Lancashire. And it’s far more luxurious than a cab. The morning after Halloween last year (a timely moment for witches), Transdev introduced 15 new Volvo B9TLs with Wrightbus Gemini bodies onto the route. A classy black trimmed interior with comfy leather seats is the order of the day. I take my usual upper deck front seat whilst the lads – still the worse for wear from their big night out – retire to the rear, swearing amongst themselves. They soon fall asleep and serenity is restored. We �ly through the early morning Manchester streets like a witch on a broomstick, as this great northern city wakes up. The service seems popular, even at this early hour. The incoming journey saw several people get off in the Chorlton Street terminus, and now quite a few are getting on. Even the Witch herself has had a makeover. Gone are haggard features – this ‘good witch’ is now a leggy blonde sporting red stilettos. Past the infamous Strangeways prison, through Prestwich and onto the M60/ M66 motorways, our Witch Way keeps up effortlessly with the early bird motorists thronging the three-lane highway. The rain has started, and I consider reviving my campaign to get bus operators to �it wipers to the upper deck of buses. The Germans in Berlin do it. Unable to see much more than northern drizzle, I hook up to the free WiFi to see who has been posting pictures of sleeping cats and, of course, check the morning headlines. I have a model bus with Rawtenstall as the destination, and I’m thrilled to arrive in the town for the very �irst time. The four boarding passengers are no doubt thrilled too at the arrival of their four-minute late bus, but I can’t discern it from their faces. I’m not entirely sure why we’re four minutes down – our driver hasn’t exactly hung around. 40 | COACH & BUS WEEK | December 23, 2014
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Burnley
Morning is breaking as we descend a steep hill into Burnley town centre. They may be bottom of football’s Premier League (as I write this) but in the more important bus league, we’re doing quite well. Our bus is now carrying a decent number and a passing Manchester-bound X43 has an even healthier load. Every other journey on the Witch Way extends from Burnley to Nelson, with a nominal six-minute wait in the bus station. This journey only has three minutes timetabled, but it’s enough to put us back on time as we head onwards, passing the bus’ home depot proudly bearing the sign ‘home of the Witch Way,’ passing into Pendle (from where the ‘Pendle Witches’ originate – the story behind the name of the service) arriving into Nelson Interchange spot on time. Nelson Interchange is bright and attractive. Opened in 2008 by the Mayor of Pendle (according to the plaque displayed next to the loos), it contains a small enquiry of�ice which doubles as a Tourist Information Centre. I’m pleased to see such a facility – staffed by a human being as well. So I take the opportunity to try it out and ask if there are any local bus maps available. Unfortunately not. These seem as rare as witch’s teeth – I also asked for such an equivalent in Manchester yesterday and got a similar look that suggested these are items that haven’t been around since your grandmother’s day. There’s plenty of other
TECHNOLOGY
The Witch Way App Transdev has developed an app with real-time information for mobile phones. It seemed to be working fine on the couple of times I tried it during the day, using GPS tracking to find out where you are, and where the next bus is in relation to it. The app also features ‘sample fares’ – although doesn’t show the £9 day ticket ‘Gold’ – and some useful contacts.
lea�lets and information though – and if you’re into walking, plenty of rambling ideas locally. The toilets are 20p, but are very well-appointed – in fact, probably the best loos I’ve experienced on my bus travels across the UK this year. I take a picture of their prison bar-like entrance, which rouses suspicion with an orange tabarded gentleman who I can see pointing and discussing with another man wielding a mop. Both eye me up and down as I walk past, then I create more suspicion as I jot down notes. Neither approaches me, however. Next up, something unusual. A single-decker on the Witch Way. I’m not sure if this is normal practice, but a Mainline-branded vehicle arrives on stand. This is an older bus, but still very smartly turned out, with a plush red interior. The driver is a friendly, happy soul. Some www.coachandbusweek.com
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One of the Wrightbus Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TLs introduced onto the route in October 2013, is seen in Burnley
Nelson Interchange is bright and welcoming
people appear to be purchasing weekly tickets from him, and whilst this becomes slow and laborious, he remains chipper, even when one attempt to ‘peel and seal’ doesn’t work. The bus is virtually full as it runs into Burnley bus station, where I decide to jump off and find some breakfast.
Back to Manchester
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I return to jump on the 0848hrs back towards Manchester, but there’s no sign of it until, 12 minutes later, one appears. A few of us pile on and we eventually leave 15 minutes late. The WiFi doesn’t work on this one, but who wants to go on the internet when there is some lovely scenery to admire? Stone-clad buildings and sheep-filled green fields punctuate the picture from the top deck. The motorway
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PASSENGER PERSPECTIVE › THE WITCH WAY INSIGHT
The Pendle Witches ‘The Witch Way’ takes its name from the story of the Pendle Witches, one of the most famous witch trials in English history. The 12 were accused of the murders of 10 people by the use of witchcraft and lived in the area around Pendle Hill, regarded then as a ‘wild and lawless’ region. The trials took place in 1612 – eventually nine women and two men were tried, with 10 found guilty and hanged. Today, the story forms a large part of Pendle’s tourist and heritage industry, with a special beer brewed, a Pendle witch trail walk and, of course, the Witch Way bus service. is slow, stopping on occasions, and I spot some other Witch Way buses in the opposite direction displaying ‘not in service.’ Is this why my journey was so late? I guess whenever you run buses on or near motorways, they’re always vulnerable to this sort of thing. We arrive back into Manchester terminus at 1026hrs – a full 22 minutes late. The next batch of Witch riders jump on and the driver sets off immediately, but within moments, another one has appeared – such is life. So I jump on this one, as the only passenger. The driver is smartly attired and thanks me for my ticket. He seems unperturbed by the traf�ic goings-on. The witches are starting to bunch on their broomsticks. We soon catch up the previous one and a third one appears in play. In the opposite direction, it’s a similar story, with two X43s running together on more than one occasion. The driving is impeccable though, and I jump off in Burnley as the drivers change over with much discussion as to what might be going on. I, however, opt for a change of scenery.
