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Road space in central London is at a critical premium and Leo Pard despairs that priority is going to be given to cyclists over coaches
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Date set for paper licence abolition From June 8, paper counterpart of driving licences no longer issued and will cease to be valid As part of the government’s Red Tape Challenge initiative to remove unnecessary burden, it has been con�irmed by Ministers that from June 8, 2015, DVLA will no longer issue the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence. This means from that date, existing paper counterparts will no longer be valid. Drivers have been advised to destroy their counterpart after this date. Drivers who hold a paper only driving licence (issued before the photocard was introduced in 1998) should note that it remains valid and should not be destroyed. Drivers will be able to check their driver record with the View Driving Licence service,
Go-Ahead’s growth continues
Go-Ahead Group has released its half year results for the six months ended December 27, 2014. Bus operating pro�it was up 8.4% to £45.1m, with overall operating pro�it improving by £3.2m to £55.3m, though operating pro�it margin fell to 3.5% (down from 3.8%). In line with the Group’s target plan, the regional bus business has overtaken its London bus operation in its contribution to
Licences issued before the photocard was introduced in 1998 remain valid and should not be destroyed which allows GB driving licence holders to view their driving record online. The service is free and available 24/7. Drivers can check what type of vehicles they can drive and any endorsements (penalty points) they may have overall pro�it. In the �irst half of the year, provincial operations delivered operating pro�it of £23.4m, an increase of 13.0%. The London bus business contributed £21.7m. Proposed interim dividend rose by 4.3% to 26.6p. Group revenue increased by £188.7m to £1,558.7m. David Brown, Group Chief Executive, said: “I am pleased with the Group’s �inancial performance in the �irst half of the year, with overall operating pro�it of £55.3m. “Through our regional bus operations, Go-Ahead has kept people in towns and cities across
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after inputting their driving licence number, National Insurance number and the postcode on the driving licence. Driving licence holders can also check the details on their driving record by phone or post. the UK moving over the last three decades and we have heavily invested in our operations over this time. “In the last �ive years we have invested over £170m in our regional bus services. Our passengers have given us a record 92% satisfaction score, re�lecting the importance we place on listening to our customers, delivering value and responding innovatively to their evolving requirements. We �irmly believe that public transport is best delivered through working in partnership, with strong alliances
The DVLA is currently developing two new digital enquiry services to assist employers, car hire companies, and anyone else who currently checks the paper counterpart. The �irst service is ‘Share Driving Licence’ which will provide an online alternative for those who currently have a business need to check the information displayed on the driving licence counterpart. Share Driving Licence will be a free, 24/7 service and is currently scheduled to be available in Spring 2015. The second service is ‘Access to Driver Data’ which will provide real-time driving licence data via a business-to-business interface (or API). Access to this service will be subject to users agreeing contractual terms and connection and enquiry costs are currently under consideration. The service is currently scheduled to be available in summer 2015. between operators and local authorities. “Overall, the Board’s expectations for the full year results remain unchanged, with second half pro�its expected to be similar to those in the �irst half of the year for both our bus and rail divisions. He concluded: “The Group remains in a good �inancial position, with strong cash generation and a robust balance sheet supporting our progressive dividend policy and allowing �lexibility to pursue value-adding opportunities.”
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SMMT hosts debate on contribution of commercial vehicles to air quality
On February 11, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) brought together commercial vehicle and bus manufacturers with London’s transport policy makers and others around the country at a special event in the capital to discuss the future contribution of commercial vehicles to improving air quality. Diesel is not a dirty word, SMMT said, and used the event to reiterate calls for the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) to recognise the vital role of modern diesel vehicles in reducing emissions across London – and to
invest in them now. SMMT pointed out that the latest technology vehicles are �itted with �ilters that capture 99% of harmful soot particulates, while exhaust after-treatments dramatically reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). Real world tests conducted by TfL on the cross-city London 159 bus route show a 95% reduction in emissions of NOx over older technology vehicles. TfL has pledged that the majority of buses operating in the proposed Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in the capital will meet the Euro 6 emissions standard by 2020. However, with
buses expected to contribute 50% of road transport NOx emissions across central London in 2015, SMMT has called for this investment to be brought forward. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “Industry shares public concerns about air quality, and has responded by investing billions of pounds in advanced diesel commercial vehicles that are 95% cleaner than their predecessors. Accelerating the renewal of the TfL bus �leet will allow Londoners to enjoy this bene�it now. “SMMT wrote to Mayor Johnson in December 2014 calling for a more ambitious approach to his
proposals for the ULEZ. Industry is keen to engage on this issue, and work collaboratively in the best interests of London. “Modern diesel technology can make a vital contribution to cleaning up the air we all breathe, but it cannot do the job on its own. “The key now is uptake. It’s time to stop demonising diesel. TfL must work together with industry and operators to adopt the latest diesel technology.”
