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aving written in this column about how I feel we as an industry should be hitting back – or at least trying to ‘win round’ opinion in the face of a wall of negativity from politicians of seemingly all colours, but most notably those in the ‘red team’ (trying not to do politics), I have to say I was interested to read a letter from Paul Lynch in the Yorkshire Post. As it so happens, my colleague Andy has penned what I think is an excellent interview with the Stagecoach Yorkshire MD in this issue. As you’ll read on p16, Paul is very passionate about partnership working. Anyway, here are parts of Paul’s letter, a response to remarks made by Shadow Transport Secretary Michael Dugher, MP for Barnsley East, which stood out: “Our region’s high quality bus services are integrated with trams and trains in Shef�ield, help people get to hospitals and education facilities in Barnsley, connect with business parks... and bring trade to the high street in Rotherham. They can’t go everywhere, just like our NHS can’t fund every drug or medical treatment, but buses are keeping our region’s communities connected and the economy moving. “Bus companies are not interested in the status quo,
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New 14 day pre-noti�ication period to be implemented Only one of four Competition Commission bus industry remedies is to go ahead following a consultation period The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its response to the consultation on the implementation of Competition Commission (CC) remedies on bus registration. 40 consultation responses were received. In December 2011, the CC suggested four remedies which it believed would improve levels of competition in the bus industry. These remedies were: ● An extra 14-day prenoti�ication period during which local transport authorities may review and discuss a registration
Nu-Track wins award
Nu-Track Ltd picked up an Excellence 3 Star Award at the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) organised event at the Clandeboye Lodge in Bangor on January 29. CforC CEO, Bob Barbour, said: “This year’s award recipients represent a range of industries across sectors who have a commitment to ensure excellence is an integral part of what they do. “There are many advantages for organisations in taking part in the Excellence Awards process, and by passionately pursuing quality
application with the operator; ● A minimum standard notice period of 90 (as opposed to the current 56) days following acceptance of a change to an existing service registration; ● A restriction on making changes to any registration application during any notice period except by making a shortnotice application and alignment of the reasons for any short-notice application to those used in Scotland (to prevent circumvention of the 90 days); and ● A requirement that operators specify the frequency of services currently registered as ‘frequent’ (those with six or more services per hour) with a default band, so only frequencies in excess of this need to be detailed.
Pictured from Nu-Track: Lindsay Bolton, Sales development (Centre Left) and Rob Shiels, Business Improvement Manager (Centre Right) excellence they become leaner, more pro�itable, more sustainable and therefore more competitive.” Throughout the process, which
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Of the four suggested remedies, the �irst received the most support, primarily from local authorities welcoming additional visibility, though some felt the measure should only apply to wholly commercial services. Opposition to the measure came mostly from operators, who felt there was no evidence the CC remedy would address competition issues. There was concern about in�lexibility preventing operators from responding quickly to unforeseen events, such as changes to school opening times, and delays to service improvements to the detriment of passengers. There was also concern that it would create a barrier to entry, since it would take longer to exit an unpro�itable route.
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The DfT chose to implement the measure following cost-bene�it analysis, believing the bene�its would outweigh the cost. The department said a case could be made for improved competition, as new entrants would have at least 14 days to operate before incumbent(s) could respond. The DfT also felt the measure will discourage anticompetitive reactions and predatory behaviour. Baroness Kramer, Minister of State for Transport, said: “While this only constitutes a partial implementation of the CC’s recommendations in this particular area, this follows full consideration of the consultation responses and the cost bene�it analysis undertaken as part of the legislative process. “The implementation of the 14-day pre-noti�ication period for local authorities makes a material contribution towards meeting the CC’s concerns in a way that builds on government policy to promote partnership working between operators and local authorities.” each other, learning from a wide pool of best practice. In total this year 15 organisations, including 12 from Northern Ireland, won awards at various levels of recognition. Nu-Track Ltd had to illustrate its employees’ dedication, low absenteeism, high productivity, customer satisfaction and superior �inancial performance. Rob Shiels, Business Improvement Manager, said: “This recognition illustrates the commitment to the improvement of our business. We believe the EFQM model for excellence is an excellent marker used to improve how businesses operate and thank everyone involved in making the achievement of this prestigious award possible.”
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Pteg report highlights importance of buses for employment A new report from pteg has highlighted the importance of public transport, and the bus in particular, in enabling people to �ind and sustain employment. According to the report, 77% of jobseekers in British cities outside London do not have regular access to a car, van or motorbike and can face signi�icant transport barriers to work as a result. The report argued that people who have never worked or are in long-term unemployed are signi�icantly less likely to make
Showbus to move to Woburn for 2015 Showbus is to move from its traditional Duxford venue to Woburn Abbey for 2015. Organisers announced on Facebook: “We have been in negotiation with Woburn Abbey for some months and have now agreed a date of September 20. “There are many aspects of the event still to agree and we do not expect to be able to give much more detail until early May. “We are going to be working on many attractions at Woburn. We expect to operate bus services to Aylesbury and Milton Keynes (MK), the latter offering shopping attractions for those accompanying buses for whom that is not their main interest, but MK also has Arriva’s electric StreetLites to check out. The picturesque grounds of the Abbey are an attraction in themselves, but many visitors will enjoy the opportunity to view the house itself or hop on a Junglebus for a tour of the Safari Park.”
trips as a car driver or passenger or by rail, but considerably more likely to use buses. Some 60% of urban jobseekers feel they would have less chance of �inding a job without bus services. More people commute to work by bus than by any other public transport mode and one in 10 bus commuters would be forced to look for another job, or give up work altogether, if bus services disappeared. The report identi�ies a series of obstacles which can prevent people from accessing work:
Market in 2015 shows strong start
● Commercial bus fares in Metropolitan areas have increased by 26% in the last decade; ● Poorly connected employment sites – lower skilled vacancies in particular tend to be located outside of more pro�itable commuter bus routes and are therefore less attractive to commercial bus operators; ● Mismatches between working hours and available transport – public transport usually corresponds to ‘traditional’ nineto-�ive working patterns, making
shift work dif�icult; and ● Jobseekers can lack trust in, and knowledge of, public transport options. The report recommended seven key policy measures that would assist in overcoming these barriers. These include a new funding deal to enable local councils to protect lifeline bus services, more powers over bus services for local transport authorities and review potential for an adequately funded national jobseeker and apprentice travel concession.
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Bus and coach registrations rose 48.6% in January to 715, the most successful start to a year since 2008. Growth was driven by a 90.4% rise in purpose-built buses following the fulfilment of several large orders. The converted bus market also significant growth with a 42.6% increase in the month. “January’s increase in bus and coach registrations is good news for the sector,” said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. “However, given the variable nature of demand in this market, one month of growth, while encouraging, should be viewed cautiously.” Notable are the number of Wrightbus vehicles registered. The figure is believed to include 157 integrals that should have appeared at the end of 2014.
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15
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3
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3
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2
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15
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Stagecoach and Go North East launch ‘smart’ multi-operator ticketing The new SmartZone initiative follows big five promise to deliver widespread smart ticketing in 2015 Bus passengers across South Tyneside will be the first to benefit from a new multi-operator smart ticketing scheme. The new SmartZone initiative gives customers the flexibility to use just one smartcard to travel across the borough with multiple bus operators and offers unlimited travel from less than £1.80 per day. The development follows Britain’s biggest bus operators pledging to deliver smart ticketing to millions of customers across England during 2015. The technology is capable of extending the benefits of smart ticketing to other public transport modes in the future, such as National Rail and light rail services. The ITSO-based scheme was launched on Friday, January 30, by Stagecoach North East and Go North East. The launch follows successful trials of the new ticket and the scheme is now officially part of the Stagecoach North East and Go North East ticket ranges. Passengers can purchase SmartZone tickets directly on the bus or online, depending on the type of ticket selected. A one-week ticket can be bought onboard or online and costs £13 and the fourweek ticket at £50 is only available online. Tickets can be added onto a Stagecoach Smart Card or a Go North East Key Card and all valid products on smartcards will be accepted on any Stagecoach or Go North East service in South
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(L-r) Kevin Carr, Managing Director of Go North East, with Phil Medlicott, Managing Director of Stagecoach North East Tyneside, within the SmartZone boundaries. Customers simply hold their card over the card reader on board the bus to record their journey. This new ticket is part of a multi-million-pound investment by the UK’s largest bus operators in what is believed to be the biggest smart ticketing project in the UK’s history. The technology can also allow smaller bus operators to be included in multi-operator schemes and provides a platform to extend the system to other modes, such as trams and trains. In the north east, it is predicted that additional transport operators Hilton Hotel. The varied line-up of speakers includes Nicola Tidy, Marketing Director from UK Bus Operator of the Year Nottingham City Transport (NCT), Ray Stenning of the respected Best Impressions marketing and design house and young manager and bus company owner James Boddice of Burton-upon-Trent based
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will join the scheme later this year as work continues on delivering multi-operator smart ticketing which will be available across the wider north east. In a joint statement, Phil Medlicott, Managing Director, Stagecoach North East and Kevin Carr, Managing Director Go North East said: “Our buses are used by millions of people every year and, along with local authorities and Central Government, we have a shared responsibility to make them even better. “In line with our promise to customers, we’re delighted to be launching smart ticketing across different operators which Midland Classic. There will be a return of Roger’s WrapUp – which involves Co-Patron Roger French leading a debate on current hot topics and issues raised at the conference. The conference includes an exclusive visit to the pioneering NCT real-time control centre, as well as an active tour of Nottingham’s award-winning
is a major step forward for bus passengers in South Tyneside and will make travelling by bus even easier and convenient by allowing customers to jump on the first bus that comes along rather than waiting for a specific operator. “Bus operators are committed to developing services within the region and to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. Tyne and Wear has the highest customer satisfaction rating of the UK’s metropolitan areas and this is further evidence that by working together, and with the region’s local authorities, bus operators can make our buses even better.” public transport system. The Young Bus Managers Network conference starts at 1800hrs on Wednesday, March 18, and is expected to finish at around 1500hrs on Thursday, March 19. Visit www.youngbus managers.org.uk for more information on the conference
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Birmingham council SPT chooses Wrightbus StreetLites for Isle of Arran rejects calls to “We look forward to working performance and environmental Wrightbus has won an order with SPT in the future and hope credentials of the new vehicles for eight new StreetLite buses suspend bus lanes from Strathclyde Partnership for are equally important too, given this will be the start of a long and
Calls to suspend bus lanes in Birmingham have been rejected, the Birmingham Post reported. The call came from opposition Conservative councillors who said they were being inundated with complaints from commuters about the engineering work which has caused major congestion on key routes throughout the city. A number of road work schemes were launched in January, including closures of slip roads onto M6 junctions five and six at Erdington, the demolition of Paradise Circus in the city centre and lane closures on major routes Bristol Road and Chester Road. Robert Alden, Conservative, said: “While we welcome transport improvements in the city, work must be planned in a way which doesn’t strangle our economy through congestion. “Some junctions currently have bus lanes approaching them which are laying empty while large queues extend back blocking further junctions. We should ask the highways department to examine if congestion could be eased by temporarily removing the bus lane restrictions.” Labour cabinet member for transport, Tahir Ali, rejected the call, saying that bus lanes are vital in encouraging people to switch from cars to public transport. He said: “To reduce the traffic impact of the current works in the city we are positively encouraging the use of public transport. The established advantage which bus lanes give to buses, in terms of improved journey times, is crucial in encouraging this shift in transport choices.”
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Transport (SPT). It is the first time the authority has purchased vehicles from Wrightbus and will see the highly versatile singledeck buses serving the unique operational requirements on the Isle of Arran, a popular holiday destination on the west coast of Scotland. Access to the island from the mainland is by ferry. Operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, the bus services on Arran are centred at the ferry terminal at Brodick, from where a number of routes serve both the local community and visitors to the island. The new buses will deliver improved levels of accessibility for both wheelchair users and passengers travelling with young children in buggies. The
the hilly and picturesque nature of the terrain on Arran. Featuring the Wrightbus innovative Micro Hybrid technology, the eight new StreetLites are all 10.8m in length with 40 seat capacity and are powered by Cummins Euro 5 engines. The vehicles are fitted with Mobitec LED destination displays and three-way seat belts. Wrightbus’ Commercial Director, Sam McLaren, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to win this first order from SPT. It is pleasing that the order was won due to the StreetLite’s strong operational credentials, as it came out as the most fuel efficient vehicle on what can be some particularly challenging terrain on Arran.
An informal classic bus running day in Sheffield is expected to take place on March 1, with all donations going to Pancreatic Cancer Research. The running day is expected to start at 1000hrs and finish at 1600hrs. Buses will travel between Norfolk Street Sheffield (at the side of the famous Crucible Theatre), along Ecclesall Road to Ecclesall, Dore and the Fox House (on the edge of the Peak District). Organiser Glynne Pegg told CBW he ran Rotherham & District Bus & Coach in the early days of bus deregulation. “The initial impetus was to note the 25th anniversary of our starting to run Routemasters along Ecclesall Road in Sheffield,”
he commented. “Unfortunately, my mother became ill and passed away. This delayed plans, but we will now be giving any donations to Pancreatic Cancer Research. “I acknowledge that March 1 is short notice, but it is a date which is convenient for our team and some vehicle owners. We have already been offered a lovely mix of classic buses and coaches, and any vehicle owners are welcome to get involved as are any volunteers.”
successful partnership for both of our companies.” Chairman of SPT’s Operations Committee, Denis McKenna, said: “I’m delighted these contracts have been approved. It not only highlights SPT’s commitment to join up transport requirements on Arran but also our commitment to make public transport as accessible as possible for everyone who needs it. “The cost of delivering these services on the island has been vastly reduced by SPT’s innovative approach to buying and leasing the vehicles. What’s more, the buses offer exceptionally low CO2 emissions which is great for everyone who lives and visits Arran.”
Classic bus running day to take place in Sheffield
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York cuts parking rates for 2015 Christmas market feedback from operators and discussions with the Confederation of Passenger Transport, we have revised our pricing structure. “Based on feedback from operators, we have revised our pricing structure for parking during the St Nicholas Christmas Festival. The rates cover the costs of the stewarding team, a meet and greet service, a booking system, additional parking provision and provision of a special drop-off/ pick-up point in the city centre during the festival. However, it’s crucially important for us to take on board the views of the coaching industry and we’re working hard to strike the right balance between covering our costs and offering the fairest rates we can.” The day rates are:
Improvements come after industry criticism – City of York Council says it “values the custom” coaches bring Parking charges and arrangements for the York Christmas market have been revised for 2015 in response to a wave of negative feedback from operators, who had vowed to delete the city from their itineraries. In a letter to operators, Debbie Bell, Events and Festivals Officer at City of York Council said: “We recognise the difficulties raised by some coach operators in 2014 and hope that this communication will be a step in the right direction to assist you in planning your programmes for York. Following
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A retired Epsom Coaches driver who clocked up 43 years of service with the respected RATP DEV UK-owned operator has passed away. Ivan Stanley, 78, had been unwell for some time, following a stroke and spent the last six weeks of his life in Epsom Hospital, where he died. Ivan’s association with Epsom Coaches goes back to the early 1960s. He finally retired in October 2004, following a career which saw him driving coaches for much of that time and particularly on tours across Europe, before electing to drive buses in the last few years of his time with the firm. The funeral service for Ivan will take place on Friday, February 27 at 1145hrs at Randall’s Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AG. His family said all are welcome.
l A flat rate of £60 plus VAT for each of the four weekends of the festival – note the first ‘weekend’ begins on Thursday, November 26 through to Sunday, November 29. l An early bird incentive flat rate fee of £50 plus VAT will apply to each of the subsequent three weekends of the festival. The early bird booking deadline is the last day of September – i.e. for December 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20. l Visits on weekdays (except November 26 and 27) will be at York’s usual coach parking rates. There is no administration charge. l Debbie added: “In recent years the St Nicholas Festival has become extremely busy. To help create an even better and more comfortable experience for all of our visitors, we
would like to encourage more visits for the second, third and fourth weekends. We have therefore set an early bird booking incentive.” Looking ahead to 2016, Debbie said: “We will do our utmost (costs allowing) to fix these rates and advise operators of pricing as early as we are able to.” In terms of provision, coach parking for the St Nicholas Christmas Festival weekends must be booked in advance – prebooking isn’t required mid-week. A new online booking system is currently being set up – the council said it will advise as soon as it is available for bookings. In the meantime, operators and drivers are asked to make any enquiries for this period by emailing stnicscoaches@york.gov. uk or by calling 01904 552270. This number is for enquiries about the Christmas Festival only. At all other times of year, the telephone number for enquiries is 01904 551309. Coach operators who plan to
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Greater Manchester coach operator Swans Travel has confirmed an order for 10 new Irizar i6 integral coaches. Kieran Swindells, Managing Director of the family-owned Chadderton-based firm, commented: “Further to the positive experience of the five vehicles purchased in 2014, we are very pleased to return to Irizar UK for another 10 i6 Integral coaches. “We are committed to providing our clients with the safest and most comfortable coaches. 2014 was an exceptional year, which gave us the confidence to make such a significant investment. 2015 is already on target for being even better.” The order comprises of two tri-axle VIP Class i6s, with 40 leather seats, eight tables, centre kitchen, Sky TV, four screens, WiFi and washroom. They will be followed by two 55-seat
The order comes on the back of five Irizar integrals acquired during 2014 wheelchair-accessible coaches, to full Executive Class specification. Completing the order, are six Executive Class i6s with 55 half-leather PB seats. This latest order represents a £2.5m fleet investment, with deliveries scheduled from March to September. Irizar UK Sales Director Ian Hall
commented: “We are delighted Swans has confirmed its 2015 intake with us and look forward to continuing our relationship. Swans is without doubt one of the North West’s most dynamic and high-profile operators. We are privileged to be providing coaches that meet its discerning customer requirements.”
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drop off guests at hotels which don’t have their own parking are asked to call 01904 552270 or email stnicscoaches@york.gov.uk in advance of their visit for advice on applicable fees and to book a parking place. The same advice applies for operators visiting for any other reason during the Festival period, such school group visits. Debbie continued: “During the St Nicholas Festival there is one single central drop-off point at the Eye of York, next to York Castle Museum, which is as close to the city centre as possible. “It is however, only available for the Christmas Festival by pre-booking only – it is strictly prohibited at any other time. “The additional coach parking area is advised on booking and it is easy for drivers to get to and has plenty of facilities on site. We also offer complimentary transport for drivers, who wish to visit the Festival. Alternatively, coaches can pre-book to park at Union Terrace
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or St Georges Field on a first come first served basis. These coaches can drive straight there to drop off, where we will also run a meet and greet service. Drivers can then remain parked here for the duration of your visit. “At the drop off point and at coach parks, all passengers will be met with a smile from a helpful, knowledgeable steward, who will give out maps and guides to York. Other coach drop-off points around the city centre will be temporarily suspended as using these on such a busy time can disrupt the network and block key roads to essential services like the hospital.” Debbie concluded: “Once again we’d like to reassure you that we’re working hard to make further improvements and we thank you for your consideration and for bringing your business to York. We value the custom your business brings to York and we hope that this communication assists you in planning your
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itineraries and programmes. If we’ve missed anything – do let us know and we can upload any new information which you might find useful online. You can email any comments to Head of Visit York, Kate McMullen, at km@visityork. org.” Of particular interest to coach drivers is that Visit York will launch its new York Pass – the city sightseeing card – on April 1. A complimentary York Pass for coach drivers to explore the city can be obtained by emailing admin@visityork.org, stating the name of the driver and the full postal address to send this to.
To obtain a free guide to Christmas in York or to find out more about York, call the Visitor Information Centre on 01904 550099 email info@visityork.org or check out www.visityork.org/christmas from mid-October. Details about the year round city centre drop off points are available at www.york.gov.uk/ parking.
RO A D WATC H n DRIVERS travelling between Chester and Wrexham are being urged to avoid the roundabout that links the A55 to the A483 while work takes place to upgrade the junction. There are currently lane closures on the roundabout, which are causing significant delays. The project is due to be completed by the end of March. n LANE CLOSURES and a 50mph speed limit will be in place on M20 Junctions 6 to 5 (Maidstone) on the Londonbound carriageway overnight, between 2000 and 0600hrs, on Saturday (February 14). n EASTBOUND TRAFFIC will be diverted off the A303 Sparkford-Mere for resurfacing. The carriageway is closed overnight until February 24 between 0800 and 0600hrs.