The Lancashire Way
The 152 Lancashire Way service to Blackburn and Preston is loading and I jump on, impulseled. This too, is a well-appointed spec and the ride is equally as good as the witches offering. On time departure, I also arrive spot on time into Blackburn, where I decide to bail out to link onto the X41 back to Manchester. Blackburn bus station is being rebuilt, and a temporary offering is operating next to the building site. It’s a very spartan affair, amounting to a collection of bus shelters and nothing else. It’s now hammering down, but I patrol the area, snapping pictures of brightlycoloured buses, much to the bemusement of the locals. Then I’m pursued by a rotund gentleman who vaguely resembles and sounds like the comedian Peter Kay. “D’ya like the buses?” he questions. “Yes,” I reply. “I’m trying to work out where t’green Optare Solo comes from. Do you know?” he asks. “No idea,” I offer back. I consider suggesting he Googles the reg plate if he’s really curious, but 42 | COACH & BUS WEEK | December 23, 2014 040_042_CBW1169_Lancs Witch Way.indd 42
No sign of life on the electronic display in Nelson Interchange
The age old problem – scuff marks everywhere decide against it. “It always rains in Blackburn,” he says... I inform him I’m off to Manchester on the X41, just as one appears. “Not as nice as the Witch Way,” he suggests. I tell him I’m off to try. I suppose my new friend is right. These buses aren’t quite as sophisticated as the X43s, but they’re still very smart and comfortable in their bright yellow and blue livery – another Stenning classic. No leather seats, but these ‘standard’ ones are more than adequate. We leave a minute down as the drizzle turns into a full-on monsoon. Passing through Accrington (the ‘Stanley’ bit seems only attributable to football) we eventually �ind the motorway and run in tandem with the witches through Prestwich back into Manchester. Umbrellas abound. It’s 1500hrs and I decide it’s time to do one last round trip to Burnley and back on the Witch Way. My bus departs spot on time, but progress is agonisingly slow along the Bury New Road towards Prestwich and we hit the motorway 11 minutes down, reduced to nine by the time we arrive into Rawtenstall. Our driver does well and we’re only �ive minutes late on arrival into Burnley. Burnley bus station is also a decent affair. Despite the gaggle of drivers chewing on fags near the exit, the whole presentation is rather decent. There are shops, a café, information centre and bus station manager’s of�ice right in the middle of the passenger area. Buses are a ‘people’ business and my experience here and in Nelson are positive ones – real human beings around to help with any enquiries.
Posh interior
The �inal Witch
I hop on my �inal Witch Way of the day from Burnley, which departs on time at 1642hrs. This is the incoming service from Nelson, which had arrived some minutes earlier. The driver was happy to let people get on though – a refreshing change from the scene I see so often whereby passengers have to wait right until the driver is ready to leave. Now the veil of darkness has appeared again and I can’t see much of the beautiful countryside. The motorway snarls us up again and we arrive 10 minutes late into Chorlton Street at 1810hrs – exactly 12 hours to the minute since I boarded my �irst journey. Plenty of takers for the outbound journey and I watch as our ‘witch’ �lies off back into the darkness… ■
The Verdict GOOD WITCH!
● Sumptuous vehicles; ● Smart, friendly, excellent drivers; and ● Very good bus station facilities, managed by Lancashire County Council.
BAD BROOMSTICKS!
● Frequent late running / bunching; ● Free WiFi patchy; and ● Drivers selling weekly tickets is slow/ time-consuming.
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Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
1999 Dennis Dart SLF
MAN 14280 or Mercedes Benz 1524L Unvi Touring
MERCEDES 616 CDI SLF BUS
2006 06 REG UP TO 15 SEATS AND 3 X WHEELCHAIRS, COIF, EX LOCAL AUTHORITY SO VERY NICE, HIGH SPEC, CHOICE OF 2.
£17,950 33 seats + 19 standees, MOT July 2015, choice of 3.
www.staffordbuscentre.com
Tel: 01782 791774 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
£6,995 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
Seating up to 43 passengers, air conditioning, double glazing, continental door, 7.7m2 luggage capacity, DVD & monitor, courier seat.