Diesel Buses: Heroes or villains of urban pollution? Read Richard Simpson’s investigation on pages 19-22 of this issue.
New MCVs for Bath to Bristol airport route Double Additional buses for the Bath to Bristol Airport service have been unveiled. The vehicles, based on Volvo B9TL chassis with Egyptianbuilt MCV bodywork, have been acquired by RATP Dev subsidiary Bath Bus Company from the chassis manufacturer. The vehicles were previously used as Demonstrators in London and elsewhere. The growing A4 Airport service from Bath will see the introduction of automatic on-board next stop announcements to supplement the drivers’ use of public address as necessary. Additional stops have also been requested through the South Bristol section of route – although subject to delays owing to consultations with affected residents, and others along the route. Bath Bus Company MD, Martin Curtis, said: “In the two years since
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The MCV-bodied Volvo B9TLs had been used as demonstrator vehicles the A4 service was introduced, steady growth has followed among both tourists and business travellers to and from Bristol Airport. “As airlines add more �lights
to serve Bristol, we are working with several partners to enhance our service. We are pleased that improved standards can now be offered with these and further new vehicles.”
Transdev Blazefield and Keighley Bus Museum are organising a ‘Double Depot Open Day’ on Sunday, April 26 between 1030 and 1500hrs. A free vintage bus service will operate between the two locations in the West Yorkshire town, which is also home to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Transdev’s depot is located on Suresnes Road (off North Street), while Keighley Bus Museum can be found on Dalton Lane. The day will include family activities, such as bus wash rides, face painting and entertainment. More details will be available at keighleybus.co.uk or kbmt.org.
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New buses for Metrobus and Brighton & Hove
36 new vehicles due to enter service in the coming weeks for two sister Go-Ahead Group operating companies Go-Ahead Group-owned Brighton & Hove Bus Coach Company (B&H) and sister firm Metrobus are set to benefit from 36 new buses in the coming weeks. The investment of more than £6m is part of the firm’s drive to exceed compliance with the newly launched Brighton and Hove low emission zone. Two dozen Wrightbus StreetDecks are due for delivery in mid March and are expected to enter service at the end of the month on the high-profile route 12, which links Brighton with Eastbourne, via Newhaven and Seaford. The StreetDecks will replace Scania OmniDekkas, which in turn are being cascaded internally to allow the withdrawal of Dennis Tridents.
The new vehicles will carry revised Coaster branding, with blue and green in a similar style to the current B&H livery, the work of Best Impressions. The vehicle rears will sport promotional messages for attractions along the route. Internal features will include power sockets and WiFi provided by Icomera. Contrary to previous intentions however, in order to meet revised requirements without compromising too greatly on the seating capacity, there will now only be one table on the upper deck. Entering service in early March in a revised Metrobus livery will be a batch of 10 ADL Enviro 200s. Four will be branded for ‘Gatwick Direct’ route 200, which connects Gatwick with Horsham. Another four will be branded for route 270, which links East Grinstead with Brighton, via Forest Row and Haywards Heath. There will also be two spare
buses. All 10 will be equipped with free onboard WiFi. Notably however, the Enviro 200s will be fitted with GKN’s Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid system. As previously reported, instead of a battery, the Gyrodrive system uses a magnetically loaded high-speed carbon-fibre flywheel to store the energy generated by a bus as it slows down to stop. It then utilises the stored energy to power a GKN EVO electric motor which helps accelerate the bus back up to speed, generating significant fuel savings of up to around 25% at a considerably lower cost than battery-hybrid alternatives. Nick Hill, Head of Commercial Development and B&H and Metrobus, told CBW: “The flywheel technology is particularly suited to interurban routes like the 270 and 200, where the buses travel at main road speeds.” Not to be forgotten are the two new Wrightbus-bodied Volvo
single-deckers which are due to enter the Metrobus fleet to replace the Scania OmniCitys currently used as spares for the Fastway. “The Volvos are fantastic buses. We’re delighted with their performance, look and feel,” enthused Nick. Martin Harris, Brighton and Hove Buses Managing Director, said: “This investment totalling in excess of £6m is a huge sign of the value we place in providing a high quality bus service to a growing market in our city. “It has been made possible with no cost to the tax payer because we have the freedom to operate buses frequently where our passengers tell us they need to go. “However, we will not be resting on our laurels as we continue to work with our local partners to improve services further and invest in technology and buses that will enable us to reduce emissions even further.”
