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of Undertakings [Protection of Employment] regulations) – something that is notably absent from the union’s publicity. If an operator wins a route tender, dedicated drivers can TUPE across, meaning their T&Cs cannot be changed without their agreement. If those T&Cs don’t match that operator’s standard set, there is instant disparity, which can lead to division amongst staff and causes headaches for employers. From a driver’s point of view, Potters Bar is a nice depot, a good area to live in, with cheaper housing – and a nicer area to work in. By contrast, in Holloway, housing is dearer but its a more deprived inner-city area to live in – and it involves driving in central London, dodging kamikaze cyclists. In short, recruiting is easier in the suburbs than in inner cities. Under Unite’s plan, it would seem employers would not be able to offer additional incentives to help them find new staff where it is hard to recruit. While it will not be an easy ride, reforming TUPE for bus drivers should be a goal for the unions and operators alike. Until that is done, things will only get worse.
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l MORECAMBE-BASED Battersby Silver Grey has gone into administration although firm was continuing to trade while the administrators tried to find a possible buyer. Lancashire County Council confirmed that its work was unaffected. Reays of Wigton was helping with coach operations. According to Companycheck the Harrison family own two companies – Harrison’s Coaches (Morecambe) Ltd which has a 40-vehicle O-licence and Battersby Travel Ltd. Directors are James and Maureen Harrison. Gary Priest was appointed a director of both on January 6, 2015. No one at Battersby Silver Grey was available for comment. l THE RESULT of Cornwall Busways’ Public Inquiry which was held before Traffic Commissioner Nick Jones on Wednesday (January 7), is to be made via a written decision – according to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. As reported in last week’s issue, the independent operator ceased trading on December 31. l ARRIVA is giving away the chance to travel for free throughout 2015 for one lucky bus user. By buying a four weekly ticket online, travellers can save 10% off the standard cost, until January 31. Travellers can, however, purchase up to three months of four weekly tickets in advance, and for every ticket they purchase, they will earn an entry into the prize draw.
Teams of three technicians and apprentices from coach and bus operators compete at IRTE Skills Challenge to gain recognition for their expertise with a focus on safety and reliability The event takes place from June 1-5, with winners announced at an awards ceremony in July Bus and coach operators have been invited to take part in the IRTE Skills Challenge 2015, which takes place on June 1-5 at S&B Academy in Bristol. The annual event champions the vital work done by bus and coach technicians throughout the UK and Ireland, and invites operators large and small to test their technicians against each other. During the event, technicians demonstrate their expertise in a series of mechanical, electrical and bodywork tasks, with a focus on safety and reliability.
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The IRTE Skills Challenge 2014 saw over 60 technicians and apprentices from operators including Arriva, Tower Transit, First Group and Metroline compete. Last year also marked the DVSA’s association with the Challenge for the first time, with the organisation sponsoring awards for Top Scoring DVSA Inspection Apprentice and Top Scoring DVSA Inspection Technician. Alastair Peoples, Chief Executive of DVSA, said: “We’re proud to be supporting the IRTE Skills Challenge to identify and reward the industry’s best coach and bus technicians and highlight the importance of vehicle safety and reliability.”
Sponsored by Allison Transmission, Bridgestone, KnorrBremse and Shell, technicians who take part in the IRTE Skills Challenge will have the chance to measure their skills against those from other operators, gain recognition for their expertise, and win prizes from Teng Tools, as well as a year’s free membership of IRTE for the top team. Bus and coach operators are invited to enter teams of three technicians/apprentices by March 27, and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in July. Entry to the competition is free and operators should complete the registration form at www.soe.org. uk/irteskills
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CT Plus wins Guernsey contract CT Plus has been named as the preferred company to run Guernsey’s scheduled bus service, the BBC has reported. The Environment Department said the contract has not yet been signed, but it will result in the States buying a new fleet of buses over a number of years. No details had been released about how the States intends to pay for a bus depot when CBW went to press. CT Plus already runs the island’s scheduled bus service and claims
Optare buses on board stranded cargo ship
Optare has confirmed that 10 of its single-decker buses bound for a customer in the Middle East are on board the stranded Hoegh Osaka cargo ship. The captain and the master of the Hoegh Osaka took the decision to deliberately ground the vessel in the Solent on January 3, after it began to list once it had left Southampton. A salvage operation is under way but was being disrupted by bad weather conditions as CBW went to press. A statement from Optare said it was too early to determine the status of the cargo on board, Hoegh Autoliners are in touch with Optare and are sending updates as and when they become available to them. Optare said it is working closely with its customer to try and reduce the impact of the delayed delivery of the vehicles bound for the Middle East.
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the new contract will see a number of improvements. Dai Powell, CEO of parent company HCT Group, claimed there would be better online information, including real-time data through an App. He also said the new terms will see improvements to the service itself and there will be increased training for staff. “We are still in discussions with the States and therefore at this stage we are unable to go into great detail, but we are excited about the possibilities of taking the bus service in Guernsey to the next level,” he said.
Demand eases for bus and coach market in 2014
Overall bus and coach registrations fell 4.6% in 2014 to 7,352 units. December’s 26.1% decline was driven by a drop in purpose-built bus and coach registrations. Whole year demand for purpose-built coaches rose 5.8%, despite a 51.1% drop in registrations in December. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “In spite of the recent growth in the bus and coach market, the sector was unable to overcome the previous months of decline earlier in 2014. “The trend of growth in the purpose-built coach sector was reflected in the 5.8% rise for 2014, compared to the moderate declines seen in other areas of the market.”
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Ronnie Park set to join SPT Ronnie Park, a former Managing Director of First Bus’s Glasgow division from 2010 until July 2013, is expected to step in as Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s (SPT) Director of Bus Operations in the next few weeks, the Scottish Herald reported. The post has been vacant since 2010 when then-director of bus operations, Eric Stewart, was promoted to his current post of Assistant Chief Executive in charge of operations. The job was advertised
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in 2011 but never filled, then advertised again in 2014. Ronnie Park exited First on a leave of absence in July 13, 2013. He subsequently stood down as Managing Director at First Glasgow in October 2013. A spokesman for SPT said: “SPT’s Director of Bus Operations post was advertised on a global employment search site as well as our own website. Only one applicant met the essential criteria specified in the advert and therefore qualified for interview. The standard selection procedure was followed, including the use of behavioural profiling and a two tier interview process.”
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McGills wins contract bundle for former Henderson services Operator is awarded a bundle of 20 contracts worth over £9m after undercutting four other bidders for the work Greenock-based McGill’s Buses will be paid £9,084,544 over the next three years to take over the running of 53 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s (SPT) bus services (forming a package of 20 contracts) in the Lanarkshire, Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire areas after undercutting the next cheapest bidder by £10,000. McGill’s had already taken on the work at short notice after Henderson Travel, the previous operator of the services, ceased trading in October 2014. The successful contract win will allow McGill’s to continue providing these services. The Scottish Herald reported that the total cost of the public subsidies needed to operate the routes will be £132,000 per annum, higher than when they were run by the previous operator, Henderson Travel. McGill’s was among five bus companies which submitted bids to SPT to take over the routes permanently. The duration of the contracts range from 17 to 41 months. Until now the firm has had no significant presence in the
McGills had already been operating the services in question on short notice after Henderson Travel ceased trading Lanarkshire area. Ralph Roberts, Managing Director of McGill’s, commented: “The contract win brings job security for the 100 staff who took up McGill’s offer of employment in late October, following the sudden
closure of Henderson Travel.” Mr Roberts added that the operator, which currently employs more than 700 staff at bases in Greenock, Inchinnan, Johnstone and Barrhead, would now forge ahead with plans to open its fifth
Leicester’s Haymarket Bus Station, on Charles Street in the city, closed after the final bus had departed on January 10. The last departure, First’s 2315hrs route 14 to Ryder Road, was operated by Volvo B7RLE 66971 (KX05 MJY), which was new to Northampton. Construction work on the £13.5m redevelopment by Leicester City Council to create a brand new bus station facility has already started and is expected to take 12 months. During that time 20 bus stops will be relocated. NEIL BEASLEY
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depot. A spokeswoman for SPT said: “We can confirm that McGill’s Buses has been awarded a package of 20 contracts to run local subsidised bus services at a value of just over £9m.”
D&G takes over Baker Bus
D&G Bus took over the bus operations of Guideissue Ltd, trading as Baker Bus on January 11, 2015. David Reeves, D&G Managing Director, said “The Baker Routes and their staff will play an important part in the sustainability of our new depot and for the company. We are delighted to have completed the purchase process and welcome all Staff to D&G. These are exciting times for the company.”
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Jim Lee, who had a long career in the Scottish bus industry, has died. He had been suffering from ill health. Jim started his career as a conductor with Central SMT, rising to the role of Inspector and later DTS (District Traffic Superintendent) at the Motherwell (Airbles) depot. At Western SMT he was Assistant to the Traffic Manager then moving to W. Alexander & Sons (Northern) as Traffic Manager. When Clydeside Scottish was formed in 1985 he was appointed Operations Manager, becoming Operations Director at Western Scottish. At Wilson’s Coaches of Carnwath he was General Manager, later becoming Managing Director of Travel Dundee. Jim received an MBE for services to public transport in Scotland in the December 2005 New Year Honours list.
Abellio London provided an ADL Enviro400 Hybrid bus for the New Years’ Day parade in London. This year’s parade is the first time a bus has been involved and marks the end of Transport for London’s Year of the Bus celebrations, which Abellio has been involved with. Jon Batchelor, Operations Manager for Abellio at its Walworth Garage, told CBW: “The Enviro400 was delivered in August for the contract for route 49. The New Year parade is a massive event and getting bigger each year. I’d like to say a big thank you to Battersea engineering for preparing the bus and for all the Abellio staff that turned up on the day to help.”
Timetable announced for new National Express West Midlands vehicle deliveries National Express West Midlands (NXWM) and Centro have announced the timetable for the region’s record £34m investment in new buses, with the first due to arrive next month. On average a new vehicle will be delivered each day between March and August. As reported in CBW1166, the investment includes 171 new buses, including 58 high-specification ‘Platinum’ vehicles. The Platinum vehicles will all be Enviro400s, while the remaining 113 vehicles will be a mixture of single and doubledecker ADL buses.
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NXWM confirmed that the first of the new buses would be on the road in March, that July would see the most new vehicles arrive, with 38 buses arriving in a month, and that it will have taken delivery of all 171 buses by September. The Platinum buses will be the last to arrive and are expected to go into operation during the summer. Peter Coates, Managing Director of National Express West Midlands, said: “The new buses arriving over the next few months will ensure hundreds of thousands of our customers will have smoother, cleaner and more enjoyable
journeys. The buses, which are all built in Britain, will have more comfortable seats, better lighting and crystal clear CCTV. “Our customers regularly tell us newer buses make for a better journey and that is why we have invested a record amount in new vehicles.” Centro Chairman, Cllr John McNicholas, said: “The arrival of these new buses is great news for passengers across the West Midlands, offering improved levels of comfort and service.”
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NEWS › COACHES RO A D WATC H ■ WORK TO REPLACE a section of the central reservation barrier started on Saturday, January 10 near Sevenoaks in Kent. The work will involve narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit on the coastbound carriageway and overnight carriageway closures. It is due to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of March, 2015. The overnight closures take place between 2100 and 0600hrs, with the A21 closed between the A21/ A25 junction and Morley’s roundabout (for the A225). Clearly signed diversions are in place via the A225, A224 and A25. ■ ROAD LIGHTING RENEWALS started on Monday, January 12 along the A2 Jubilee Way in Dover. The existing street lights will be replaced using overnight lane or carriageway closures. The work is due to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of March, 2015. The work is taking place between 2000 and 0600hrs. It will be carried out in two phases; the first phase involves a lane closure on the London-bound carriageway and the second will use a carriageway closure on the coastbound carriageway. A diversion is in place via the A256 and A20. While work is in progress on the Guston/ Duke of York’s roundabout (for the A258), narrow lanes and temporary traffic lights will be in place. ■ THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY has announced work to replace the traffic lights on the M20 junction 10 roundabout, which started on Monday, January 12. Overnight lane closures (between 2000 and 0600hrs) are in place. The work is due to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of March, 2015. The work involves various lane closures on the approach roads and on the roundabout itself. While work is carried out by the London-bound entry slip road, a diversion will be in place to junction 9 via Willesborough Road and the A28. During the replacement, the traffic lights will remain off at all times and pedestrian crossings will be closed.
Eurotunnel forced to sell cross-Channel ferry operation Second appeal against Competition and Markets Authority decision fails Eurotunnel has put its crossChannel sea operation up for sale after it lost a second appeal against a Competition and Markets Authority ruling to divest its MyFerryLink business. The Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision that the former Ferry Sea France business should stop operating out of Dover within six months. Combined with tunnel traf�ic, Groupe Eurotunnel had just under half of all cross-channel custom. Eurotunnel has decided not to pursue the case further after the failure of its second appeal. The company is con�ident of �inding a buyer for the ferry operation it started in 2012 after acquiring vessels from SeaFrance, after the French �irm went into liquidation. The group said it subcontracted
of a competitor. It’s much better to have three competing crossChannel operators – Eurotunnel running the rail link and two independent operators (DFDS
English Heritage plans Stonehenge parking expansion A planning application to provide more parking spaces and resurface the over�low car park at Stonehenge is to go before Wiltshire Council. English Heritage said the work would create about 25 additional coach parking spaces and ensure higher volumes of visitors can park in wet weather. The move follows complaints about inadequate transport facilities at the site throughout 2014, after a new £27m visitor centre opened. A shuttle bus scheme had struggled to cope
with the volume of visitors who were using it. English Heritage said it is taking steps to address areas of the visitors experience which need improvement. Wiltshire Council’s Ian West said the transport situation at the site has been a ‘disaster,’ and called for an independent audit to be carried out. He said: “You need to have somebody come in and assess what is happening. It’s no good trying to build your way out of problems, and this is what English Heritage is trying to do.”
English Heritage said: “We’ve applied for planning permission to resurface the existing over�low car park so it can be used in all weather conditions and also for permission to provide extra spaces in the coach park. “We await feedback from the council and we will keep everyone updated throughout.” Despite the issues with transport, a record 1.3 million people have visited the monument since the opening of the visitor centre in December 2013.
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the three-ferry operation to an independent company, the SCOP SeaFrance, but then newly formed Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had warned that a combined Eurotunnel and MyFerryLink would take a dominant share of the crossChannel market. Jacques Gounon, Chairman and Chief Executive Of�icer of Groupe Eurotunnel stated: “MyFerryLink is an operating and commercial success. “We are proud to have succeeded where so many others have failed. Given the position of the British authorities, the future of MyFerryLink will now be determined outside the Group.” Back in May 2014, Alasdair Smith, of the CMA, said: “MyFerryLink is making losses and being funded by Eurotunnel. This is causing the current level of competition on the Dover– Calais route to be unsustainable and is likely to lead to the exit
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Eurotunnel created the MyFerryLink business after purchasing ships from Sea France when it went into liquidation Seaways and P&O) on the ferry route.” In a separate development, Eurotunnel has introduced 4G high-speed internet to its rail
tunnel, offering data at up to 10 times faster than the previous 3G network. The firm has worked with EE, O2, Vodafone UK and Bouygues Telecom.