£POA
Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010
2008 LDV Maxus 3900 2.5CDI
2009 Ford Transit T430 2.4TDCI
2010 Ford Transit T430 2.4TDCI
2012 Ford Transit T430 2.2TDCI
105PS, 17 seat Minibus, twin side doors, CD Player, electric mirrors & windows, power steering, remote locking, Certificate of Conformity.
100PS rwd 17 seat minibus, digital tachograph, side door, CD Player, electric windows, power steering, remote locking.
115PS rwd LWB 17 seat minibus, side door, electric windows, CD Player, power steering, remote locking, six speed gearbox, digital tachograph.
135PS rwd LWB 17 seat minibus, side door, electric windows, CD Player, power steering, remote locking, six speed gearbox, digital tachograph.
£4,500 (Guide price)
£9,500 (Guide price)
£11,500 (Guide price)
£12,500 (Guide price)
www.auctioneers.co.uk Tel: 01685 377818
www.auctioneers.co.uk Tel: 01685 377818
www.auctioneers.co.uk Tel: 01685 377818
www.auctioneers.co.uk Tel: 01685 377818
1992 Setra 215 HD
2001 Setra 315 GTHD
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Unvi Vega EX
2009 Iveco Library Bus
53 seats, MAN engine, MOT Nov 2015.
49 seats, full executive, Merc V8, LEZ compliant, MOT Apr 2015 .
19 passenger seats, air conditioning, double glazed panoramic windows, large rear boot, radio/CD/PA system, manual or automatic gearbox option, electric power door.
Euro 5, superb example, as new, all keys and manuals, only 29,000 miles warranted, direct council, viewing on site in Manchester.
£5,000 ono
£28,000 ono
£POA
£25,000 o.n.o.
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010
Tel: 0161 223 3882 juliej@stoodley.co.uk
2002 Mercedes Sitcar Beluga 815 Vario
1999 Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Cheetah
2005 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2008 Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI
29 seater + crew, air con, manual, reclining seats, electric windows, wheel trims etc, in good condition, COIF, PSV MOT, the usual Mercedes reliability with excellent fuel economy, London LEZ exhaust fitted.
29 seater + driver, plain white, PSV MOT, COIF, 3 point belts etc, original paintwork and interior, drives well, as they all do, usual excellent reliability and great fuel economy.
16 seater luxury minicoach, air con, LEZ compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, extended rear, superb condition, one owner, drives well, alarm, reverse sensors, top spec, panoramic windows, ready to go staight to work.
16 seater, front entry luxury coach, PSV until March, 6 speed, Elite Conversion, forced air, rack lights, rear seats on quick release tracking, like new inside and out and drives well, 120K miles, COIF, digital tacho.
£22,999 + VAT – MAY PX
£9,999 + VAT – MAY PX
£12,999 + VAT
£14,999 + VAT – MAY PX
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2005 Scania K114 Berkhof Axial
2001 Mercedes 814D
12.8 metre, 55 seat executive, automatic, air con, centre sunken WC, clean & tidy. £50,000 + VAT
Nigel McCree - 07817 542113
2004 Mercedes Sprinter 311D Traveliner LWB
16 seats, LEZ compliant, 161,000km, PSV MOT Sept 2015, analogue tacho, good reliable coach in good condition.
27 seats with 3-point belts, RPC, manual, MOT April 2015.
£14,950 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk 01795 423982
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Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
£6,595 + VAT
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653 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
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516cdi
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.
£90,000 + VAT Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365
£17,000 Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365
19 seats, power door, panoramic d/g windows, in-dash A/C, saloon forced air, large luggage space, bulkhead and deep drop boot, UK chassis, 3 yr unlimited mileage warranty. £POA
2003 Mercedes 614D
2002 Scania Irizar Century
2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515cdi
15 seats or 6 wheelchairs, wheelchair lift, MOT May 2015.
49 re-trimmed seats, toilet, air-con, auto, MOT May 2015.
UNVI Vega conversion, 16 seats, large d/g windows, A/C, saloon forced air, large boot space, deep drop boot, 190k miles, good condition, new test, can re-paint at extra cost. £24,950 ono + VAT
12 months MOT & tax, full tank of fuel, one owner driver for the last 5 years, 49 seater, toilet, aircon, drivers bunk, alloy wheels, just refurbished, 2 new 22in Samsung LED monitors, black-out windows, TV tuner, DVD system all fitted 8 months ago, good mpg, 3 new air bags, new belts, hoses and interior LED lights just fitted, 600,000km, based in Glasgow.
£25,000 + VAT
Contact Gary – 07930 377051
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
£4,750 + VAT
£37,500 + 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
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com
2011 VW Crafter CR50 TDI L MAXI H-R
2006 Ford Transit 430E
2007 LDV Maxus LWB EHR 15STR
2011 Vauxhall Vivaro Combi LWB Tecshift
16 seats, front entry, luggage racks with blown air and reading lights, show curtains and large boot area. £28,495 + VAT
16 seats, side loading door, 3 point seat belts, rear emergency exit, radio/cassette, tachograph, MOT till Oct 2015. £5,495 + VAT
14 seats + driver, digital tacho, 3 point seatbelts, headrests, side loading door, COIF at cost. £4,995 + VAT
Very well maintained, massive boot via lift up tailgate rear, bodywork in very good condition for mileage. £11,995 + VAT
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk
1993 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier
2002 Scania VanHool K124
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.