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First is celebrating the �irst anniversary of running bus services from Rusholme since the acquisition of Finglands in February 2014. The celebration was marked on February 16, with local Rusholme Councillors and Councillor Andrew Fender, Chairman of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee. Customer journeys continue to grow from under 50,000 per week in 2014 to over 100,000 per week in 2015. First said the growth is the result of a number of initiatives including the addition of 45 new low emission buses. New links have also been created for customers with the introduction of the cross-city 42 service between East Didsbury & Crumpsall via Wilmslow Road, Oxford Road, Manchester City Centre and Cheetham Hill. The 42 links the North Manchester General Hospital with Hospitals and Universities on Oxford Road, improving the daily journeys of many Manchester people. In spring, WiFi will be introduced on First buses in Manchester as well as real time information for customers.
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Abus Limited has announced the death of popular driver Phil Reason, aged 71. He is survived by his wife June and daughter Louise. Phil joined Abus when the company was formed in 1991 and worked on the Bristol/Keynsham service until giving up driving in September 2014. Phil was enormously popular with passengers on the Keynsham service, being nominated for ‘bus driver of the year’ by Bus Users UK and also being given a ‘community champion award’ by the local MP, Dan Norris. It is estimated that Phil completed almost 42,000 journeys
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Teresa Broxton, Managing Director of First in Manchester and David Shurden, Business Manager for First Rusholme Teresa Broxton, Managing Director of First in Manchester, said: “In the last 12 months great value fares, new connections and high quality bus services have led to impressive customer growth. I’m sure our continued focus on value for money and improving quality of service for customers will help attract even more people to use First buses.” Cllr Andrew Fender said: “It’s good to see the positive steps First has taken in the last year to transform the services in this area. I look forward to seeing this commitment to customer service continue to result in bene�its for passengers.” on the Keynsham service. He made a huge contribution to the success of Abus and he became a personal friend who will be sadly missed by all at the company. Phil was a quali�ied class one football referee, who continued to referee in the Bristol downs league until earlier this season. He was also a Bristol City supporter and often drove the football buses to attend matches. His funeral will be held at Westerleigh crematorium on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 1330hrs and afterwards at Keynsham Royal British Legion. A bus will run to the funeral, leaving Brislington at 1215hrs, Keynsham Temple Street at 1230hrs and Keynsham Church at 1245hrs.
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Berwick coach park held up over legal wrangle Dispute between residents and council causes delays It is highly unlikely that Berwickupon-Tweed will see its dedicated coach park completed and opened in time for the coming tourism season, the Berwick Advertiser has said. Although Northumberland County Council has secured planning permission for a fourbay coach park on the site of the existing Chapel Street car park, the plans are being held up by a legal dispute between the council and local residents. Councillor Gavin Jones said:
“The plans for four coach spaces on the Chapel Street car park went through the planning and environment committee last May. They would have hopefully been in place now so we should have had a coach park but unfortunately it’s been held up.” A council spokesman confirmed: “The coach park scheme on Chapel Street has been redesigned to take into account the party wall issues. The redesign will not impact on the feasibility of the project.” Campaigners pointed out that a coach park with tea room, toilets and shops, all within the same location and undercover, might
better suit the needs of coach parties. They said the revised plans would only leave space for three coaches and that alternative locations should be looked at, most notably Castlegate car park, which has a toilet, cafe and shop. Meanwhile, the council has revealed the Church Street dropoff point will be finished by the end of March. To date the budget for the project is £131,178. The drop-off point, which has been under construction for several months, comprises new Caithness Stone flag paving with Doddington Stone planter and integrated wood seating, to be followed by finishing details. The council’s intention is for coaches to drop off and pick up their passengers on Church Street and then drive around to a new coach park on Chapel Street.