Best Western Hotels GB has awarded Norman Allen Group Travel its ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ award for 2014. The Hereford-based wholesaler and group tour operator has long worked with the hotel consortium for both its brochure tours and ad-hoc private groups. Andy Holmes, UK Commercial Manager for Norman Allen, said: “Our clients like the personal, often family-run hotels, but with the quality assurance that Best Western membership brings. “When the Best Western Coach Friendly Charter was introduced the reasons to book with Best Western simply increased. We are
delighted to have won this award.” Best Western has 280 hotels in the UK and has been operating in the country for over 30 years. This is not quite as long as NAGT, who in 1972 began offering group tours in Britain, Europe and more recently worldwide by air. Its clients include UK coach tour operators, group travel organisers and overseas group tour operators. Norman Allen Group Travel has been wholesaler of the Year, or a finalist in the same award category every year since 2008.
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Steve Mills of Barnsley-based coach operator Yorkshire Rose Holidays passed away on Friday (January 9). Writing on the company’s Facebook page on Saturday, his sons David and James said: “As some of you are aware he’s not been well and he’s has been in hospital since well before Christmas with his heart. “He went to theatre yesterday but sadly didn’t make it. I am totally devastated and it’s still sinking in but, we at Yorkshire Rose have a very close family and are all there for each other. We are unaware of funeral arrangements at the minute but will post when we know what’s happening. “Things at work will run as normal. The office did close early yesterday but is open again this morning. Our trips to London have
gone away this morning on time, as it’s the last thing my dad would have wanted for us to stop every thing after every thing he worked so hard to achieve. “As you know, us at Yorkshire Rose have always tried to plan ahead and I’m sad to say we did make sure that we would be able to carry on if this should have ever have happened. We already have our O-licence which we applied for a few year ago and we now have two full-time family members who are CPC holders, so we can carry on as normal as possible without my dad. “My brother and I are having a few days off to mourn, but apart from that things will run as normal as that is what he would have wanted more than anything.” They concluded: “Yorkshire rose is and is going to stay family-owned, family-run and family-driven.”
A Prospect Coaches driver has received a 15 month suspension from Stroud Magistrates Court for driving without due care and attention. The decision follows a coach crash which injured five adults and a child, as well as the driver himself, who suffered a broken leg. Robert Blakemore’s coach, carrying 53 people, came off the M5 and crashed into a verge in Gloucestershire in August 2014. Witnesses said Mr Blakemore, 60, was driving with his eyes closed and his chin resting on his chest at the time of the crash. He pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. No mechanical defect was found with the coach and breath tests indicated he had not been drinking alcohol. Mr Blakemore, who is diabetic,
said he ‘did not black out.’ He told the court that he was currently on sick pay and unable to work because of the broken leg he suffered in the accident. He added that losing his licence would mean he would lose his job. As well as the 15 month driving ban, Mr Blakemore was fined £165 and ordered to take an extended test. The coach was operated by Lye, Stourbridge-based Prospect Coaches. It had been taking a group of children from Bright Futures Children’s Centre in Sandwell, West Bromwich to the beach at Weston-super-Mare. The coach was one of four travelling to the Somerset resort on the day. In witness statements, three passengers said Mr Blakemore woke when the coach was drifting towards the hard shoulder and one of the passengers screamed. Stroud Magistrates’ Court heard that the screaming shocked Mr Blakemore who attempted to regain control of the coach, but failed.
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NEWS › REGIONAL EAST WORK HAS COMMENCED to revamp King’s Lynn bus station and the area around it – a project which will improve links to the town’s railway station. The Eastern Daily Press reported that the £1.6m revamp has been funded by supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s and West Norfolk Council and is designed to reduce the impact of out-of-town superstores by making the town centre easier to get to and more attractive. District councillor Leslie Bambridge welcomed the scheme, which is set to be completed in June. She said: “It’s quite frankly about time. It will be better for everyone. I think a lot needs to be done and the idea behind it is excellent. “I went to meet someone at the bus station and couldn’t sit down as the seats were wet due to the poor design. “The improvements will make it much better.”
NORFOLK GREEN is offering more discounts to customers following on from its inclusion in a Lynn scheme, allowing shoppers visiting Lynn and Hunstanton to save money on bus travel, Lynn News has reported. It joined the Vancouver Quarter discount card scheme in October 2014, offering cardholders a 10% discount on its 10, 11 and Coasthopper 1 buses when heading into Lynn for late-night shopping events before Christmas. The operator announced a Top 10 loyalty scheme which will offer a 10% discount every day for a year on the 10, 11 and Coasthopper 1. It has a £10 annual membership fee, though it is free until February 9. In addition to the discount, members can buy a one-off weekly ticket on the 10 and 11 services for £10, saving up to £19.50 on services.
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ARRIVA has made changes to a bus service in Tamworth, the Tamworth Herald reported. Since Sunday, January 11, the X65 service from Tamworth to Lichfield has been replaced by the new X60 service – a fast and direct route running every 30 minutes. Dan Flanagan, Arriva’s Local Manager, said: “Introducing service X60 shows we have
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be renumbered under the X60 service and will continue across Lichfield; from Tamworth via the A51 and Hopwas. Early morning and evening buses, Monday to Saturday, and Sunday buses will continue to run along the usual route between Cannock and Lichfield as service 60.
BUS SERVICES across Devon could be cut back as the county council attempts to reduce its public transport budget by £1.7m, the Torquay Herald and Express reported. Services most likely to be cut are those used by non-entitled school children, some evening and Sunday services and some town centre services. The savings are necessary to meet the £50m Government funding cuts facing the county next year, the authority says. Cabinet members will consider proposals to thin out services on January 14. Cllr Stuart Hughes said: “We have made efficiencies in previous years to provide the required savings. “But the scope for further efficiencies is very limited. “This aims to preserve bus services across the county but to continue thinning those services and reducing choice in terms of travel time and destination. “It provides a way of reducing our spend on public transport with the least possible impact.” The council is considering capping the subsidy it will pay for bus journeys in Devon that would otherwise have been
NORTH First in Greater Manchester has introduced 16 Wrightbus Streetlite MicroHybrids at an event in Tameside with local Councillor, and Deputy Chair of the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Committee, Doreen Dickinson. The new buses introduced earlier this year, each costing £150,000, are fitted with Euro 5 engines which significantly reduce the level of carbon emissions and lower the impact of public transport on the environment. The vehicle interiors feature increased legroom and leather seats. The buses are serving customers on the service 348 (Carrbrook Ashton via Demense Drive) and service 350 (Oldham - Ashton). First has worked with one of the communities on the 348 route, Copley Residents Association, to introduce the buses. Copley Residents Association’s representative said: “We’re pleased that First listened to our community and introduced these quieter and
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smaller buses which also improve the journey for bus users. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with First for the benefit of all the community.” Cllr Doreen Dickinson, Elected member of Tameside MBC for Stalybridge South, said: “I welcome First’s vehicle investment providing greener and more comfortable bus services. I’m sure bus users welcome these improvements and
they will encourage more people to travel by bus.” Dave Leonard, Business Manager for First in Tameside, added: “These buses deliver the latest energy saving benefits as well as a great travelling experience for our customers. “We were delighted to work with the local community to introduce these buses with the latest luxury interiors.”
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NEWS › REGIONAL withdrawn by their commercial operators for being unpro�itable. The current public transport budget for 2014/15 is £5.7m, of which £5.3m is used for Devon County Council funded bus services, with the remaining £400,000 for Community Transport support. If the cuts go ahead, it will be the �irst time the authority has cut bus services in four years. The council is proposing to increase funding for volunteerrun, community transport providers. A BUS SHELTER recently refurbished by the grounds management team at Weston Town Council cost more than the authority’s total budget for all bus shelters in the area, the Weston Mercury has reported. The grounds service report said: “This work took longer than anticipated due to dif�iculties with �inding specialist bus shelter repair and maintenance companies. “Because of the extent of damage, requiring re-fabrication of some parts of the structure, the overall cost for this one shelter was £1,508.45. “The cost of this has exceeded the total budget for bus shelters.”
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A NEW BUS SERVICE has been introduced in east Hull, the Hull Daily Mail reported. Residents of Hathersage Road and Lambwath Road launched a campaign after the number 53 Stagecoach service was scrapped at the end of August 2014, following the withdrawal of the council subsidy. In response to concerns from residents, the council worked with EYMS to reroute one of its services along Lambwath Road. The revised timetable for service 50 will operate from March 9 and now takes in Lambwath Road, Sutton Road and Gillshill Road. A council spokesman said: “Following the receipt of a petition from residents of Hathersage Road and Lambwath Road and a meeting with ward members and residents regarding the removal of service 53, it was agreed to reroute the subsidised service 50 to include Lambwath Road. “The revised timetable enables service 50 to operate via Lambwath Road, Sutton Road and Gillshill Road in each direction and will start to operate from
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FIRST BUS has added a £1 Manchester - East/West Didsbury fare, which was launched on January 11, 2015. The £1 fare follows a series of initiatives to grow customer numbers in the last 12 months. The £1 fare is valid as far as Manchester on services 41/42 as well as service 18 and 157. First also offers an equivalent child fare of 50p. Dave Shurden, Business Manager at First Rusholme added: “The £1 ticket has been really popular and I’m delighted to now add this great value fare into our full ticket range. “Our focus on service quality, new route links and value for money is attracting more and more customers onto First buses. I’m sure the full addition of the £1 fare will encourage even more people to use the bus for work, study and leisure along the whole corridor as well as into the city centre.”
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TAXI DRIVERS in Henley have been warned not to park at bus stops, the Henley Standard has reported. The announcement was made after a taxi driver was issued with a parking ticket for using a bus stop in Hart Street which adjoins the taxi rank. Drivers claimed they had a verbal agreement with South Oxfordshire District Council to use the stop but the council has denied this. Mohamed Parvaiz, who chairs the South Oxfordshire Taxi Drivers’ Association, claimed taxi drivers had been told they could park at the stop to wait for passengers after 2100hrs when there are fewer buses operating. He said: “We have used the space for number of years and there has never been an issue. “We did tell the police of�icer about the arrangement with the council but she said the council didn’t know anything about it.” Rob Draper, a taxi licensing team leader at the district council, said: “The council has not and cannot grant a licensed vehicle the right to use bus stops as taxi ranks or waiting areas. “The fact that there has been little or no enforcement of the traf�ic regulations is a matter solely for Thames Valley Police, who are responsible for the enforcement of parking.”
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The UK Coach Rally takes place on April 18-19 at Alton Towers
2015 ■ 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. www.excursions.org.uk
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.
■ January 29 CPT Annual Dinner Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace. Contact Ling Tang on 020 7257 2502 or email lingt@cpt-uk.org.
■ June 28 Wessex Transport Society Bus Rally Lorry park, Ringwood, Hants. Contact Mike Caldicott 01202 293245 or email mikepenny.wts@gmail.Com
■ March 18-19 Young Bus Managers Network Conference Nottingham. www. youngbusmanagers.org.uk
■ July 12 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Classic Bus Rally & Running Day Toddington, Gloucestershire. www.gwsr.com
■ March 25-27 Busworld Asia, Suzhou International Expo Centre, China. www.busworld-asia.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
■ March 28 South East Bus Festival Kent Showground www.facebook.com/southeast busfestival ■ April 14-16 CV Show 2015 NEC Birmingham 020 7630 2102. Email enquiries@cvshow.com www. cvshow.com ■ 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
■ 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. www.bdoy.co.uk ■ September 9-10 Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire www.
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■ April 23 UK Coach Awards Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester. www.ukcoachawards.
■ September 30-October 1 Coach & Bus Live 2015 Halls 19 & 20, NEC, Birmingham www. coachandbuslive.com
■ May 3-4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester
■ October 16-21 Busworld Kortrijk Kortrijk, Belgium http:// kortrijk.busworld.org
■ May 11-13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near
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Malta’s new contractor starts work Spanish subsidiary of National Express takes over from the government in Malta MALTA Autobuses Urbanos de León S.A took over governmentowned Malta Public Transport on January 8, following the nationalisation of Arriva Malta. Local news reports suggest that it’s paying €8m for a business that was bought by the government for €1 a year ago. Leased vehicles from the UK are to be introduced to replace those supplied by the Unscheduled Bus Service consortium, Transport Malta CEO, James Piscopo told the Times of Malta newspaper. Malta Public Transport already operates 45 buses leased from Dawsonrentals – a mix of Optare Solo SRs and Wrightbus-bodied Volvo B7RLEs. The UK buses will only be used until Autobuses Urbanos de León S.A’s own vehicles arrive. It has committed to bringing 142 to Malta and an artist’s impression of the new livery suggests that some at least will be Otokar Vectio Cs. No articulated buses or double-deckers are included. An additional 100 drivers may be supplemented by another 200 to meet proposed schedules. Talking about the handover to the new contractor, Transport Minister, Joe Mizzi said: “Everything is going to be exactly the same as it is now. It’s a soft entry. From then onwards, there will be a programme in place
which will gradually roll out the IT and ticketing infrastructure. The orders have already been made.” Autobuses Urbanos de León S.A Director Felipe Cosmen said: “I’m delighted that Transport Malta has chosen us to operate this important and complex contract. We will introduce 30% more capacity into Malta’s network during peak times and provide additional seats.” A court rejected an application for a warrant of prohibitory injunction intended to stop the authorities from entering into any contractual agreements that had been filed by Island Buses Malta. According to Malta Today, the decision given in chambers by Judge Jacqueline Padovani Grima also revoked a
temporary injunction to the same effect, which had been issued by Judge Mark Chetcuti. Lawyers representing Island Buses Malta had argued that Transport Malta had shifted the goalposts, to the detriment of their client, citing a €23m government subsidy to the Spanish operator, which is a subsidiary of National Express-owned ALSA, and the fact that it would be allowed to start off with a partial bus service – contrary to a condition in the expression of interest stipulating that the provider chosen would be obliged to provide full service from the outset. According to Malta Today Judge Grima held that the injunction
was not necessary to protect the rights of the plaintiffs at the stage it was requested because it had the option to challenge the award through a court case. Neither was the potential damage caused to the plaintiff irremediable, as there was still the possibility that the negotiations between Autobuses Urbanos de León S.A and Transport Malta could collapse, which would mean negotiations could then continue with Island Buses. The Judge also held that the prejudice caused to the plaintiff, were its request rejected “did not begin to compare” with that which would be caused to Transport Malta and the government were the process to suddenly stop.
FINLAND Long-distance passengers have more options following the launch by Omnibus of a new route between Helsinki and Vaasa and increases in the frequency on four of its other routes. Competitor Koiviston Auto, in turn, is cutting fares on routes serving 13 cities. Other operators are expected to announce similar changes as the year unfolds. “Services will increase rather notably in the course of the year,” said Jarmo Oksaharju, Managing Director of Matkahuolto. It’s beneficial for consumers in the short term because competition will offer further alternatives.”