This week’s CBW has a eight-page feature on Pelican Bus and Coach’s new Euro 6 Yutong TC9 and TC12. John Cropley of Fosdyke-based Cropley Coaches who bought the first production Euro 5 TC12 last year ordered his Euro 6 TC12 and Euro Bus Expo last November. He’s pictured with wife Sandra (on the right) at the signing with Pelican Chairman Bob Crump (left) and Yutong Overseas Export Manager Kitty Hu (second left).
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Back in September 2014, Martin (left) is seen with Derry Mayoress Brenda Stevenson presenting an award for Maynes Coaches and Mark Breslin for visiting the city on and off with various groups for the past 12 years Tributes have been paid to a popular Londonderry tour operator. Martin McCrossan, 52, founder of Derry City Tours died on Friday (February 6). His loss has been felt by the coaching community, particularly among drivers. Mark Breslin, a driver at Maynes of Buckie told CBW: “Without fail, Martin always had a warm welcome for my passengers and I when we arrived in Derry. He was always working to help the tourism in Derry and local business. It said it all to me by the fact that the local papers carried headlines over the weekend to the effect they have lost ‘Mr Derry.’ “Martin and I became good friends and it will be hard each time I visit Derry not seeing him. However, his team of guides are going to keep McCrossan city tours going along with his wife Sharon. We will always remember him as being legendary.” Carole Eaton, a tour driver at Mearns Exclusive Travel told CBW: “I had the pleasure to be on a tour with Martin. He was so very passionate about his town – a true gentleman of this industry. Condolences to Sharon and his family. He will be sadly missed by us all. RIP Martin.” Details of Martin’s funeral were awaiting confirmation as this issue went to press, but a book of condolence has been opened in the Guildhall.
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ADL Enviro500 gets the thumbs-up Overwhelmingly positive response to three week trial of Enviro500 in South Korean capital SOUTH KOREA Three weeks of trials with an Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro500 in Gyeonggi Province have concluded with an overwhelmingly positive response from passengers, drivers and operating companies. Hundreds of passengers per day had the opportunity to travel in the doubledecker on inter-urban routes between Suwon and Sadang, Namyang and Jamsil, and Gimpo and Seoul Station throughout December 2014. Speaking at a briefing held at the British Embassy in Seoul, Paul Davies, Director and General Manager of ADL’s Asia Pacific operations, said: “The double-deck trial was borne out of a search for buses with a higher seating capacity to meet the needs of the daily commuters. What we’ve proven is that the Enviro500 not only fulfils this basic requirement, it also brings with it many other benefits – most notably the improved access for wheelchair users, excellent fuel efficiency, outstanding manoeuvrability and the fact that it can carry twice as many seated passengers as the current single-deck buses.” The early indicators from online
ABOVE: Hundreds of passengers a day had opportunity to travel on bus LEFT: The Sinchon Play Bus, a previous generation of British demonstrator
research commissioned by ADL prove that the double-decker was well received, with over 90% of respondents welcoming its introduction. Reasons for this include passenger enjoyment of travelling on the upper deck and the comfortable, spacious interior
with increased seating capacity. On an operational level, the Enviro500 easily travelled on the designated routes without any infrastructure issues and the drivers adapted quickly to the characteristics of the bus, which are very similar to those of single-deckers. Davies continued: “We look forward to working with Gyeonggi Provincial Government, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Gyeonggi Research Institute as the project moves to the next phase.”
Wellington draft plan open for submissions NEW ZEALAND Wellington’s draft Regional Land Transport Plan which focuses on public transport, cycleways and some major road improvements is now open to the public to have their say reports Austalasian Bus & Coach. The plan sets out the long-term direction for each of the region’s main transport corridors and contains plans for the public transport, road and freight networks. It also includes every transport project or activity in the region over the next six years along with 16 major improvements the region is recommending for funding. Wellington Regional Transport Committee Chairman, Fran Wilde said the plan aims to ensure the region has a more resilient and reliable transport network. “We have a vital role as
Plan sets out direction for region’s main transport corridors. ANDY IZATT the capital city and a crucial geographical position on the northern side of Cook Strait,” she said. “It’s important that we develop transport networks to enable people and freight to move as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
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“Equally important is a transport network that will meet the needs of growth and won’t buckle under pressure.” Fran said the proposed major projects have been prioritised according to their importance, effectiveness and efficiency.
l CBW reader Dave Rogers has advised that a previous generation of British double-decker demonstrated in Seoul survives. An Alexander-bodied Leyland Olympian tri-axle, it was unveiled in December, 2014 as the Sinchon Play Bus. Situated on the U-Plus plaza, it’s a “two story mobile-home that shows the different colours of the neighbourhood through music.” The bus plays Korean music from the 70s and 80 to modern pop music. Users can listen using a variety of devices.
Arriva awarded Serbian bus contract SERBIA European transport group Arriva has been awarded a five-year contract to operate bus services in the city of Nis, the largest city in southern Serbia. The new contract, worth €12 million, began on January 1, 2015 and is operating using a refurbished fleet of 33 singledeck vehicles. Arriva has also taken on a team of 125 new employees to run the operation, helping to boost the local economy. Bo Karlsson, Arriva’s Managing Director in the Adriatic region, said: “We look forward to working closely with the local transport authority to deliver a safe and reliable network.”
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Mandatory madness? Jade Smith casts her eye over the DfT’s review into whether disability awareness training for bus and coach drivers should be mandatory or if the voluntary status quo is adequate EU Regulation 181/2011 on bus and coach passenger rights came into force on March 1, 2013. When this happened, the Department for Transport (DfT) made use of a derogation to exempt bus and coach drivers from undertaking mandatory disability awareness training for five years. Ministers committed to review that exemption after a year to assess whether drivers were receiving adequate training under the current system. A summary of the responses from a range of stakeholders has now been placed in the public domain. The DfT received input about the exemption from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), bus and coach operators and disability groups.
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The CPT indicated that a vast majority of bus and coach drivers had now undertaken disability awareness training as part of meeting their training requirements to obtain a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). Since September 2008, in order to hold a DCPC, all bus and coach drivers have of course been required by law to undertake 35 hours of training ever five years. CPT estimates that 153,357 bus/ coach drivers undertook disability awareness training between September 2008 and September 2013. As there are approximately 130,000 drivers currently engaged in the industry, this indicates that some have undertaken the training more than once. Stephen Smith, CPT’s Operations Director, told CBW: “CPT remains convinced that regulation to make disability awareness training mandatory for bus and coach drivers is not required. “The DfT’s own figures from
DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) clearly show that disability awareness training was the most popular DCPC course delivered during the past six years, and this continues to be the case as we move forward. “The responses submitted to the DfT by the UK’s major bus companies further reinforces this fact, with over 96% of their drivers having already undertaken disability awareness training. The operators whose responses appear in the summary have also confirmed that all remaining drivers will have completed a disability element of the driver CPC within the next year.” Stephen added: “This demonstrates that the current voluntary arrangement is working and delivering the correct levels of training.”
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FirstGroup estimates that currently 79% of its drivers have undertaken disability awareness training. First took the decision in 2011 to make sure its own DCPC training modules contained a customer service refresh and also focussed on disability awareness training, with practical hands-on sessions that would improve the capability and confidence of its driving teams. First runs four specific DCPC training modules that contain disability awareness content, including: l Managing Customers, Yourself and Vehicle Safety (for new recruits as part of their initial training); l Know your bus, know your business (practical session assisting customers in wheelchairs and experiencing challenges faced by blind/partially sighted passengers); l Better Journeys for Life – Playing our Part (introduction to dementia and other unseen mental illnesses and what can drivers can do to assist these customers); and l Better Journeys for Life – Vision and Values (devised in conjunction with Guide Dogs with practical exercises on a bus to practice the guiding of visually impaired people on and off buses)
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It is imperative that drivers know how to use accessibility equipment First intends to deliver the training listed above to all drivers over the next nine to 12 months so that 100% of its drivers are trained in disability awareness. Stagecoach currently employs 14,967 drivers, and including additional staff has a total of 17,008 PCV licence holders. Of these, 16,839 have completed a DCPC course that focuses on disability issues (entitled ‘Disability and Social Inclusion: Valuing the Mix’) within the last five years, which represents 99% of its PCV licence holders. The remaining 169 staff who have not undertaken disability awareness training are either new entrants (who will undertake training shortly) or are not employed as drivers. In addition to the CPC course, Stagecoach has further set courses that incorporate elements of disability awareness (Customer Service and Managing Difficult Situations), so each of its drivers receives disability awareness training at the start of their employment and on three of the DfT standard CPC courses. Stagecoach highlighted that it carried out these courses several years before the DCPC requirement was introduced, and the firm can see no benefit from the withdrawal
of the exemption from the mandatory training requirement given its current practices. Stagecoach therefore is urging the DfT to retain the exemption. Go-Ahead reported that 100% of its 12,754 drivers based in London, Go South Coast (Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire), Oxford, Brighton & Hove, Metrobus (Surrey, Kent, Sussex), Go North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesborough), East Anglia and Plymouth had undertaken disability awareness training. Go-Ahead also provided details of how the effectiveness of this training is monitored in each of these areas. This ranges from mystery shoppers, verbal feedback, feedback forms, additional customer service training and trainers attending meetings with disability groups to discuss impact. However, no consistent approach seemed to be in place. Go-Ahead maintains regular contact with local disability groups in all areas (except East Anglia where this will be initiated soon) on the issue of training. Trent Barton stated that 100% of its drivers have undertaken disability awareness training. Trent Barton’s disability awareness training will remain a key training www.coachandbusweek.com
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CPT remains convinced that regulation to make disability awareness training mandatory for bus and coach drivers is not required – Stephen Smith CPT’s Operations Director
been built on by meetings with representatives of disabled groups.
Disability groups and other stakeholders
delivery priority for the next five year DCPC training cycle, and beyond. Trent Barton also stated that the best disability awareness training courses are developed with interaction from local and national disability groups. With this in mind, it has worked with groups including RNIB, Sight Support Derbyshire, the Mental Health Action Group and Home Instead (Alzheimer’s Care Group) to design its disability awareness training. Trent Barton firmly believes that the current disability awareness training exemption should remain in place as it allows it to design, deliver and modify training appropriate to the needs of its drivers and passengers. Nottingham City Transport indicated that the following numbers of staff had completed disability awareness training yearby-year – 2008 (313), 2009 (520), 2010 (103), 2011 (149), 2012 (654) and 2013/14 (936). Although no percentage figures are provided, CPT is confident that these figures suggest all of the operator’s drivers have undertaken disability awareness training and will continue to do so. Ipswich Buses indicated that 100% of its drivers had undertaken www.coachandbusweek.com
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disability awareness training as part of its Driver CPC and that this would continue. East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) has its own training academy which is fully accredited to deliver DCPC training to its own staff, as well as third parties. EYMS indicated that 93.27% of its drivers have completed Disability Awareness training and that additional courses are planned as part of ongoing DCPC training, with the aim to be 100% completed by no later than the end of this year. Blackpool Transport stated that 100% of its drivers have received disability awareness training and that this process will be continued into the second DCPC period. Blackpool Transport stated that it offers a range of Disability Awareness Training and that induction courses for Drivers and Conductors include several modules covering the subject. It is also included as a specific aspect of its DCPC programme, as well as in its in-house programme for NVQ level 2 in Road Passenger Transport. Western Greyhound indicated that all its staff with PCV licences undertook Disability Awareness training as a module in its DCPC training last year. This training has
Guide Dogs for the Blind stated that its latest passenger survey data indicates that the current provision of disability awareness training is insufficient. The group argues that mandatory training for all bus drivers would considerably improve the lives of blind and partially sighted bus passengers. Its passenger survey consisted of 1,085 responses and highlighted that 83% of disabled respondents said their experiences with bus drivers had stayed the same or got worse over the past 12 months. Also, only 15% of disabled respondents said bus drivers always respond appropriately to their needs as a disabled passenger. When asked about the bus driver on their most recent bus journey, only 26% of disabled respondents believed they had received disability training. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) stated that its recent ‘Stop for Me, Speak to Me’ campaign highlights many of the problems blind and partially sighted people face on a daily basis when trying to use buses. RNIB claims that bus companies already investing in good quality disability awareness training have a reputation for being the better bus services amongst blind and partially sighted people, including Wellglade Group-owned Kinch and Trent Barton buses, Reading Buses and the companies operating on behalf of Transport for London. The RNIB suggests its ‘Swap with Me’ events have demonstrated the vital role engaging with blind people has in educating drivers. RNIB members have reported improvements in bus driver behaviour after ‘Swap with Me’ events and FirstGroup has used its experiences to develop a case study to promote to other regions. Although it welcomes the introduction of disability awareness training to the DCPC training programme, RNIB does not feel this goes far enough as it is not compulsory and the quality and consistency of the DCPC-based disability training is not monitored. Action on Hearing Loss (AHL) stated that adequate training in disability awareness is essential in order for bus drivers to understand the barriers that different passenger groups face when travelling and to equip them with the confidence and the skills to provide a high quality
service to their passengers. AHL pointed out that bus drivers play an important role in the passenger experience and are a vital point of contact for passengers to access travel and journey information. After asking for feedback from its members and supporters, AHL has been told that there can be a great deal of variation in the attitudes and awareness of bus drivers towards the issue of hearing loss. AHL’s research suggests that bus drivers do not always know how to communicate well with people with hearing loss, and in some cases complaints have been made by members concerning the unhelpful attitude of drivers and their unwillingness to offer assistance. AHL feels it is likely that the nonmandatory approach to disability awareness training contributes to the variation in standards experienced by people with hearing loss when travelling by bus, and that the exemption sends a message that this type of training is not a priority. Members of the muscular dystrophy group Trailblazers are reporting that they are experiencing problems when trying to use the bus in their local area. They believe that problems would be minimised if public transport staff, in particular the drivers, had more awareness of disability and could be held accountable for their attitude towards disabled passengers. If bus drivers had mandatory disability training, Trailblazers feels that disabled people would find fewer barriers and better attitudes when they choose to take public transport. Also, disabled people would feel more confident in exploring the use of buses as a potential transport option, and not feel deterred in using the bus if the journey doesn’t go smoothly. In the personal view of John Ballantine of the Mobility and Access Committee Scotland, the case for the continuation of the exemption has not been made. He stated that the need for disability awareness training continues to be demonstrated by the number of complaints from disabled people regarding the poor attitudes displayed towards them by bus and coach drivers. n Read the report online at: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/bus-and-coach-driverssummary-of-disability-awarenesstraining-review.
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Stagecoach Yorkshire has grown rapidly and is now a key player in two voluntary quality partnerships that set industry-wide standards. Managing Director is Paul Lynch who outlines to Andy Izatt how it has all come about
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tagecoach Yorkshire was created to accommodate the Yorkshire-based subsidiaries of Traction Group taken over in December 2005. The challenge facing Paul Lynch when he became Managing Director in September 2006 was turning round a business that was struggling in every aspect of its operation. Eight and a half years on it has been transformed and is now a key player in mould-breaking voluntary quality partnerships in Sheffield and Rotherham that set examples of best practice for the rest of the country. Paul had been Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands which encompassed the former National Bus Company subsidiary that Stagecoach bought in 1989 as well as Chesterfield Transport and GrimsbyCleethorpes Transport. Kingston upon Hull City Transport was added in 2001 when its then owner Teesside-based Cleveland Transit was incorporated into Stagecoach North East so the geography of the East Midlands operation was broad. Stagecoach Yorkshire consisted of Barnsleybased Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley & District and Yorkshire Terrier in Sheffield although the Huddersfield depot of what had been Yorkshire Traction was later sold to the Centrebus Holdings joint venture. Despite being in Derbyshire, the Chesterfield operation was transferred from Stagecoach East Midlands to Yorkshire because operationally it was more closely tied to Sheffield. East Midlands gained Traction’s Lincolnshire RoadCar business and its head office was moved from Chesterfield to Lincoln. “Performance was poor in all areas,” Paul recalled after making the move to Stagecoach Yorkshire’s head office at Barnsley. “The basics were not there. Health and safety was not where it needed to be. Timetables hadn’t changed for years. There had been PIs (Public Inquires) over punctuality and there were maintenance issues as well. Despite a huge number of spare vehicles, there was still lost mileage. Reliability just wasn’t there, but the biggest problem was the financial situation. All were issues at the same time and it was getting worse. “Trying to turn it all round was difficult
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and time consuming. For a while it got worse before it got better and it was a rough time for everyone. The first year or two were very difficult. Passengers were delighted at the change of ownership, but were disappointed that things didn’t get better overnight. Politicians and South Yorkshire PTE also expected a quick change, but that just wasn’t possible. However, the promises we made, we fulfilled.” Paul commissioned customer satisfaction surveys knowing that the results would be poor. What they did do was provide a benchmark and what was encouraging was how well drivers scored. “I thought if despite everything that’s going on the drivers are still performing well enough to score highly with our customers then we must have a good group, and so it has proved,” he said. “We built a good management team – a combination of people brought in by Stagecoach and Traction staff who enjoyed the change in culture.” Although it increased costs, staff pay and conditions were improved and there was significant investment in the fleet and premises. “It was all about looking to the future – investment, innovation, value for money and good service quality,” said Paul. “The Stagecoach ethos – and it started to work.” Stagecoach Yorkshire was divided into distinct networks enabling a renewed focus to be placed on improving reliability and punctuality. First to be re-launched was the Barnsley area network in spring 2007 to coincide with the opening of the town’s new interchange. Operators using it signed up to a Statutory Quality Partnership covering aspects such as vehicle emissions and staff presentation. “It’s a very good facility and that made a difference,” said Paul. “It did a lot to help stimulate good passenger growth (7-8% in the first few years). Free child travel was also introduced by the (Barnsley) Council in 2009 helping to further stimulate a rise in passenger numbers.” That concession has subsequently been reduced, reducing ridership amongst that age group. Routes across the Dearne Valley were coordinated and re-launched in 2008 to better serve a number of sizable communities living
The unassuming front door to Stagecoach Yorkshire’s Barnsley offices. ANDY IZATT www.coachandbusweek.com
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Standard Stagecoach stock in Barnsley, an Alexander ALX400bodied Dennis Trident and an Enviro200. ANDY IZATT
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Playing homage to the company’s heritage, a Dennis Dart marks 85 years of East Midland. It now carries Chersterfield anniversary livery. DAVID BELL February 10, 2015 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 17 09/02/2015 09:35
OPERATOR FOCUS › STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE in an area bounded by Barnsley to the west, Rotherham in the south and Doncaster in the east. Once dependent on mining, there have been signi�icant changes in the economy of those towns and villages as new businesses have moved in. Rationalisation meant small depots in Doncaster and Shafton could be closed.
Growing in Shef�ield
Shef�ield-based Yorkshire Terrier was different to other Traction Group Yorkshire companies. It was an amalgam of small entrepreneurial business that had been established post bus deregulation in the 1980s and while it had been starved of investment and lost its competitive edge, it didn’t suffer from the same quality problems. Vehicles were better maintained, it ran its mileage and services were punctual. “We saw an opportunity in Shef�ield in particular,” said Paul. “We could bring our operation there on much more quickly. First (South Yorkshire) was ripe for some meaningful competition. Fares were going up and service delivery was poor. We felt that we might be able to do a better job. We could expand our presence through competition, establish a better share of the market and grow it as well. “In spring 2006 we launched several initiatives. Some Yorkshire Terrier services were withdrawn and new routes 83 and 88 serving the north Shef�ield estates were introduced. They were not identical copies of what First was doing. We were looking at the market in new ways – �inding areas that were not being served and delivering something new. It was about organic growth through attracting new customers. Originally worked with new Darts, we subsequently invested in a �leet of Alexander ALX300 MANs for the routes. “Stagecoach was already operating the Shef�ield tram so we decided to start introducing SupertramLink-branded feeder services.