Megabus to withdraw S35 sleepercoach service
Megabus has announced it is withdrawing its Cardiff to Glasgow megabusGold sleepercoach overnight route, which was launched in 2014. The service is due to end on St David’s Day, March 1, 2015. The S35 eight-hour service is scheduled to leave Cardiff Kingsway stop GQ at 2345hrs and arrive at Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station at 0725hrs, with a single stop in Birmingham. Travelling from Glasgow, it
10 Van Hool Astromega megabusGold sleepercoaches were launched in 2013 leaves earlier in the evening at 2215hrs and arrives in Cardiff at 0545hrs. The service uses Van
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Hool Astromega coaches, which have 53 leather seats that convert into 42 lie-flat beds. When 10 of
Tesco may provide coach parking for Horncastle Horncastle may finally get its long-awaited coach park, thanks to the support of the town’s Tesco supermarket, the Horncastle News reported. Town clerk Gillian Mauger confirmed the company is happy to allow coaches to drop people off and then park at the rear of the store. She praised Tesco for its support, but revealed the project would have to wait until the supermarket had completed a planned external and internal revamp. A planning application has been submitted to East Lindsey District Council to make a number of improvements to the building There have been claims the lack of a suitable coach park has deterred coach outings from visiting the town. the coaches were acquired new in April 2013, they were valued at £500,000 each. The service has not met the company’s demand expectations, though since the announcement a petition to save the service has been launched, attracting around 250 signatures. A spokesman for the Stagecoachowned company said: “Megabus. com has worked hard and made considerable investment to make the S35 Cardiff Glasgow Sleeper Service economically viable and unfortunately has not been able to do so. “It is therefore with regret megabus.com will be withdrawing this service from March 1, 2015. “Megabus.com would like to thank all customers and staff who have supported this service.”
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Customers will be able to redeem digital tickets on the coach For the �irst time, commuters can take advantage of purchasing tickets online with The Kings Ferry, in four steps. The new facility, which will be available for customers from March 3, is a way to buy travel without having to make a call, come into the of�ice or carry lots of cash on the coach, saving time and giving customers more �lexibility. The new service allows commuters to choose between delivery or collection for annual season tickets and redeem other ticket types on the coach with an automated booking received by email. Customers can register and manage their accounts online and the new system automatically reduces the rate they pay on
selected tickets should a bank holiday feature in that period, making sure customers never pay more than needed. The new system will keep track of all past and current bookings, allowing the user to manage their travel more ef�iciently. The Kings Ferry covers 188 pick-up points across 36 services in Medway, Swale and Gravesham including Park & Ride stops. The London service has 15 drop-off points around London from Canary Wharf through to Victoria. Ian Fraser, Managing Director at the Kings Ferry, said: “We are continually updating our �leet of coaches and investing in new technology to provide a better service and we’re delighted to be able to offer this new service to our customers.”
Coach Rally to return to Alton Towers With less than two months to go, organisers of this year’s UK Coach Rally are calling for operators to formally register their interest in entering. Paul Cousins of Coach Displays Ltd, told CBW: “We appreciate that operators may be awaiting data for their new coach, but we’re happy for them to book their number and �ill in the form as much as possible, and we’ll chase them nearer the time. The form can be completed online too. As soon as they’ve done that, we can give operators the discount code for the Splash Landing hotel.” The event will again be hosted by Alton Towers Resort on April 18-19, along with the event’s ever popular Saturday night Dinner Dance. Entry is limited to 50 coaches. A number of operators have already formally entered and booked their numbers early to ensure a place – 16 coaches were entered as CBW went to press. Trade support to date includes
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The UK Coach Rally is returning to Alton Towers for the third year running Irizar, MAN, BASE, EVM and CPT. Booking forms for coach entry, trade exhibitors and dinner tickets are available on the Coach Rally website, coachdisplays.co.uk. Coach entry numbers sheets are also available for operators who wish to pick their number.
For more information and details on entering the rally or exhibiting, call Ann and Paul Cousins on 01753 631170 or email info@ukcoachrally.co.uk.