Matkahuolto is owned by private bus and coach operators, to which it provides marketing, ticket sales and other services. “Onnibus is operating alongside our services on National Road 5, where we and Koiviston Auto operate,” said Raimo O. Honkanen, Managing Director of Savonlinja. “The same applies to all main roads north from Helsinki. We have to adjust our position one way or the other.” Koiviston Auto is halving its fares on the Helsinki—Kuopio route to €30 and the Helsinki—Lahti route to €10, below the price of an advance train ticket. “Train Z has seen our passenger numbers fall to one-fifth of record levels,” said Kari Hietaniemi from Koiviston Auto. “We’ll now see whether or not we can get any
passengers back.” As part of its new price regime, Koiviston Auto will also lower the prices of tickets purchased from drivers to the levels of tickets bought online in a bid to attract more passengers. Mika Mäkilä, the Managing Director at the Finnish Bus and Coach Association, says that operators have yet to fully align their prices to the demand. “We’re getting closer to genuine competition where the nature of services is determined by the demand,” he said. Competition effectively began with Onnibus’ foray into the public transport sector in 2012. The budget operator has declared its intention to double the scope of its operations this year. “You can expect us to expand
aggressively,” said Pekka Möttö, Onnibus Managing Director. “We’ll launch new routes and increase our service frequency.” The operator increased services between Helsinki and Turku, no more than a couple of days after a similar move by one of its main rivals on the route, Vainion Liikenne. “I’d say that competition is generally very tough,” said Matti Vainio, Managing Director at Vainion Liikenne. “It looks like customers will benefit and prices will stay [at their current levels] in the near future.” All the managing directors appear confident that the popularity of bus and coach travel will grow as new routes are being launched and service frequencies increased. However, the constant changes in prices and routes may prove problematic for commuters.
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Managing Stagecoach’s Mancunian David Barrow talks to Chris Bowles, Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester about a 40-year career in a job he describes as “forever testing, but always rewarding.” All photos by the author, unless otherwise stated
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hris Bowles is no stranger at industry events. He’s the sort of individual who people respect but does not have to raise his voice to be heard. Always a friendly �igure who enjoys a catchup, he presides over what is often regarded as one of the jewels in the Stagecoach crown. What’s more, he has now reached a landmark in his career.
Career
CBW Chris, how did you come to be in the bus industry? Chris Bowles (CB) It all began in the south of England in 1974 where I started as a conductor, then a driver. I applied for a position with Greater Manchester PTE on their Management Training Scheme, and I went on from there. It wasn’t particularly planned that way. I have worked for Stagecoach and its predecessor for 40 years. Stagecoach took over the southern division of Greater Manchester Buses in 1996. So I’ve been in the Manchester area all that 18 | COACH & BUS WEEK | January 13, 2015
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time, apart from the 10 years between 2000 and 2010 when I was exiled to Lancashire and then Cumbria. I have been the MD here in Manchester for the past four years. CBW What is a typical week for you?
CB Running a company of this size, and in this area, takes me away more often than I like from what I would call the ‘nuts and bolts’ of our operations. That means engaging at regular intervals with local authorities, stakeholders and partners. Because we do not operate in a vacuum, we need the support of other bodies in the Greater Manchester area. I have regular meetings with them to discuss all aspects of our business which affects them in their area. Because we use their road space, we have to plan what we can and cannot do in the future. The other half of the week is meeting with my management team to ensure that our operation and performance levels are at their best for our customers to enjoy. One of the most important aspects of being a
Managing Director is depot visits. My team of fellow directors and I have regular visits to all of our six garages, plus we have monthly meetings with all our depot managers together, so it’s possible to resolve any problems, to talk about strategy, to monitor performance and see that the units are performing ef�iciently. CBW Competition – is it a problem?
CB The short answer is no. We live and work in a competitive environment. The Manchester market is as dynamic and competitive as it has ever been. There may be fewer operators, but competition is still there. It is important that we provide the best possible service for our customers, in the standard of our �leet, presentation, value for money fares and punctuality. These should be our main objectives and competition helps us to focus on that. We are not afraid of competition – we are the best value operator in Greater Manchester – and have been for some time. www.coachandbusweek.com
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Stockport bus station and its famous railway arches CBW You have expanded your operating area during the last two years. Is this set to continue? CB We have acquired three businesses since 2012, two of them in North Manchester; because we think it’s important that Stagecoach services are not con�ined to one particular area. We saw that fares were higher and the service poorer by comparison, so we saw an opportunity to improve services in North Manchester and apply Stagecoach’s standards.
CBW Since you acquired the Wigan operation from First in 2012, there have been a number of union disputes, have these now been resolved? CB All the businesses that we have acquired over the last two years had been underperforming – that’s what attracted us to them in the �irst place. So at Wigan we have grown the business by about 15%, but there are underlying problems of low revenue
A BRIEF HISTORY
Stagecoach Manchester Stagecoach Manchester came about after the break-up of Greater Manchester Buses (GM Buses) in 1993. The two separate companies became GM Buses North and GM Buses South. The South division was sold to Stagecoach in February 1996. In fact, the company had been on Stagecoach’s shopping list for two years – Stagecoach even put an advertisement in the local newspaper saying that if it took over the company, it would put into service 125 new buses within the first 12 months. Stagecoach
The Magic Bus fleet is soon to be upgraded with ADL Enviro400s itself had previously started a small operation in Stockport in 1994. In 2014 the company has depots at Hyde Road and Sharston in Manchester, plus Middleton, Stockport, Ashton-under-Lyne and Wigan. Notably, Hyde Road is home
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to Stagecoach Manchester’s Head Office. This former Manchester Corporation garage was built in 1905 and over these last 110 years, has been extended and modernised, with a major expansion in 1954 and modernisation in 2007-8.
compared with the rest of Manchester, and relatively high cost. It’s more expensive to run buses in Wigan than the rest of Manchester, so there were a lot of historical issues that had to be addressed if we were to invest in the business and improve things for the passengers. Unfortunately, some staff had to be persuaded to move on to less costly conditions which, in turn, led to a number of one-day strikes. We have now reached an agreement in principle and we now need to iron out the details which, in turn, will mean that Wigan can progress and we can invest in the operation.
Operating in Greater Manchester
CBW Manchester city centre congestion must cause you no end of problems now that they have started to build a second crossing for the Metrolink tram system? CB Congestion in Manchester is the worst I have seen in the last �ive years. It is our biggest challenge at this time. It’s costing us £6m a year just in extra resources to keep some sort of reasonable level of services; congestion has been getting worse since September. It isn’t just the expansion of the Metrolink – the railway’s ‘Northern Hub’ will see road closures which we have no control over – but when it’s all �inished it should help to alleviate congestion which will bene�it us and everybody else.
CBW The expansion of the Metrolink shows no signs of easing up. It’s now going to Manchester Airport, completed 12 months ahead of schedule, and the latest proposal is to go to Trafford Park – all in your operating area. Is it having an impact on your services? CB We welcome it if it takes cars off the road and offers public transport users a choice. On an individual route basis, of course it is a threat to some of our services and we will need to assess what impact it will have on them and possibly we will have to adapt accordingly. CBW What are your views on the proposed bus priority plans for Oxford Road?
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CB Yes, it would have been nice to win gold, but we were beaten by Nottingham City Transport, but having said that, we have been shortlisted every year for the past five years.
Fleet
CBW Stagecoach Manchester operates the highest number of hybrid buses outside London. Is this set to continue?
This is the newest depot at Sharston, opened in 2011
CB I think it is a bit regrettable that the hybrid revolution has come to a bit of a halt with the end of the Green Bus Fund, which is continuing in Scotland, but not in the rest of the UK. We have taken 128 hybrid double-deckers from Alexander-Dennis since 2011. In fact, we have invested over £80m in 540 new buses since 2007. Our latest new buses are 29 conventional diesel-powered AlexanderDennis Euro 6 Enviro 400 MMCs. Delivery commenced before the end of the year of 2014. However, the hybrid will still be an important part of our long-term strategy.
Conclusion
CBW And finally, if you could sum up the last 40 years for yourself.
ADL Enviro 400 MMC Euro 6. The first MMCs for Stagecoach UK, a simplified livery, more white, less orange, only one tree/branch deflector. STEVE HODGSON CB We welcome it. It means cars will be banned from six in the morning until nine at night and it will see buses segregated from cyclists. Oxford Road is still very congested, even though there are less operators using it.
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Diesel double-deckers: 427 Hybrid double-deckers: 128 Heavyweight single-deckers: 117 Lightweight single-deckers: 143 Peak Vehicle Requirement:
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Once it’s completed our journey time will be reduced.
CBW The Coalition government wants to appoint a Mayor for Greater Manchester who would be responsible for local transport, including the power to run franchised bus services and provide Oysterstyle integrated tickets – are you in favour? CB I am neither for nor against a Mayor; it’s about whichever authority is in charge making the right decisions to improve public transport. We will wait and see and participate in the public consultations on the matter. So far we have little detail on what is proposed. CBW Do you have a good relationship with Transport for Greater Manchester?
CB Yes we do, we have a range of partnerships, some formal, some informal. We need their support and they are an important customer. CBW At this years’ UK Bus Awards you were awarded silver in the City Operator of The Year category.
CB It has been a career of change which has happened at regular intervals. The 1970s were a great challenge because everybody was predicting a decline in passenger numbers. The industry re-invented itself during the late 1970s and early 80s. It became more passengerfocussed, marketing came into its own, which had not happened before. Then came deregulation in 1986 and all the competition; there were many highs and lows during that period. We then had the 1990s and the necessary and sometimes painful process of consolidation and investing in the business. Stagecoach Manchester has grown its business, i.e. passenger numbers, every year since 1996. I don’t think there are many operators outside of London who can say that. On a personal note, it is a great industry to be in. It’s full of great characters who will always pick you up when things are not going to plan. Motivation and dedication are what we have here in Manchester – from the top to the drivers, the mechanics and all our behind-the-scene staff. We have just installed, on every bus, AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location), and I was struck by the enthusiasm which all our staff have for this ‘new’ technology. I remember seeing a demonstration in London in 1976. It’s always rewarding seeing this enthusiasm, and just as people expect me to motivate them, I’m always looking for them to help motivate me. n l A special thanks Mike Brinicombe, Fleet Engineer and his staff at Sharston depot for their kind hospitality, which included an excellent Christmas lunch.
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DRIVER › LONDON BUSES
A capital weekend As part of his prize at this year’s UK Bus Driver of the Year Competition, and in connection with London’s ‘Year of the Bus,’ 2014 winner Jonathan Welch spent a weekend in London courtesy of TfL, with the chance to drive an iconic New Routemaster
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hose of you who read CBW regularly might remember that a couple of months ago, I wrote about winning this year’s UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition in Blackpool. You might also recall, that an additional prize this year was a trip to London courtesy of Transport for London (TfL), with two nights’ accommodation, travel, and a chance to drive one of London’s New Routemasters. So it was after some negotiation between myself, BDoY and TfL, and the generosity of my employer (First Aberdeen) in allowing me time off, that at the end of November, I found myself at Aberdeen railway station boarding Scotrail’s Caledonian Sleeper, heading for three days in London. Some of you may have heard of it, but few of you will have used it – which is a shame, as the sleeper is an excellent service, linking Aberdeen, Inverness, Fort William, Edinburgh and Glasgow with London six nights a week. I chose it over flying partly because I always enjoy travelling by rail, and partly as it meant I could have a relaxing trip yet arrive in the centre of London before 0800hrs on the first day of my three-day trip.
Acton depot
After depositing my luggage at the hotel, it was straight off to Acton, to visit the London Transport Museum’s collection at Acton depot. Normally only open for a few days a month, I had mentioned that I’d like to arrange my trip to coincide with the collection being opened, but the wonderful Carol at TfL, who had the unenviable job of sorting out the weekend, went one better and arranged for me to be given a private tour of the museum by Niall Devitt, who proved to be an obviously passionate and knowledgeable guide. I was privileged to be allowed to step on board and sit in the cabs of vehicles normally out of bounds, including RM1, the unique FRM, and the recently restored to WW1 condition ‘Battle 22 | COACH & BUS WEEK | January 13, 2015 022_027_CBW1171_London Bus.indd 22
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‘The bus drove well, feeling very solid and composed, and I quickly forgot any worries about running out of electricity’
Jonathan’s smile at Stockwell Garage says it all about his verdict on the New Routemaster
Jonathan with mentor Diana Smolarek and General Manager Pat Mahon at Waterloo Garage
Concentrating behind the wheel
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Bus,’ still with spots of Belgian dirt from its trip to the battlefields on the mudguards. It was, of course, an honour to be allowed on board, and to pose behind the wheel for a photograph, but at the same time, a stark reminder that what I had achieved by winning the BDoY competition was nothing in comparison to the bus drivers of 100 years ago, transporting troops to and from the front lines, putting their vehicle and their lives in peril, day after day, in very difficult conditions. As time marched on, we had to bring the tour to an end, not having time to look at many of the smaller items in the collection, since we had spent so much time talking and admiring the excellent restoration work of the depot’s skilled craftsmen, who really are a credit to the museum. Niall joined me on the Underground back to Waterloo, where I had time to grab a quick lunch before I headed to my next appointment, at Go-Ahead’s Waterloo Bus Garage.
Driving a BYD electric
Arriving on time, I was embarrassed to find myself interrupting General Manager Pat Mahon and Base Manager Rashid Short’s lunch. Following a chat and brief interview for TfL and Go-Ahead, I was introduced to mentor Diana Smolarek. After we had all posed for pictures, she showed me around the vehicle I was going to drive, before letting me loose on the roads of central London… Now, those of you who know Waterloo will know that it is a very small depot, and full of single-deckers, mainly Mercedes-Benz Citaros, so what, you might be asking, was I doing there? In fact, always interested in things which are a little out of the ordinary, I had also cheekily asked when planning the trip if it might be possible to try driving one of the Chinese-built BYD electric single deckers. Go-Ahead were very gracious in agreeing – for which I am most grateful. Diana was most thorough, taking time to explain the layout of the bus, inside and out,
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DRIVER › LONDON BUSES showing me the array of switches as well as the many unique features of this very different vehicle. The battery packs over both front wheels, the many access panels with ‘Danger’ written on them, the dashboard readouts for energy use and the sockets for recharging. There is a lot for a prospective driver to get used to. Once we were both happy, it was time to set off from the yard, which I suspect had Diana (and anyone else watching) a little worried, as I took time to get used to the very different handling characteristics of the bus. I think the best way I can describe it is like a giant child’s electric toy, press the accelerator to go, release it and the bus slows down much more quickly than its diesel cousins. I was impressed by the technology, the bus drove well, feeling very solid and composed, and I quickly forgot any worries about running out of electricity.
Right The Chinese-built BYD electric single-decker felt like a large electric toy For a driver used to a diesel bus, it was a very different experience, and I kept waiting for it to change gear as the motor speed increased to a whine at speed. Unfortunately, I have to say that whilst I liked the bus overall, it was also clear to me that in terms of fixtures and fittings, the manufacturer has a long way to go, with a number of rattles and creaks being apparent on a bus barely a year old. I have to say, driving in London was an experience, and those who do it every day deserve much credit. Maybe it was through driving an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe because I didn’t know the roads, but it certainly felt much tighter, the lanes often much narrower, and the cyclists more kamikaze than we’re used to in Aberdeen. I had to stay alert, but with Diana’s excellent instructions and guidance, we made it safely back to Waterloo Garage. As our journey came to an end, I was amused to hear from Diana that having heard I was from Scotland, she was worried she would not understand me. Fortunately, my native Yorkshire accent posed her ‘nae’ problems. My thanks must go to her and to Pat and Rashid for making it possible – it will be interesting to see how the bus compares with our own hydrogen-fuelled Van Hools in
Below: Manoeuvring through the narrow London roads
A BRIEF HISTORY
About the author Jonathan Welch is a driver at First Aberdeen. He was crowned UK Bus Driver of the Year after winning the National Final of the UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition, which took place in Blackpool on Sunday, September 14. Up against 119 entries from operators large and small, for his achievement, Jonathan received a £1,000
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cheque from ROSCO (Road Operators’ Safety Council), which was sponsoring the BDoY top prize for
a second year. He also received the Unite Trophy, plus £500 from Unite the Union and was awarded
the John Boxall Medallion as national champion – John founded Bus Driver of the Year in Coventry in 1967. A further £500 was awarded to Jonathan along with the FirstGroup Trophy as highest-placed competitor from FirstGroup; the Coventry Trophy donated by Coventry Road Accident Prevention Council and £50 accompanied by the Joe Mackie Shield as best placed driver from Scotland. Jonathan shared his experiences of taking part
in the event in CBW1156, dated September 23, 2014. l The 2015 BDoY National Final will be held in Blackpool over the weekend of the September 5 and 6. For more details, including how to take part in BDoY, visit www.bdoy. co.uk. Email info@ bdoy.co.uk or call Competition Secretary Bill Holmes on 01303 251462.