Now withdrawn, this East Lancs Myllennium-bodied DAF SB220 in Sheffield is typical of vehicles taken over from Traction Group. DAVID BELL Again, it was about stimulating modal shift. We were trying to create something for a different customer base. The �irst was the SL1 in 2007 from Stocksbridge to Middlewood operating on the same frequency as the tram. A new set of tickets were introduced that allowed seamless transfer. The SL2 (Stannington – Malin Bridge) was introduced in 2010 and the SL3 (Killamarsh – Crystal Peaks) followed in 2012. “Stagecoach’s approach is to minimise fares as much as possible and to try and carry as many people as we can. A key part of the formula in Shef�ield was introducing value for money fares which, in most cases, were very substantially lower than the rest of the market. We also did a lot of marketing and promotion. “In 2006 we had 10% of the Shef�ield market. By the time the Shef�ield Bus Partnership was
introduced in 2012 our �leet in the city had grown by 40% and we were carrying around a third of all bus passengers. That was 19m out of about 56m travelling in 2012 compared with 6m out of 60m in 2006. That’s a big shift in the market, but the market was declining overall. While a large proportion came from First, we knew from research we’d also created new passengers. But the overall decline is the background to how we ended up talking about the Shef�ield Bus Partnership.”
Partnership working
“When Stagecoach Yorkshire was formed, South Yorkshire PTE and Shef�ield City Council councillors regardless of political allegiance were very unhappy with the way the buses were running,” Paul continued. “It was a big issue for
PROFILE Paul Lynch: ‘Over the past two years we have seen a 10% rise in the number of adult fare paying passengers (in Sheffield), which is hugely successful’. ANDY IZATT
About Paul Lynch Paul Lynch’s industry career goes back over 30 years to 1984 when he started as a Bus Operations Trainee with what was then London Regional Transport (LRT). Over 12 months he was introduced to different aspects of the business including conducting, driving and what it was like to be an Inspector. “I’d applied for all sorts of jobs,” he recalled, “but when it came to transport I must have been saying something right because the only applications I got anywhere with apart from LRT were the National Freight Corporation and British Railways. I wanted to do something useful and providing buses is just that. I was one of the last to go through the Chiswick
training school so I’ve driven a bus on the famous skidpan. Things were starting to change at LRT. London Buses and London Underground had been created and route tendering was to come shortly.” Paul moved on to the Higher
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Control Grade training scheme for a further 18 months, by which time he was very much looking forward to having what he described as a proper job. “I’d worked all round London,” he said. “That included at 55 Broadway (London Transport head office) and some of the
district offices as well as numerous depots.” In April 1989 London Buses was divided into 12 business units and Paul became an Assistant Operations Manager at London Forest’s Ash Grove garage. Promoted first to Operations Manager at Leyton, he was then General Manager of Leyton and Clapton in 1991 when London Forest’s 1,300 staff went on strike over proposed changes to their pay and conditions. London Forest was split between the neighbouring Leaside and East London units in 1991 with Paul transferring to
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‘In 2010 Stagecoach launched an initiative for a new type of partnership that recognised that a wider solution was needed’
One of the six unusual (for Stagecoach) Optare Excels based at Chesterfield. DAVID BELL the city and that was highlighted in fierce local press coverage. There were repeated calls for regulation. “When we took over we talked to everyone. The solution as we saw it was to reinvigorate the competition because we expected that would provide a solution to the poor quality and lack of innovation in the market. We thought there would be improvements from all the operators. A competitive dynamic would bring about a resolution, but that didn’t really happen. First didn’t respond. “It was an interesting situation. We were making rapid gains in the market, but if the overall quality didn’t improve it would end up regulated and we would lose the operation that we were building up. By 2010 it was clear that a different approach was needed.
the latter. Despite a management buyout bid that was actually higher than that offered by the eventual purchaser, East London was sold in 1994 along with loss-making Selkent to Stagecoach as part of the London Buses privatisation. Paul remembered that at the time staff were not keen on the idea of working for Stagecoach, but that view quickly changed. Roger Bowker who had led the East London buyout bid continued to run the business and Selkent for Stagecoach. “Not a huge amount changed at East London initially,” said Paul. “We were left to get on with it. People speak very highly of Roger. He really knew his staff.” Paul’s next move was as General Manager of Chichester-based Coastline, part of Stagecoach South. Shortly after he became General
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“First already had a partnership (The Sheffield Bus Agreement) with the City Council and the PTE, but it had not been the success those partners had hoped so the politicians didn’t see partnership working as attractive. South Yorkshire PTE committed to a quality contract solution in Doncaster (2009) and Sheffield (2010). While Nexus and Metro were still talking about it, the opposite was true in South Yorkshire. By that time the PTE had already planned a network and fares. Regulation had all party support and was more likely to happen than not. Faced with that, we needed a radically different approach. “In 2010 Stagecoach launched an initiative for a new type of partnership that recognised that a wider solution was needed. Various new proposals included guarantees on the shape
Manager of Hampshire Bus and Hants and Surrey as well. “I’d been happy working in London, but like colleagues, I realised that I needed to experience deregulation,” he recalled. “Stagecoach has a way of innovating, investing and keeping quality up. It was having good success on the south coast.” In 1998 Paul and his family moved to Sweden so he could take up the newly created Operations Director’s role at Stagecoach-owned Swebus. Roger Bowker was Deputy Managing Director at the time. Swebus, which had been owned by the state-owned railway, lacked internal disciplines and cost control. It was not performing well and wasn’t to stay long in Stagecoach ownership although strides were made to turn the business around. By the time it was sold to Concordia Bus, a subsidiary of the Schoyens
of the network and penalty clauses if various promises were not fulfilled. “In early 2010 First was not thinking the same way, but in the autumn there was a change in management both nationally and locally. They switched their approach and said they were prepared to look at local partnerships. I think they realised it could solve their problems politically and help them grow the market.” Tim O’Toole took over as FirstGroup CEO on November 1, 2010. In early 2011 Giles Fearnley was appointed as Managing Director of First UK Bus. May 2011 local elections saw Labour gain control of the City Council from the Liberal Democrats who had invested a lot of political capital in Quality Contracts. Regional Managing Director Scotland & North England for First UK Bus, Dave Alexander who like Giles was exBlazefield, represented First during the new discussions. “For Stagecoach it was a change from rapid expansion, but it needed to happen if we were to avoid a regulated solution,” explained Paul about the partnership initiative. “Both First and Stagecoach took the opportunity to make as many positive steps as they could to turn the market around, achieve passenger growth and improve what was being offered for the benefit of everyone. The discussions were very positive. “At South Yorkshire PTE and Sheffield City Council, people were pragmatic in their approach. They could see that the ends were more important than the means. It wasn’t just true for the officers, but the politicians as well. They were realistic enough to give the partnership approach a go because they realised that it could deliver results very quickly – much quicker than regulation. “Their approach was get it sorted for the passenger as quickly as possible, but there was still a political risk for the new Labour administration. However, they saw the
Group, in 2000 it was profitable unlike its regional competitors, which were losing money. The Swedish market had been liberalised and that had resulted in regional networks being franchised. However, there was still a national pay agreement for drivers. “That meant this big cost was controlled for you,” said Paul. “There was a national drivers’ strike and they did win some extra money just as the country was going through two years of deflation. Most route contracts had inflationary/ deflationary adjustments built into them pegged to the economy, so not surprisingly it was a struggle for operators to keep their heads above water with the biggest element of cost up, and revenue down. “I enjoyed my time in Sweden a great deal. Our youngest son was
born out there. I was offered a job by the new owners, but I was also offered Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands based at Chesterfield. “Vehicles and equipment have changed a lot during my time in the industry. The way we go about looking after the customer is utterly different now. I remember back when I was a LRT trainee an Inspector told me not to put out some timetable leaflets in case people took them. “What hasn’t changed is that this is still a labour intensive industry – the joys and challenges of managing people individually and in groups. The industry is a lot better at it than it used to be. It’s important to manage staff so they have a satisfying and enjoyable time. The core strength of this company is its people.”
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OPERATOR FOCUS › STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE opportunity to wrestle as much as they could from the operators given the situation.”
Step by step
The first phase of what initially at least became known as the Optio Partnership was concluded very quickly covering the Orange corridor (First’s route branding) serving Fulwood to Halfway from July 2011. Both operators ran route 120 with variations and the timetables were recast and coordinated under a Qualifying Agreement made possible under Schedule 2 of the Local Transport Act 2008, an amendment of Transport Act 2000 Schedule 10. Qualifying Agreements have been used elsewhere, notably in Oxford where Stagecoach and Go-Ahead have coordinated many local operations, but there were still concerns to avoid an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) referral by resolutely keeping to guidance. The OFT was therefore kept closely informed of progress in Sheffield. “Joint ticketing was part of the agreement as well,” Paul continued. “We soon started to see that it was working. Phase two was introduced on the ‘Red’ corridor from October 2011. That was route 52 where Stagecoach and First each had their own variations at each end. “The original intention had been to roll out the partnership around the city in stages, but it was decided to do the rest in one go – an easy decision to make, but hard to implement. It took six months to thrash out what we were all prepared to do. “The partnership for the rest of the city was introduced in October 2012 with Sheffield Community Transport as an additional participant. More Qualifying Agreements covering the main corridors brought coordination and stability to the network. Joint ticketing included the introduction of a realistically priced all operator ticket (including Supertram) and there were commitments on fleet investment and staff training. “The partnership is two-way. The City Council and PTE have influence over the network, but we now have influence over what they invest in. They have made commitments too and considerable funding has been put in place for improved infrastructure such as stops, shelters
FLEET PROFILE
Stagecoach Yorkshire Stagecoach Yorkshire operates 427 buses and coaches plus five training vehicles from depots in Barnsley (99) where there is also the head office, Chesterfield (112), Ecclesfield, Sheffield (92), Holbrook, Sheffield (57) and Rawmarsh (67). Fleet PVR is 369. 40 Enviro400H hybrids are allocated to Holbrook and date from 2011 and 2013. Seven Chesterfieldbased Gold specification Scania N230UD Enviro400s were new last year for the X17 (Sheffield – Matlock). Another 31 to standard Stagecoach specification are based at Chesterfield and Ecclesfield. Other double-
Delivered to Stagecoach, but ordered by Traction Group were seven MCV Evolution MAN MAN 14.220s. DAVID BELL deckers are Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Tridents although a pair of East Lancs-bodied Volvo B7TLs and seven East Lancs-bodied Scania N94UD OmniDekkas date back to Yorkshire Traction days. A large number of MAN 18.220s and 18.240s include Alexander ALX300 and Enviro300-bodied vehicles,
Stagecoach Yorkshire’s first Gold route is the X17 between Sheffield and Matlock. DAVID BELL
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and East Lancs Kinetecs transferred from elsewhere within the Stagecoach group. 18 MAN 14.220s with East Lancs Myllennium or MCV bodywork were taken over or ordered by Yorkshire Traction. A Wrightbus-bodied VDL SB200 was new to Rapsons (later taken over by Stagecoach). There are eight Enviro300-bodied Scanias at Barnsley while latest deliveries are Alexander Dennis-based Enviro300s. Otherwise single-deckers are a mix of former Traction Group East Lancs-bodied Darts, newer Darts with Plaxton and Alexander bodies, Enviro200s and Optare Solos. There are also half a dozen Optare Excels all based at Chesterfield – rare vehicles in a Stagecoach fleet. Eight Caetano Levante and three Plaxton Elite Volvo B9Rs operate from Chesterfield on National Express work.
and priorities. If a bus priority is amended or removed, the bus operators need to agree to it. We’ve all gained and lost some areas of influence. “The partnership is all about joint decision making. Some commercial freedom has been ceded because changes to the network are decided together, but all the partners want it to be successful so the question is, is it in the interest of passengers to make that change?” The Sheffield Bus Partnership is the biggest area to be covered by such a comprehensive agreement and it makes use of most of the legislative tools available. Although it’s a Voluntary Partnership Agreement as defined by the Transport Act 2000, it also includes a Statutory Quality Partnership in North Sheffield. For a minimum of five years it will encompass everything from network development, investment, fares and ticketing to marketing and information, monitoring and management. 166 new Stagecoach (84) and First (82) buses were introduced in the first 18 months. Notable www.coachandbusweek.com
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OPERATOR FOCUS › STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE are the 40 Enviro400 hybrids that Stagecoach is operating on routes 52 and 120. By 2017 50% of all vehicles must be Euro 5 compliant and the average �leet age must be under eight years. £18.5m is being spent on infrastructure improvements. The MTC (Multi-operator Travel Card) is made possible under the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption and there are also two MITs – multi-operator individual tickets facilitating discounted travel. As part of the Shef�ield City Deal, the city became the pioneer Better Bus Area (BBA). Others have subsequently been introduced in Merseyside, York, Nottingham and the West of England. Under the Shef�ield BBA, BSOG (Bus Service Operators Grant) payments, worth around £4.8m for all services whether they’re local authority supported or not, are being progressively diverted to the PTE. The government is topping up that money by an additional third (around £1.6m). It’s only 20% in other BBA areas. Because of the partnership joint decision making process, participating operators have a say on how the money is spent on bus infrastructure and traf�ic management. Participating operators also have their departure charges for the Shef�ield Interchange refunded and the PTE is waiving charges for providing retail, customer information and administration relating to the multi-modal and multi-operator ticketing. Concessionary travel reimbursement has also been increased so overall the lost income is about half of what it might otherwise have been. Additional revenue that comes from passenger growth following the infrastructure changes is probably going some way to offsetting the rest. “BSOG may be taken away after the election anyway so we’re getting something back regardless and having a say in how the money is spent,” pointed out Paul.
One of the 40 Enviro400H hybrids that Stagecoach now operates in Sheffield on the initial two Bus Partnership routes. DAVID BELL
A successful model
“After years of decline, the Shef�ield Bus Partnership has been very successful in reversing that,” said Paul. “Over the past two years we have seen a 10% rise in the number of adult fare paying passengers, which is hugely successful given that there were many years of decline before that.” He added that the number of concessionary fare payers has reduced as the age pro�ile of the population has changed along with eligibility. The PTE had a 40p �lat fare for under 16s and ridership has been declining as the fare has been increased, (it’s currently 70p), but across all three sectors passenger numbers are still up 1%. The PTE is carefully monitoring improvements. A Passenger Focus survey covering South Yorkshire in 2010 found 57% of fare-paying passengers were satis�ied with value for money. In 2013 that had risen to 68%. Punctuality has improved from 87.5% at the start of the Partnership to 92.5% today. Complaints have
dropped by a third. “We don’t quite know what the ‘City Deal’ is going to mean yet, but we’ll be having discussions about that over the next few months,” Paul continued. “Going forward, the next stage for the Partnership will be taking a comprehensive look at the whole network to see where further growth might be possible. It will be a hard test, but there’s more trust now. Achieving that is in the mutual interest of all. Maybe we’ll look at ticketing again. The big bus groups have already committed to introducing smart ticketing across England’s largest city regions by the end of the year. “We still compete for our share of the market of course, but what we now have is a better product that’s being used by a higher number of passengers. We still do our own marketing, but there’s joint partnership marketing as well and that’s potentially more effective. We’re all working together to improve the size of the market. “What has been delivered has all been achieved over the past two years while the debating in West Yorkshire and the North East goes on. It should be all about what works for the customer and we’re happy to tell people about what we have done. Success has been quick and meaningful. Since the introduction of the Partnership, competition has improved and prices have come down.” Using the Shef�ield model, a similar partnership for Rotherham was introduced in July 2014 and has already generated signi�icant passenger growth, again, notably, amongst adult fare paying passengers. That’s 240,000 more since the launch – a 6% increase. Stagecoach Yorkshire’s partners in Rotherham are Stagecoach East Midlands, First South Yorkshire, TM Travel, Powells Bus Co, South Yorkshire PTE and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. ■
Survivors of the Traction Group era are seven East Lancs-bodied Scania N94UD OmniDekkas. ANDY IZATT
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elican Bus and Coach is a subsidiary of Wake�ield Europort-based Pelican Engineering, which has a history that goes back more than nine decades. This old established customer-focussed commercial vehicle dealership has introduced numerous new products over the years, but it’s a relatively new entrant in the coach and bus sector. Nevertheless its commitment is total. Its sales team have just obtained their PCV licences – all passing on the �irst attempt. “I’ve already been asked by a couple of coach operators whether I would like to do some driving for them,” joked Sales Director Ken Grindrod, but, signi�icantly he and Managing Director Richard Crump said they have never known such a high level of interest at a show as they experienced with Yutong at Euro Bus Expo. Since the �irst UK Yutong was unveiled in January, 2014, 76 coaches and midi coaches have either been sold or ordered, a remarkable start for a new entrant into the market. Amongst customers for an initial 21 Euro 5 TC12s were MCH Coaches (3) and Hamilton Coaches (2) both of Uxbridge. The Euro 6 TC9 has been a quick seller with 19 of 29 already placed. Airlynx Express and Wheelers Travel both of Southampton, Doncaster-based Welsh’s and Buzzlines Travel of Lympne are
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Gareth Evans and Andy Izatt test drive the latest Euro 6 Yutong TC9 and TC12 coaches launched by Pelican Bus and Coach at Euro Bus Expo last November
amongst the customers. The Buzzlines vehicles are being up-speci�ied in the UK, each with 30 environmentally-sourced leather-covered recliners, a rear �loor-mounted toilet and servery installed by AD Coach Systems. “I feel the TC9 will be the market leader in the midi coach segment this year,” said Richard. “It’s a purpose- designed coach,” added Ken. “Coach operators like to have the engine at the rear. They don’t want an intrusive engine at the front” Richard and Ken are the �irst to acknowledge that there have been niggles, inevitable with new product, but there has been nothing major to deal with. “We promised to send a service van to one operator to rectify a fault, but he
Euro 6 TC12s in build at the Yutong factory with the next vehicle for Cropley Coaches leading said he couldn’t make his coach available for three weeks because it was that busy,” said Richard. “I think people now understand Yutong is a credible brand,” he continued. “We’ve been delighted by the response. What customers don’t want is a Chinese coach with the steering wheel just �lipped to the other side. I was at the factory last week and there is now a dedicated line for Europe, Australia and Israel. Yutong is so receptive. There’s a thirst to get it right and go forward.” So what do the Euro 6 TC9 and TC12 have to offer? CBW takes a closer look. February xxxxxxx, 10, 2015 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 25 09/02/2015 19:25
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Responsive and
powerful Andy Izatt takes a closer look at the Euro 6 DAFpowered Yutong TC12, a different beast to its Cumminspowered predecessor and a coach that has the capability to punch well above its price
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elican Bus and Coach was kind enough to let CBW test drive the first Yutong in the UK, a Euro 5 Cumminspowered TC12 in January 2014. It had only been in the country for a few days, but typical of the open, honest, customer engaging nature of the importership, it was keen to accumulate as much feedback on the vehicle as soon as it could. The introduction of the Euro 6 Cumminsengined TC9 midi and Euro 6 Paccar (DAF)powered TC12 which made their debuts at Euro Bus Expo last November has been handled in similar fashion. Customer engagement was, and continues to be, key. Just over a year since that first Euro 5 test drive and 76 Yutongs on the road or ordered later, it’s a process that has clearly paid dividends. While the first five TC9s are in service, it will be March before an initial production batch of 25 Euro 6 TC12s starts to follow suit. Build is currently taking place at the vast factory at the Yutong Industrial Park in Zhengzhou, but is in the process of being switched to the more modern Eastern International Logistics Park factory where a special ‘Q’ line is been established for European, Australian and Israeli orders. Those Euro 6 TC12s are already finding buyers, not least because the prototype has
impressed and because Pelican has been more than willing to feed operator comments back to the factory. That has led to numerous refinements being incorporated into that first production batch. The speed with which that process has taken place underlines both a determination to meet customer expectations and the close working relationship that has developed between importer and manufacturer. Pelican’s Managing Director Richard Crump, for example, is just back from a factory visit and Yutong staff have become a familiar sight at the Wakefield Europort-based dealer’s HQ, often on placements that last several weeks. There’s one there at the moment. Pelican has been happy to make the prototype available for a CBW test drive. So, is it much different to its Euro 5 predecessor? In a word, yes. There are several significant changes, the obvious one being sleeker more stylish looks that flow from the deletion of the wide, angled ‘B’ pillar that featured on the Euro 5 vehicle. The Euro 5 TC12 was semi-integral with a front beam axle while the Euro 6 coach is fully integral with independent front suspension. Also, power now comes from a 400bhp Paccar (DAF) MX11 10.8-litre engine as there was no suitable Euro 6 Cummins available. It’s years since Paccar bought DAF, but the enduring nature of the brand underlines the respect
with which it’s held. Euro 6 TC12s will be DAF badged accordingly. As the prototype was to demonstrate, coupling the MX11 engine to a ZF 6AP2000B EcoLife automatic gearbox, produced a responsive, well balanced vehicle that proved to be a delight to drive. In this reviewer’s opinion, the Euro 5 TC12 was good, but the Euro 6 TC12 is better. It’s too early to talk about residuals, but we’ve frequently highlighted Pelican’s excellent reputation for providing first class back up and ‘can do’ attitude. All the signs are that this will be a coach that will punch well above its price.