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ome words have characteristics that fire the imagination and generate interest,” says David Placek, who founded the brand-name consulting firm Lexicon in 1982. Working in bigger businesses in the past I know how much of a debate about a name can cost in time and money and I’ve never been overly convinced that what is spent is always worth the money, but the evidence can’t be denied. People do make judgments on the name, it is important to them and it will affect your business. Be it a business name, a product name, whatever. Even the biggest brands in the world have changed their names. Brands and their former names: ● Sony (Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering) ● Google (BackRub) ● Yahoo (Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web) ● Pepsi (Brad’s Drink) ● Olay (Oil of Ulay) ● Starburst (Opal Fruits) So we’re doing a bit of a new business drive in the Hive at the moment (we’ve been up and running four years in April) and inevitably we got round to discussing our ‘look’. Not the fact that I was still wearing my gym gear with a strong intention of visiting the place at lunch. We spend a lot of time creating various brand identities for clients and we have really good reasons to do this. Creating a premium image, recreating a traditional business name into the modern world, creating an identity for a smart card or ticket range or latest App.
We like to test it on the audience because what we think sat round the board table might not be representative of the customer. So we asked ourselves – have WE got it right? Are people attracted to the Hive? We’ve just finished working on a new bus brand for a client so we are feeling inspired…the hive name is a related to my family name J for Johnson and R for Rawlinson (my married name) and Buzz because that’s what we aim to do – create a buzz. The bee came from the word Buzz and not the other way round. The colours and words all come from that. I’m not sure if a name change is on the cards (what do you think?) but a style tweak to our logo is in need to modernise it. It’s something we did with Blackpool Transport over a year ago now. We kept the name and the images on the logo but it is distinctly different. OLD LOGO
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Watch this space for a fresher buzz look coming your way and as always let us know what you think. If your brand needs a refresh give us a buzz – it’s coming up to Spring and like the honey bees we are busy giving everything a spring clean.
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LOW EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY › STEVE RAWSON
Quality street –
how new emissions technology can solve clean air challenges today A new generation of SCRT technology could help operators to combat the spectre of poor air quality, says Steve Rawson of Eminox
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tatistics from COMEAP, the advisory committee that provides advice to government departments, has calculated that 29,000 early deaths in the UK are caused by airborne particulate matter alone each year. It’s a public health crisis that councils and government departments need to address urgently. Indeed, if mortalities from NO2 are factored into this statistic, the combined effect of NO2 emissions and particulate matter on the nation’s health is largely expected to rival smoking as the UK’s number one killer, once figures are published later this year. In late 2014, the Environmental Audit Committee recommended the setting up of a national framework for Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across the UK – as well as new planning guidance to restrict the exposure of schools and hospitals to pollution. This could all take time to implement and is certainly no quick fix where air quality is concerned. It also creates a considerable headache for bus and coach companies, who may be required to act now to reduce levels of harmful emissions. Moreover, current legal action against the UK, which may result in a fine of £300m, is focusing minds in both central and local government, to bring down NO2 pollution levels, fast. While local government departments and councils are well aware of this impending challenge, it’s perhaps less well appreciated by bus and coach companies. Clearly, operators are likely to see an increase in pressure to reduce emissions from their vehicles. Legal action by the European Commission focuses on 16 largely urban
A combined Selective catalytic reduction and Diesel Particulate Filter (SCRT) system zones in the UK which have failed to meet minimum standards of air quality. Via the Localism Act, councils are now firmly in the firing line and are understandably looking for solutions that can reduce these harmful pollutant levels. So, what are the options open to bus and coach companies, who continue to operate under significant financial pressures? Buses are a key part of encouraging modal shift, but some older vehicles are manufactured to less strict emissions limits. Replacing existing bus fleets with new, hybrid or electric vehicles is a long term goal, but today only 2% of the UK bus fleet is ‘Low Carbon’. Most bus operators simply don’t have the finances available to replace an otherwise perfectly operational
‘Replacing existing bus fleets with new, hybrid or electric vehicles is a long term goal, but today only 2% of the UK bus fleet is ‘Low Carbon’’