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Delvin Kelly shows Jonathan around New Routemaster LT297
Jonathan said the cab is “well designed”
Mentor Delvin gives Jonathan a thorough rundown on the New Routemaster
Aberdeen, due to be introduced in the near future.
Control Centre visit
In stereotypical bus driver fashion, we’d arrived back at Waterloo much later than planned, and so I had to hurry to my next appointment, a meeting with TfL’s Managing Director of Surface Transport Leon Daniels, and a tour of the very impressive facility that is TfL’s control centre, a reminder of the huge amount of work that goes in to providing public transport in London, unseen by most users, but absolutely vital in keeping the traffic moving. As I headed towards the end of my first day in London, I had time to return to my hotel, meet my girlfriend who had arrived from Germany to join me, get changed and head out for food and to the theatre.
Driving a New Routemaster
After an enjoyable night’s entertainment, I was up early on Saturday to head down to Stockwell Garage, where I was met by Assistant Operations Manager Wendy Slater, who introduced me to today’s mentor, Delvin Kelly, before we headed out to find our bus for the morning, one of TfL’s New Routemasters, or
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The drive took place in Stockwell and Clapham Borismasters if you prefer, registered ‘LTZ 1297,’ fleetnumber LT 297. Again today, we were joined by Communications Co-ordinator Greg French who took plenty of pictures as Delvin showed me around the bus. The training session was very thorough, and just like Diana, Delvin was a credit to Go-Ahead, his clarity and knowledge making it easy to take everything in, and his patience when we got on the road much appreciated. Wendy and Greg joined us as we headed out onto the roads of south London, through the seemingly vibrant communities of Stockwell and Clapham, pausing to get some pictures around Clapham Common, and giving me a chance to get a feel for the bus in heavy traffic as well as on faster-moving open roads. A vital and memorable piece of advice from Delvin as we drove was “remember to breathe,” as I looked a little nervous. He wasn’t wrong, I was very conscious that I was driving someone else’s bus, on unfamiliar roads, and with lots of eyes on me as I did so. Considering its size, longer than most double-
deckers, I was impressed at how easy the bus was to drive, in most respects better than the BYD single-decker, and better than lots of other modern double-deckers, though considering the price premium, that should be no surprise. I found the cab area to be well designed, with excellent visibility, and the bus responded well to my control inputs. Indeed, I was rarely aware of the bus switching between battery-only mode and the diesel engine kicking in to top up the batteries as required, the engine being very unobtrusive in operation. Overall, I was very impressed with the bus, and enjoyed driving it. Having returned the bus safely to the depot, the rest of the day was free for us to enjoy the sights of London, and we spent time visiting Camden’s famous market, shopping around Covent Garden, and before we both headed home on Sunday, found time to visit the excellent recreation of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, before re-joining the train back to Aberdeen.
Conclusion
I was a little overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness shown by everyone I had encountered, giving up some of their valuable time to show me around, explain things and take me out on the road. I am happy to be able to give thanks to Go-Ahead’s Wendy, Delvin, Pat, Diana, and Greg for giving me copies of the photos, as well as Niall Devitt and his colleagues at Acton, Carol Quearney at TfL, and of course Leon Daniels for taking time out of his busy schedule. I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend in London, and am proud to have not only won the UK Bus Driver of the Year competition, but to have done it in 2014, Year of the Bus. n January 13, 2015 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 27
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COACH OPEN DAY › PARRYS INTERNATIONAL
A successful Sunday Gareth Evans reports on Parrys International’s popular annual open day, held on Sunday, which literally attracts thousands of customers through the door
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ike the coaches themselves, Parrys International’s popular annual open day is in a class of its own. More than 2,000 people headed for a warm welcome at Landywood Green on a sunny but bitterly cold Sunday.
The Tourliner
Attracting a lot of interest from those interested in coaches was the latest addition to the fleet – a Neoplan Tourlier – which as exclusively reported in last week’s issue, arrived from MAN Manchester on Monday. Registered ‘OY64KLF,’ and named ‘City of Truro,’ the vehicle’s smart interior attracted lots of favourable comments. In a fleet dominated by the highly-specified Starliners and Van Hools, asked why he has bought a Tourliner, Dave Parry replied: “There are few choices left now. Our fleet has always been MAN-powered. The Starliner is a complete MAN product. “The Tourliner has been bought for feeders and as a spare vehicle. We have reduced the seating capacity from 49 to 42. It was a white stock vehicle. “It’s still got a lot of Neoplan attributes and a four-year warranty, with a service contract. “We’ve already done some customisation but
that task has not been finished yet. The work done during the past week includes darkening the glazing, and the application of our livery – although that too is not entirely complete. “We won’t be fitting the full seatback entertainment system as the seats need to be built with it fitted. While it will not have a servery at the rear, it does however, have a coffee machine. “We’ve had spare vehicles before – the Setra S416GT-HD being the most recent. You may recall that we ran it in dealer white, but our customers went mad. They complained it was ‘not a Parrys coach.’ That’s the problem – when you get to a certain standard, people expect you to remain up high.” The next two additions to the fleet will be landmark vehicles, as Dave enthused: “We’ve got two Starliners in-build at the moment, which will be the last two ever for the UK.” Asked what the new vehicles will be replacing, Dave responded: “We’re going to sell one Van Hool but the fleet size will increase by two Starliners.”
Trade support
As always, a band of Parrys’ suppliers were invited to have a presence at the open day. Attracting a lot of favourable comment was
More than 2,000 visitors attended the open day
Ann Lines was promoting the Portbyhan Hotel
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Total sales revenue taken at Sunday’s open day
the Cornish shortbread handmade by the chef at the Portbyhan Hotel, Looe, Cornwall. Visitors were welcomed on stand by Ann Lines, the hotel’s Sales Manager. Owned by Edwards Coaches of Llantwit Fardre, the venue has gained an excellent reputation since its takeover and is now a popular choice for a host of coach operators. “I’ve known Dave Parry for years,” said Ann. “Last year I was here promoting the Portbyhan – it being the first year Parrys used it – and today people have been coming by the stand and saying ‘Hi Ann.’ It’s nice that Parrys customers had such a good time with us that they remember my face and name.” Two friendly ladies from Welcome Break’s Hopwood Park service station held a raffle in aid of Children in Need. Lins (sic) Turner and Karen Scrivens work as Coach Hosts at the popular M42 stop. Flying the flag for Scotland was The Winnock Hotel at Drymen. Its General Manager, Dave Fletcher, said: “It’s our sixth year here. It never ceases to amaze me how many people come through the door in a single day to this event. I’ve been to consumer shows which are nowhere near as busy as this. To have it at one operator is incredible. www.coachandbusweek.com
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£46,700 The sum taken in deposits
“We’re here to talk to customers. We get a lot of repeat custom. Parrys is a premium, sleek operator. We’re delighted to keep being invited here.” If endorsement of the Winnock was required, a lady butted in: “I can’t recommend his hotel enough. My husband and I went twice last year. The staff are lovely and that food is great.” Another hotelier present was Marriott. Louise Fitzpatrick, National Account Manager – Travel Trade said: “This is our fourth or fifth year here. We will support any coach operator’s holiday show if they wish. It’s great to meet guests and support operators selling their products. This event is huge – there’s a real buzz in the air.” Other suppliers present included Encore tickets, Queensmead Hotel from the Isle of Wight, The Tourist Office from Bavaria, Accor, Holiday Inn Leeds, Jersey Tourist Office and a wine grower from Rudesheim – while Action Tours represented Ireland. Not to be forgotten were the staff who sold Parrys-branded ‘goodies’ such as caps, pens, mouse mats and model Van Hool coaches – the latter and former available for £5 and 50p each respectively.
2,000
The number of visitors who visited Parrys’ garage
Dave’s verdict
“The event performed exactly as expected,” enthused Dave. “We took about the same number of people as last year. We click the visitors as they enter the garage. Those who might be short of time and only visit the booking office are not counted.” He added: “Allowing people into the garage is good PR – they like to go behind the scenes.” Commenting on the guest appearance of Brendan Sheerin of Channel 4’s Coach Trip programme, Dave said: “Brendan was very impressed with our coaches. He was outgoing – he was really great with people. He was happy to give people autographs and pose for photos too. He’s an excellent ambassador for the coach industry. “We expect to get a lot of press coverage after the event due to both my speedway connection and Brendan’s presence. We didn’t publicise his attendance beforehand as we didn’t want to attract the ‘wrong sort of visitor.’ Brendan also did the draw for the Welcome Break ladies.” Thanking the support of the trade, Dave said: “All those who attended from other businesses work with us. Being here is good PR for them. They all put a lot of effort in to be here, which we are grateful for.” n
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James Day takes a look at vehicle wash specialists WNV Systems to �ind out how operators can easily make a return on their investment, while keeping their �leet looking immaculate
Stagecoach is one of several large operators which has had a WVN Systems chassis wash installed
Money saving system
In 2004, WNV Systems designed and patented its unique Automatic Under Chassis Wash, which the company says typically takes 20 minutes to clean a double-decker bus to MOT standards at a cost of below £2.00 per wash, giving a full width clean from its nine rotating jets. Pressure is kept below levels which might invalidate guarantees on vehicles with exterior
mounted management systems. Alex Elbrow of WNV Systems explained: “The wash achieves this quality of clean and time ef�iciency even with extremely dirty vehicles, including those that regularly drive over land�ill sites or on gritted winter roads. “The machine is robust and energy ef�icient, built using low energy consumption waterproof pumps, without seals, to deliver maximum life span and reliability. “The wash has gone through much development over the years and now is by far the leading automatic system available with great cleaning and proven reliability.” Under chassis cleaning has generally been done by hand, which Alex said represents huge health and safety implications as well as costs. However, there are few health and safety concerns with the WNV machine, as no one needs to be under the vehicle during the cleaning operation. It has been installed at several major bus operators including at Go-Ahead Group, National Express and Stagecoach, as well as a number of independent bus and coach operators. www.coachandbusweek.com
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Epsom Coaches Group is one of the company’s valued customers, having had WNV Systems’ 60th automatic under chassis wash installed at its depot
The wash is highly effective at cleaning wheels and wheel arches
Reaching a new milestone
washing systems that not only meet, but exceed, cost saving, labour efficiency and environmental targets.”
WNV Systems recently installed its 60th automatic under chassis wash for the coach and bus industry – Epsom Coaches Group being the latest company to install the system. Steve Whiteway, Managing Director of Epsom Coaches Group, explained: “We have always aimed to clean vehicles to the highest standards, not only in terms of visual presentation, but also to facilitate maintenance. “The auto chassis wash is simplicity itself to operate and does a very thorough job. Most importantly it has proven to be durable and reliable, something we have not experienced with other manufacturers in the past. “The labour saving and economical operation of the system coupled with the benefits of clean vehicles for our engineers has fully justified our investment in WNV’s equipment – we are delighted with the results.”
PRODUCTS
WNV Three Brush Rollover Gantry Wash As well as the under chassis wash, WNV Systems also offers standard vehicle washes, such as the three brush rollover. The vehicle to be washed is parked and the operator then selects a specific wash programme for that vehicle before pushing the start button. The system’s three brushes will then traverse the vehicle, providing it with a soft and quiet, yet effective clean. To prevent the operator or driver accidently selecting the incorrect wash programme, a card or fuel management key can be used to automatically select the wash programme for the vehicle in question. The equipment has a maximum wash height of 4.2m, but can be extended to 4.5m, 4.7m or 5m to cover the tallest of vehicles.
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Another customer to benefit from WNV Systems’ product recently was the local authority in Stockport. The authority awarded the work to WMV after it submitted a very competitive proposal. Julie Bowker, of Stockport County Local Authority, said: “The ability to supply automatic chassis washing, vehicle body cleaning, an approved water reclamation system, rainwater harvesting, all civil work and full length/ height screens and total project management, gave WNV Systems the technical and pricing advantage over their competitors in our recent tender, showing second to none knowledge of our industry and its problems.” Geoff Elbrow, Managing Director of WNV Systems, added: “We understand the challenges facing the coach and bus market and we have the flexibility in our designs and range of machines to provide commercial vehicle
Handheld pressure wash For operators without the luxury of space for a full size bus or coach wash, WNV offers handheld static cabinet pressure washers. The hot static cabinets are all custom made to the customer’s requirements, with a range of pump and motor configurations. The boiler units they use are all of a proven quality and reliability standard. The equipment is thermostatically controlled, with adjustable temperature settings for different weather conditions. All cabinets are heated to protect from the frost. They only use quality Italian and German parts. The pressure washers can be specked with hot and cold water, foaming lances and to any size or pressure required. WNV Systems sells the pressure washes as a complete package or can provide them on a rental basis.
Recycling water
The automated under chassis wash is normally installed in tandem with a water reclamation system specifically designed by WNV Systems to process the effluent produced in the cleaning operation. By doing this, it recycles 90% of water used to wash a vehicle. This water reclamation system is fully approved by DEFRA (the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and meets all water authority standards. The cost of the system can be offset against tax (using the governments Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme) and reduces fresh water consumption and therefore running costs. WVN estimates that the reclamation system can pay for itself in two-three years, depending on usage. The automatic under chassis wash installations are eminently suitable for integration into rainwater harvesting systems, and a number are already in operation, providing significant savings in water costs. If supplied with a reclaim and rainwater harvesting system the wash can clean without any fresh water input being required at all.
All-encompassing service
Each member of WVN’s team of service engineers located throughout the UK possess over 10 years’ experience concentrated in the commercial vehicle cleaning industry. The company not only manufactures, but also installs and services all types of wash equipment. It can also provide any civil work required and often installs on existing wash pads, or erects new screens and buildings. n
l CBW would like to thank Alex Elbrow for his help in compiling this feature. Contact WVN Systems on 0208 8641 5601 or visit www.wnv-systems.com for more information. January 13, 2015 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 31 12/01/2015 10:12
INDUSTRY
GUIDE
VEHICLE PRESENTATION OSPREYDEEPCLEAN
What does everyone who uses public transport have in common? They all need to get from A to B. Providing people with a service is pivotal to a transport company but what some fail to focus on is enhancing the customer experience to stand themselves apart from competitors. Low standards of cleanliness, bad odours and general poor presentation of a bus do not help to achieve this. To increase business and maintain a good reputation, it is not simply that cleanliness must addressed but it is also important to exceed the minimum expected standards. Not many companies can afford to replace their entire �leet regularly and despite signi�icant investment, there are still a large number of older, slightly tired buses in operation. Can the presentation of these buses be improved upon? OspreyDeepclean think the answer is most de�initely yes. Traditional cleaning methods still perform the job they were meant to but the end result is too
BEFORE
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OspreyDeepclean can make a dramatic difference to the cleanliness of vehicles dependent on external factors – operator pro�iciency, training and staff motivation to name a few. OspreyDeepclean’s range of dry steam technology achieves a far higher level of cleanliness and sanitation with much less effort, in much less time and turns an everyday clean into a deep clean.