The inside story
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In common with most Yutongs, (some are built in aluminium), both the Euro 6 TC12 and TC9 have mild steel frames clad in steel for the roof and stretched steel below the side windows, all of which are four-layer electrophoreticcoated for corrosion protection. Aluminium is used for the lower panels and locker doors, and composite for front and rear mouldings. Pneumatic up-moving luggage compartment doors on the TC12 can be electrically operated on the nearside and are manual on the offside. The engine installation in the TC12 is vertical inline and access to consumables is good. Those www.coachandbusweek.com
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familiar with the Euro 5 TC12 instillation will know what to expect at Euro 6 as there are clear similarities. The AdBlue tank is adjacent to the exhaust after treatment on the rear offside. Fuel tank �illers are either side forward of the front axle. The Euro 6 TC12 is 0.28m longer than in its 12-metre Euro 5 predecessor. Pelican’s two exterior stock paint �inishes are silver or white although coaches can be painted to customer choice if the order is received in time. Alcoa aluminium wheel rims are standard. Saloon con�igurations are 51 seats with a centre sunken toilet, (as speci�ied in the prototype), or 55 with a rear continental door. The offside entrance in the prototype is relatively wide with some well-placed passenger-friendly handrails. A spacious toilet is again, relatively easy to access. Following operator feedback, the �loor mounted bin in the toilet is being relocated to a sidewall removing a potential dirt trap and making it easier to sluice out the compartment. Luggage capacity is eight cubic metres (51 seats) and 10 cubic metres (55 seats) respectively. A rear �loor mounted toilet can be installed in the UK. Notably, overhead rack service units are already in place in the www.coachandbusweek.com
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prototype should the toilet be taken out and the coach up-seated in later life. The units incorporate crew call and stop buttons, individual light switches and air vents. While Pelican has opted for red or blue moquette covered recliners for stock build, a
wide range of seat options are available either �itted at the factory or installed if necessary in the UK. Leather or environmentally-sourced leather coverings are obvious options, a Yutong leather seat costing less than a third of its UK sourced equivalent. It shouldn’t be forgotten
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Steps evenly spaced in future. ANDY IZATT
Yutong makes its own seats which were comfortable on the prototype. ANDY IZATT
that Yutong makes all its own seats – around 8,000 a day – so it does know a thing or two about the process. Standard features are threepoint belts, seatback handgrips, magazine nets and spring-loaded footrests. The aisle units also slide out. There’s plenty of choice when it comes to floor coverings as well with several colour coordinated finishes available. That includes wood effect flooring. Yutong’s own air-conditioning is roof mounted, part of a climate control system that includes floor convection radiators and a Spheros (Webasto) pre-heater. Luggage racks are open bar forward sections either side which have lids, one for the first aid box. The prototype TC12 has deep side window curtains that extend below the window ledge. Again, following operator feedback, future build will have window depth pleated full draw curtains. Dark-tint double-glazed side windows are standard. Two each side are emergency exits, as is the rear window, doors and two roof hatches. Five power sockets are located each side of the saloon. Another outcome of the customer engagement is that the water boiler located in front of the front nearside seats in the prototype won’t be included in future. That improves seat spacing, and so legroom by around an inch on that side of the vehicle. Forward vision for anyone sitting in those front seats is also enhanced. The single pneumatic passenger entrance door has a péage window. The deeper top and two shallower entrance steps on the prototype are being replaced by three evenly spaced steps. Non slip matting material is used both here, along the sunken aisle accessed by another step, continental exit and in the toilet. Powered front blinds are split catering for the different requirements of passengers and driver. The standard Yutong dashboard console incorporates a bright, colourful ACTIA digital display, which would be almost impossible to obscure regardless of the position of the well-
sized steering wheel. As would be expected, speed, revs and temperature gauges are all displayed. Diagnostics information as well as the usual trip details appear in the centre. A VDO digital tachograph is specified, as is a dashboard monitor for the reversing camera and the one covering the continental exit. Operators who have seen the prototype expressed a preference for having the passenger entrance and offside entrance door switches separated to avoid confusion. Currently they’re adjacent. That’s being incorporated in future build. The control for the heated electric side mirrors falls easily to hand, as does the parking brake and gearbox controls under the signalling
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Another modification is that a foldout partition behind the driver’s seat, a feature for the Chinese market, it’s being deleted. That means the seat can be positioned further back by around two inches creating a little extra space for the driver. The seat itself is a fully adjustable air-sprung ISRI unit. Again following customer request, the direction of the seatbelt is being reversed to reflect UK practice. The TC12 is key and fob lockable, but can also be opened using a discreet switch located under the flap below the driver’s signalling window. Overall build quality of the prototype is to a very high standard with flush fitting panels and locker doors. It made quite an impression at Euro Bus Expo and orders already taken
‘Driving this coach was a real pleasure and it was with some regret that I handed it over to Gareth’ window where there’s also a document pocket. A cup holder that was located under the signalling window (which opens both sides and where there’s also a manually operated blind) is being relocated away from switches in front of the dashboard on the offside ‘A’ pillar. Where it was located, there will be a lockable compartment for the driver. A fridge is located in the dashboard in front of the courier seat and is to be given a more snug-fitting lid. There’s a double hook for jackets and coats on the offside ‘B’ pillar where there’s also a gooseneck microphone for the driver. On the nearside is a port for a plug-in courier mic. A radio mic is also supplied with the coach and is not the only extra. A comprehensively stocked tool box is also included. Fire extinguishers are located under the front offside passenger seats and the first pair of seats behind the continental exit.
include one from John Cropley of Fosdykebased Cropley Coaches who bought the first production Euro 5 TC12 last year.
Out on the road
I was accompanied on the drive by Pelican’s Managing Director Richard Crump and his father Bob who is Chairman. We used almost exactly the same Yorkshire test drive route that Sales Director Ken Grindrod had suggested last year for the Euro 5 Yutong TC12. Encompassing a wide variety of road conditions, there were gradients to climb and some long descents so plenty of opportunities to find out what the coach was capable of. I drove it from the Wakefield Europort as far as a lay-by on the A658 south of Knaresborough where Gareth took over. From then on I was driving the TC9. From Pelican’s HQ we initially headed to a nearby truck stop to top up the tanks before www.coachandbusweek.com
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heading for Pontefract racecourse to take pictures of the coaches. It meant negotiating some roadworks, which made little allowance for a larger vehicles, but visibility out of the TC12 was excellent and mirrors well positioned. The prototype didn’t have a lower driver’s mirror by the signalling window, but it’s an option on future build. Gareth feels this would be welcome as it would provide an invaluable ‘at a glance’ look – the current arrangement means both main parts of the gullwing mirror have to be looked at. With low winter sun, the blinds were very welcome as were the dashboard vents blowing cool air. Out on the M62 motorway heading east, it became apparent that there was something missing. The TC12 doesn’t have cruise control. The team at Pelican are very aware of the de�iciency and Richard explained that a team from Paccar are at the Yutong factory at the moment working on overcoming the problem. He has been assured that once it’s resolved, a retro�it will be possible. Despite that, the TC12 was a joy to drive on the motorway. By this time we were heading north on the A1M which has one or two long gradients before the M1 joins. Bags of power
were on offer and we effortlessly accelerated past slower moving articulated lorries. At a steady 60mph (the coach is over 12 metres) we were in sixth gear at 1,500rpm, comfortably within the green band and easily maintaining speed regardless of the terrain. We left the A1M at Junction 47, heading west along the A59 towards Knaresborough and the slip road off was an opportunity to try the steering wheel stalk retarder control. It was immediately responsive delivering smooth deceleration so the foundation brakes only needed to be used to bring the vehicle to a �inal halt. Throughout the drive, braking was always controlled and delivered precisely. On the ‘A’ road, steering was always accurate and �irm – it had been quite windy on the A1M blowing us to one side or other at times – and we were able to keep to a steady 50mph in fourth gear at around 1,100rpm. Gear changes were silky smooth and immediate, a characteristic of a well-balanced automatic. The DAF engine has a melodic note. Pelican had been concerned about a noisy fan, but a software modi�ication seems to have overcome the problem. It certainly wasn’t evident from the front of the coach during the drive. Additional engine compartment sound
Good visibility from mirrors. ANDY IZATT
Spacious continental exit. ANDY IZATT
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SPECIFICATIONS
Euro 6 Yutong TC12 Price: Engine: Power: Torque: Euro system: Gearbox: Retarder: Fuel tank: Steering: Brakes: Suspension:
£192,000 Paccar MX11 291 10.8 litre 400bhp 1,900Nm@1,000-1,450rpm Euro 6 ZF 6AP2000B with TopoDyn Integrated hydraulic 480litre ZF 8098 Dual air circuit WABCO EBS and ESC Full air suspension. Two air bags front, four rear Axles: Yutong independent front & Meritor rear ratio 4.1 Wheels: Michelin 295/80R22.5 Luggage cap: 10 cubic metres GVW: 18,000kg ULW: 13,700kg Warranty: Two years 200,000km Length: 12.28m Width: 2.55m Height: 3.80m Wheelbase: 6.15m
insulation will be �itted to production Euro 6 TC12s. Driving this coach was a real pleasure and it was with some regret that I handed it over to Gareth. Gareth added, pulling away from the lay-by, which was on a sweeping curve and a climb ahead of us, the road was clear. I decided it was a prime opportunity to put my foot �lat to the �loor to see how much power it could pack in. I was pleasantly taken aback by just how quickly the TC12 pulled away. Andy was left standing in the TC9. Drivers of the TC12 have no worries about matching the speed of other traf�ic. It’s a long descent downhill to the roundabout with the A61, but the coach behaved impeccably with smooth progressive braking. We turned south toward Leeds, crossing the narrow bridge that straddles the River Wharfe before starting the steep, windy climb into Harewood. With no shortage of power to hand, it was a relaxing drive. On the descent into Leeds, the retarder came into its own, coupled with excellent handling characteristics, giving a nice smooth ride. At the Leeds United football ground at Elland Road, Richard Crump took over driving, enabling me to sample the coach ‘on the cushions’ as a passenger. Sat at the offside door on the M62, engine noise was minimal – with just a little road noise from the door. The engine sounded a bit like a low volume vacuum cleaner. The window sill was a nice height. In the back row, there was very minor �loor vibration and engine noise but nothing one would not �ind on any other coach. Engine noise at the rear increased when accelerating or slowing down, but again, it was akin to a distant vacuum cleaner. The overall test drive route wasn’t long, 66.44 miles, but mpg was well worth recording. We had consumed 4.31 gallons, returning 15.41. That compares with 14.76mpg for the Euro 5 Cummins-powered TC12 in January 2014. ■
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Tidy little
Gareth Evans reviews the Yutong TC9 in detail, a new contender in the midi coach sector where traditionally the options available to operators have been relatively limited
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have been built in a European factory. Five cubic metres of luggage can be carried in the space between the two axles. The manually operated lockers are of the pantograph variety. Being a rear-engined vehicle, the power unit can be accessed with ease by simply lifting the bonnet �lap. That said, some operators may prefer the hinges to be of the pantograph variety, enabling the oil and water to be checked when the vehicle is parked closer to its
counterparts in a yard. The coolant can be easily topped up, the tank and cap being immediately visible upon lifting the bonnet. Its location means a standard large watering can could be used rather than a small �lorists’ type. As for the oil, the dip stick is helpfully coloured yellow.
The inside story
Entry to the coach is ‘granny-friendly’ in the sense there are just three almost equally-spaced steps followed by another small step to enter the main saloon �loor. Yellow edging is �itted in all the right places when it comes to steps. The two lower steps boast plastic mats, which provide not only good grip for passengers, but are also easily cleaned – being the sort which can be removed and scrubbed with a brush and hose. Grab rails can be found on both the dashboard and on the pull-down courier seat base. They are coloured grey – some operators may prefer to specify them in a brighter colour, such as yellow to improve their visibility to passengers with restricted sight. A more attractive option might be rails which mirror those at the continental door – grey with a yellow strip in them.
The TC9 is not short of kerbside appeal
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The courier seat itself is equipped with folding armrests. There is a small ledge for the courier to rest their feet safely. Once on-board, the interior feels airy – natural light is not in short supply. As a passenger, the seats are lovely and comfortable. The moquette is nice and soft. Arm rests are a simple but practical design, which have a good pitch. There are no delicate parts which are likely to get damaged either – they feel sturdy and look contemporary, with a dark grey plastic main part, topped off with a pattern at the tip. The seats can be reclined and moved out into the aisle. Legroom is not in short supply. The seats are equipped with three-point belts, which clip in to the outer edge of each seat. To the rear of each seat, there are magazine nets, a footrest and two grab rails. The sunken aisle is relatively shallow – about four inches or so. This means it is not too tall a step to climb into the seating rows. Another plus with the aisle depth is that it is about right to angle a big bucket or dustpan to sweep into. On that note however, the gap under the wall-mounted radiators would prove awkward to clean, where there is about a two-inch gap between it and the �loor.
The attractive styling of the side and rear. The location of the continental door can also be seen here
The cab is well laid out, with the controls all within easy reach
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There are �ive inspection hatches in the �loor – one at the front and four at the rear. Windows in the main saloon are nice and deep – the ledge is at the right height to rest an arm on. There are no awkward, intrusive pillars to obstruct the view. Curtains hang from the pillars. Overhead racks bene�it from a lip on the inside – useful to store coats and bags. On the offside, the rack �inishes above the last but one seat row before the continental door. It ends at an almost 45-degree angle, the corner space being occupied by a small lockable compartment. By contrast, the rack on the nearside continues for its entire length. Service sets are located on the underside of the racks, with blowers and reading lights for individual seats. Three-pin power sockets with switches are mounted in a non-intrusive manner on the walls, but they are not located on each row – there are eight in all. In the ‘smartphone’ and iPad era, power sockets have become de rigueur. Pelican is more than happy to install USB ports at each seat on either the TC9 or TC12 – and has done so on around 10% of the vehicles it has delivered. Decency screens can be found at the front behind the crew seats and at the rear in front of the continental door steps. All three have
moulded cup holders rising from the shelves. Two �ire extinguishers are on-board. One is located on the �loor horizontally under the �irst row on the offside, while the other is mounted vertically on the offside by the steps leading down to the continental door. The �inal window on the nearside is split by a horizontal bar towards the bottom. While it does provide a useful elbow-resting position for a passenger sat in the rearmost nearside seat, it could prove intrusive to the seat in front. This row is at a lower level, between the main saloon and the back row, and is located opposite the steps to the continental door. The same style of horizontal bar can be found on the rearmost offside window. The continental door itself is solid, apart from a small glazed panel. A mirror also hangs above it, providing the driver with visibility for when the door is open. Visibility from the driving seat is very good. The offside gullwing mirror deals with potential blind-spots below the windscreen, the offside front pillar and immediately beneath the cab window. Both gullwing mirrors also give excellent sightlines down the sides of the coach. A reversing camera screen embedded in the dash provides an invaluable aid to manoeuvring.
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The interior rear view mirror is located above the nearside door, out of harm’s way where it might otherwise be caught by a passenger’s head. The cab display is clear and easy to see – and switches are all to hand. A momentary glance was all that was required to become familiar with the vehicle. The master switch is located with a bank of switches on the right-hand side of the dash, alongside the red-coloured hazard light switch. Switches for lights, both internal and external, can be found in the same corner. Being coloured red, switches to control the doors helpfully stand out on the right. Two wells are also located on the right-hand side of the dash – a rounded one for a drink and a rectangular-shaped one that could perhaps provide a home for sunglasses, a mobile phone and pen. Another, larger rectangular-shaped well can be found to the right of the driver. Not to be forgotten is the useful pouch, mounted vertically on the lower wall to the right of the driver. This could provide an ideal home for a work ticket and related paperwork. However, there is no coat hook for the driver. The handbrake and the buttons for the ZF fully automatic gearbox are located for easy reach on the right. The cab window is split – the righthand half (the end nearest the saloon) opens. As would perhaps be expected, the indicator stalk is located on the left hand side of the steering column, while the retarder stick can be found on the right. The horn button can be found on the steering wheel – much like a car and other coaches and buses. The steering wheel was a little on the large side for my liking. For the size of vehicle, I would have preferred something more akin to that found on a Dennis Dart bus – a bit more car-like.
Out on the road
During the test drive I was accompanied by Pelican Sales Director Ken Grindrod. Engine noise
SPECIFICATIONS
Euro 6 Yutong TC9 Price: Engine: Power: Torque: Euro system: Gearbox: Retarder: Fuel tank: Steering: Brakes: Suspension:
£139,000 Cummins ISB 6.7 litre 280bhp 1,020Nm@1,200rpm Euro 6 ZF 6AP1200B with TopoDyn Integrated hydraulic 260litre ZF 8095 Dual air circuit WABCO ABS & ESC Full air suspension. Two air bags front, four rear Axles: Yutong independent front & Yutong rear with 4.1 ratio final drive Wheels: Michelin 265/70R19.5 Luggage cap: Five cubic metres GVW: 13,800kg ULW: 10,500kg Warranty: Two years 200,000km Length: 9.35m Width: 2.5m Height: 3.345m Wheelbase: 4.6m
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The engine bay at the rear is easily acceptable
Five cubic metres of luggage can be accommodated in the lockers was at a level comparable to other coaches – it was non-intrusive. Ride quality was excellent – doubtless helped by the independent front suspension. Leaving Pelican’s headquarters at Wake�ield Europort, conveniently just off the M62 at Junction 31, Ken drove the coach round to be fuelled at the nearby truck stop to ‘kneck’ the tank, allowing us to gain a rough idea of fuel economy. I ‘rode the cushions’ as a passenger, listening for what turned out to be non-existent rattles and little engine noise, as mentioned earlier. With myself behind the wheel, we headed under the M62 for Pontefract racecourse to take pictures. Getting there meant negotiating some roadworks. This put the gullwing mirrors to the test. Reaching the racecourse, cars parked by students attending the nearby college were not in short supply. However, manoeuvring the coach was anything but challenging. Passing back through the sea of cones laid out in the manner of an obstacle course, we re-joined M62. Out on the motorway the steering required rather more correction than I would have expected. At the risk of sounding overly critical, I felt it was the sort one might expect with a coach of a previous generation rather than the present day, but the wind was certainly a contributory factor. Then there’s nearside lane rutting which is the bane of vehicles with narrower tracks than your average articulated HGV. Like the TC12, the TC9 has ZF hydraulic power-assisted steering. Our test route took us east from Castleford towards Ferrybridge, joining the A1M north in the shadow of the well-known power station. HGVs were overtaken with ease, although power was not as forthcoming as might be expected,
particularly given that the coach was empty. The gentle climb towards the A1M junction with the M1 followed – the wind started to become particularly strong along this stretch. The offside gullwing mirrors began to shake a little, although it did not make any apparent noise. After leaving the A1M at Junction 47, we headed west along the A59 (York Road) towards Knaresborough, passing the rolling countryside on the single carriageway, parts of which have been improved. The TC9 rode well, notably over the rougher road surfaces. When it came to slowing the coach down, I found the retarder to be responsive. We pulled over when we found a clear lay-by on the A658 south of Knaresborough, allowing Andy and I to swap vehicles. Overall, I enjoyed driving the TC9. Aside from the steering, it was a nice drive. As a driver, I didn’t feel the vehicle was bouncing around like a pea in a bottle – a cup of coffee could happily have sat in the cupholder and my passengers could have completed their crosswords. Andy added, my section of the test drive was along the A61 through Harewood into Leeds along the Inner Ring Road and back to the Wake�ield Europort using the M621 and M62. It just goes to show how drivers have different impressions because I had no issue with the steering which I felt was always precise. However, possibly having been spoilt by the superbly responsive retarder in the TC12, I felt the one in the TC9 was a little slower and the foundation brakes less �irm. Nevertheless it was a comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable vehicle to drive. Fuel consumption for the whole test drive route was 4.50 gallons returning 14.75mpg. ■ February 10, 2015 | COACH & BUS WEEK | 33
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Safe &sound Driver training and safety products go hand-in-hand to protect drivers, passengers, operation and reputation from unnecessary and costly incidents
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heightened level of training is something which most passengers expect of professional drivers. It makes sense that someone who drives for a living should have a more advanced skillset than usual. While the Driver CPC deadline might not be for another few years, it is really against the spirit of the initiative to have drivers rush through the training all at once in the �inal year of the �ive year period. Many operators responsibly spread out the training and provide seven of the 35 required hours per year to keep drivers’ knowledge fresh. A huge number of courses are on offer which can really add value to
an operators workforce. Drivers can enrol on �irst aid or customer service training, for example, helping them to cope with the many different situations which may present themselves during a shift. Safety products can complement advanced training by helping to prevent incidents. CCTV can act as a deterrent for crime, as well as a source of evidence. Breathalysers are available to make it impossible to drive vehicles while the driver is under the in�luence of alcohol. This is just some of the technology which can be employed with a coach or bus �leet to make sure drivers and passengers are as safe as possible on the road. ■
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SYNECTICS
Well-designed on-board CCTV systems help improve safety in a number of ways. Earlier systems were mainly installed to provide drivers with views of doors and the saloon, but then quickly evolved into comprehensive evidence capturing devices to prevent insurance scams and crime. As systems ‘learnt’ to do more, telematics functionality was added, as was integration with passenger information and entertainment systems. On-board CCTV has come a long way.