0113 320 0780/0035 386 8138165 Anthony ant@pabtours.com
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
www.coachandbusweek.com
NOW £39,000
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton
Contact Gemma Ireland T: 01733 293247 F: 0845 280 2927 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
53 seats, automatic, very good condition for year, currently in dry storage, additional vehicle also available. £2,750
PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com
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VEHICLES
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
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
1998 Dennis Dart ALX200
2000/2001 X/Y Reg Volvo B7TL’S
2006 BMC Falcon
2001 Y Reg Tridents
37 seats or 33 plus 1 wheelchair, manual ramp, Cummins engine, Allison auto gearbox, power door, new MOT, very tidy.
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
£4,500 + VAT
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
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
Low Floor Euro 6 Sprinter 516 or 519
New EVM Sprinter 516 Classic
2011 Volkswagen Crafter
New Mercedes Benz Sprinter Grand Tourer
Maximum seating capacity of 22 mixed between seating/standing and wheelchair, multiple drop box combinations for luggage storage.
Euro 6, GTronic gearbox, silver, new EVM plug type door, saloon privacy glazing, decorative curtains, 22 seats, Euroliners, EVM chrome pack, Mercedes Benz saloon air con.
16 seats finished in moquette, manual, white, large boot, double rear doors, panoramic windows, curtains, emergency exit in saloon, 63,500 miles.
7 speed G tronic Auto, silver metallic, power door, panoramic windows, powered boot door, large boot and side lockers, 19 leather seats + driver + courier, Euroliners, 3 point seatbelts, luggage racks with saloon lighting, Webasto air con.
EnsignBus 01708 865656
£POA
£55,500 + VAT
£28,500 + VAT
£80,000 + VAT
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
2006 Volvo B12M
2013 Ford Transit ELWB
New Mercedes Sprinter 519 CDI
2008 Iveco Eurorider Beulas Cygnus
I-shift, 12.8m long, Hanover LEDs, centre wheelchair lift, rear toilet and server, LEZ and DDA compliant.
6 speed manual, radio/CD, digital tacho, electric front windows, heated front windscreen, steering column radio controls, heated rear windows with wash/wipe system, tinted saloon windows.
17 seats, Atlas conversion, Euro 5, 6 speed manual, ABS brakes, ASR, ESP, PAS, digital tachograph. Can be seen at Eurobus 2014.
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.
£17,995
£POA
£POA
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2011 Iveco Eurorider Plaxton Panther
2011 VDL Bova Futura FHD 127.365PR
2003 Setra 315 GTHD
1998 Volvo B10M Enigma
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.
49 recliner seats with retractable belts, DVD + 2 monitors, centre toilet, centre power door, boiler + dash fridge, air con, Eminox exhaust for London 2015, Mercedes engine, ZF manual, good condition, test until September 2015, real good drive.
49 recliner seats with retractable belts, DVD + monitor, centre toilet and door, Volvo engine, ZF gearbox, test until August 2015.
£POA – CHOICE
£POA – CHOICE
£37,500 + VAT o.n.o.
£15,000 + VAT o.n.o.
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
07730 486708 paul.watson9@btconnect.com
07730 486708 paul.watson9@btconnect.com
£POA
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Beulas Jewel 13.3m / 13.9m / 14.6m Double Deck MAN RR4 chassis 440 bhp / 480 bhp
MOSELEY (PCV) LTD Elmsall Way, Dale Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2XS
Tel: 01977 609000 Fax: 01977 609900 enquiries@moseleycoachsales.co.uk www.moseleycoachsales.co.uk
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Ensig
DOUBLE DECK E 2008 57 PLATE OPTARE VERSAS
Cummins Euro 4 6 cylinder engines, Allison gearboxes, Mobitech destinations, DDA and LEZ compliant, 11 metres long, 37 seats.
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
Manual, Van Hool Alizee, 49 recliners, centre toilet, rear wheelchair lift, MOT August 2015.
2005 55 PLATE OPTARE SOLO M880
2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS
2001/2002 51/02 PLATE DENNIS DARTS
Voith gearbox, Euro 2, 80 seats, painted white, new MOT.
2000 VOLVO B7TL
Cummins C series, Voith gearbox, 84 seats, low height 13 feet 8”, new MOT.
2003 53 PLATE DENNIS DART SLFs
10.1m, Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, 36 seats, LEZ and DDA compliant.
Cummins Euro 3 / Allison, Plaxton Pointer bodies, dual door, 30 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, can be converted to single door.
Manual, Ikarus body, 55 seats, MOT July 2015.
I-shift, Plaxton Panther, 51 seats, toilet, air-con, LEZ compliant. £40,000
1993 K REG DAF MB230
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.
1997 P REG DAF SB3000
Cummins engine, 28 seats, new MOT.
Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, 10.7m, 37 seats.
1999 DENNIS TRIDENT
2002/3 DENNIS DARTS
2005 VOLVO B12B
OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY - B
Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Pa Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 86 Visit our website for current sto
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K ER SPECIALIST 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.