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fleet. One pragmatic solution, that many operators have already opted for, is the adoption of retro-fit technology that can reduce NOx and NO2 by more than 95% and also particulate emissions by more than 90%. Combined Selective catalytic reduction and Diesel Particulate Filter (SCRT) systems, which are easily fitted to buses, are a proven technology that should be considered as a mediumterm solution to current pollution challenges. Indeed, our experience shows that 15 buses can be fitted with SCRT technology, bringing them up to the latest Euro 6 NOx standard, for the same cost of a single new vehicle. The technology is widely adopted – unlike many other emerging technologies – and has been proven on both test cycles and real-world scenarios. A 2014 report from engineering consultancy Ricardo looked at the effectiveness of retro-fitted SCRT systems used by Brighton & Hove’s bus fleet, proving that even their oldest
vehicles can be upgraded to be the cleanest in terms of NOx emissions. Fitted with SCRT technology, buses that previously operated to a Euro 3 level were able to achieve the lowest NOx emissions of any bus tested, including a Euro 5 hybrid vehicle. Real world air quality improvements have also been demonstrated – a report published by Kings College, London in June 2014 supported the robust performance of retro-fitted SCRT systems adopted by buses on Putney High Street. Here, a reduction in kerbside NOx levels of 23% was seen, while NO2 levels dropped by 16% during the period of the study. In all, this technology cut the number of NO2 exceedances by an impressive 42%. With over 2,000 vehicles retrofitted with SCRT systems worldwide, the proven roadside and tailpipe emissions reductions achieved by this technology are indisputable. Eminox’s understanding of these systems is based on experience
‘15 buses can be fitted with SCRT technology, bringing them up to the latest Euro 6 NOx standard, for the same cost of a single new vehicle’ dating back to 2006, when the company first began working with TfL to reduce NOx using the Eminox Gen 1 SCRT system. Since then, the company has continued to invest in R&D at its UK engineering centre in Lincolnshire, currently implementing its Gen 3 series of SCRT, which is compact and is consistently achieving a 95% NOx / 97% NO2 reduction. Compared to other, proven and road tested technologies, this performance is unsurpassed. Proven retro-fit technology has a viable role to play in the short to medium term. Operators tasked with the challenge of achieving rapid reductions in harmful emissions should be assessing the adoption of SCRT technology. n www.coachandbusweek.com
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LEGAL NEWS › TRAVEL EXPRESS LTD
Travel Express barely keeps O-Licence Operator’s positive features and good intentions keep it in business, though it has its Transport Manager disqualified, licence curtailed and two services suspended. James Day reports Travel Express Ltd of Wolverhampton has barely survived a Public Inquiry (PI) before Nick Jones, Traffic Commissioner (TC) for the West Midlands of England, with its licence intact, though the operator’s repute was severely tarnished. Kishan Chumber lost his repute and was disqualified as Transport Manager (TM), and the business has been given three months to appoint another. The operator was fined £6,500 and had its licence authorisation curtailed from 13 vehicles to eight with effect from March 15, 2015 – and registrations for services 1 and 2 were cancelled with effect from the same date. A further order has prevented the registration of new services by the operator until March 15, 2016.
Background
Wolverhampton-based Travel Express Ltd was granted a standard international PSV O-licence in January 2002. The sole Director and TM is Kishan Singh Chumber (Kishan Chumber). An application to increase authorisation to 20 vehicles was heard at PI in July 2011. A more modest increase in authority to 13 vehicles was approved as a result of maintenance concerns; some additional undertakings were also attached to the licence. As a result of concerns from the DVSA relating to vehicle safety standards and timetable concerns, a further PI was held on December
1, 2014. In attendance were Kishan Chumber, represented by John Earnshaw of H T C. Also present was Vehicle Examiner Mark Jewess together with Austin Jones who, although qualified as a Vehicle Examiner, attended primarily as a Bus Operator Account Manager (BOAM) officer reporting on failures to run to registered timetables and other related matters.
Maintenance issues
Mark gave oral evidence and answered questions. A maintenance investigation started on March 10, 2014, after an ‘S’ marked prohibition was found during an unannounced visit to the operating centre, which caused concern to the DVSA. Mark said the DVSA examiners waited until the drivers had finished their walkround checks before inspecting selected buses. This point was not accepted by Kishan, but the TC was satisfied that drivers had done this and did not accept Kishan’s assertions to the contrary, since detailed notes were made by Mark and there was corroboration from his colleague Austin. Before starting the inspections it was noted how dirty and untidy the bus interiors were. Nine vehicles were inspected, with six prohibition notices issued – four immediate and two delayed. Three of the four immediate PG9s issued were ‘S’ marked, indicating a failure in the maintenance systems. All nine vehicles were issued with advisory notices for minor defects present – none of the vehicles were completely free of problems. By the time the PG9s had been issued, Kishan had left the site. Later the same day, Mark returned and took photographs of various vehicles to corroborate his findings which had resulted in the PG9s.