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Simply by using cold, clean tap water, super-heated to 180°C, the dry steam vapour produced does all of the hard work with only light agitation required by the operator. Dry steam can be used on practically every surface; seat footings, side panels, ceilings, rear seat wells, driver’s cab, stairs, bus entrances, wall/�loor junctions to name a few. It will also clean and sanitise the fabric of the seats and leave them smelling fresh. Dry steam also brings a number of environmental bene�its including water savings. One litre of tap water provides approximately 1,600 litres of dry steam vapour. There is very little requirement for any harsh or costly chemicals, no discharge, no pollution – just minimal use of a natural resource. Dry steam vapour was originally introduced as a tool for removing chewing gum which can be a real headache on public transport. Used in conjunction with Osprey’s own detergent, gum is removed easily, quickly and with no residue. Dry steam is just that…dry! Very little
water remains on the surfaces after cleaning and to remove any that is left, most of Osprey’s machines have integral vacuum units which leave surfaces touch dry and ready for immediate use. No excess down time is needed after cleaning to allow for chemicals to be rinsed away or surfaces/fabrics to dry. All of the company’s machines are easy to manoeuvre and are supplied with lockable caster wheels. Double-decker buses are no stumbling block for the technology either. Machines are supplied as standard with a four metre long electrical cable and a four metre steam and vacuum hose making all of those hard to reach areas using the more traditional methods easy and effortless to clean. Operators are invited to contact OspreyDeepclean for a free onsite demonstration and see the true power and potential of dry steam for themselves.
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DELIVERIES EXCALIBUR COACHES
London-based coach operator Excalibur Coaches has taken delivery of four new Volvo B11R coaches with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork to operate on a Terravision contract. Operating daily between London and Stanstead Airport, the new tri-axle Euro 5 vehicles are proving to be popular with both passengers and drivers alike. “It was the all-round package from Volvo that appealed to us,” explained Excalibur Coaches’ Managing Director, Mark Jewell. “We’ve had Volvo coaches before in 2009 and the performance and reliability we’ve had from them undoubtedly played a major role in us specifying Volvo again. “Volvo impressed us enormously with their fuel economy results. They were able to clearly demonstrate in-service statistics with their B11R coach and those promises are already living up to expectations.
BLAKES COACHES Blakes Coaches of East Anstey, near Tiverton, Devon has taken delivery of another Scania Irizar i6 executive specification coach. The chassis of the vehicle is a K440EB6x2*4 with a 440bhp Euro 5 Scania engine and Scania’s fully-automated Opticruise gear selection system. The vehicle has been specified with 53 halfleather passenger seats with exclusive Moquette covering, footrests, rear seat tables, extra dark tinted glazing,
“Our drivers and the passengers have been commenting positively on the new vehicles and we are delighted with their performance so far. “We also receive great back-up and support from Volvo Bus and in addition Regional Coach Sales Manager, Jo Standbridge was extremely helpful and
thorough. It has been yet another positive purchasing experience from Volvo Bus.” The Excalibur Coaches 14 metre vehicles have been specially adapted to adhere to DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) requirements, which include allowing space for an onboard wheelchair and installing a passenger lift.
aircraft locker doors, forwardfacing camera, reversing camera, Bosch audio/video, integrated microphone in the driver’s seat, Bluetooth, iPod connection, servery, washroom, courier locker, external down lighting and WiFi. As with all Scania coaches supplied to the retail market, the vehicle comes with an integrated fleet management system, through which the operator receives weekly performance reports. The Scania Irizar combination was chosen by David and Janet Blake
following positive feedback from drivers and customers on the two models they purchased in 2013. The new vehicle will used to help further enhance the family-run firm’s British and European tour programme.
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FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Scania Irizar i6
K440EB6x2*4 ENGINE: Scania Euro 5 440bhp TRANSMISSION: Automated Opticruise SEATS: 53 SUPPLIED BY: Scania (GB) 01909 500822 www.scania.co.uk
Mark Jewell added: “It is vitally important, particularly on the busy Terravision contract, that our coaches meet DDA requirement and Volvo Bus supported us in ensuring that we met all requirements.” Excalibur Coaches four new 61-seat coaches are specified with Volvo’s D11C 11-litre diesel engine, rated at 460hp
OLYMPIA TRAVEL
Wigan-based Olympia Travel UK broke with a tradition of buying Volvo coaches to take its first i6 Integral from Irizar UK. The 25-vehicle operator said it was looking for a change of engine in their fleet having stuck with the same marque since 1995: “We looked at another DAFengined coach but it was more expensive,” said Shaun Lewis – a Director of the company. “The i6 also offered us 53 seats in a two-axle coach, which was what we needed,” he said. “It gives a nice drive, and although it’s only been on one tour so far, I’ve had no complaints from the driver,” he said. The i6 selected by Olympia
and coupled to the Volvo I-Shift gearbox. Each vehicle also features an onboard TV screen, WiFi and eight CCTV cameras. Volvo Regional Sales Manager, Jo Standbridge said: “Excalibur Coaches were looking for four DDA compliant coaches and we were able to supply some quality B11Rs with Sunsundegui SC7 body in a package that suited their needs. “Key operator requirements such as passenger capacity, fuel economy and overall reliability were achieved with these new coaches and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in the future.” FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Volvo B11R Sunsundegui SC7 ENGINE: D11C 11-litre 460bhp TRANSMISSION: Volvo I-Shift SEATS: 61 SUPPLIED BY: Volvo Bus 01926 414553 www.volvobuses.com/bus/uk
has DAF’s MX300 engine, a ZF AS-Tronic autoshift gearbox and features leather headrest inserts, a drinks machine, toilet and a reversing camera with alarm. Olympia has added air horns. The coach joins a fleet of six touring under contract for Just Go! The remainder of the fleet are worked on school contracts and private hire. Olympia was established as a minibus operation by Shaun and Michael’s father, Joe, back in 1984, moving to full-sized vehicles in 1995. FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Irizar i6
integral ENGINE: DAF MX300 TRANSMISSION: ZF AS-Tronic SEATS: 53 SUPPLIED BY: Irizar UK 01909
500514 www.irizar.co.uk
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control, independent front suspension with lowering control and a reversing camera. The vehicle is able to seat 63 passengers in Vogel Eco 10 reclining seats, with headrest covers and piping, individual footrests, seatback tables and lap seatbelts. Onboard facilities include a centre sunken and demountable toilet compartment beside the continental exit, water boiler mounted to toilet top, fridge/ coolbox mounted within the dash and an audio/
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DUBLIN COACHES
FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: VDL Futura
FHD2 AS-Tronic ENGINE: Paccar MX Euro 5 410bhp TRANSMISSION: ZF 12AS2001 automatic SEATS: 63 SUPPLIED BY: Moseley in the South 01823 653000 www.moseleysouth.co.uk
Dublin Coaches has invested in 10 Mercedes-Benz Tourismo M Euro 6 coaches. The green vehicles can be seen providing a new Dublin CityScape Luxury Sightseeing Tour operation. The tours will run every 15 minutes, allowing passengers to hop-on and hop-off at preferred destinations throughout the city. The Tourismos seat 49 passengers in brown and cream full-leather Luxline upholstery with dark wood trim. Features on board include WiFi provisions, air-conditioning, electronic 19� monitors and a Bosch audio system with 2.5mm headphone jack connectivity for each passenger.
The unique specification of the Tourismos includes multiple added luggage compartments, fold-out trays, bag hooks and a lifted wheelchair access ramp. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470, 290 kW Euro VI engine paired with an eight-speed Powershift automatic transmission. FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: MercedesBenz Tourismo M ENGINE: Mercedes-Benz OM 470, 290 kW Euro VI TRANSMISSION: eight-speed Powershift SEATS: 49 SUPPLIED BY: Evobus UK 02476 626000 www.evobus.
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THE BIG PICTURE Cranleigh, Surrey-based Gastonia Coaches, which in common with Scania (Great Britain) Limited celebrates 50 years in business this year, has taken delivery of a highspecification Scania Irizar i6 touring coach. Based on a Scania K 360 IB4x2 chassis, the vehicle features a unique blue livery with mirror finish decals created specially to mark Gastonia’s Golden Jubilee. The vehicle’s Irizar i6 bodywork includes 53 seats, washroom, servery and extra dark tinted glass. “The introduction of this vehicle into our fleet is the icing on our 50th anniversary cake,” said Gastonia Coaches Managing Director Josie Bicknell. “Back in the mid-1980s we became the first operator to put a Scania K 112 coach with an integral Plaxton 3500 Paramount body into service. We have had a deep appreciation for the Scania marque since then. While the bedrock of our business today is school work, this vehicle will be running on our high-end trips and tours.”
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Remember us OAPs please Mr Griffiths As a concessionary LETTER fare holder and a mall shareholder in the big of the week groups, I am obviously concerned if the concessionary fare scheme is making operators worse off. However, I am also worried about Stagecoach CEO Martin Griffiths’ comments on the scheme’s existence. He needs to take care that he does not throw out the baby with the bathwater. The industry needs to lobby government with proof of how much operators are worse off with the scheme. It needs to bear in mind that all concessionary fares are singles,
whereas fare paying passengers will often buy returns, rovers, Megariders etc.and that in many cases, without concessionary fares, some would not use the bus at all. I find that many journeys are to the health centre, chemists, hospital, opticians – places many of us did not visit for 20 or 30 years in our younger days – or to the local shops, which years ago we would walk to. The scheme thus only returns the status quo to many of us. Many older people, though perfectly happy to drive locally, prefer not to drive in large cities, and this has helped lessen congestion. An occasional day
out on the bus no longer has to be budgeted for, which itself was often a worry for those on limited income if using several operators and or crossing county boundaries. To many on low incomes, the concessionary fares scheme is the best thing since the start of the old age pension and the NHS. Martin Griffiths suggests some people can afford to pay. We could all say that about other people, but I suspect many pensioners far wealthier than the average bus passenger ‘trouser’ the winter fuel payment without a thought. David Lilley, Saffron Walden
A welcome passenger perspective
I enjoyed reading Andy Izatt’s article on Stagecoach Gold & Arriva Electric (CBW1167). I hope there will be more articles on Passenger Perspectives of well-known bus routes from around the UK during 2015. There is just a minor correction to the article, service X4 is actually operated by Stagecoach Midlands not Stagecoach East as the article implies. Many thanks, Paul Harvey, By email Editor’s note: We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the article. You will be pleased to hear we do have plans to feature them regularly.
1920s charabanc buses information?
Reginald Feltham’s last journey paid tribute to his coaching career wheels were formerly part of a hose reel and the lights were made from a Tesco salad container. Thank you for the interest you have
shown in my business. Kindest Regards, David Hall Vintage Lorry Funerals
Young manager brought back happy memories
the others needle you. Now it’s time to bough out.
I really enjoyed Jade Smith’s interview with Arriva London young bus manager Nick Faichney in the December 23 issue (CBW1169). As a one-time bus company trainee over 40 years ago, I could really relate to what you managed to get Nick to talk about. Ian Smith, By email
Bless you
Fascinating update on the “sneeze count” on Last Stop in CBW1166. Some would argue that it snot funny but I would disagree. It’s not to be sneezed at. As to the Christmas tree – it’s nice to see you branching out to new fields of endeavour. Tremendous! Don’t let
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I really enjoyed Jade Smith’s article about Josh McCracken of Dudley’s Coaches in issue 1166. When there is so much talk about an ageing profession, it was inspiring to read about Josh. It was a delight to hear about his enthusiasm for coaching. I live in Redditch, not far from Dudley’s base in Radford. I have often seen Josh’s coach ‘TCK’ in and around Redditch and I have noticed that it looks especially well cared for – now I know why. I have written to Josh to thank him for what he is doing and wish him well for the future. Thank you for writing this story. David Lee, By email
Thanks for Reg’s last writes Two copies of Coach and Bus Week arrived yesterday morning, thanks to the friendly and efficient service of your subscriptions team. Thanks also for the space you afforded to the late Reginald Feltham’s obituary and leaving my company name and contact details in the text. When I am awarded a funeral, there is not much time to develop ideas with a family and replica themes have to be built in a rapid time frame. I have certain designs in my mind and these can be built using existing stained wood. I’m also a keen up-cycler finding new uses for plastic items that people discard. In the coach theme, the
Well done Josh
I am trying to get some information on charabanc buses, open-top vehicles – specification, seating capacity, who made them. Magazines seem to deal mainly with the later vehicles, from 1930s onwards. Can any reader help me please? My grandfather, Samuel Jones owned three of these buses back in the 1920s. They were known as ‘Glevum Glory’ buses. Please contact me by email on michaelj20@live.co.uk. Michael Jones, Gloucester
Glyn Evans, From the Welsh borderlands
Delight at more ‘deckers in North America
I was absolutely delighted to see my picture of the new ADL low-height Enviro500 on the front cover CBW1166 and a big thanks to Gareth and Andy for using three of my pictures in this issue. Anybody who knows me is well aware of my big belief in the double-decker concept and I am overjoyed that so many of them will be on the streets and highways in Ontario. I look forward to another year’s receipt of CBW. Paul Bateson, Canada
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2011 Bova Futura Classic FHD
2011 Volvo B9 Plaxton Panther
ZF auto, 12m, 49 seats + courier + driver, lap belts, sat-nav, centre toilet, power continental door, A/C, 2 monitors, radio/PA, CD, DVD, on board vacuum, LEZ compliant, Euro 4, MOT March, 195,387 km.
Automatic, 12.8m, 61 seats + courier + driver, power entrance door, 3 point seat belts, rear continental door, radio/P/A, CD player, air-con, LEZ compliant, MOT September 2015, 157,519 km.
2009 Bova Futura HD
1998 Bova Futura FHD
Automatic, 12.7m, 53/55 seats + courier + driver, power entrance door, lap belts, centre sunken WC, centre continental door, radio/PA, DVD, 2 monitors, boiler & fridge, air-con, LEZ compliant, MOT May 2015, 432,569 km.
Manual, 12.2m, 70 Cogent seats + driver + courier, curtains, air conditioning, 3 point belts, double glazing, MOT Aug 2015, mileage 742,541 km.
£POA
£POA
£POA
£POA
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
Moseley Distributors Ltd Tel: 01236 750501
2003/03 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI UVG Treka
2002/02 Mercedes 814 Vario Plaxton Beaver 2
2008/08 LDV Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB (euromotive) Welfare
17 seater, welfare/accessible, Sprintshift, front entry, power door, COIF, tacho, MOT, 160,000kms, very good all round order.
29 seater, automatic, tacho, big MOT, power door, 283k.
6 seater, internal AMF-Bruns chair lift, full tracking, Eberspacher, AVS, A/C, 103K.