1999 T REG DENNIS TRIDENTS
Cummins C series engines, ZF gearbox, East Lancs bodies, 74 seats, long MOT’s
2010 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE
Cummins Euro 5 engine, 28 seats, Mobitec LED’s. 8.8m long slimline, long MOT.
Cummins Euro 4 , Voith gearbox, East Lancs body, 9.4m, 26 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant.
2007 ENVIRO 200
2001/2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS
51 and 02 plate, Cummins Euro 3 ISC engines, LEZ, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA, single door and 78 seats, or dual door 67 seats.
£18,000 + VAT
2001 & 2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS
ISC Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, Alexander ALX 400 bodies, 62 seats dual door or can be upseated and converted to single door.
2000 X REG VOLVO B7TLs
Euro 2, LEZ compliant, Plaxton President , CCTV, dual door 62 seats or single door 74 seats. £9,000 + VAT
1993 K REG LEYLAND OLYMPIAN
Cummins L10 / ZF, Northern Counties body, 76 seats.
2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER
89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.
1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES ZF automatics, 71 seats.
2006 VOLVO B12M
I-shift, 12.8m long, Hanover LED’s, rear toilet and server, LEZ and DDA compliant.
£45,000
- BRITAIN’S BIGGEST BUS DEALERS Park, Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YF 8 864340 e-mail: sales@ensignbus.com t stock at www.ensignbus.com
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FORD TRANSIT MINIBUSES
OTHER MAKES
(63) 2013 Ford Transit 9 seat shuttle, 2.2d six speed manual, air-con, twin side loading doors, 25,000 miles £15,500 + VAT
(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
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS (61) 2012 Ford Transit 16 seat minibus 2.4 COIF/PSV, 4,500 miles only £15,995
D L O S
(12) 2012 Ford Transit 9 seat Shuttle twin side loading doors 18000 miles £12,995
(58) 2008 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel with six speed gearbox, 16,000 miles FSH £10,495 (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
D
SOL
OTHER MAKES
(13) 2013 Peugeot Expert Teepe 2.0 diesel six speed, wheelchair accessible, lightweight ramps, twin side doors, air-con, red, 5,500 miles only £16,995 (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 (61) 2011 Renault Master 3.5ton 17 seat 2.3 diesel six speed, sat-nav, Bluetooth, tachograph, fully tracked floor, COIF/PSV, 33,000 miles £15,995
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
(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
Electric Peugeot Boxer E Monarch automatic 13 seat minibus, twin side doors, fully tracked floor, road fund exempt, White, 1600 miles only £19,995
(07) 2007 Fiat Doblo 1.4 petrol, 11,500 miles only, five speed manual, three seats plus wheelchair space, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, air-con £6,995
(60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5 ton GVW 17 seat minibus, 2.3 diesel, 6 speed manual, fully tracked floor, high back seats, tacho, 38,000kms, sat-nav, Bluetooth, COIF/PSV £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
(05) 2005 Renault Traffic 1.9 diesel, six speed manual gearbox, 4 seats plus wheelchair access, lightweight ramp, air-con, electric windows, blue, 53,000 miles £6,495
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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BEN WEAVER PSV
PSV
PSV
PSV
CHOICE OF THREE 2007 07 MERCEDES 816 33 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, silver, cerificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric b-fold front door, 172,000 kilometers/107,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 24,995 + VAT
2010 10 PLATE FIAT DUCATO MAXI 40 3.0 JTD 160PS KSF FREEDOM STEP ENTRY LOW FLOOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 3.0 turbo diesel 160ps euro 5 engine, 6 speed semi automatic gearbox, light blue, 1 local authority owner from new, COIF for 16 passengers, PSV, digital tacho, fold-out rear access ramp, low entry side step, fully tracked flat floor, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, electric side entry door, panoramic glass, 54,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 22,495 + VAT
2006 06 PLATE MERCEDES BENZ 616CDI SPRINTER LOW FLOOR ACCESSIBLE SERVICE BUS 2.7CDi turbo diesel 160ps engine, 6 speed automatic, double electric front access plug entry doors, rear emergency exit door, fold out wheelchair access ramp, low floor with tracking for upto 3 wheelchairs, COIF for 15 seated plus 1 wheelchair or 13 seated plus 3 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, PSV tested, ex local authority owned, 147,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £19,995 + VAT CHOICE OF 2
2006 06 PLATE MERCEDES BENZ 616CDI SPRINTER LOW FLOOR ACCESSIBLE SERVICE BUS 2.7CDi turbo diesel 160ps engine, 6 speed automatic, double electric front access plug entry doors, rear emergency exit door, fold out wheelchair access ramp, low floor with tracking for upto 3 wheelchairs, COIF for 15 seated plus 1 wheelchair or 13 seated plus 3 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, PSV tested, ex local authority owned, 166,000 miles, very good condition supplied with 12 months PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £19,995 + VAT CHOICE OF 2
2008 08 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 311CDI LWB 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2200 CDi turbo diesel 110ps, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Frank Guy conversion, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 3 wheelchairs plus 8 passengers, uplift skylight, CD player, electric mirrors, currently fitted with 10 passenger seats but 4 more can be added to make 14 passengers, 172,000 miles but looks and drives like 72,000 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
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
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 £ 16,995 + VAT
PSV
2003 03 MERCEDES VARIO 814 33 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, currently yellow, waiting for white respray, Certificate of Initial Fitness for 30 seats, currently fitted with 28 seats, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ricon underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, Leicester Carriage Builders conversion, 230,000 kilometers/144,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT
2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 33 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 £ 14,995 + VAT