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These photos included one of corrosion of a mounting bracket which was so extensive that it had become detached from the mounting post with the edges of the brake area crystallised and crumbling, indicating long standing corrosion. The only remaining supporting bracket was also severely corroded. He also photographed a vehicle which had been given a PG9 for a detached air reservoir. Later that day Kishan returned to the premises and was given the prohibition and advisory notices which had been issued earlier. On March 18, 2014, Kishan was interviewed at his home by Mark. The following points were established in respect of Kishan: l He had trained all the drivers to do their walkround checks, but there was no supporting evidence to show that this had been performed or that the drivers had understood what was required; l He performed random quality checks of the drivers’ walkround checks, but again there was no supporting evidence to demonstrate this; l He did not have a disciplinary
code of conduct in place but said that he had sent out letters to all drivers telling them what was required as a driver – but there was no supporting evidence; l He told the Vehicle Examiner that he checked drivers’ licences on a six-monthly basis – again with no supporting evidence; l He employed three full-time mechanics; l In relation to the ‘S’ marked PG9s issued since the last PI in 2011, he said he had not changed anything except that he was in the process of changing the fleet as the older buses would not meet the Disability Discrimination Act requirements which would come in to effect on January 1, 2015; l No permanent cleaner was employed – it was a matter for the drivers to undertake; and l All 13 discs were required to run the registered services that were operated. Mark told the TC he was concerned that in the workshop there were old brake shoes which had been run until the brake lining was non-existent. There was also evidence of fretting and high metal, indicating that they had been run www.coachandbusweek.com
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Nine vehicles were inspected at the depot by DVSA staff, with six prohibition notices issued – four immediate and two delayed. Three of the four immediate PG9s issued were ‘S’ marked. TONY HUNTER
metal to metal for an extended period. He said that vehicles examined at the fleet check were deliberately selected as ones which had not been recently encountered at the roadside in order that he could obtain a broader picture of the whole fleet condition. Encounters from October 2013 to March 2014 confirmed that 16 different vehicles had been seen at the roadside or at the fleet inspection. Of the 16 encounters, 12 PG9s had been issued, nine immediate and three delayed, and of the nine immediate PG9s, five were ‘S’ Marked. The other encounters attracted advisory notices and none of the vehicles seen by the DVSA were defect free. One of the undertakings given at the 2011 PI related to rolling road brake tests and it was confirmed that the operator was complying with this undertaking. It was also confirmed that the operator was complying with undertakings given in relation to having audits undertaken by third parties. One of the features that caused Mark concern was the fact that after he issued a notice PG13F and G to the operator, the formal www.coachandbusweek.com
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response failed to address all issues raised, including how the TM would record the quality control checks on the driver walkround checks, and also, lack of follow up action in respect of the five ‘S’ Marked PG9s issued in the last six months prior to the investigation. He expressed concern too at comments from Kishan in relation to checking brakes when he claimed that there
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Kishan claimed that the PG9s were all unjustified and that the DVSA had prevented him from carrying out checks and carrying out repairs correctly on the morning on March 10, 2014. The TC rejected this. Asked by the TC about his perception of Kishan, Mark confirmed that Kishan’s competence as a fleet engineer was of particular concern as evidenced by the state of the vehicles and the unjustified comments in relation to findings from the DVSA. He thought Kishan was passionate about running a bus service but prioritised getting vehicles out, as opposed to running them in a roadworthy condition. Of the nine vehicles subject to the fleet inspection, 36 defects were found in total. In Mark’s opinion, 28 should have been seen and recorded at the drivers’ walkround checks. He regarded the walkround checks as wholly inadequate and ineffective. In-house maintenance facilities were described as very basic, poorly maintained and dirty. None of the employed mechanics had vocational qualifications. One of the few positive features was that roller road brake testing was carried out, outsourced, as required as part of an undertaking from the 2011 PI. Another positive feature related to inspection records which were described as being of an acceptable format and readily available for inspection. The concern from the DVSA was that although they were correctly completed in large part, the records did not reflect the condition of the fleet. The TC was told that the PG9 rates in the five-year period prior to the last PI in 2011 was 16%, but this had deteriorated to 42% for the combined roadside and
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Notwithstanding these concerns, DVSA officials found Kishan to be receptive to advice and cooperative. It appeared that the issue was his competence and span of control. Submissions to the TC included references to the number of people who relied on Kishan for their gainful employment – he was the only line manager within Travel Express. On being asked what happened if he was sick or went on holiday, the TC was told that he did not go on holiday and had not been off sick. The scope of his responsibility included everything from maintenance, timetable compliance monitoring, and line management of staff.