£7,450 + VAT
£11,950 + VAT
£6,495 + VAT
B&L Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
B&L Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
B&L Coaches 0208 363 8572 or 07971 785390
2012 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
2009 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 515
New Mercedes Benz Sprinter Grand Tourer
2009 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Minicoach
Automatic, graphite grey, power door, panoramic roof & windows, privacy glass, coach rear end, large drop boot, 16 leather seats, 15 monitor + DVD player, Euroliners, 3 point seat belts, air con front & rear, 100,000 miles, coolbox, MOT Oct 15.
Manual gearbox, 252,000 miles, white, manual entry door, double rear doors, large drop boot, full draw curtains, 16 moquette seats, air con front & rear, luggage racks.
7 speed G Tronic auto, power door, panoramic saloon side windows and windscreen, powered elevating boot door, large boot and side lockers, 19 leather seats + driver + courier, air con.
16 moquette seats, automatic, manual entry as well as saloon sliding door, luggage racks, full drawn curtains, double rear doors, monitor/DVD.
£45,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
£POA
£28,500 + VAT
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
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VEHICLES
1996 Dennis Lance
2003 (53) Volvo B12M
2000 Dennis Dart
2000 Neoplan Starliner N513 Tourer
47 belted seats, excellent condition, long or new MOT, excellent reliability, choice of three vehicles, 2nd owner from new, ex Brighton and Hove.
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, Berkoff, LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £44,000 – MAY CONSIDER PX
Low floor, seating capacity 30 including driver. £3,500 + VAT
60 leather seats, comfort shift, resprayed, PSVD & seatbelt cert, toilet with hand dryer, sink, 3 x TVs, satnav, DVD, fridge, air con, electric sunroof, alloys.
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
Tel: 01291 625449 chepstowclassic@btconnect.com
Call Carl on 00353 86857 0885
1998 Dennis Javelin Caetano Cutless
2002 Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 10.1m
2003 Dennis Trident Alexander
27 seats + 30 standees, Hanover LED. £8,500 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
62 seats + 20 standees, Cummins euro 1V / ZF. £15,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
2009 (59) ADL Enviro 200 8.9m
1996 Caetano Optimo
£POA
Peakes Coaches – 07773 793239
Volvo Double Decker
77 seats, full MOT until June 2015. £3,500 + VAT
Recent 70 seat conversion (not Cogent), manual gearbox, 11 months MOT, ideal contract vehicle, excellent fuel economy, sale due to fleet upgrade. Possible px for 33 seater or newer coach.
£15,000 + VAT
0115 940 4466
Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk
2002 Bova Futura
2002 Iveco Beaulas
DAF engine, air conditioned, twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge, Eminox-LEZ, 49 seats, green cloth trim, manual gearbox, ready to go, MOT March 2015.
£24,000 NO OFFERS
Automatic gearbox, air conditioned,
• 18 seats
twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge,
• MOT January 2015
£40,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
29 seats + 17 standees, Cummins euro 4, Mobitec destination, fully DDA compliant, CCTV cameras, 12 months MOT. £59,750 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3
59 plate Ford Transit
2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther
1998 DAF SB3000
48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
17 seats, full MOT until September 2015, great runner and clean inside. £7,950 + VAT
ZF auto, 61 seats, Euro 5, A/C, 3 point seat belts, crew seat, reverse camera, huge locker space, Webasto, good condition, MOT April 2015.
13 berths sleeper coach, static AC/heating, 240v, normal band bus stuff, towbar, MOT Feb 2015, good condition for age.
Nigel McCree - 07817 542113
2002 Volvo B12B Berkhof Axial
46/50 reclining blue/red patterned seats, white re-spray, air con, toilet, Webasto, fridge, TV/DVD, PA, new MOT. £25,000 + VAT
01245 401541 / 07792 627364 www.coachandbusweek.com
49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.
• Good runner
£3,500 + VAT
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
£00,000 + VAT
£9,500 + VAT
0115 940 4466
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
2007 Ford Transit LWB
Volvo B12B Sleeper
2002 MAN Ayats Bravo 1
ZF auto, 14 berth sleeper, Euro 4 LEZ, static AC/heating, 240v, alloy wheels, normal band bus stuff! MOT June 2015, good condition for age.
16 Berth sleeper, static A/C heating, 240v, TV/DVD, toilet, normal band bus stuff, MOT July 2015.
Wheelchair accessible, 40,000 miles, FSH, blue with grey interior. Choice of two vehicles.
£12,000 + VAT
£19,500 + VAT
£29,500 + VAT
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
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VEHICLES
2002 52 reg Volvo B12B Jonckheere Mistral 50
2009 Iveco Beulas
7HO
ZF auto, 53 seats, air-con, monitor, radio, fridge, alloy wheels, RPC/LEZ compliant, MOT February 2015, taxed Sept 2014, good condition.
£28,000 + VAT
55 seats on 2 axles, LEZ Compliant, 12.7m, 1 owner since new, full exec, MOT March 2015, in daily use, choice of 2. £78,500 +VAT ono
Diamond Coaches 01243 870010 / 07711 868976
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
1998 Mercedes Sprinter
2004 Iveco Beulas
15 seats, front entry, Mellor conversion, MOT 16/5/14, very good condition, with tail lift.
£ 3,700
1998 Iveco 40 / 10 15 seats, front entry, MOT 22/8/14, very good condition.
£ 2,500
1995 Iveco 49 / 10 19 seats, front entry, power door, MOT 13/1/15, very good condition.
£ 3,000 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
Auto, 51 seat executive coach, WC, DVD, A/C, drinks boiler, fridge, etc, in exceptional condition for age, MOT July 2014.
£34,500 ono + VAT
01884 252646 / 07702 626542
Tel 01249 742000/07717 768315
2006 Transit Tourneo
2004 Dennis Tridents
2007 Mercedes 515 Sprinter
2006 Renault Master PCV
9 seater, tax till Jan, will have new MOT, 190,000 miles, runs well, front and rear air-con, tow bar. £3,500 + VAT
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.
Auto, CD/radio, electric windows & mirrors, remote locking, automatic glass door, Webasto a/c & heating system, custom boot area, service history, MOT May 2015, local charity run bus.
15 seats, 69,500 miles, automatic, one previous owner.
£POA
£8,995 + VAT
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Colin Hill – 01579 382826
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
3 x 2005 Mercedes Vario welfare buses
Dennis ‘R’ Series Plaxton Panther
2000 DAF SB3000 VanHool Alizee T9
These are above average condition with low mileage and any inspection is welcome at our Livingston Depot. £10,250 each o.n.o.
53 reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazing, air conditioning, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD and monitor, AS-Tronic transmission, intarder, LEZ compliant.
53 Royal class reclining seats in half leather, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, radio/PA/CD, DVD and monitor, fridge, luggage rack locker doors, parallel lift luggage locker doors, cctv, LED running lights, alloy wheels, LEZ compliant (euro 4pm), automatic.
£POA
£POA
gillandersabbeycars@yahoo.co.uk
E&M Horsburgh Ltd Call Brian Martin - 01506 432251
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton
2004 Mercedes Sitcar Beluga
1997 Volvo B12R Jonckheere Monaco
Mercedes Sprinter
29 seater plus courier, arm rests, seat belts and reclining seats, A/C, entertainment/PA system, excellent example of year.
71 reclining seats including lap belts, leather headrests and footrests, courier seat, manual crew door, powered centre entrance door, air con, radio/PA/cassette, DVD and monitors, toilet compartment, servery unit, fridge, two lower saloon tables, Telma retarder, cruise control.
£POA
16 highback coach seats + driver, side sliding door, 6 speed gearbox, luggage pen, courier seat, air con, electric windows, central locking, steering wheel controls, electric side step, Ad Blue tank, digital tacho, Bluetooth.
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Blythswood Motors 0141 889 9730
Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848
Optare Solo Slimline
£8,250 NO VAT
• PLS wheelchair lifts • Long MOTs • PCV’d
Mercedes engine, 3 point seat belts, low floor, wheelchair access and tacho. Sale due to loss of contracts.
£20,000
53 reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, WC, TV etc, PLS lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, MOT Oct, this coach can be painted in to your livery.
£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.
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£POA
Cannon Bus 07436 536259 wcannon@btconnect.com
£POA
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VEHICLES Scania Irizar Century K114
Ford Transit 17 seat minibus
2005 Sunsundegai
2009 Levante
Full executive specification, ZF automatic, based on Volvo B12M, 49 reclining seats, moquette trim, crew seat, air con, sunken mid WC, DVD, radio & PA, air-suspension driver’s seat.
National Express specification, disabled access lift, Alcolock, automatic, reclining seats with leather trim, air con, washroom, powered lockers, radio & PA, air-suspension driver’s seat.
Immaculate condition throughout, in-dash air conditioning, recent new clutch and flywheel.
£60,000 – 4 AVAILABLE
£89,000 – 2 AVAILABLE
£11,500
Lewis Coaches Ltd 02476 449944
Lewis Coaches Ltd 02476 449944
keith.cabincoaches@gmail.com
Cabin Coaches Tel: 07725 252402
2005 Volkswagen
1999 MAN Marcopolo 18.310
2006 Citroen Relay
2006 VW LT35 TDi
6 speed manual, ideal 70 seater conversion vehicle, recent new gear cables and recon gearbox, no MOT but 95% prepared, unfortunately it has four misted side windows.
Wheelchair accessible, 17,500 miles, one previous owner, MOT Apr, Eberspacher heater, Ricon walk-thru tail lift.
Wheelchair accessible, 64,000 miles, one owner, FSH, white with grey interior. Choice of four vehicles.
Low floor disabled access vehicle, suitable for wheelchair-bound and able bodied passengers.
53 seats (no toilet) ZF auto. 480,000 km. Good tyres, good condition, ready for work. LEZ Eminox exhaust, recent service. Sale due to purchase of another coach.
£46,000
£8,500 + VAT
£7,800 + VAT
Lewis Coaches Ltd 02476 449944
Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111
Volvo B10M
Volvo B10M
Volvo B10M
Volvo B7R
55 seats, two available. £POA
53 seats, several M reg coaches available. £POA
57 seats. £POA
55 seats. £POA
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
2002 Scania Irizar K114
Ford Tourneo Custom 300L
2003 Dennis Dart
2006 Volvo B12M
£6,000 – 2 AVAILABLE
£POA
Cummins/Allison, Plaxton Pointer body, 47 seats with 45 belted, test 30th June 2015, immaculate throughout, more pictures available.
NOW £37,000
94bhp, 8 leather seats + driver, 6 speed gearbox, air con, electric mirrors & windows, central locking, alloys, parking sensors, auto lights, park pilot, auto start/stop, heated front seats, Bluetooth, heated screens, cruise control.
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
Blythswood Motors 0141 889 9730
Whitegate Travel Tel 01606 786833 / 07841 110426
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
2006 ADL East Lancs Esteem
2001 Scania L94UB Wright
2004 Dennis Enviro 300 Service Bus
2013 Volkswagen Transporter
25 seats, automatic, air con, manual front and back destination, electric middle ramp, CCTV cameras, assault screen, LEZ compliant.
44 seats, automatic ZF gearbox, LED front, side & rear destination, front manual ramp.
8 seats, manual gearbox, air conditioning, 3 point inertia seat belts, plain silver with no previous livery. £21,500
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 21/5/15, excellent condition.
£POA
£12,500 + VAT
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000
£POA
£12,995
44 seats, automatic gearbox, LED front, side & rear destinationm front manual ramp, DDA compliant, MOT until May 2015. £24,995
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
Ventura Sales 01342 835206
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VEHICLES 1999 Dennis Dart SLF
2006 Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther
2012 Volvo B9R Caetano Levante
2001 Mercedes 814D
33 seats + 19 standees, MOT July 2015, choice of 3.
DDA spec with front wheelchair lift, 49 seats with 3-point seatbelts, rear saloon toilet.
48 seats, rear saloon toilet.
£14,950 + VAT
27 seats with 3-point belts, RPC, manual, MOT April 2015.
£6,995 + VAT
£45,000 + VAT
£150,000 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
Contact Neil on 0131 554 5413 neil.bailey@edinburghcoachlines.com
Contact Neil on 0131 554 5413 neil.bailey@edinburghcoachlines.com
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk 01795 423982
2001 Setra 315 GTHD
2011 61 plate Sitcar Marlin
Mercedes Sprinter
2005 Scania K114 Berkhof Axial
49 seats, full executive, Merc V8, LEZ compliant, MOT Apr 2015 .
33 seat + guide, finished in Moquette and leather, carpeted, A/C, PA & DVD, MOT Oct 2015, 123k kms
£28,000 ono
£85,000 + VAT
16 highback coach seats + driver, side sliding door, 6 speed gearbox, luggage pen, courier seat, air con, electric windows, central locking, steering wheel controls, electric side step, Ad Blue tank, digital tacho, Bluetooth.
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Grange Travel – 01474 357749 info@grange-travel.co.uk
£POA
12.8 metre, 55 seat executive, automatic, air con, centre sunken WC, clean & tidy. £50,000 + VAT
Blythswood Motors 0141 889 9730
Nigel McCree - 07817 542113
1992 Setra 215 HD
2009 Iveco Library Bus
53 seats, MAN engine, MOT Nov 2015.
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
Contact Coach and Bus Market Co-ordinator Gemma Ireland
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Tel: 01733 293247 Fax: 0845 280 2927 Email: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
£25,000 o.n.o.
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
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
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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
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.
2005 (55 reg) Mercedes Vario 814 LWB
2004 Mercedes Sprinter 311D Traveliner LWB
19 reclining seats, quality conversion, air-con, large boot, LEZ compliant Euro 4, 281,000km, FSH, owned from new, MOT Nov 2015.
16 seats, LEZ compliant, 161,000km, PSV MOT Sept 2015, analogue tacho, good reliable coach in good condition.
£18,950 + VAT
£6,595 + VAT
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
1996 DAF VanHool SB3000
1996 Scania Van Hool K113CRB
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516cdi
49/53 seats, excellent condition inside and out, viewing highly recommended.
49/53 seats, excellent condition inside and out, viewing highly recommended.
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
£12,000
£9,000
Buckley’s/Swift Travel Contact Richard 01302 770379
Buckley’s/Swift Travel Contact Richard 01302 770379
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
£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
57 plate Iveco Daily 50c15 Iris Bus
1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton
53 seats, automatic, very good condition for year, currently in dry storage, additional vehicle also available. £2,750
49 seats, automatic, good condition for year, removable vinyls, choice of 3, only one remaining. £8,950
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 30/9/14, excellent condition.
NOW £39,000
3.0 TD, 6 speed manual gearbox, one owner, service bills, PAS, E/W, LWB, power front door, 12 high backed seats plus driver, 1 year’s MOT, tracked flat floor, Ratcliffe underfloor tail lift, tacho, internal heating, 44,000 miles.
0113 320 0780/0035 386 8138165 Anthony ant@pabtours.com
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
Tel: 07800 837501
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£12,950
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
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VEHICLES 1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
2010 VDL Futura FHD 127.365PR
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.
53 reclining seats, seatback tables, courier seat, plug door, double glazing, air con, radio/AP/CD audio, DVD and monitors, centre sunken toilet, water boiler, fridge, continental exit with powered door, Webasto, reverse camera, cruise control, digitacho, retarder, automatic.