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
PSV
2005 55 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift auto gearbox, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, analogue tacho, LEZ compliant, CD player, 84,000 miles, currently fitted with 5 passenger seats but more will be added to make into 16 seats, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months 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
BEN WEAVER commercIals
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
PSV
2005 05 MERCEDES VARIO 814 16-24 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, Frank Guy conversion, green, Certificate Of Initial Fitness for 16 passengers, analogue tachograph, PSV, PLC Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 8 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, fold-out side access step, 169,000 kilometers/105,000 miles, ex local authority owned, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months parts and labour warranty £ 12,995 + VAT
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 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
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
PSV
2000 W REG MERCEDES VARIO 814 AUTOBUS NOUVELLE 2 29 SEAT MINICOACH 4.25 turbo diesel, white, Certificate of Initial Fitness, PSV'd until 12th November 2015, analogue tachograph, large rear boot, 588,000 kilometers/367,000 miles, very clean tidy bus that can go straight to work, supplied fully serviced to FTA standards £ 11,495 + 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 £ 10,995 + VAT
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 £ 8,795 + VAT
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076
www.minibuses.co
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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
2003 53 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, currently fitted with 8 seats but 9 more can be added, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 2129,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,295 + VAT
2003 53 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, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 155,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT
PSV
LEZ
2006 06 REG IVECO DAILY 40C14 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel 140ps, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, COIF for 12 passengers, analogue tacho, current PSV expires 3rd April 2015, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, Ricon underfloor rear wheelchair lift, LEZ compliant, fold out side door, access step, 4200kgs gross vehicle weight so can be driven without a d1 licence, 151,000 kilometers/94,000 miles, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,495 + VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER LWB 313CDI WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.2 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, silver, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 132,000 miles, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty. £ 7,495 NO VAT
PSV
PSV
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
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 £ 7,495 + VAT
PSV
2002 02 PLATE (ON PRIVATE REG) MERCEDES SPRINTER 411CDI 17 SEAT MINIBUS/MINICOACH 2.2CDi turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, silver, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, overhead storage with reading lights and forced air, curtains, sunroof, CD player, 313,000 miles, good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT
PSV
CHOICE OF FOUR 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
2003 (03) 2004 (54) IVECO DAILY 65C15 23-25 SEAT WELFARE BUSES Analogue tacho, PSV, COIF for 22 passengers, PSV, 2800cc turbo diesel, white, Access underfloor rear chairlift, tracking up to 8 wheelchairs, 1 local authority from new, excellent condition, 12 months PSV and MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,495 +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
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 £ 6,495
PSV
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
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 £ 5,795 + VAT
2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 8 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 144,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,695 + VAT
2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS 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
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 £ 4,995 + VAT
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 £ 4,795 + VAT
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 £ 4,495 + VAT
PSV
2002 02 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, panoramic glass, electric front entry plug door, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 150,000 kilometers 95,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,995 + 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
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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. £13,000 + VAT
2000 DENNIS JAVELIN 49 seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air heating, MOT April, 154,243kms.
2001 DENNIS DART MINI POINTER 28 seats, 1 wheelchair, automatic, luggage racks, front destination.
2000 MERCEDES HISPANO 49 seats, semi auto, lap retractable belts, centre toilet, forced air heating, reading lights, TV monitor, 542,190kms.
£5,000 + VAT
£10,000 + VAT
£22,000 + VAT
1994 TOYOTA CAETANO OPTIMO 3 GL 22 coach seats with belts, power door, manual box, new paint in white, current MOT.
2004 OPTARE SOLO 18/20 seats plus 2 wheelchairs, wheelchair ramp, 3 point seatbelts, automatic, tacho, Mercedes engine, choice of 4.
£4,000 + VAT
2002 IVECO MAXIM 29 coach seats, lap retractable belts, crew seat, power door, manual gearbox, forced air, reading lights, curtains, radio cassette. £19,950 + VAT
2003 VOLVO B12M JONCKHEERE MISTRAL 50 leather coach seats, manual, 3 point belts, curtains, rear toilet, Cd/radio, monitor, forced air heating, reading lights, power door. £42,000 + 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. £9,000 + VAT
1998 MERCEDES VARIO 614D Frank Guy conversion, 15 coach seats with 3 point belts, full tracking, rear wheelchair lift, power doors, manual, tacho, radio/Cd, twin rear doors. 116,458kms, tidy condition. £5,000 + 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. £73,000 + VAT
1998 MERCEDES 0404 HISPANO CARROCERA 49 seats + crew seat, lap belts, luggage racks, TV monitor, centre toilet, reading lights, forced air heating, automatic.