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Multiple cameras that capture both the inside and outside of a vehicle provide a gapless picture that can be crucial when piecing together evidence. They also provide drivers with a better view of the situation around the vehicle in traf�ic, preventing accidents and safeguarding passengers. Small things can make a big difference here. Systems are �lexible based on the needs of the customer and can be con�igured to,
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for example, automatically show a camera view of the exit door area for �ive seconds after closing, to ensure the driver can immediately spot a sleeve or handbag trapped in the door.
RECORD & REVIEW
Capturing high-quality images is only one half of ensuring evidence can be provided. The other half is storage and retrieval. The growing popularity of IP technology allows more versatile use of CCTV, enabling live playback as well as high-quality evidence capture from multiple cameras for criminal prosecution. Modern DVRs can overlay footage with other vehicle signals and positional data to provide comprehensive situational data for any incident under review. On a moving vehicle, local hard disk storage guarantees uninterrupted, reliable ‘bandwidth’ to record video and metadata for later retrieval and archive. The T1600 DVR from Synectics can be speci�ied with solid state
The T1600 can be specified with solid state back-up back-up, ensuring crucial evidence is captured even in high-shock and vibration incidents, where mechanical hard drives would go into ‘self-protection’ mode. To facilitate retrieval of the footage, on-board systems can be �itted with WiFi or 4G routers to support remote downloads, either back at the depot or (depending on 4G availability) while still on the road. Wider availability of 4G networks will make it even easier to enable remote viewing of live footage.
TRAIN
Operators increasingly use CCTV footage for training purposes, reviewing footage together to ensure best practice is shared
along real-life examples. In addition to CCTV, on-board systems today also include powerful telematics solutions. Synectics’ advanced journey analysis and data management system, Genius, is a cab-mounted telematics system that provides drivers with instant feedback on their performance. Through realtime analysis of vehicle and driver data, it encourages a driver to improve their driving performance. This ensures a smoother and safer journey for passengers. Genius, with its 2MB internal cache, also provides a suite of reports that can dovetail with a driver training programme, to optimise a vehicle’s on-theroad performance. Reports highlight driver, vehicle and route performance and can be viewed online in a web browser, or downloaded as an Excel �ile to inform driver training.
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TRAINING & SAFETY LLOYD MORGAN GROUP
Lloyd Morgan Group (LMG) offers a wide range of bespoke and accredited training courses to suit a company’s operational needs. It aims to be �lexible by training on weekdays and weekends, both inhouse and through open courses. LMG’s creative and engaging approach helps to maximize the learning potential of its bespoke yet structured training programs, which have proven to be popular throughout the industry. Its services are made suitable to both directors and their operations and are quality driven and competitively priced. Some of the courses provided include:
VEHICLE INSPECTOR TRAINING
LMG’s three, four or �ive day course is provided for people involved in the maintenance and preparation of vehicles for PMI & Annual test. The course has an optional IRTEC accreditation which is the benchmark for the industry and is valid for �ive years.
CATEGORISATION OF DEFECT TRAINING
An onsite two day course includes the following topics: inspection notice defects, operator licence, VOSA and enforcement and PG9
paperwork – types of paperwork and enforcement help operators to ensure their teams are up to speed with defect categorisation.
OPERATOR O-LICENCE AWARENESS
A one day course, which is designed to update transport managers whose knowledge may require updating, and to help transport staff develop an active role in ensuring legal compliance within their operation and have a better understanding of O-licensing.
CPC FOR TRANSPORT MANAGERS IN PASSENGER TRANSPORT AND ROAD HAULAGE
This includes a range of subjects related to the business of road and passenger transport. Everyone involved in road transport who operates vehicles for hire and reward must demonstrate evidence of professional competence. This quali�ication is for Transport Managers or individuals who are aspiring to this role and who will have responsibility for the holding of an organisation’s O-Licence.
DEFECT REPORTING
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For operators having issues with driver pre use defect reporting, LMG offers training in half and full day sessions and gate checks to assist in identifying problems and offering solutions.
TACHOGRAPH TRAINING
This training is available not only for use of LMG’s own system, but also as a back to basics refresher course for existing drivers and training for new drivers on how to use a tachograph digi-card and tachograph charts. The course includes training on working time directives.
DRIVER CPC TRAINING
LMG is an approved JAUPT centre and offers Driver CPC training at regular open courses in the Midlands or onsite at operators’ premises nationwide. The Driver CPC training is available on both weekdays and weekends. All of LMG’s trainers are specially trained in the subjects to which they deliver, ensuring that the operator’s requirements are exceeded.
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
These courses are available for up to 12 candidates. LMG is an ITC
accredited centre and offer inhouse and open courses.
OTHER COURSES
LMG also offers Fire Marshall Training, Working at Heights Training and Forklift truck one to �ive day training to name but a few. The company offers a wide range of Health & Safety training, which includes IOSH, CIEH, IPAF and PASMA accredited courses or in-house LMG accreditation. For companies looking for something speci�ic to their operation, LMG currently delivers several bespoke courses on its clients’ sites and would be happy to work with new customers in putting together a course on their behalf.
OTHER SERVICES
LMG is now offering a new line in stationery for drivers and engineering departments, which includes vehicle inspection report sheets and daily driver defect records. These can now be ordered at the same time as tachograph charts and rolls direct from the LMG website. T: 01543 897505 / 897535 E: info@lloydmorgangroup.co.uk W: http://lloydmorgangroup.co.uk
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Unwin Safety Systems’ technical advisor Bob Appleyard recently did some equipment maintenance training in London with a group of mechanics, who asked: “What’s the point of wheelchair tie-downs? Surely people in wheelchairs could just put their brakes on? They’d be alright, wouldn’t they?” Bob commented: “Few people do really understand the basic principles of passenger restraint in a road vehicle, from �irst principles.” With the mechanics, Bob showed some �ilms of crashes, and they got talking about how shockingly quickly incidents can happen and how severe they can be. The mechanics were encouraged to put themselves into the picture – this could be you – and suddenly, said Bob: “It all came into focus, why automotive safety systems are important and how everything is designed to reduce risk and to work together. And it all knocks on and people go – ‘it’s such a big subject… I never knew!’” Unwin Safety Systems was the �irst company in the world to develop restraints for wheelchairusers. Founder Norman Unwin was inspired by a disastrous seaside outing from Yeovil when �ive people were fastened to ringbolts in the �loor with leather straps, bits of rope and neckties. Mr Unwin recalled: “One of the leather straps broke and two of the wheelchairs became completely unsecured and they had to return home with people holding the wheelchairs until they could get them out. The police said that something had to be done and that’s how all this started.” Mr Unwin himself tried being driven around while sat in a wheelchair without any kind of securement at all – “and I realised how dangerous and frightening it was.” Later, he successfully challenged a proposed Department for Transport directive that said wheelchairs did not need to be restrained in some buses. Mr Unwin put on a crash-hat and got himself �ilmed in one of these buses – four times the wheelchair he was in slid across the �loor, another he was chucked out. The DfT cancelled the directive. These days, such a gung-ho approach is discouraged. But the idea that people should be prepared to realise what it’s like to be a passenger in a wheelchair is at the heart of all the many training courses run by Unwin Safety
Bob Appleyard teaching a group about wheelchair safety
Unwin’s training demonstrates why simply applying the brakes on wheelchair is not sufficient Systems. Empathy, knowledge, skill and judgement are essential. Without them, there is the eternal danger of the police getting involved or even of ending up in the coroner’s court. Bob said: “The training that we provide is intended to give people suf�icient knowledge to go away and make informed decisions for themselves, because they understand what the purpose of the equipment is. “They can judge how best to secure a wheelchair or load one onto a passenger lift in a safe
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manner. “They can reduce risks to acceptably low levels. “They are con�ident that what they’re doing is correct.” Unwin’s training is designed to meet the speci�ic needs of transport service providers, in areas such as social services, home to school, school in-house transport provisions, care home transport and ambulance patient transport services. Different courses cover the requirements of passenger assistants, vehicle drivers,
teachers, transport managers, risk assessment personnel and inhouse training personnel. Regular in-house training updates are known to increase staff con�idence, which in turn improves the safety of passengers. Mr Unwin recalled how 50 years ago people with disabilities rarely went anywhere in vehicles. “They were virtually trapped in their own homes or in institutions. It seems incredible now, but that’s how life was.” For Bob, one of the joys of training is that it can make an immediate difference to the lives of wheelchair-users. People attending Unwin courses also go away enthused. Bob said: “People do like to learn how to do their jobs better, and once they’re engaged and contributing and being acknowledged and being appreciated, time just runs away, and it’s fantastic. “People learn from each other, and you get a kind of cross-training going on, with people sharing their experience. “And when people get going, they often don’t want to stop. We’ve had people come in from outside and say – ‘Aren’t you lot going home?’ And we look at the clock and go – whoa! Sometimes the buzz is just so strong, it’s wonderful.”
T: 01935 827740 E: sales@unwin-safety.co.uk W: www.unwin-safety.com
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TRAINING & SAFETY CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT
The new qualification gives drivers and technicians the knowledge to become supervisors or junior leaders The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched its level 3 certi�icate in road passenger �irst line management, developed to give drivers and technicians the knowledge and skills they need to become supervisors or junior leaders. The CILT(UK) level 3 certi�icate in road passenger �irst line management has been created to provide learners with detailed and speci�ic coverage of the road passenger environment, in particular, local bus service operations and to progress them in their further professional development. CILT is the professional body for transport, logistics and the supply chain. The institute is the focus for professional excellence, developing the most modern techniques in logistics and transport and encouraging the adoption of policies that are ef�icient and sustainable. CILT operates through the structure of professional sectors which provide specialist activity for
a particular area of interest while offering opportunities for involvement across the whole spectrum. Sir Peter Hendy CBE FCILT, Commissioner of Transport, Transport for London, said: “I am delighted to endorse the three-stage training for bus staff. The industry has many talented people working in it who would bene�it from quali�ications with national endorsement and that of
methods, including distance learning, classroom teaching and blended learning, the CILT(UK) level 3 certi�icate is aimed at road passenger drivers/technicians aspiring to become supervisors, inspectors, team leaders or junior leaders, and those already involved in these positions. Learners will be introduced to the concept of leadership and the importance of the role played by the most important component
the leading professional institute. What is proposed will make a signi�icant impact not only on them, but also on the quality of the product offered by the industry.” The quali�ication is available to study through a range of
of passenger transport, delivering the customers’ needs and expectations in a courteous, safe and timely manner. The quali�ication is comprised of three mandatory units: ● Road Passenger Company Operations – Candidates will take
The institute is the focus for professional excellence, developing the most modern techniques in logistics and transport
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a detailed look at the operation of road passenger transport, looking into the history and regulations that have shaped the operations that we know today. They will study operational practices, scheduling drivers and working together with local authorities, in addition to looking at the legislation that controls and regulates the road passenger transport industry. ● Road Passenger Company Finances – This unit takes a look at the �inances behind road passenger transport business, including sources of income, the data generated and information required internally and externally. Candidates will learn the purpose of supplying information where required, as well as their role in controlling costs, achieving targets and contributing to the pro�itability and success of the business. ● Managing People in our Road Passenger Company – Candidates learn how to achieve the best performance from staff, while maintaining a dedicated and motivated workforce that consistently deliver a good quality of service. Beverley Bell FCILT, Senior Traf�ic Commissioner, said: “It is absolutely vital that there is a recognised quali�ication available to all that is widely respected across the industry. I applaud this initiative.”
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TRAINING & SAFETY TANAT VALLEY COACHES
Tanat Valley Coaches has almost 100 years experience serving the borderlands of Powys and Shropshire, with 12 years’ experience delivering driver training. It has introduced a fresh range of training in the last year, including Disability Awareness and First Aid, and is now awaiting approval on emergency �irst aid refresher, manual handling, and �ire safety courses. All of Tanat Valley’s courses are accredited for Driver CPC and in some cases that means attendees can get two certi�icates on the same day, at a fraction of the cost of sitting the two courses separately. Tanat Valley is able to offer excellent classroom facilities in the local village, as well as going out to larger clients and delivering the training to them at a commercial price at their own venue. All that is needed is a power point. The operator has just started to run a Facebook page for clients to review the training and keep up-
EYMS
Tanat Valley’s Berkof-bodied Volvo B10M mobile training unit to-date with upcoming training dates. It believes social networks are a way forward for businesses. Tanat Valley has a dedicated training coach for on-road training and in some cases even offers a driving position to people looking for training in the industry.
T: 01691 780903 / 01691 780212 E: marie.pugh@tanat.co.uk or training@tanat.co.uk W: www.tanat.co.uk
EYMS Bus & Coach Training is a busy and successful division of EYMS Group. It provides a variety of Driver CPC training courses to both PCV and LGV customers. It also provides initial PCV Licence acquisition training, plus module 4 Driver CPC Practical Demonstration instruction and friendly support and advice towards theory testing. With dedicated training facilities and vehicles, EYMS’ team of trainers has many years’ practical experience within the industry. For Driver CPC training, EYMS offers seven-hour courses including customer care, drivers hours and defensive driving, plus it is approved to deliver SAFED (Safe And Fuel Ef�icient Driving) training which has helped EYMS achieve fuel and insurance savings. The company also offers several, three and a half hour modular CPC courses, which can be combined into full seven-hour courses with varied subjects including health and safety, manual handling, legal awareness, evacuation and security procedure courses, to name a few. The operator’s latest course,
Understanding Dementia, has been developed with the local Dementia Academy in Hull. EYMS has worked very closely with the academy to deliver this half day awareness course to drivers and staff of EYMS, with the aim to raise awareness of the condition. External organisations are welcome to complete this short course, as it demonstrates the effects dementia has for drivers (all licences) within their roles both in the workplace and personal life. This course assists to highlight the importance of correct behaviour of the driver and maintaining company image within their role to anyone they will be dealing with, including colleagues, co-workers and customers. EYMS is now a registered centre for The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to provide the CILT Level 3 Certi�icate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Passenger Transport), with its �irst batch of delegates all passing �irst time. T: 01482 592935 W: www.eyms.co.uk/training
Tanat Valley Coaches has almost 100 years experience serving the borderlands of Powys and Shropshire, with 12 years’ experience delivering driver training. It has introduced a fresh range of training in the last year, including Disability Awareness and First Aid, and is now awaiting approval on the Emergency First Aid Refresher, Manual Handling, and Fire Safety Courses. All courses are accredited for the CPC and in some cases that means you get 2 certificates on the same day but only costing a reduction of the cost had you sat the courses separately. Tanat Valley is able to offer excellent classroom facilities in the local village as well as going out to larger clients and delivering the training to them at a commercial price at their own venue. All that is needed is a power point. We have just started a Facebook page as well for clients to review the training and keep up to date with upcoming training dates it seems that social networks is a way forward for businesses We have a dedicated training coach for on road training and in some cases even offer a driving position to people looking for training in the industry.
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Guide Dogs believes all bus drivers should undertake quality disability awareness training. The recent experiences of blind and partially sighted bus passengers, detailed in the charity’s ‘Destination Unknown’ report, demonstrate why this is so important. As one respondent said: “(I never use the bus because) I have had many bad experiences from getting on the wrong bus, missing stops and ending up in unfamiliar places, to drivers telling me to ‘open my eyes and read the signs’ when I’ve asked for information.” Some operators are working with Guide Dogs and others to improve their bus driver training in parts of the UK, and this is to be commended. Guide Dogs is happy to arrange informal question and answer sessions for drivers and offer sighted guiding training. The ‘Destination Unknown’ report was based on a survey conducted between February and July 2014. 2,009 people participated in the survey from across the UK. Over 989 responses were received from people who identify themselves as having a disability, including 818 respondents who are blind or partially sighted. All 818 blind and partially sighted respondents identi�ied themselves as bus users, with 91% using the bus at least once a month.
appropriately to their needs as a disabled passenger and worryingly 22% said drivers rarely or never respond appropriately. When thinking about their most recent bus journey, 43% said they felt their driver had not received training on how to respond appropriately to their needs as a disabled passenger. 43% of disabled respondents had over 15 minutes added to their journey when they missed their stop, 6% had over an hour added. Only 12% of disabled respondents said bus drivers always say hello. A guide dog owner from Kent said: “The bus drivers never speak to me when I board the bus. I have asked them to tell me when I reach my stop but they forget so there’s just no point even asking them. They just seem totally cut off and will not enter into any form of communication. I hate using the buses and dread getting on them each day. I work full time and have to travel on them.” A respondent from Liverpool commented: “I �ind it very hard to take my grandson who lives with me, on a bus. He is blind and getting on a bus with him and another grandson is very hard to make safe for them, when the bus starts to move and we are still trying to walk to a seat.” Following disappointing �indings
in previous surveys that drivers are not suf�iciently trained to meet the needs of disabled passengers, bus companies are still not doing enough to train their drivers to ensure a consistently high level of customer service for disabled passengers. When respondents who are blind or partially sighted were asked if bus drivers tell them the number of the bus they’re driving when requested only 35% of bus drivers were identi�ied as always communicating this information, this was down from 55% in the previous year’s survey.
THE IMPACT
The impact poor service has for passengers goes far beyond the inconveniences of a missed stop, damaging a person’s employment prospects, con�idence and independence. When asked about experiences during the last six months, over a third (36%) of disabled respondents admitted the thought of travelling by bus stopped them going out each month, rising to 37% for those with sight loss. 56% of disabled respondents said travelling by bus causes them dif�iculties in visiting places (this rose to 60% for those with sight loss). 20% of blind or partially sighted
respondents spend over £30 per month on taxis because they choose not to travel by bus – nearly half of these spend over £50. Nearly three in 10 (29%) said transport was a barrier to work. This is a very worrying situation as disabled people are already more likely to be out of work. This shows that at the moment transport is contributing factor. When asked about how transport is a barrier to work survey respondents told Guide Dogs that the prospect of travelling by bus had: ● prevented 11% from taking a job ● made 27% late for work ● prevented 13% from attending a job interview ● 16 people cited bus travel problems as the reason that they have lost a job “I am a self-employed therapist and do a small amount of hours at a local gym as I do not earn much I make up my income with working tax credits, if I had more con�idence in public transport it would enable me to gain more clients and increase my earning potential.” said a guide dog owner from Slough.