£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
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905
2012 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
2011 Volkswagen Crafter
2006 Mercedes Benz Vito 111 CDI
Auto gearbox, silver, power door, panoramic privacy glazing, glass roof and front window, coach rear end, 16 leather seats, 15 monitor + Pioneer multimedia system, wi-fi, cctv, 220 volt inverter, indash & saloon air con, 73,000 miles.
16 seats finished in moquette, manual, white, large boot, double rear doors, panoramic windows, curtains, emergency exit in saloon, 63,500 miles.
8 seats, 202,000 miles, twin sliding saloon door, large boot, 6 speed manual, in-dash & saloon air con, MOT March, clean & tidy vehicle, been very well maintained.
Volkswagen Crafter TDI
Auto gearbox, silver, slam door, 2 saloon emergency exit, large boot with shelf, double rear doors, 16 leather seats, in-dash & saloon air con, MOT till June 2015, radio/CD,124,000 miles.
Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats. Why pay more for less. FROM £18,000 + VAT
EnsignBus 01708 865656
£17,500 + VAT
£57,500 + VAT
£28,500 + VAT
£4,800
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
2006 Volvo B12M
2008 Iveco Eurorider Beulas Cygnus
WANTED MERCEDES COACHES 1999 to present year,16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage etc.
£POA
EnsignBus 01708 865656
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.
CONTACT TIM FOR AN IMMEDIATE DECISION
I-shift, 12.8m long, Hanover LEDs, centre wheelchair lift, rear toilet and server, LEZ and DDA compliant.
£POA
Tel: 01404 47502 / 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2008 VDL Futura FHD 127.365
2006 Volvo B12M VanHool Elizee T9
53 reclining seats with leather headrests, seatback tables, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD and monitors, centre toilet, water boiler, fridge, continental exit, Webasto, reverse camera, cruise control, digital tacho, retarder, automatic.
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2003 Setra 315 GTHD
1998 Volvo B10M Enigma
49/53 reclining seats with leather headrests, courier seat, in-swing entrance door, air con, centre sunken toilet, continental exit, fridge, radio/PA/CD player, DVD with monitors, reverse camera, navigation system, ‘i’ shift, retarder, alloy wheels, digital tachograph.
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
£POA
£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
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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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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
2004 DENNIS TRIDENTS
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.
2003 MERCEDES 814 VARIO
2005 55 PLATE OPTARE SOLO M880
2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS
1999 MINI POINTER DART
33 seats, manual gearbox.
Cummins engine, 28 seats, new MOT.
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.
8.8m, Cummins 6BT / Allison, 29 seats.
2000 VOLVO B7TL
2000 SUPER POINTER DART
Voith gearbox, Euro 2, 80 seats, painted white, new MOT.
2003 53 PLATE DENNIS DART SLFs
Voith gearbox, Cummins Euro 2 6BT, 11.3M, 41 seats.
2002/3 DENNIS DARTS
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.
2005 MERCEDES 814 VARIO
1966 AEC ROUTMASTER
33 dual purpose seats with belts, manual.
Original AEC engine, 72 seats, new paint and rexine just completed.
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 1997 VOLVO OLYMPIAN Volvo Euro 2 engine, Voith gearbox, Alexander RH part open top, 74 seats.
2001 Y REG TRIDENTS Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.
1999 T REG DENNIS TRIDENTS
£18,000 + VAT
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.
2007 ENVIRO 200
Cummins Euro 4 , Voith gearbox, East Lancs body, 9.4m, 26 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant.
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.
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.
2005 SCANIA K114EB ZF automatic, Irizar PB, 49 seats with 3 point belts, air-con, toilet.
1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES ZF automatics, 71 seats.
- 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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The
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VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
www.staffordbuscentre.com
Tel: 01782 791774 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
FORD TRANSIT FACTORY 16/17 SEAT BUS 59 reg with 38K miles, tacho, new COIF and PSV MOT £12,950 Also 10 reg £13,950 Others also available
BLUEBIRD AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2000 W reg Fitted from new with 60 high back coach seats, fully repainted and long MOT, ready to go. "What a machine for little money" £6,950
ADL ENVIRO 300 2002 reg Currenty fitted out as exibition / classroom, very low miles, very good condition, see website for details £17,950
MERCEDES SPRINTER 616 CDI 56 & 06 reg 24 seats and full DDA spec 1 and 2, manual gearbox, very rare £18,950
MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2001 Y reg 29 bus seats with belts, full body overhaul where needed and repaint into white, long or new test £9,950
LEYLAND OLYMPIAN TRI AXLE 1993 but reg’d in UK 2004 Fitted with 87 belted seats and 28 standing, Nov 15 MOT. £9,950
MERCEDES 814 VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2004 54 REG. Fitted with 20 seats on tracking, and up to 10 wheelchairs, SOLDgearbox, power door, PSV, COIF and MoT, manual destination etc. long wheel base so could go to 32 seats. £14,950 IVECO DAILY 45 15 LWB HIGH ROOF 2005 55 REG. 16 seats wheelchair accessible with power door, new MoT £5,950 DENNIS DART PLAXTON SUPER POINTER. 47 fully belted D L seats, ideal for schools SO £9,450 DAF PLAXTON PREMIER 1996 PP. Fitted with 55 seats, automatic gearbox, new MOT upon sale £9,950
VW CR50 WITH STANFORD CONVERSION 2007 07 REG. Very expensive and high spec conversion by Stamford who are recognised as the best in the industry, fitted with 14 high back seats with 3 point belts, Palfinger hideaway tail lift and capacity to carry up to 9 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, it has only covered just over 60k miles from new and is in outstanding condition, all paperwork and spare keys, ready to go £17,950
ADL ENVIRO 300 2006 56 REG. SLF BUS - dual use options, with 60 x 3 point belted seats, SOLuseDon bus services or school contracts. PHONE FOR SPEC AND PRICE DENNIS DART CAETANO CUTLASS. Step entrance with 38 LD contracts etc. £3,450 SOschool seats and 3 point belts. Ideal FORD TRANSITS 15-17 seats, available for short term rental. Rent for one week, month or year. Up to you. Always available. Phone for details MERCEDES 413D SPRINTER 2004 04 REG. Extra long body D boot, COIF and long OLheight with 16 seats and hugeSfull MoT. £11,950
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OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £4,950 VDL SB180 2010 59 REG Cummins 6 ISB engine with MCV evolution body, only 20k miles £POA
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HEATONS MOTOR CO. WIGAN
53 Bickershaw Lane Abram, Wigan Lancashire WN2 5PL
THE NORTH WEST’S PREMIER MINIBUS SALES, S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
59 PLATE PEUGEOT BOXER MWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
2010 RENAULT MASTER LWB
Only covered from 32,655 miles, 8 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, climate control, automatic transmission, look and drive superb these are new stock. £11,995
Only covered 48,000 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, 8 highback passenger seats, Ricon internal fully automatic Clearway tailift, SLD with cassette step, full electric pack, stunning silver metallic, excellent value. £14,995 LEZ
09 IVECO 50C15 17 SEAT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 48,316 miles, one charity owner, complete flat floor, lots of Unwin tracking, full length cant rail, power door, front low step entry, external fully automatic cassette tailift, plant on panoramic tinted windows, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £19,995
57 MERCEDES SPRINTER 309 MWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Unmarked stunning silver metallic, features 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, M1 tested Innotrax flooring, full carpet-lined, SLD with electric side step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic tailift, good quality conversion, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £11,995
2012 IVECO 50C17 IRISBUS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
Only covered 3,036 miles, yes only, totally like new, 12 highback seats on NMI quick release, lots of Unwin tracking, complete flat floor, power door side entry, automatic, external PLS fully automatic cassette tailift, panoramic tinted windows, stunning silver metallic, tacho. LEZ £29,995
57 PLATE CITROEN RELAY LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Ultra low miles – yes only 13,483, features 8 highback passenger seats with 3 point belts, Unwin tracking, Ricon internal fully automatic Clearway tailift, SLD with cassette step, can only describe as new inside and out, totally immaculate. LEZ £15,995
59 PLATE VAUXHALL MOVANO CDTI
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 15, 446 miles, features 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, full carpet lined, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, SLD with AVS cassette step, looks and drives like new in every way, excellent value for money. LEZ £16,995
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 311 MWB
LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
2010 RENAULT MASTER LWB
Only covered from 38,783 miles, 8 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, climate control, automatic transmission, look and drive superb these are new stock. £11,995 LEZ
2010 RENAULT MASTER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered from 33, 965 miles 8 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, climate control, automatic transmission, looks and drive superb, these are new stock. £11,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
2010 RENAULT MASTER LWB
Only covered from 36,575 miles, 8 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, climate control, automatic transmission, looks and drive superb these are new stock. £11,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
59 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB
Only covered 34, 308 miles,11 highback seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, Rolac ramp with air suspension, automatic transmission, totally immaculate in everyway. £14,995 LEZ
2010 PLATE IVECO 50C15
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 39,774 miles, with 15 highback passenger seats all on Unwin tracking, complete flat floor, powerdoor front low step entry, panoramic tinted windows, external fully automatic cassette tailift, automatic transmission, COIF’d, totally showroom condition inside and out. LEZ £21,995
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
08 RENAULT MASTER LWB
10 highback passenger seats in coach moquette, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, SLD with side step, destination pod, these must give fantastic value for money. £6,995
Covered 57, 828 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, external Ratcliffe fully automatic cassette tailift, totally showroom condition inside and out, excellent value. £17,495 LEZ
59 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 42,696 miles, 16 highback passenger seats, Unwin tracking, SLD with side step, external fully automatic tailift, digital tacho, full carpetlined, good quality conversion totally showroom condition inside and out excellent value. £19,995 LEZ
05 MERCEDES VARIO 814 MELLOR COACHBUILT
PSV’d
24 highback passenger seats in moquette, 3 pointbelts, complete flatfloor, powerdoor front entry, external fully automatic cassette tailift, 12 months PSV test, ready to work, excellent value. £11,995
LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
07 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 CDI
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 40,653 miles, features 16 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, external Ratcliff fully automatic cassette tailift, totally showroom condition inside and out. £18,995 LEZ
07 RENAULT MASTER LWB
Covered 96,000 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal Clearway tailift, SLD with cassette step, looks and drives superb, excellent value. £7,495 LEZ
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We guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport
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PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
06 IVECO IRIS BUS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
55 MERCEDES VARIO 814
28 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, covered 62,000 miles, full air conditioning, 9 months PSV test, ready to work. £17,995
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB
08 RENAULT MASTER LWB
Only covered 49,913 miles, features 8 highback seats, lots of Unwin tracking, Ricon internal fully automatic Clearway tailift, twin SLDs with cassette steps, totally showroom condition inside and out. £15,995
12 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with side step, Ricon Clearway fully automatic tailift, destination pod, very clean inside and out, COIF’d, excellent value. £6,995
LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
07 LDV MAXUS LWB HIGHROOF
16 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, external fully automatic cassette tailift, Plant on panoramic tinted windows, one council owner from new, COIF’d, PSV tested, excellent condition inside and out. £8,995 LEZ
58 OPTARE TEMPO HYBRID SERVICE BUS 28 passenger seats plus 47 standees, wheelchair accessible, destination, accessibility DDA compliant, exceptional condition inside and out, this must represent good value. £19,995
10 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, covered 72,000 miles, external fully automatic cassette tailift, excellent condition inside and out, fantastic value. £6,995 LEZ
LEZ
58 PLATE MAN AYATS ATLANTIS
2010 FORD TRANSIT 430
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 51,000 miles, full electric pack, totally showroom condition inside and out, will come newly COIF’d and with 12 months PSV test. £12,995
PSV’d
LEZ
09 PEUGEOT BOXER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 RENAULT TRAFFIC SWB CDI
Only covered 48,295 miles, 8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, external fully automatic cassette tailift, SLD with cassette step, stunning unmarked silver metallic, represents good value for money. £16,495 LEZ
115ps 6 speed, only covered 35,000 miles, 7 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, twin SLDs, Ricon internal fully automatic tailift, totally showroom condition inside and out, excellent value. £10,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
05 IVECO 50C13
PSV’d
55 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB
15 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, Plant on panoramic tinted windows, external cassette tailift, one council owner, PSV tested, ready to work. £7,495
8 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, internal fully automatic tailift, SLD with cassette step, exceptionally clean inside and out, excellent value. £6,995 LEZ
59 FIAT SCUDO MULTI JET
05 IVECO IRISBUS 50C13 MINIBUS
PSV’d
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 60,000 miles, one owner, 8 passenger seats with 3 point belts, twin SLDs, m1 category, electric windows, totally showroom condition inside and out. £7,995
16 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, only covered 86,250 miles, powerdoor front low step entry, panoramic tinted windows, PSV tested, ready to work. £7,995
LEZ
16 highback passenger seats on Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, panoramic tinted windows, one council owner, 10 months PSV test, exceptionally clean inside and out, ready to work. £6,995
PSV’d
LEZ
56 IVECO IRISBUS
06 MERCEDES VARIO 814
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
05 IVECO IRISBUS
PSV’d
53 seat full executive coach, covered 246,378 klms, half leather belted reclining seats, 2 screen Blaupunkt entertainment system, centre toilet with hostess cabinet and drinks dispenser, Thermobus climate control, alloy wheels, exceptionally clean coach inside and out. £64,995 LEZ
Covered 90,135 miles, 16 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, powerdoor front low step entry, external fully automatic cassette tailift, one council owner, immaculate inside and out, 12 months Class V MOT, excellent value. £8,995 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Only covered 98,000 miles, 24 highback seats with 3 point belts, lots of Unwin tracking, PLS fully automatic internal Clearway tailift, powerdoor front low step entry, tacho, excellent UVG Modular coachbuilt body, PSV tested, showroom condition inside and out, excellent value. £16,995
59 MERCEDES SPRINTER 513 CDI
PSV’d
16 highback passenger seats, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, external PLS fully automatic cassette tailift, tacho, COIF’d, one owner from new. £17,495 LEZ
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BUS & COACH
IN THE SOUTH LTD.
New Year - New used vehicle stock
2010 VDL FUTURA FHD 127.365PR INTEGRAL - 12.7mtr AUTOMATIC & EURO 4 EMISSION 53 reclining seats with individual footrests & seatback tables, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD & 2 monitors, centre sunken demountable toilet, continental exit with powered door, water boiler, top loading fridge, Webasto heater, reverse camera, digital tachograph, cruise control, integral retarder.
2008 VDL FUTURA FHD 127.365PR INTEGRAL - 12.7mtr AUTOMATIC & EURO 4 EMISSION 53reclining seats with leather headrests, individual footrests & seatback tables, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD & 2 monitors, centre sunken toilet, continental exit with manual door, water boiler, top loading fridge, Webasto heater, reverse camera, digital tachograph, cruise control, integral retarder.
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2006 VOLVO B12M VAN HOOL ALIZEE T9 - 12.2mtr 'I' SHIFT TRANSMISSION 49/53 reclining seats with leather headrests, individual footrests, courier seat, inswing entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD & 2 monitors, navigation system, centre sunken demountable toilet, continental exit with manual door, luggage rack doors, water boiler, fridge, reverse camera, panelled rear, digital tachograph, cruise control, integral retarder, alloy wheels.
1997 VOLVO B12R JONCKHEERE MONACO - 12mtr & EURO 4 (PM) EMISSION 72 reclining seats with leather headrests & individual footrests, courier seat, plug centre entrance door, crew door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA audio, DVD & 4 monitors, lower saloon toilet compartment, water boiler, fridge, cruise control, towing equipment, Telma retarder, alloy wheels, Puritech exhaust system.