2006 MERCEDES VARIO 814D OPTARE NOUVELLE SR 29 coach seats, 3 point seatbelts, large boot, air con, luggage racks, forced air, power door, new MOT, genuine 22,6000 km, absolutely mint condition inside and out. £34,000 + VAT
1998 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTON PREMIERE 320 70 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. £23,500 + VAT – PX CONSIDERED
1999 MERCEDES 612D VAN CONVERSION 16 seats with belts, Unwin tracking, electric wheelchair lift, manual gearbox, MOT 09-2015.
1995 VOLVO B9M VAN HOOL ALIZE 36 reclining seats, rear floor mounted toilet, manual, double glazed, tinted windows, power door. New MOT, rear servery, air conditioning. £12,000 + VAT
1999 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTON PREMIER 350 70 reclining seats, lap belts, centre toilet, boiler and servery, 6 speed ZF gearbox, luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, power door, very tidy, 843,751kms, new MOT. £12,000 + VAT
1998 DENNIS DART ALX300. 37 seats or 33 plus 1 wheelchair, 292,643 miles, manual ramp, seat-belted, Cummins engine, Allison auto gearbox, power door, new MOT, very tidy £4,500 + VAT
2005 MERCEDES VARIO 814D 24 seats + crew seat, KVC conversion, manua, 241285 kms, 3 points belts, rear boot, fully trimmed interior, full body skirt kit, immaculate condition. £18,000 + VAT
1998 DAF SB3000 PLAXTON PREMIERE 320 51 recliners, ZF automatic gearbox, curtains, double glazing.
2006 MERCEDES BEAVER 2 814D 33 coach seats, automatic, luggage racks, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, 3 point seatbelts, power door, SIdE LIFT, Purmo heating, destination front, side and rear. £25,000 + 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, new retrim, repainted in white. £5,000 + VAT
2002 TOYOTA OPTIMO 23 reclining seats, power door, analogue tacho, radio/cassette, luggage racks, forced air heating, reading lights, MOT’d. £14,950 + VAT
1999 MERCEDES 814D 32 coach seats with 3 point belts, curtains, aisle carpet, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air heating, power door, manual gearbox. £17,500 + VAT
£17,500 + VAT
£3,000 + VAT
£18,000 + VAT
£12,000 + VAT
CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DREWWILSON.CO.UK Tel/Fax: 0141 248 5524 • Mob: 07764 200444 • Email: drew@drewwilson.co.uk Mob: 07827 325474 • Email: graham@drewwilson.co.uk
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Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 19 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, tow-bar and boot.
Brand New Coach-built Mercedes Atego Ferqui F5 34, 36 or 38 high back seats, 3 point belts, air conditioning, double glazing, reading lights, power door, curtains, large boot. Orders now being taken.
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.
2011 Mercedes Benz 516 CDi Sprinter 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, air conditioning, forced air, reading lights, large boot, metallic paint, low mileage.
2010 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.
2010 Mercedes 515 CDi Soroco 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, metallic paint 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 Ford Transit 16 high back seats, 3 point belts.
2007 57 Reg Mercedes Soroco 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, AC,DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, large 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.
Steve Peach Tel: 01405 814064 Mob: 07836 551020 Email: info@connaughtpsv.co.uk Web: www.connaughtpsv.co.uk
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2008 (58) LDV MAXUS 120PS 17 SEAT MINIBUS IN WHITE COIF/PSV CHOICE OF 2 14,000 MILES & 18,000 MILES TRADE SALE ONLY £POA
2007 (57) MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 16 SEAT MINICOACH STANFORD CONVERSION AIR CON LUGGAGE RACKS LARGE DROPWELL BOOT COIF/PSV 140,000 MILES £21,995 + VAT.
2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 17,500 MILES COIF/PSV £16,995
2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEATS INC DRIVER COACH REAR/LARGE DROP WELL BOOT COIF/PSV £18,995
07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450
NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI • ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP
P.O.A.
2006 (06) CITROEN RELAY 8 SEATS INC DRIVER W/CHAIR ACCESSIBLE INBOARD LIFT FOLDAWAY SEATS £7,495
06 (06) VW LT35 TDI 16 SEAT INC DRIVER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. INBOARD TAIL LIFT UNWIN TRACKING 82000 MILES COIF/PSV £15,995 + VAT
ON SHOW AT THE NEC 4-6 NOV STAND D88 (PONTYPOOL) LTD
2013 (62) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 16,120 MILES COIF/PSV £17,995
MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS
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MERCEDES BENDY BUSES FOR SALE Quantity: 11 Guide Price: £5,950 each or best offer for job lot Reg. date: 2003 Capacity: 49 seated & 100 standing Engine: Mercedes 906 Euro 3 Transmission: Automatic (Voith or ZF Ecomat)
Nigel McCree
Dry stored and unused for the last three years, excellent condition body and mechanics
TWO LEFT
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 Body length (overall): 17,940mm, Body width: 2,550mm, Height (external) incl. roof ventilator: 3,009mm, Axles: 3, Tyre size: 275/70 R22.5, Turning circle: 22,822mm, Approach angle: 7 degrees, Departure angle: 7 degrees, Front overhang 2,705mm, Front Height (above road): 370mm, Rear overhang: 3,400mm, Gross vehicle weight: 28,000kg, Kerbside weight: 16,000kg, Front axle (max load): 7,245kg, Centre Axle: 10,000kg, Drive axle (max load): 13,000kg, Tank capacity: 290 litres.