T: 0118 983 5555 E: campaigns@guidedogs.org.uk W: www.guidedogs.org.uk
INADEQUATE BUS DRIVER TRAINING PERSISTS
Only 14% of respondents said a bus driver always responds
Guide Dogs’ ‘talking tour bus’ embarked on a roadshow across the UK in 2014
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THE BIG PICTURE Delaine Buses will be marking its 125th anniversary this year. The origins of the company can be traced back to 1890 when the family introduced horse-drawn vehicles to cater for local people wishing to travel to markets throughout the surrounding area. The first motor bus started in 1919 and daily services from Bourne to Peterborough, Stamford, Spalding and Grantham were all established by 1923. Today, 24 buses are operated by the fifth and sixth generation of the Delaine-Smith family. The core business is still based around some of the original routes, which have been developed and tailored using a careful blend of tradition and acting on current market trends. Fleet investment is usually annual with the firm consistently buying new double-deckers. David Bell took this picture of one its Wrightbus Gemini 2-bodied Volvo B9TLs in Peterborough.
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TRAINING & SAFETY SOMERSTOTALKARE
Provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions has warned coach and bus operators that they may fall foul of health and safety legislation if they don’t provide regular training on the use of workshop equipment. Although the vast majority of workshops at least meet the basic requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Somerstotalkare says many could do more to protect employees and save money in the process. These regulations, often abbreviated to PUWER, place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. They also place responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether it is owned by them or not. In a busy workshop, PUWER are not the only regulations that employers and employees need to be concerned with. When it comes to vehicle lifts, lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations
1998 (LOLER) also apply. James Radford, Somerstotalkare Sales and Marketing Director, explained: “While these regulations cover the effective maintenance of equipment, the training obligations they cover are often overlooked. “As part of these obligations there are two types of training, which apply to workshop equipment and particularly mobile vehicle lifts, which operators should be aware of. “These are covered by the health and safety training in conjunction with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1978 and training of competent persons in order to safely use workshop equipment in conjunction with LOLER and PUWER.” The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires employers to provide whatever information, instruction, training and supervision is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of their employees. This is expanded by the
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Training on Somertotalkare lifts underway at First PMT management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 which identify situations where health and safety training is particularly important, for example when people start work, on exposure to new or increased risks and where existing skills may have become rusty or need updating. The regulations cover all workshop ancillary equipment, not just mobile vehicle lifts but also items such as support stands, transmission jacks and any power tools, and so adequate training provisions need to be in place. “Most companies are not in
the position to provide adequate training themselves,” said James. “They often require a competent person to carry out the appropriate training to staff who will be using the equipment. “Somerstotalkare can provide this solution offering operator training for staff on site and even ‘train a trainer training’ where a key member of staff can be trained and accredited to become the competent person within the organisation.” “What’s more, training can be scheduled to take place at the same time as routine maintenance to conform with PUWER and LOLER – including the two preventative maintenance visits per year and an annual reports of thorough examination required by the legislation. “By combining both training and maintenance, operators can save money and reduce disruption and downtime in their workshops.” T: 0121 585 2724 E: sales@stkare.co.uk W: www.stkare.co.uk
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ALCOLOCK GB
Alcolock GB Ltd was established in 2006 to introduce to �leet operators a solution to manage their drink-drive activities. This was done by promoting the use of the Alcolock GB breathalyser interlock system, a system that quite simply stops and prevents drink driving. Based in Midsomer Norton, close to the city of Bath, Alcolock GB is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of these units. David Whittock, Managing Director of Alcolock GB, commented: “Alcolock GB fully appreciates it’s just another cost, but also knows how important driver safety is for the care of staff, the wider public and operators’ corporate reputations.” David pointed out the basic Alcolock GB system is in reality a small investment over the average life of the product, which equates from 26p a day. David continued: “Our products are used extensively in the bus and coach and �leet transport industry, in addition to other industries, as well as the private
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sector, and we are very proud of our customer base which includes National Express, The Kings Ferry Group, DS Smith Packaging and Lafarge Tarmac. “As a one stop shop for someone looking to address any
David Whittock, Managing Director of Alcolock GB, at Euro Bus Expo 2014
alcohol issues, we can provide a range of solutions from pocket breathalysers, to wall mounted breathalysers for commercial use, to the well-known Alcolock GB interlock system. Fitting the system will give you ‘complete peace of mind’ that anyone driving one of your vehicles is below the pre-set limit and are not impaired by alcohol. “Working closely with leading engineers and national �leet operators, we have now perfected a complete breathalyser reporting system. “This can be viewed by the operators by simply logging on to our dedicated website they can view all breath tests taken by registration number, date and time. It shows any alcohol level, invalid sample, pass or fail. “In addition, all vehicles in a company �leet can be linked to a ‘live’ monitoring system so in the event of a driver failing a pre-set alcohol level breath test, both immediate text and email alerts can be delivered, allowing a contingency plan to be
implemented quickly. ”Tailored reports can also be generated to assist the larger �leet operators.” Alcolock GB is supported by the technical excellence of project partners including Lion Laboratories – one of the World’s leading manufacturers in breathalysers, and Tiso Electronics – a market leader in global positioning, communication and data transfer equipment. Alcolock GB has a dedicated team of engineers placed to service the customer anywhere in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The business offers the complete aftersales package and prides itself in the offer of full technical support, with installation, calibration and service, all taking place at a location chosen by the customer. Telephone support is also available.
T: 01761 408 159 E: info@alcolockgb.com W: www.alcolockgb.com
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TRAINING & SAFETY LYTX
By giving feedback on real situations, coaches can bridge the gap between training and reality, keeping the driver actively involved in their own coaching and continuously thinking of ways to improve. Lytx offers a service that includes exception-based video, telematics and predictive analytics. The Lytx DriveCam programme uses the data collected to not only predict the type of risky manoeuvres and collisions that drivers are likely to be involved in based on their driving habits, but also recognise those who consistently demonstrate safe driving techniques. The information is then passed to �leet managers in manageable updates, so that they can use the data to help drivers make positive changes to their driving habits if necessary. Lytx’s DriveCam Programme leaves drivers feeling appreciated as valued members of a business, and in turn they take greater pride in their work as they are recognised for their efforts.
This positive feedback loop is a powerful tool for developing a happy and hardworking team, and retaining the most skilled drivers in the �leet. Simple telematics or dash cam solutions do not tell the whole story, and can lead to skewed impressions of performance and coaching on the wrong issues. Lytx’s dual-facing video event recorder can accurately capture an incident as it unfolds. This shows exactly what took place, such as a driver following another vehicle too closely, or that the other vehicle was to blame and the driver demonstrated exceptional skill and alertness to avoid a major collision. When used in these ways, video event recording systems can become the driver’s guardian angel, constantly by their side to help capture the positive actions they take, help improve performance and help protect them from the riskier drivers they share the road with. T: 0208 834 1062 W: http://lytx.co.uk
QV ASSOCIATES
QV Associates has updated its well-established courses on the planning of bus timetables and the scheduling of buses and drivers so as to focus on the current �inancial issues. The Worcester-based �irm believes planning and scheduling are sometimes treated as mere technical skills – but they’re actually an essential part of bus operations and every serious professional ought to have a good understanding of them, irrespective of whether they work for an operator or a local
authority. The courses are residential, based at a hotel in Birmingham, and run from Tuesday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime to allow time for travelling to and from the event. The next course this year will be: Introduction to Bus and Crew Scheduling, taking place March 3-6. A course on route and timetable planning follows, running from March 17-20, 2015.
T: 01905 613527 E: courses@qv-associates.com
QV Assoiciates residential courses are held in a Birmingham hotel, with the next course taking place from March 3-6
Vital skills for success
Courses on Network and Timetable Planning Bus and Crew Scheduling
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ADVANCED VEHICLE AUDITING SERVICE In this age of compliance and litigation, staff training is essential in reducing exposure. Advance Vehicle Auditing Service Ltd can provide training courses for drivers and workshop staff. By training staff, further cost savings can be made through more fuel ef�icient driving and reduced vehicle down time. Drivers of PCV’s only have until September 2013 to comply with the EU Driver CPC requirement. Advance Vehicle Auditing Services Ltd is an approved centre (AC01121) by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) and can provide periodic training with a choice of four approved modules: ● Driver vehicle checks: as the �irst line of the maintenance system, drivers will not only comply with this important duty but will also be able to identify and report defects before they become potential prohibition items; ● Driving hours: refresh driver’s knowledge and understanding of driving hours and the consequences of non-compliance;
The company offers practical experience of using tachographs in a safe environment
● Tachographs: drivers will have practical experience of using a digital Tachograph in a safe environment, any mistakes made here will not have the consequences of on-road mistakes; and ● Eco-driving: Drivers will become more aware, safer and fuel ef�icient in their driving. More courses are coming soon. Courses can be provided at the operators’ own premises or at a venue provided by Advanced Vehicle Auditing Service.
A minimum of six drivers are required for a course to be delivered. Courses can be provided and delivered on most days, where delivered at an operator’s own premises, and on most weekdays if a training room is to be provided. Lunch can be provided, and tea and coffee is available. Course duration is from 0800 to 1700hrs with tea/coffee breaks during the day, although courses can be delivered at other times (contact Advanced Vehicle
Auditing Service for further details). Timings and agenda will be provided with joining instructions. Workshop staff will become more conversant with the relevant ‘Annual Testing’ manual – changing parts when required rather than when they have gone beyond their serviceable life or on the staff’s ‘gut feeling’. Supervisors will be able to advise if defects would attract prohibitions at VOSA roadside checks, preventing unroadworthy vehicles from being driven on the road. Advance Vehicle Auditing Service Ltd can cater to individual training requirements with standard or bespoke training courses and certi�icates. Training courses are usually held at the operator’s own premises to maintain the candidate’s vehicle familiarity and reduce travelling costs and refreshment expenses.
T: 01325 317 220 M: 07956 244 142 W: www.advanceauditing.co.uk
Advance Vehicle Auditing Services Ltd
Have you planned your DCPC period training? Providing training courses for your drivers and workshop staff:
• Driver vehicle checks • Driving hours • Tachographs • Eco-driving • More courses coming soon Courses can be provided at your own premises or at a venue provided by ourselves. A minimum of 6 drivers are required for a course to be delivered.
Workshop staff will become more conversant with the relevant 'Annual Testing' manual - changing parts when required rather than when they have gone beyond their serviceable life or on 'gut feeling'. Supervisors will be able to advise if defects would attract prohibitions at VOSA roadside checks, preventing unroadworthy vehicles from being driven on the road. Advance Vehicle Auditing Service Ltd can cater to your training requirements with standard or bespoke training courses and certificates.
Lunch can be provided. Tea & coffee is provided.
Training courses are usually held at your own premises to maintain the candidate’s vehicle familiarity and reduce travelling costs and refreshment expenses for your company.
Course duration is from 08:00 to 17:00 with tea/coffee breaks during the day. Courses can be delivered at other times, please contact us for further details.
If you would like further information on the staff training courses offered by Advance Vehicle Auditing Service Ltd please contact us today and see how we can help you.
Advance Vehicle Auditing Services Limited 34 Harebell Meadows, Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 4UG Telephone. 01325 317 220 Mobile. 07956 244 142 www.advanceauditing.co.uk
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DELIVERIES
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ABBOT COACH TRAVEL
Abbot Coach Travel of Newton Abbot, Devon, has recently taken delivery of a 13.1m Van Hool TX16 Alicron, the operator’s first new coach. The coach is powered by a 400bhp MAN Euro 5 engine, with ZF AS-Tronic transmission and ZF intarder. The coach contains 53 TX Grand Lux reclining seats with moquette and contrasting half leather upholstery, seatback tables, individual footrests and lap seat belts. Other specified features include a radio, PA and CD system with foot activated
CARDIFF BUS Cardiff Bus has unveiled 10 brand new single-decker buses as it continues to improve its fleet. The 64-plate Alexander Dennis Enviro200s will be used across the operator’s network covering Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and to/ from Newport. All the new vehicles come complete with CCTV. The buses seat 38, have a four cylinder Cummins ISBe engine and a Voith four-speed gearbox – the latest version which was recently introduced in early 2014 as an upgrade from the three-speed. They also have a next stop audio and visual bilingual
TALLY HO COACHES
microphone and bluetooth capability, a DVD system displayed through two monitors and a reverse and interior surveillance camera, displayed through a five inch colour monitor in the dash. The driver also has access to the navigation system and controls for the electrically operated roof vents and driver/courier sun blinds.
passenger information system. The addition of 10 new buses follows a £3.5 million investment into 30 new vehicles last year. Cynthia Ogbonna, Cardiff Bus’ Managing Director, commented: “We continuously look for ways to improve the service we provide our customers and this latest investment into 10 new vehicles underlines that. “It also demonstrates our commitment to providing a public transport network that rivals the best in the UK and is fitting for a dynamic European Capital City. “We strive to provide a level of service that is equal for all, while meeting the needs of those who may
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FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Van Hool TX16
Alicron ENGINE: MAN Euro 5 400bhp TRANSMISSION: ZF As-Tronic SEATS: 53 SUPPLIED BY: Moseley in the
South 01823 653000 www.moseleysouth.co.uk
find it more difficult to use the buses. “We know that buses play a vital role in enabling disabled people, including those with sight loss, to live more independent lives. We hope the use of next stop audio and visual announcements will enable these customers to travel more confidently.”
South Devon coach and holiday operator Tally Ho Coaches has taken delivery of the company’s first new Volvo B9R with Jonckheere bodywork. The Volvo B9R is a significant new purchase for Tally Ho, who have previously only specified Volvo pre-owned coaches. The new 53-seat luxurytouring vehicle has already entered into operation on the company’s UK and continental tour work, with early feedback proving positive. “Our holiday business is growing fast and the programme features varied work including continental tours,” explained Tally Ho Coaches Managing Director, Don McIntosh. “We needed a quality coach that would be very reliable and that also had strong kerb appeal. “Throughout the purchasing process we dealt with Richard Mann at Volvo Bus and he was extremely supportive and knowledgeable. He recommended the B9R Jonckheere and it certainly fits our requirements. We’re delighted with it. “With Volvo Bus you get the complete package. They are responsive and you have the reassurance of their dealer network.
The vehicle is already hard at work and although it’s early days the fuel consumption performance has been a very pleasant surprise.” Tally Ho Coaches new B9R is specified with Volvo’s rear-mounted, sixcylinder, nine litre diesel engine rated at 380hp. The coach is fitted with a Volvo I-Shift 12-speed fully automated mechanical gearbox along with the VR3250 compact retarder. Richard Mann at Volvo Bus said: “Tally Ho Coaches has been a Volvo customer for many years, but this delivery marks a significant development for both of us. “The new coach is already operating on their important continental tour work and that is a strong endorsement of the trust the company has in the product. Initial fuel consumption results have also pleased the operator.” FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Volvo B9R
Jonckheere ENGINE: Volvo six-cylinder
9ltr 380bhp TRANSMISSIONS: Volvo
I-Shift 12-speed SEATS: 53 SUPPLIED BY: Volvo Bus
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CHASSIS/ BODY: ADL Enviro
200 ENGINE: Cummins ISBe TRANSMISSION: Voith four-
speed SEATS: 38 SUPPLIED BY: ADL Bus and
Coach Sales, 01909 551166 www.plaxtoncoachsales.co.uk
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2003 Setra 315 GTHD
1998 Volvo B10M Enigma
1992 Setra 215 HD
2009 Iveco Library Bus
49 recliner seats with retractable seat belts, magazine nets, foot rests, individual tables, DVD + 2 monitors, centre toilet, centre power door, boiler, dash fridge, air con, Eminox exhaust 2015, Mercedes 6 cylinder engine, Merc 6 speed box, test September 2015.
49 recliner seats with retractable belts, DVD + monitor, centre toilet and door, Volvo engine, ZF gearbox, test until August 2015.
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.
£37,500 + VAT o.n.o.
£15,000 + VAT o.n.o.
£5,000 ono
£25,000 o.n.o.
07730 486708 paul.watson9@btconnect.com
07730 486708 paul.watson9@btconnect.com
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Tel: 0161 223 3882 juliej@stoodley.co.uk
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.
£47,500 + 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 2003 (53) Volvo B12M
2000 Dennis Dart
2000 Neoplan Starliner N513 Tourer
D L O
S 47 belted seats, excellent condition, long or new MOT, excellent reliability, choice of three vehicles, 2nd owner from new, ex Brighton and Hove.
£POA
Peakes Coaches – 07773 793239
Volvo B12B Sleeper
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
1996 Caetano Optimo
1996 Volvo Olympian Alexander RH
2003 Dennis Trident 2 SLF Alexander - choice
£24,000 NO OFFERS
• 18 seats • MOT January 2015 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.
• Good runner
£3,500 + VAT
£19,500 + VAT
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
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.
49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3
2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther
2001 Volvo B10M Berkhof Axial
Nigel McCree
Automatic gearbox, air conditioned,
£25,000 + VAT
Nigel McCree - 07817 542113
62 seats + 20 standees, Cummins euro 1V / ZF, conversion to single door available – please call for details. Daf DB250 Plaxton & Alexander double deckers also available. £15,500 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge,
£40,000 + VAT
48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
78 seats + 10 standees, from our own fleet, Cummins L10 engine, August MOT. £4,950 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
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.
£00,000 + VAT
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
1998 DAF SB3000
2005 Optare Solo M780SL • Merc power. • 21 belted seats (3pt) • 16 Standees. • Wheelchair floor tracking to take more than 1 wheelchair • MOT 02-05-2015
£28,000 + VAT ovno 50 reclining seats, TV/DVD, PA, fridge, hot drinks servery, air con, Webasto, alloy wheels. Last coach remaining. £23,750 + VAT
13 berths sleeper coach, static AC/heating, 240v, normal band bus stuff, towbar, MOT Feb 2015, good condition for age.
Snowcoach Holidays 01727 866177 / 07831 612125
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
www.coachandbusweek.com
£9,500 + VAT
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
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VEHICLES
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com
1996 Scania Irizar Century
1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350
1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima
2010 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
FORD TRANSIT 115 17 SEAT BUS OCT 2011 61 REG PSV, COIF AND TACHO ONLY 39K MILES READY TO WORK £13,950 + VAT
37 seats or 33 plus 1 wheelchair, manual ramp, Cummins engine, Allison auto gearbox, power door, new MOT, very tidy.
£4,500 + VAT
Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524
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
www.staffordbuscentre.com
Tel: 01782 791774 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Low Floor Euro 6 Sprinter 516 or 519
New EVM Sprinter 516 Classic
2011 Volkswagen Crafter
2006 Mercedes Benz Vito 111 CDI
Maximum seating capacity of 22 mixed between seating/standing and wheelchair, multiple drop box combinations for luggage storage.
7 speed GTronic gearbox, white, new EVM plug type door, saloon privacy glazing, decorative curtains, 22 seats + driver, Euroliners, EVM chrome pack, saloon air con, 3 years unlimited mileage chassis warranty.
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.
£POA
£54,750 + VAT
£28,500 + VAT
£4,800
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
2010 Optare Versa
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.
MAN Euro 5 engine, airport spec, only 93,000 miles since new. £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
£POA
Tel: 01404 47502 / 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2008 VDL Futura FHD 127.365
2005 Bova Futura FHD 14.430XE Tri-Axle
2004 Bova Futura FHD 14.430XE Tri-Axle
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.
63 reclining seats, leather headrest inserts, individual footrests, courier seat, curtains, air conditioning, CD audio, video & monitor, double glazing, manual transmission, intarder, Webasto.
63 reclining seats, leather headrests, individual footrests, courier seat, curtains, air conditioning, CD audio, wired for DVD, double glazing, manual transmission, intarder, Webasto.
£POA
£POA
£POA
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
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2001 Y Reg Tridents
Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats. Why pay more for less. FROM £18,000 + VAT
EnsignBus 01708 865656 www.coachandbusweek.com
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VEHICLES 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
Due to fleet replacement, we have the following vehicles for sale:
Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon - I-Shift Gearbox 2007 (Euro IV): 5 x 49/53 seats £69,000 + VAT 2008 (Euro V): 4 x 49/53 seats £84,000 + VAT
All are well maintained, low mileage examples (approximately 62,000km per annum) with reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, air conditioning and demountable toilet with hot/cold water boiler and fridge (unused additional seats to increase seating to 53 included in price). Owned by us from new and used on our own holiday programme. All over cream. Price includes new MOT. Sorry no part exchange facilities!