We have a comprehensive selection of quality used vehicles including touring coaches, double deck coaches, school buses and mini coaches on site at Wellington
Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF
www.moseleysouth.co.uk @MoseleySouth
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Telephone (01823) 653000 Fax: (01823) 663502 Email: sales@moseleysouth.co.uk
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BEN WEAVER PSV
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
PSV
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 £17,995 + VAT CHOICE OF 2
PSV
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, semi automatic, 1 local authority owner from new, rear air suspension to allow easy access for wheelchairs, COIF for 16 passengers, PSV, digital tacho, fold out rear access ramp, low entry side step, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, full size side entry door, panoramic glass, 49,000 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
PSV
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, semi automatic, 1 local authority owner from new, rear air suspension to allow easy access for wheelchairs, COIF for 16 passengers, PSV, digital tacho, fold out rear access ramp, low entry side step, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, full size side entry door, panoramic glass, 50,000 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
PSV
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, semi automatic, 1 local authority owner from new, rear air suspension to allow easy access for wheelchairs, COIF for 16 passengers, PSV, digital tacho, fold out rear access ramp, low entry side step, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, full size 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
PSV
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 £17,995 + VAT CHOICE OF 2
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
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
PSV
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
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
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
BEN WEAVER commercIals
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
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 76,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,995 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 121,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,795 + VAT
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
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
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 97,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,495 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, 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
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
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
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076
www.minibuses.co
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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
PSV
2004 54 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 25 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, white, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 22 passenger seats, 2 more can be added, analogue tacho, Certificate of Initial Iitness for 22 passengers, PSV, overhead luggage storage 1 local authority owner from new 93,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT
PSV
PSV
2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, electric plug side entry door, analogue tacho, LEZ compliant, 66,000 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
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
2004 54 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 25 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, white, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 22 passenger seats, 2 more can be added, analogue tacho, Certificate of Initial Fitness for 22 passengers, PSV, overhead luggage storage, LEZ compliant, 1 local authority owner from new 93,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT
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
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
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
PSV
PSV
CHOICE OF TWO 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
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 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 8 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 144,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,695 + VAT
2002 02 PLATE (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
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
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
2003 (03) 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
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 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
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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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
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(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
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(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
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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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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.
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S 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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The
Stafford Bus Centre Specialist Bus & Coach Sales
VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
www.staffordbuscentre.com
Tel: 01782 791774 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
RENAULT MASTER TRI AXLE BUS WITH CRAZY LOW MILES OF ONLY 20,000, BUILT TO CARRY 16 SEATED PASSENGERS OR UP TO 7 WHEELCHAIRS, POWER ENTRANCE DOOR, TACHOGRAPH, MANUAL FOLD OUT REAR RAMP, REVERSING CAMERA, NO EXPENSE SPARED WHEN BUILT, FULLY REPAINTED INTO WHITE AND MOT TO MARCH 2015, CAN BE PSV WITH COIF IF REQUIRED
£14,950
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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.
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
2004 OPTARE SOLO 18/20 seats plus 2 wheelchairs, wheelchair ramp, 3 point seatbelts, automatic, tacho, Mercedes engine, choice of 4. £17,500 + 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
2002 MERCEDES SPRINTER 16 seats OR 6 seated and 3 wheelchair, slam door, manual, cd/radio, 3 point belts.
1994 MERCEDES VARIO 711D Autobus conversion, 19 seats, curtains, radio/cd, lap belts, slam door, manual.
1998 MERCEDES 0404 HISPANO CARROCERA 49 seats + crew seat, lap belts, luggage racks, TV monitor, centre toilet, reading lights, forced air heating, automatic.
£4,000 + VAT
£3,000 + VAT
£18,000 + VAT
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
£4,000 + VAT
£3,000 + 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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06 (06) VW LT35 TDI 16 SEAT INC DRIVER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. INBOARD TAIL LIFT UNWIN TRACKING 82000 MILES COIF/PSV £15,995 + VAT
2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEATS INC DRIVER COACH REAR/LARGE DROP WELL BOOT COIF/PSV £18,995
2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 17,500 MILES COIF/PSV £16,995
2013 (62) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 16,120 MILES COIF/PSV £17,995
07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450
MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS
(PONTYPOOL) LTD
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• ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP
NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI
Tel: 01495 757111 Mob: 07850 739446 (Haydn) or visit our website www.minibussales.biz to view the above stock
2006 (06) CITROEN RELAY 8 SEATS INC DRIVER W/CHAIR ACCESSIBLE INBOARD LIFT FOLDAWAY SEATS £7,495
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.
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
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2012 Volvo B9R Caetano Levante 48 seats, rear saloon toilet. ÂŁ150,000 + vat
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Nigel McCree chris@crystalscoaches.com Tel: 01622 872302 Mobile: 07971 000111
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Renault Master PCV 2006
Renault Master LM35 2008
15 seats, 69,500 miles, automatic, one previous owner
Wheelchair accessible, 75,000 miles, air con, Ricon tail lift, white with grey interior
£8,250 NO VAT
£10,450 + VAT
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. Ford Transit LWB 2007
Citroen Relay 2006
Wheelchair accessible, 40,000 miles, FSH, choice of two vehicles, blue with grey interior
Wheelchair accessible, 17,500 miles, one previous owner, MOT Apr, Eberspacher heater, Ricon tail lift
£12,000 + VAT
£8,500 + VAT
VW LT35 Tdi 2006
£POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED Low Value Part exchanges will be considered
VW Movano 2004
Wheelchair accessible, 64,000, miles, one owner, FSH, choice of four vehicles, white with grey interior
Wheelchair accessible. 97,000 miles, FSH, Ricon tail lift, White with blue interior
£7,800 + VAT
£6,450 + VAT
Wheelchair accessible vehicles wanted immediately. Cash settlement Part exchange welcome – viewing by appointment please Crystals Coaches Ltd. Hale Street, East Peckham, Kent TN2 5HL
Tel: 01805 938036 Mob: 07817 542113 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:
www.nigelmccree.com SHORT OF CASH? RE-FINANCE YOUR VEHICLES WITH US – CALL 07808 856390
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) D MOT 8/12/15 1996 Neoplan Skyliner Mercedes 77Lseats SO
£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
tel 01242 257714 mobile 07887 791757 www.coachandbusweek.com
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HEAVY DUTY STEEL BUILDINGS
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• Bus Workshops • Secure Storage
• Supplied any width, any length • Building to BS5590 • Doors high enough for Double Deckers
• Finance available
BLUELINE BUILDINGS 01709 578333 anytime Phone for further information
Stock supported range of shirts, suiting, softshells, fleeces, PPE, outwear and footwear Next day delivery available on stock items
sales@uniformexpress.co.uk www.uniformexpress.co.uk 01295 709774
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FULLY AUTOMATIC UNDER CHASSIS WASHING TO MOT STANDARDS
• No operator • No Health & Safety issues • No damage to vehicles • No MOT returns
EXHAUSTS
LEZ BOXES FOR SALE 1 x USED EMINOX LEZ EXHAUST BOXES USED FOR SIX MONTHS 2012. CLEANED/RECONDITIONED. TO FIT A BOVA FUTURA. With full fitting kit or can be fitted while you wait! £3,000 each + VAT PARNHAMS COACHES LTD Contact Ray 07747 071071
WNV-systems specialise in manufacturing, installation, chemical supply and after sales servicing of commercial vehicle cleaning systems, automatic under chassis washing, pressure wash systems, automatic top washes, water reclaims & rain water harvesting throughout the UK using our nationwide engineers. A WNV-systems fully patented under chassis wash will result in your chassis cleaned for less than £2.20 and completed in 25-35 minutes. Our systems are fully programmable to wash a full range of commercial vehicles. Contact us for a free site survey, quotations or more information.
The Sales Team T: 01733 293484 F: 0845 280 2927 E: ian.gillis @coachandbusweek.com
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Specialists in Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar, Mercedes Commercial, Volvo, MAN, DAF, Scania. All Engines are Dynamometer and Smoke Emissions Tested. Full Engines, Long Engines and Short Motors Available. Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Crankshafts, Camshafts, Pistons, Turbochangers, Gaskets and Bearings always in stock.
Call us today on 0161-737-4666 Email: eepottsltd@aol.com Engine House, New Thomas Street, Salford, M6 6WF
- CAD drawing - Civil work - Brake tester approved for all classes - Prefabricated steel pit - Headlight tester - Play detectors - Radius plates - Pit jacks / jacking beams - Optional class 4 / 7 testing - Gas & smoke analyser
Above: Various stages of completion of an ATF Lane at Aldridge Transport, Launceston
Other equipment supplied: - Commercial scissor lifts - Galvanised commercial scissor lifts - HGV 4 post lifts - Brake testers - MOT bays (all classes) - Prefabricated steel pits - Inspection pits - Gas & smoke - Jacking beams - Car lifting equipment - Column lifts - Civil work with drawings - Leasing & finance available T: 01386 244758 M: 07538 218194 E: sales@commercialgarageequipment.co.uk W: www.commercialgarageequipment.co.uk
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Monday: Jade here. It’s my first day back after Christmas holidays so I have a lot to catch up on. Tuesday: Due to the holidays, today is press day. We finish earlier than expected considering the long break. Wednesday: Send out emails to organise interviews with various people for the weeks ahead. I enjoy doing face-to-face interviews more than telephone interviews – the content always seems to be better. Thursday: Manage to organise an interview for Friday, despite the short notice on my part. The organiser is very quick to respond to my queries and arrange a time for me to meet my interviewee – if more people were like this everything would be a lot easier. Friday: Travel to Fulwell bus garage to interview Richard Emerton, Silver winner of the Top London Bus Driver award, who is extremely welcoming and fun. The poor weather and low light means I fail to get any decent photographs of the garage – but I try anyway, earning some odd looks from passers-by. I walk to my parents’ house after the interview to stay with them for the weekend. Saturday: I help my parents create online accounts for their local surgery. The passwords prove problematic with upper case and lower case letters needing to be included, as well as at least two numbers. My mother gets frustrated when she can’t make an appointment online as according to the website there are no slots available for the whole year. Not everything can be automated.
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Ride a Scania-powered railbus How do you brighten up a dull Sunday in January – when the weather is cold, and the other option is being stuck in front of your laptop doing work? If like your Editor, you are interested in both road and rail buses, the Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is operating its delightful Swedish railbus this month. Being a single car unit, the vehicle is normally only used during special events, private charters or on certain off-peak operating days. The ‘Winter Warmer’ services run on the next two Sundays – January 18 and 25. Built for the Swedish State Railways (SJ) in 1958, no.1212 has an unusual appearance, being one of the widest vehicles ever to have run in the UK. With the near ground level loading there is no room underneath for the engine. It is therefore found in one of the driver’s cabs and passengers have to walk past it to enter the main saloon. The on-board heaters churn out a pleasant warmth – and if you sit in the right place, you can enjoy the view of the line ahead.
The railbus is seen awaiting departure from Peterborough Nene Valley station on January 4 And here’s the other bus connection – the vehicle is powered by a Scania D815 engine. CBW understands discussions have been held with Scania at Milton Keynes about a new head gasket.
For details, visit www.nvr.org. uk/events/winter-warmer or call 01780 784444. The NVR also offers a Pump Trolley Experience, details of which can be found at http://irps-wl. org.uk/about/pump-hire.
Chilean miscreant bus-ted by driver A man was given a rude awakening by a vigilante bus driver as he tried to snatch a handbag off a passenger in a dramatic incident caught on camera. Sky News posted the video online, which showed a would-be thief who tried to steal a woman’s handbag on a bus getting more than he bargained for when his hand was trapped in the vehicle’s door as he tried to flee. The driver, who had shut the door to prevent him escaping and was clearly used to this kind of behaviour, then beat him repeatedly with a baseball bat as he drove the bus away. The attempted theft, which took place in the Chilean city of Concepcion on October 9, was caught on CCTV. The suspect had just boarded the vehicle when he
attempted to snatch a handbag from a female passenger who was sitting in one of the front seats. After failing to grab it a second time, he tried to run out of the vehicle – but the driver slammed the bus door shut, onto the thief’s hand trapping him.
The bus driver finally stopped the vehicle – but only to allow the thief to be ‘bus-ted’ by waiting police officers…
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David Wells to become FTA Chief Executive The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced that David Wells has been appointed as its new CEO, effective from May 1, 2015. After an extensive recruitment and interviewing process of both external and internal applicants, David Wells was
chosen to take on the role from Theo de Pencier who is scheduled to retire after eight years leading the Association. Commenting on the appointment of the new CEO, FTA President Ian Veitch said: “With his extensive business and management experience David emerged
as the outstanding candidate to become FTA’s CEO. He clearly demonstrated his knowledge and understanding of the freight industry and the logistics sector from both a policy and commercial aspect.” David Wells originally joined FTA
in 2009 as Finance and IT Director. During his six years at FTA he has implemented a number of important financial and operational programmes, with his role expanding to include responsibility for over two thirds of the Association’s staff.
Operations Director Stagecoach South - Chichester Following a promotion, Stagecoach South is seeking a new Operations Director to take over the responsibility for cost effective service delivery and quality. The Company runs 480 buses in Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey with a turnover of around £65m. The role requires a proactive approach with a drive to deliver agreed targets in accordance with budgets. You will need to be numerate, and will demonstrate effective motivational, organisational and man management skills. You will also be able to work successfully with other team members and external stakeholders. An attractive salary and remuneration package, including relocation will be available to the successful candidate. Please apply in writing, enclosing a full Curriculum Vitae supported by a letter outlining why you will be successful in the post to: Andrew Dyer, Managing Director, Stagecoach South, The Bus Station, CHICHESTER, West Sussex PO19 8DG
PCV Coach Driver Vacancies LONDON and EDINBURGH We are inviting applications for a number of coach driving positions to join our team based in West London and Edinburgh. We are looking for professional, enthusiastic and customer focused individuals who have the ability and attitude to always go ‘that extra mile’. You will be responsible for providing a safe, reliable and courteous service, whilst continuing to maintain and develop our unrivalled reputation. You will need a valid PCV licence, DQC card, 2 years driving experience of large commercial vehicles accompanied with knowledge of dealing with the incoming tourist and corporate charter business. Ideally candidates must possess a good general geographical knowledge, have a proven record of safe driving and the ability to drive forward our commitment to customer service. We are pleased to offer the following benefits: • Industry leading rates of pay • 28 days paid holiday • Role involves both touring and local based work • Prestige clients • Finest fleet including Plaxton Cheetah, Neoplan Tourliner and Scania Irizar vehicles.
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RATP Dev holds Inspire Awards Employees of RATP Dev London who had delivered and excelled in their work were recognised at the company’s Inspire awards, held at The Lensbury Hotel in Teddington. Awards were presented with nine different categories of excellence: top driver, top technician, outstanding
manager, safety champion, community champion, unsung hero, customer service, top steward and top team. The Inspire awards ceremony attracted several guests of honour. These included Mike Weston, Director of Buses for Transport for London; JeanLouis Onnis, HR director of RATP Dev Group; Richard Casling, Chief Financial Officer and Tim Jackson, CEO of RATP Dev, Great Britain and Ireland. Richard Hall, Managing Director of RATP Dev London, presented the awards. He said: “This year we had more categories and more nominations than ever before.”
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