Winchester Marine & Industrial RAF Manby, Manby Middlegate, Manby, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8UT Tel: 01507327100 Fax: 01507327103 Email: info@winchestermarine.net or Email winchestermarine@btconnect.com
Low Value Part exchanges will be considered
Tel: 01805 938036 Mob: 07817 542113 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:
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16 seater, luxury minicoach, air con, mood lighting, London compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, extended rear, in superb condition, one owner from new, drives excellent, loads of history, alarm, reverse sensors etc, top spec vehicle, panoramic windows, ready to go staight to work. £14750
Call Tim 01404 47502 or 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2002 Mercedes Sitcar 1999 Mercedes 814 Beluga 815 Vario Vario Plaxton Cheetah
29 seater + crew, air con, manual, reclining seats, electric windows, wheel trims etc, in good condition, COIF, PSV MOT, the usual Mercedes reliability with excellent fuel economy, may PX, London LEZ Exhaust fitted. £22,999 + VAT
29 seater + driver, plain white, PSV MOT, COIF, 3 point belts etc, original paintwork and interior, drives well, as they all do, usual excellent reliability and great fuel economy, may PX. £9,999 + VAT
2005 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
2008 Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI
16 seater luxury minicoach, air con, mood lighting, London compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, extended rear, in superb condition, one owner, drives well, alarm, reverse sensors etc, top spec, panoramic windows, ready to go staight to work. £12,999 + VAT
16 seater, front entry luxury coach, PSV until March, 6 speed, Elite Conversion, forced air, rack lights etc, rear seats on quick release tracking, like new inside and out and drives well, 120K miles, COIF, digital tacho, may PX. £14,999 + VAT
WANTED: MERCEDES COACHES
1999 to present year, 16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage, etc.
Marchant’s Coaches of Cheltenham Spa have the following Buses & Coaches for sale: 2004 Mercedes Citaro 43 seats MOT 20/11/15 2002 Mercedes Citaro 41 seats MOT 1/6/15 2001 Optare Solo Mercedes 29 belted seats + 2 tip ups MOT 2/2/15 (will MOT) 2001 Plaxton Cheetah manual 25 seats MOT 14/9/15 2000 Volvo B10M manual Van Hool 57 seats MOT 24/8/15 2000 Volvo B10M manual Plaxton Paragon 57 seats MOT 21/3/15 (will MOT) 1999 Volvo B10M manual Plaxton Premiere 57 seats MOT 4/6/15 1998 Volvo B10M manual Plaxton Excalibur 48 seats MOT 12/2/15(will MOT) 1996 Neoplan Skyliner Mercedes 77 seats MOT 8/12/15
£28,000 ono £21,000 ono £15,000 ono £14,000 ono £28,000 ono £28,000 ono £25,000 ono £16,000 ono £18,000 ono
All coaches currently LEZ compliant For more information or photographs please contact Roger/Richard Marchant
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First employees name Prostate Cancer UK as charity of choice partner Thousands of FirstGroup’s employees have chosen Prostate Cancer UK as the company’s new UK Charity of Choice partner after a recent vote. The new three year partnership between the leading transport operator and the charity hopes to raise £1m for men affected by prostate
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National Express coach gets top safety marks National Express was awarded 96% in a first audit by the British Safety Council (BSC). The company also gained five out of five stars and an ‘Excellent’ rating for its approach to safety management as a result of the review. Earlier this year the BSC carried out a comprehensive audit of National Express’ health and safety management systems by interviewing senior management, staff, drivers and inspecting its workplaces. Auditor Christopher McDermott also looked at the company’s safety standards, its results and the processes that ensure those standards are met. Having finished the review, Mr McDermott said National Express was awarded such high marks “because of its leadership’s commitment to safety and the demonstration of continuous
improvement.” National Express UK Coach Operations Director Kevin Gale said: “To be awarded the highest possible rating on our first attempt a gaining certification is fantastic, but to gain the highest ever rating of any company on a first audit is outstanding. “I want to thank all the staff for their ongoing commitment to making this company a safe place to work. Despite the result, we will never be complacent and we will continue to refine and improve our safety procedures.” Neal Stone, Director of Policy and Communications at the British Safety Council, said: “Our congratulations to the coach division of National Express on being certified by us as meeting the OHSAS 18001 international occupational Health and Safety Management Standard.”
Salisbury Reds asks passengers for staff nominations Salisbury Reds is calling on customers to nominate its drivers for special recognition, the Salisbuy Journal has reported. The operator’s employee of the month scheme rewards those who provide outstanding service across the region – and passengers are now being invited to have a say in who is chosen. Nikki Honer, of Salisbury Reds, said: “We are proud of the high level of service our team provides to those
travelling on our buses in and around Salisbury – and we feel this is the perfect opportunity to recognise the efforts of our drivers. “And, to thank customers for getting involved, we are offering the opportunity to win a month’s free bus travel to anyone nominating the winner.” Successful drivers will receive gift vouchers and an invitation to parent company Go South Coast’s awards night.
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