To view contact Neil McMurdy - Alfa Travel on 01257 248003 (Direct Line)
Volvo B10M
Volvo B10M
Scania Irizar Century K114
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
Cabin Coaches Tel: 07725 252402
VOLVO OLYMPIAN ALEXANDER BODY 1998 WITH PVT PLATE FITTED WITH 78 SEATS WITH BELTS MOT AUG 2015 READY TO GO £9,950 + VAT
www.staffordbuscentre.com Tel: 01782 791774 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
1997 Volvo B12R Jonckheere Monaco
2005 Volkswagen
55 seats, two available. £POA
53 seats, several M reg coaches available. £POA
Low floor disabled access vehicle, suitable for wheelchair-bound and able bodied passengers.
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
£6,000 – 2 AVAILABLE
2002 Scania Irizar K114
Ford Tourneo Custom 300L
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
Lewis Coaches Ltd 02476 449944
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
Volvo B10M
2006 Volvo B12M
57 seats. £POA
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000
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
Howard Snaith - 01830 520609 howardsnaith@btconnect.com
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
£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
33 seats + 19 standees, MOT July 2015, choice of 3.
Call Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 E: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
16 seat luxury minicoach, air con, mood lighting, London compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, extended rear, huge boot, in superb condition, one owner, loads of history, alarm, reverse sensors etc, top spec vehicle, panoramic windows, ready to go staight to work.
£6,995 + VAT
£12,500 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
2001 Setra 315 GTHD
2011 61 plate Sitcar Marlin
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
2004 Dennis Tridents
2001 Mercedes 814D
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.
27 seats with 3-point belts, RPC, manual, MOT April 2015.
£POA
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk 01795 423982
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Mercedes Sprinter
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.
£14,950 + VAT
2006 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDi
Luxury minicoach, 17 seats incl. driver, Excel conversion, COIF/PSV.
£28,000 ono
£85,000 + VAT
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Grange Travel – 01474 357743 info@grange-travel.co.uk
Blythswood Motors 0141 889 9730
2011 Volvo B9 Plaxton Panther
1998 Bova Futura FHD
2009 Scania PB Irizar ZF
2002 Volvo B12M VanHool T9
Manual, 12.2m, 70 Cogent seats + driver + courier, curtains, air conditioning, 3 point belts, double glazing, MOT Aug 2015, mileage 742,541 km.
Automatic, 49 seats + courier + driver, centre sunken WC, continental door, fridge, air conditioning, radio/ PA, CD player, twin monitors, double glazing, curtains, alloy wheels, 350,000km, new MOT.
Manual, 12.2 metre, 49 seats + courier + driver, power entrance door, centre sunken WC, lap belts, luggage rack locker doors, fridge, boiler, radio/PA, DVD, monitor, air conditioning, new MOT.
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.
£POA
£18,995
Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111
£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
2008 Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI
2000 Mercedes Vario 614 7HO
16 seat front entry luxury coach, PSV, COIF, electric windows, Elite Conversion, forced air, rack lights etc, rear seats on quick release tracking, like new inside and out, drives superb, 120K miles, digi tacho.
24 seater, power door, private plate, manual, 3 point belts, low mileage, wood dash kit, very good condition, drives great, long PSV MOT, COIF.
£15,000 + VAT – MAY PX
£8,000 + VAT – MAY PX
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
Dennis ‘R’ Series Plaxton Panther
Optare Solo Slimline
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.
£POA
Mercedes engine, 3 point seat belts, low floor, wheelchair access and tacho. Sale due to loss of contracts.
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
gillandersabbeycars@yahoo.co.uk
£20,000
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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.
£21,500
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring
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.
VEHICLES 2004 Mercedes Sprinter 311D Traveliner LWB
2009 MAN 18.400 BEULAS CYGNUS 53 SEAT + CREW SEAT AIR CON, SAT NAV, ASTRONIC GEARBOX, NEW MOT CHOICE OF 3
16 seats, LEZ compliant, 161,000km, PSV MOT Sept 2015, analogue tacho, good reliable coach in good condition.
£89,950 Sea View Coaches Tel: 01202 741439 info@seaviewcoaches.com
2005 (55 reg) Mercedes Vario 814 LWB
19 reclining seats, quality conversion, air-con, large boot, LEZ compliant Euro 4, 281,000km, FSH, owned from new, MOT Nov 2015.
2008 Volvo B7
£6,595 + VAT
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516cdi
Euro 5, 43 seats, 30 standing, DDA, RPC, Esteem bodied buses. Choice of 4.
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
£18,950 + VAT
£78,500 + VAT
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
Heritage Coaches Tel Russell – 01403 711238
2003 Mercedes 614D
2002 Scania Irizar Century
2003 Dennis Dart
15 seats or 6 wheelchairs, wheelchair lift, MOT May 2015.
49 re-trimmed seats, toilet, air-con, auto, MOT May 2015.
£4,750 + VAT
£37,500 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
Whitegate Travel Tel 01606 786833 / 07841 110426
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
1998 Mercedes Sprinter
Volvo B7 Optare Esteem
£POA
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
15 seats, front entry, Mellor conversion, MOT 16/5/14, very good condition, with tail lift.
£ 3,700
1998 Iveco 40 / 10 15 seats, front entry, MOT 22/8/14, very good condition.
£ 2,500
1995 Iveco 49 / 10 19 seats, front entry, power door, MOT 13/1/15, very good condition.
£ 3,000 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 www.coachandbusweek.com
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515cdi
Cummins/Allison, Plaxton Pointer body, 47 seats with 45 belted, test 30th June 2015, immaculate throughout, spare gearbox also included.
Offers invited – need space for new vehicles!
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
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
2002 Scania VanHool K124
EURO 5 – RPC 43 SEATS, 30 STANDING FULLY DDA COMPLIANT CHOICE OF 4 AVAILABLE WOULD DO A BULK DEAL
49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 30/9/14, excellent condition.
£78,500 + VAT
NOW £39,000
Round and About – Telephone 01293 852032
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
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Ensig DOUBLE DECK 2011 11 plate OPTARE SOLO SRs
2006 MERCEDES VARIO 814
9.95m long, 35 DP seats, DDA compliant, Cummins 6 cylinder engines.
manual, 23 coach seats, side wheelchair lift, tacho, boot, luggage racks.
2002-2005 MERCEDES VARIO 814s Good selection, various specs with and without 3 point belts, all manual gearboxes.
2005 55 PLATE OPTARE SOLO M880 Cummins engine, 28 seats, new MOT.
2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENT
2002 MINI POINTER DART
Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.
8.8m, Cummins ISB / Allison, 29 seats, DDA compliant.
2000 VOLVO B7TL
2004 54 PLATE OPTARE SOLO
Voith gearbox, Euro 2, 80 seats, painted white, new MOT.
2003 53 PLATE DENNIS DART SLFs 10.1m, Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, 36 seats, LEZ and DDA compliant.
1996 N REG MERCEDES 709 25 coach seats with 3 point belts, automatic, LEZ compliant.
Mercedes engine, M920, 33 seats Hanover destination, DDA compliant.
2002 DENNIS DARTS Cummins Euro 3 / Allison, Plaxton Pointer bodies, dual door, 30 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, can be converted to single door. ABS fitted – ideal driver trainers
1998 R REG VOLVO B10M Voith automatic, 48 DP seats, long MOT.
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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
2004 DENNIS DART SLFs Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, Plaxton Pointer bodies, 37 seats.
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
2003 DENNIS DART SLF Cummins ISB Euro 3 engine, Caetano body, 27 seats, dual door, single door option available. ABS fitted – ideal driver trainers
2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER 89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.
2008 57 PLATE OPTARE VERSAS 10.8m long, 38 seats, DDA compliant, Cummins 6 cylinder engines.
1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES
- BRITAIN’S BIGGEST BUS DEALERS ZF automatics, 71 seats.
Park, Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YF 8 864340 e-mail: sales@ensignbus.com t stock at www.ensignbus.com
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www.heatonsmotorco.co.uk THE NORTH WEST’S PREMIER MINIBUS SALES, SUPPLYING NATIONWIDE FOR OVER 40 YEARS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
2010 RENAULT MASTER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
59 PLATE PEUGEOT BOXER MWB
Only covered from 32-38K miles, 8 highback passenger seats with 3 pointbelts, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with cassette step, climate control, automatic transmission, Ricon internal chairlift, look and drive superb these are new stock, choice of 4. £12,995 LEZ
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. £14,495 LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
06 IVECO IRIS BUS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 PLATE RENAULT MASTER MWB 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. £15,495
PSV’d
LEZ
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
PSV’d
PSV’d
56 IVECO IRISBUS
LEZ
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
59 PLATE RENAULT MASTER LWB
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. £14,995 LEZ
59 PLATE VAUXHALL MOVANO CDTI
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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
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. £15,995 LEZ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
59 MERCEDES SPRINTER 513 CDI
PSV’d
LEZ
59 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 LWB
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
PSV’d
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
Tel: 01942 864222
07 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 CDI
Phil 07715 231694 Wayne 07818 031725
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
06 MERCEDES VARIO 814
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 RENAULT TRAFFIC SWB CDI
LEZ
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. £15,495 LEZ
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. £16,995
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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
09 PEUGEOT BOXER LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
09 MERCEDES SPRINTER 311 MWB
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
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
Only covered 46,000 miles, full electric pack, totally showroom condition inside and out, will come newly COIF’d and with 12 months PSV test. £11,995
57 PLATE CITROEN RELAY LWB
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
05 IVECO IRISBUS 50C13 MINIBUS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
58 PLATE FORD TRANSIT
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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
PSV’d
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 ALL PRICES PLUS VAT
We guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport
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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 £ 16,495 + 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 £ 14,495 + 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 £ 13,495 + VAT
PSV
2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 76,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,995 + VAT
PSV
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 £ 11,495 + 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 £ 13,495 + 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
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
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 £ 12,995 + 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 £ 11,495 + 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
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
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 £ 10,995 + 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 £ 10,495 + VAT
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076
www.minibuses.co
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2005 55 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WELFARE FRONT ENTRY MINIBUS 2.5 TDI White, 5 speed manual gearbox, analogue tachograph, manual front entry plug door, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, 3 foldaway seats, currently fitted with 8 passenger seats bus 7 more can be added to make into a 15 passengers seat bus, 1 ex local authority owner, LEZ compliant, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 9,495 NO VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, currently fitted with 8 seats but 9 more can be added, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, LEZ compliant, CD player, 2129,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT
2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + 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 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
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
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
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. £ 7,195 NO VAT
PSV
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
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 £ 5,595 + 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 £ 6,995 + VAT
PSV
2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 15 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,295 + 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
PSV
2008 08 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 15 SEAT MINIBUS 2.4 115PS turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, frozen white, digital tachograph, electric windows, remote central locking, CD player, 74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT
PSV
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 £ 7,195 + VAT
PSV
2002 02 PLATE (ON PRIVATE REG) MERCEDES SPRINTER 411CDI 17 SEAT MINIBUS/MINICOACH 2.2CDi turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, silver, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, overhead storage with reading lights and forced air, curtains, sunroof, CD player, 313,000 miles, good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,795 + 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 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 12-24 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 12 passenger seats plus drivers companion 10 more can be added to take 22 passengers, analogue tachograph, COIF for 22 passengers, PSV, 1 local authority owner from new, 215,000 kilometers/134,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,995 + 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 £ 4,695 + 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 £ 4,495 + VAT
PSV
2002 02 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, panoramic glass, electric front entry plug door, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 150,000 kilometers 95,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,795 + 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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VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
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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
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, LDuse on bus services or SO 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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SOLD
ADL ENVIRO 300 2002 reg Currenty fitted out as exibition / classroom, very low miles, very good condition, see website for details £17,950
OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £4,950 VDL SB180 2010 59 REG Cummins 6 ISB engine with MCV Evolution body, only 20k miles £POA
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H. W. PICKRELL
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MINIBUS AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
Gardiners Lane North • Crays Hill • Billericay • Essex • CM11 2XE Tel: 01268 521033 • Mobile: 07860 894331 • Fax: 01268 284951
Email: sales@hwpickrell.co.uk - www.hwpickrell.co.uk Finance available on all vehicles (subject to status) Written details on request.
SPECIALIST SUPPLIER OF NEW & USED STANDARD AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUSES For latest stock arrivals follow @h_w_pickrell
2011 11 REG FORD CONNECT T230 1.8 DIESEL, MAN GEARBOX, CD, ELEC WINDOWS & MIRRORS, TWIN SIDE LOADING DOORS, 3 HIGH BACK SEAT IN REAR SINGLE PASSENGER SEAT PLUS DRIVER, LOWERED FLOOR WITH FOLD DOWN RAMP, GOWERINGS CONVERSION, VERY HIGH SPEC, 15,036 MILES.
09 REG RENAULT MASTER MM35 2.5TD MWB, HIGH ROOF 6 SPEED GEARBOX, ATLAS CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR WITH AVS STEP, 7 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, HEATER, ELECTRIC WIDOWS & MIRRORS, ONE OWNER, 38,149 MILES.
58 REG VAUXHALL MOVANO LM35 2.5TD LWB, HIGH ROOF, 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, O&H CONVERSION, SLD, SIDE STEP, 12 SEATS, 9 REAR HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, FULLY TRACKED UNWIN FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, FULL AIR CON FRONT & REAR, 24,526 KMS (15,240 MILES).er)
06 REG MERCEDES 814 VARIO 4.2TD 5 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, UVG TREKA COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 20 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS ON NMI QUICK REALEASE LEGS, EBERSPACHER HEATER, UNWIN FLAT FLOOR, PLS INTERNAL TAIL LIFT, TACHO, EX LOCAL AUTHORITY.
59 REG RENAULT MASTER SM33 2.5TD SWB, HIGH ROOF, 6 SPEED G/BOX, PAS, EUROMOTIVE CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR, AVS STEP, 5 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED FLOOR, RICON STRETCHER PLATFORN TAIL LIFT, WEBASTO HEATER, 18,774 MILES.
62 REG FORD TRANSIT 125 T350 2.2 D 6 SPEED GEARBOX, LWB, HIGH ROOF, ADVACED CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, AVS STEP, 8 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY UNWIN TRACKED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, CD PLAYER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ONLY 21,974 MILES.
10 REG IVECO DAILY IRIS BUS 50C15 3.0 TD MANUAL GEARBOX, PAS, LWB, SCW CONVERSION, N/S/F POWER FRONT DOOR, 8-16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, M2 TESTED TRACKED FLOOR, RATCLIFF UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, 34,927 MILES ONLY.
59 REG FORD TRANSIT 115 T430 2.2 D 6 SPEED GEAR BOX, LWB, HIGH ROOF, ADVACED CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, AVS STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, REAR UNWIN TRACKED FLOOR, RATCLIFF UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, CD PLAYER, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ONLY 24,964 MILES.
2013 13 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, SCW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR, ELECTRIC STEP, 8 -12 SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED M2 TESTED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, ONLY 10,500 MILES. CHOICE OF 2.
59 REG MERCEDES 813 VARIO EURO 5 4.2TD 5 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX NU-TRACK COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F AIR POWER DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS ON UNWIN TRACKED FLAT FLOOR, EBERSPACHER HEATER, PLS UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, TACHO, EX LOCAL AUTHORITY, COIF, CHOICE OF 4.
11 REG VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER CR50 BUS 2.5 TD MANUAL GEARBOX, PAS, LWB, SCW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR & STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED UNWIN FLOOR, RATCLIFF UNDERFLOOR TAIL LIFT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, 13,865 MILES ONLY.
2014 14 REG VOLKSWAGEN CR50 MANUAL GEARBOX, EX LWB, HIGH ROOF, VDL LOW FLOOR MIDICITY N/S/F DOUBLE SIZE ELECTRIC POWER DOOR WITH FOLD OUT RAMP, 15 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER OR 11 PLUS 2 X WHEELCHAIRS, EBERSPACHER HEATER, DELIVERY MILES ONLY.
UN REG MERCEDES SPRINTER 513 AUTO GEARBOX EX LWB, HIGH ROOF, VDL LOW FLOOR MIDICITY N/S/F DOUBLE SIZE ELECTRIC POWER DOOR WITH FOLD OUT RAMP, 15 HIGH BACK SEATS + DRIVER, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON, COACH REAR END, DESTINATION BOARD, DELIVERY MILES ONLY.
2011 61 REG FORD TRANSIT 115, 430 JUMBO 2.2 D TACHO, SEMI HIGH ROOF, FACTORY CONVERSION, PAS, SIDE LOADING DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, REAR DOORS, REAR STEP, CD PLAYER, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, COIF & PSV TESTED, TACHO, ONLY 57,991 KMS.
2012 12 REG VAUXHALL MOVANO FM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, FACTORY CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR AND ELECTRIC STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, M2 TESTED FLOOR, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, AIR CON FRONT & REAR, 36,766 KMS ONLY.
58 REG VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER CR50 BUS 2.5 TD AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, PAS, LWB, SCW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR & STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, OVERHEAD LUGGAGE RACKS, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, 33,865 MILES ONLY, COIF'D.
56 REG FORD TRANSIT 350 (OS) CREW CAB DROPSIDE TIPPER FITTED WITH REAR TAIL LIFT 2.4 5 SPEED, PAS, TWIN SIDE LOADING CREW CAB DOORS, REAR BENCH SEAT, DEL 500 KGS TAIL LIFT, TOW BAR & ELECTRICS, EX LOCAL AUTHORITY, ONLY 59,452 KMS, TACHO FITTED, MOT'D 20th OCT 2015.
58 REG FORD TRANSIT 350 (NS) CREW CAB DROPSIDE TIPPER FITTED WITH REAR TAIL LIFT 2.4 5 SPEED, PAS, AC, TWIN SIDE CREW CAB DOORS, REAR BENCH SEAT, DEL 500 KGS, LIM JIM ALLY TAIL LIFT, TOW BAR & ELECTRICS, EX LOCAL AUTHORITY, ONLY 39,117 MILES. MOT'D SEPTEMBER 2015.
2011 11 REG VAUXHALL MOVANO LM35 2.5TD 6 SPEED GEARBOX, PAS, TACHO, O & H CONVERSION, SLD, ELECTRIC STEP, 11 SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FRONT & REAR AIR CON & EBERSPACHER HEATER, UNWIN TRACKED FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, STORAGE, REVERSE SENSORS, VERY HIGH SPEC, 12,062 MILES.
09 REG VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2.5 TD AUTO, EX LWB, BLUEBIRD AURIGA COACHBUILT BODY, N/S/F ELECTRIC POWER DOOR, 16 HIGH BACK REMOVABLE SEATS, UNWIN TRACKING, EBERSPACHER HEATER & FULL AIR CON/CLIMATE, SIDE & REAR PORTARAMPS, TACHO, 47,125 MILES ONLY.
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Scania (Great Britain) Limited, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7DJ 2013 ‘13’ SCANIA K360 IRIZAR I-6
£
199,000
• 53 seats • toilet • opticruise •TV/DVD • drinks •Euro 5 Choice of 3 2
2012 ‘12’ NEOPLAN TOURLINER P20
2012 ‘12’ SCANIA K440 CAETANO LEVANTE
£
185,000
• 57 seats • opticruise • toilet • DDA 1&3 • front “magic floor” wheelchair lift • Euro 5
2012 ‘61’ SCANIA K360 IRIZAR CENTURY
169,000
£
£
150,000
SOLD • MAN 24.400 • AS-Tronic gearbox • 53 seats • toilet • TV/DVD and CCTV • coffee machine • Euro 5 • Choice of 6 1
2010 ‘10’ SCANIA K380 OMNIEXPRESS 36
£
135,000
• 51 seats • opticruise • toilet • TV/DVD • drinks • Euro 4
• 49 seats • 2-pedal Opticruise • TV/DVD • toilet • Euro 5
2007 ‘57’ SCANIA K340 CAETANO LEVANTE
£
69,000
• 59 seats • ZF automatic • toilet • DDA 1&3 • front “magic floor” wheelchair lift • Euro 4
To view the rest of our stock please visit our website www.scania.co.uk/usedbuscoach Get our Scania Used Vehicle app for mobile and tablet by visiting www.scania.co.uk/apps/used
Contact James Morgan on 07795 350814 or 01909 533102. Alternatively, contact your local area representative: • • • • •
Richard Polley Jamie MacIntosh Dale Ogg Richard Sear Lee Wale
London and South East North and North West North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland South West and South Central East and West Midlands and North Wales
07436 790211 07974 403312 07974 403305 07739 628732 07974 403309
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07970 096 262 2005 Volvo B12M VanHool Alizee T9
2000 Mercedes Setra S315 GTHD
New MOT, 49 seat executive coach with DVD, A/C and 2 screens, LEZ and automatic, 527k kms.
MOT May 2015, manual gearbox, 48 seats, centre toilet, 706k kms.
£59,995
£19,995
2003 Mercedes Setra S315 GTHD
2003 Mercedes Setra S315 GTHD
1 years MOT, 48 seats, LEZ compliant, manual gearbox, centre toilet, DVD screens, 756k kms.
48 seats, LEZ, MOT November 2015, manual gearbox, 401k kms.
£30,000
£30,000
2005 Mercedes Setra S315 GTHD
2004 Volvo B12B Sunsundegui Sideral
LEZ, auto gearbox, A/C, LEZ, 48 seater, MOT August 2015, 659k kms.
LEZ, auto gearbox, MOT Sept 2015, 2 flat screens, centre toilet, A/C, 515k kms.
£49,000
£34,995
2003 Volvo B12B Sunsundegui Sideral
2004 Mercedes Setra S415 HD
LEZ, manual gearbox, MOT Sept 15, centre toilet, 2 flat screens, 464k kms.
MOT Apr 15, 680k kms, 48 seats, LEZ automatic gearbox.
£29,995
£45,000
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Southdown Bus Sales- 01342 711840 www.southdownpsv.co.uk
2002/3 DAF DB250 PLAXTON PRESIDENT & ALEXANDER ALX400 65 seats – choice
Options Available – £POA
• Daf PE 9.2 litre euro 3 engine • Voith D851.3 gearbox • Plaxton President body • 65 seats + 26 standees • DDA compliant • Fitted with CCTV cameras • Long MOT • £13,500 + VAT
• Conversion to single door • Up-seated to 72 + 19 standees • Full Re-trim • New floor covering • Retractable lap belts on ALX400 • Repainted into your livery • Hanover LED Destination • All changes certified by DVSA • New COIF & DDA certificate • New MOT • Finance available – subject to status To discuss your requirements please call
01342 711840
• • • • • • • •
Daf PE 9.2 litre euro 3 engine Voith D851.3 gearbox Alexander ALX400 Body 65 seats + 26 standees DDA compliant Fitted with CCTV cameras Long MOT £13,500 + VAT 01342 711840 Viewing by appointment please
Southdown PSV Silverwood Snow Hill Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3EN
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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
For further information please call
01634 377 577
www.thekingsferry.co.uk
Mercedes Medio 0815 Chassis
Sep 01 VanHool Elizee T9 Scania K124 49 seats with belts, toilet, fridge, hot drinks machine, air-con, DVD player and screen, automatic. £25,995
For further information please call
01634 377 577
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Manual transmission, new MOT, 40" plasma TV with PC compatibility for presentations, microphone, DVD & CD-Audio system, Playstation, Karaoke machine, tinted windows, champagne & drinks bar, mood effect lighting, leather seats, wood effect flooring, air conditioning, air-ride suspension, 13 amp plug sockets. £15,000
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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 2. £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 51reclining 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
1999 MERCEDES BEAVER 2 31 bus seats, lap belts, luggage holder, manual, power door.
1998 DAF SB3000 PLAXTON PREMIERE 320 51 recliners, ZF automatic gearbox, curtains, double glazing.
£7,000 + VAT
1998 SCANIA IRIZAR INTERCENTURY 55 seats with belts, comfort shift, double glazed, air conditioning, CD player, crew seat, can be made to 70 seats, MOT May 2015. £18,000 + VAT
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
2006 OPTARE SOLO WIDE BODY 29 seats, 1 wheelchair, wheelchair ramp, Allison 2000 auto gearbox, front and rear destination.
£4,000 + VAT
£3,000 + VAT
£12,000 + VAT
£30,000 + 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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Call Tim 01404 47502 or 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com
16 seater, luxury minicoach, air con, mood lighting, London compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, extended rear, in superb condition, one owner from new, drives excellent, loads of history, alarm, reverse sensors etc, top spec vehicle, panoramic windows, ready to go staight to work. £14750
2002 Mercedes Vario 815 Sitcar Beluga
D L O
1999 Mercedes Vario 814 Plaxton Cheetah
Mercedes Vario 814 Plaxton Beaver
2005 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
29 seater, PSV MOT, drives well, manual gearbox, 3 point belts etc, bodywork straight, paintwork a little dull, original interior, May PX. £10,750 + VAT
Boot, manual, 33 seats, 3 point belts, private plate included, wood dash, new tyres and brakes etc and a brand new MOT, COIF. £7,999 + VAT
16 seats, air con, LEZ compliant, PSV MOT, COIF, alarm, reverse sensors, panoramic windows etc, top spec vehicle, ready to work. £12,500 + VAT
S
Air-con, manual, 25 reclining seats + crew seat, COIF’d at 27, will take 29 seats, wood dash etc, tidy coach, drives well, may PX. £14,999 + VAT
Mercedes Vario 814 Plaxton Beaver
31 belted seats, manual gearbox, good runner, taken in PX. £5,999 + VAT
2008 Mercedes Sprinter
16 seats, PSV, COIF, 6 speed, very nice Elite Conversion, forced air, rack lights etc, rear seats on quick release tracking, may PX. £15,000 + VAT
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2000 Mercedes Vario 614
Power door, manual, 24 seats, 3 point belts, low mileage, wood dash kit, very good condition, long PSV MOT, COIF, may PX. £8,000 + VAT
WANTED: MERCEDES COACHES
1999 to present year, 16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage, etc.
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Coaches For Sale
2006 Mercedes 815 Unvi Riada 29 seats with 3 point belts £39,000
2010 Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther 57 seat
SOLD 2007 Mercedes 815 Sitcar Beluga 33 seats with seat belts, CCTV £42,000
2010 Neoplan Tourliner 61 seat
1993 Volvo B10M Van Hool 70 seats, 3 point height adjustable seat belts, CCTV £15,000
2 x 1996 Volvo B10M Van Hool 70 seats, 3 point height adjustable seat belts, CCTV £22,000 ea
2010 Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther 53 seat
1998 DAF SB3000 Van Hool 67 seats, 3 point height adjustable seat belts, CCTV, auto £19,000
Volvo B10M Johnkheere 53 seats with lap belts £8,000
2009 Volvo B12M Plaxton Elite 47 seat
For more details or to view call Mark: 07787 967100 www.coachandbusweek.com
2 x Optare Solo 25 seat plus 3 tip ups, DDA compliant, new reconditioned engine fitted 6 months ago by MAN specialists £34000 ea All vehicles in white and with 12 months MOT. All plus VAT.
Smith & Sons Coaches The Coach Depot, Woodside, Coupar Angus, Perthshire PH13 9LW
Tel: 01828 626262 Email: info@smithandsonscoaches.co.uk
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2005 Jonckheere Mistral Volvo B12B
Ishift, 13 metre, 53 retrimmed seats with 3 point belts and centre toilet, air con, will be supplied with new MOT. £53,000 + VAT
200 2008 Setra 415GTHD Euro 4 – choice of 5
We have owned these superb touring coaches from new and they are now for sale to make way for new vehicles. 49 seats with courier and toilet in excellent condition and finished in white. All have long tests and are ready to go. With private plates, they look like new vehicles. £95,000 + VAT each or offers for 2 or more
Telephone Trevor 07768 215058 Email: tboorman@outlook.com
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
2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT 17 SEATS 80,449 KMS COIF/PSV £14,995 + VAT
2012 (12) NISSAN PRIMASTAR SE 9 SEAT SEMI AUTO MINIBUS LWB 64,000 MILES P.O.A
2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEATS INC DRIVER COACH REAR/LARGE DROP WELL BOOT COIF/PSV £18,995
2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER TREKA 17 SEAT W/CHAIR ACCESSIBLE 74000 MILES COIF/PSV FITS 6 W/CHAIRS £17,995 + VAT
2005 (05) MERCEDES SPRINTER 416 CDI SPRINTSHIFT 17 SEAT INC DRIVER LEATHER SEATS LARGE BOOT LUGGAGE RACKS DROPWELL BOOT COIF/PSV P.O.A
07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450
NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI • ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP
P.O.A. (PONTYPOOL) LTD
2001 (11) FORD TOURNEO 9 SEAT MINIBUS 49,350 MILES WHITE £15,350 + VAT
MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS
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BUS & COACH
IN THE SOUTH LTD.
High seating capacity vehicles
2011 IVECO EURORIDER PLAXTON PANTHER–AUTO (EURO 5) 61reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrests inserts, individual footrests, aisle & centre armrests, courier seat, powered plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, curtains, radio p/a CD audio, DVD player with front motorised monitor, reverse camera, Webasto, wired for CCTV, powered drivers window, panelled rear, integral retarder, automatic transmission, digital tachograph.
2006 VOLVO B12BT BERKHOF AXIAL 100 – ‘I’ SHIFT (EURO 4 PM) 72 reclining seats (16 lower & 56 upper) including lap belts & seatback tables, courier seat, powered central entrance door, manual crew door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, curtains, radio/PA/CD audio, DVD equipment with 4 monitors, toilet compartment at o/s lower saloon, servery unit including hot & cold water sink, fridge & storage, drivers bunk, Blaupunkt navigation system, integral retarder, cruise control, dedicated ski-box, digital tachograph, Eminox CRT exhaust system.
1997 VOLVO B12R JONCKHEERE MONACO - 12mtr & EURO 4 (PM) EMISSION 71 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.
1997 VOLVO B12R VAN HOOL ASTROBEL – AUTO (EURO 4 PM) 71 reclining seats (14 lower & 57 upper) including lap belts & individual footrests, twin courier seat, manual crew & drivers doors, powered central entrance door, double glazed side windows, curtains, radio/PA/cassette, wired for DVD equipment, toilet compartment at o/s lower saloon, servery unit including hot & cold water sink, storage, two lower saloon tables, integral retarder, cruise control, reverse warning, Allison automatic transmission, Eminox CRT exhaust system, refinished white.
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
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Wednesday: Andy and I head to Pelican Bus and Coach at Wakefield Europort. It’s my inaugural visit. “Yes I recognise your face – off Crimewatch,” jokes salesman Bob Elliott. I can see why my colleagues and other industry folk have spoken so highly of the Pelican crew. As you’ll read on p25, Andy and I test drive Yutong’s 35-seater TC9 and 51-seater TC12. Arrive home at 1945hrs. Thursday: A hectic day in the office writing up the Yutong piece and chasing news. Commission a new freelancer to do some features for us. I’m impressed by his enthusiasm and eagerness to get started. Friday: A stressful day in the office, being on deadline for the Yutong piece. As is the nature of my job, I have to attend to several matters. A coach driver who I have engaged with on Facebook calls me to discuss an article for a forthcoming issue. “You don’t sound Welsh,” he tells me. “Not all Welsh folk sound like their from the South Wales valleys,” I tell him. In the afternoon, a man from a London-based media agency, which I recognise, calls and tells me he’s called Juan King. You can of course imagine how that sounds. My wicked sense of humour means I cannot help but ask him to repeat it but I put him on speaker phone for the benefit of my colleagues. Not very professional I know, but little things amuse small minds… While the office empties on the button at 1700hrs, Andy, designer Ian and Jonathan stay behind to finish our work.
Bricking it Lego enthusiast, Rob, has recreated Northampton’s Greyfriars bus station using the small plastic building blocks, the Northampton Chronicle has reported. The construction reportedly took two weeks and used 3,300 bricks worth £150. The Greyfriars recreation is Rob’s third major work, having already made topical scale versions of the Twin Towers and Preston Bus Station. “I’ve been doing this for years,” Rob said. “It’s kind of like a stress release from work.” Rob started his latest project by researching interior and exterior pictures of the former bus station. His grandfather, who was a bus driver in the 1970s, had taken a number of photos from inside the building from his time operating out of there. Rob also spent time taking snaps of Greyfriars from the top of Grosvenor car park and viewing photographs of the building at libraries in the town. While Rob says he will be sad to see the real bus station demolished
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Can footballers park a bus? Northampton Town Football Club players Lawson D’Ath, Matt Duke, Chris Hackett and Zander Diamond have taken part in a bus driving challenge to mark the launch of a new bus service which will make it easier for supporters to get to Sixfields Stadium on a matchday. The players swapped their boots for the wheel of a single decker Stagecoach bus at the south stand car park of the stadium. Assisted by an instructor, each player took it in turns to negotiate a course laid out for them, though at one point a cone was completely flattened in the process. Fans were asked to watch the footage and to vote on who they think should be crowned the Stagecoach driving champion. The driving challenges were all part of the celebration of a brand new partnership between Stagecoach Midlands and Northampton Town Football Club. As part of the deal, Stagecoach sponsored the following
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The Northampton Town players found controlling a single-decker bus much more challenging than dribbling a football match versus Morecambe. It also marks the beginning of a new route 15 which will make it easier for supporters to get to Sixfields on a matchday. Route 15 will start on April 13 and will run every 20 minutes, effectively combining the current 15 and 22 routes. Steve Burd, Managing Director said “We are delighted to work with
Northampton Town Football Club on this project. One of the main requests from fans was for a link from Kingsthorpe to Sixfields. I am very pleased we have been able to positively respond to this demand with the help of Northampton Borough Council and Northamptonshire County Council. I am sure this new service will be of benefit to many fans.”
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Beverley Bell to become next CILT UK President Beverley Bell FCILT, Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, will take up the one-year presidency of the Chartered Institute of Logistics
and Transport (CILT) from Jim Spittle FCILT when he passes the honour at an inauguration lunch to be held in London on May 8, 2015. Beverley has been a Fellow of the Institute for nearly 10 years and a Vice-President for the past two years. Beverley commented: “It is both an honour and a privilege to be given this opportunity to represent the logistics and transport profession during such
an exciting period of growth and development.” Commenting on Beverley’s appointment, CILT’s outgoing President, Jim Spittle, said: “Beverley is an extremely well-respected professional through her work as Senior Traffic Commissioner and has been an enthusiastic Vice-President as she champions the causes of both passenger transport and freight.”
Beverley began her career in private law practice before establishing her own practice in 1990, specialising in Criminal and Transport Law. She was appointed Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England in April 2000 and Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain in June 2012. She works to champion safe and reliable passenger and goods transport.
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Bus Inspector now Operations Director A former bus inspector who used to work on the frontline helping passengers and commuters using the buses of Newport in South Wales will now be responsible for the city’s entire municipal bus network, after becoming one of the UK’s youngest ever elected board directors of a bus company. Morgan Stevens, who is still only 29, has been appointed as the new Operations Director of Newport Transport – the third biggest city bus operator in Wales. He will be responsible for managing a bus network covering an operating area of more than 250 square miles and delivering more than seven million passenger journeys a year across 50 services. Morgan, from Cwmbran in Torfaen, has been with the company for less than five years, but in that time has impressed bosses by working his way up the managerial ladder. In 2011 he
was promoted to Commercial Officer before later that year being made the company’s youngest ever Operations Manager. Having successfully managed the municipal bus operator’s move from a single bus fare structure to zonal fares he was promoted to Senior Operations Manager where he led the introduction of real time service information for passengers. “I am delighted to have been appointed as Newport Transport’s new Operations Director,” said Morgan. “When I joined the company in 2010 I was told by our Managing Director that there would be opportunities for me to expand my career here if I worked hard. Since then I’ve embraced the opportunities given to me and developed my knowledge and skillset managing a number of important and successful projects. “This has given me the industry understanding and customer knowledge that I need to deliver the aspirations of the company’s board, which are for the city of Newport to have one of the country’s finest bus networks.”
Close Brothers appoints coach and bus rental division lead Close Brothers Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) has launched a new Coach and Bus Rental division, recruiting former EvoBus UK MD Mike Beagrie to lead the new part of the business. Mike said: “After taking the opportunity of early retirement in 2014, I quickly realised that it was too soon for me to leave the business world behind. While I received a few interesting approaches, the offer from Close Brothers was too enticing to turn down. “Their ethos and culture is very much like my own, with a clear focus on building relationships, providing exceptional customer service and employing sectoral expertise to best meet customer needs. In particular, their total commitment to treating customers fairly has always been a core value for me. The Coach & Bus Rental division of CVS falls within the Leasing and Rentals division of Close Brothers. Managing Director of Leasing and Rentals, Paul Bartley added: “We see a
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First Aberdeen sponsors Aberdeen Youth Games First Aberdeen has been announced as the first official sponsor of the 2014-15 Aberdeen Youth Games, which is delivered by Robert Gordon University (RGU) and Sport Aberdeen. The company has provided £3,875 worth of funding and in-kind support which will reduce the cost of transport for schools to and from the project’s Festival of Sport in the city in May. The Aberdeen Youth Games team has also successfully secured a further £2,975 in funding from SportsMatch following First Aberdeen’s support for the project. Launched in November 2013, the 2013-14 Aberdeen Youth Games involved more than 3,000 pupils from 36 primary schools in the city who participated in a number of sporting and cultural activities throughout school year. The sponsorship from First will also help to establish regional events around the city which will see the project reach more pupils, including
Pupils from Culter Primary School at the taster sports session secondary schools for the first time. The first year of the programme culminated in a Commonwealththemed Festival of Sport on Friday, May 16, where around 1,000 pupils
participated in a range of activities around sports which featured at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. David Phillips, Managing Director of First Aberdeen, met some of the pupils
who will participate in the project from Culter Primary School, the first school to sign up for 2015, during a taster sports session on Wednesday, January 28. He said: “We are delighted to be involved with the Aberdeen Youth Games. First has a successful history of partnering with great sporting events, including sponsorship of the fantastic Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. “By helping to connect young athletes, schools and events, we are proud to be playing our part in encouraging young people to be more active while supporting our local sports stars of the future in Aberdeen and beyond.” Olympic gold medallist Dr Katherine Grainger CBE and Chairman of The Wood Foundation, Sir Ian Wood CBE, are Aberdeen Youth Games Ambassadors and attended the Festival of Sport to cheer the pupils on.
Stagecoach Manchester staff raise over £1,000 for children’s hospice Francis House Children’s Hospice has seen sponsorship climb thanks to a Cheshire Three Peaks walk, completed by staff and drivers from Stagecoach Manchester. Two teams raised over £1,000 for the operator’s charity of the year, from across Stagecoach Manchester’s five depots. The first team completed the Cheshire Three Peaks walk, which covers the three highest hills in the region, Tegg’s Nose, Shutlingsloe and Shining Tor, totalling a gruelling 13.75 miles. A second team of employees accomplished the 6.4 mile challenge
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beginning their walk at Trentabank before returning to Tegg’s Nose through Macclesfield Forest. Commenting on the event, Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester, Christopher Bowles, said: “Francis House is our charity of the year and we’re always looking for ways to support the hospice and its excellent work. When we heard about the Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge our team was keen to take part and certainly did a great job. “I’m really proud of all of the staff who dedicated their own time and put in a great deal of effort to raise funds
The Stagecoach Manchester staff completed a Cheshire Three Peaks Walk in aid of the operator’s charity of the year, Francis House for an excellent local cause.” From its base in Didsbury, Francis House supports children, teenagers
and young adults with life-limiting conditions and their families from all across the North West. Over £3.6m in charitable donations is required each year to keep Francis House open. Emma Siddle, fundraiser at Francis House, said: “The team from Stagecoach Manchester has done a fantastic job and we’re grateful to have its continued support. We need to continually expand and develop the service as more and more families come to us for support. The funds raised by the Three Peaks Challenge will help towards that.”
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