Service monitoring
Vehicle Examiner Austin Jones had been asked to conduct a monitoring exercise on local bus routes operated by Travel Express. Various visits had been conducted since 2012. A written report provided for the PI said that ‘the operator had systems that were lacking quality in place to manage the operation of registered services.’ Service 1 used three vehicles between Wolverhampton City Centre and Tettenhall Wood. The TC was advised of failures to operate, early running and late running. Of particular concern was the prevalence of references to ‘wait times.’ This referred to waiting at the departure point until a rival operator came and then departing with a view to taking the other operator’s passengers. This was the apparent reason for setting off – not the registered timetable. On some occasions the running of journeys outside of the window of tolerance for registered timetables was early running, while on other
‘All nine vehicles were issued with advisory notices for minor defects present – none of the vehicles were completely free of problems’ was nothing to be gained by doing more than a brake shoe operation check when checking the complete braking system. Mark’s evidence was that a porthole inspection through the back plates would not necessarily highlight issues that could cause brake imbalance and reduced braking efficiency. In his first letter to DVSA in response to the investigation,
fleet PG9 rate prior to March 9, 2014. If figures from the latest maintenance investigation were included then the combined PG9 rate increased to 52%, compared with the national average of 20%. Shortcomings and concerns were very similar to those highlighted at the previous PI, albeit the PG9 rate and level of concern relating to vehicle safety had increased.
occasions there were late runnings. The non-compliance rate for service 1 was 36%. Service 2, between Wolverhampton City Centre and Bushbury Hill, required two vehicles. When one officer tried to board an unregistered departure to catch the service behind, the vehicle left, turned around a traffic island and re-appeared to form
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LEGAL NEWS › TRAVEL EXPRESS LTD another un-registered departure. Eventually the BOAM presence was announced to the driver and he was asked about the timetable and why he was not running to the published times. The reply was that the operator expected drivers to maximise passenger numbers. At the PI, Kishan said he did not tell his drivers to run other than as registered. Various other failures were described in detail, including failures to run and running off route. The non-compliance rate on route 2 was 81% and of 43 journeys monitored, eight ran late, seven ran early, five failed to operate, eight were run at unregistered times and seven were off route. Service 11, requiring four vehicles, saw 23 journeys monitored, of which two ran early, one was at an unregistered time and one was off route, resulting in a 17% non-compliance rate. Routes 32 and 33 had two vehicles each. A total of 12 journeys were monitored for route 32, with one running early, an 8% non-compliance rate. 12 journeys were also monitored for route 33, with two failing to operate – a 16% non-compliance rate. A positive feature of the monitoring exercise for routes 32 and 33 was that there was no suggestion of interference with a rival operator. For the 101 journeys seen, the overall non-compliance rate was 44.95%. A response from the operator included copies of sales at fare stages which, if accurate, showed that vehicles and drivers remained in one area and were not operating the route in its entirety. This suggested the sales report was not accurate. Instances of the operator’s vehicles pulling away just as another operator’s vehicle approached behind, occurring with departures outside the window of tolerance, reportedly happened on numerous occasions. During questioning it transpired that there were 16 drivers available to cover the various services which, for a seven day service, was regarded as inadequate by the BOAM officers. Kishan claimed he had spare
The non-compliance rate for service 1 between Wolverhampton City Centre and Tettenhall Wood was 36%. TONY HUNTER
An appeal has since been granted as the TC’s decision was not one to revoke the O-licence. TONY HUNTER drivers and that this was not a problem, though this did not appear to prevent failures to run. Kishan claimed he produced numerous examples of monitoring in the past but was unable to show any at the PI.
Findings of fact and material considerations
The TC said: “Most of the evidence of DVSA officials was accepted, but not all. I accept the evidence from both Vehicle Examiner Mark Jewess and BOAM officer Austin Jones in its entirety. The root cause of the problems encountered is as a result of an amateurish bus operation which is headed by an individual who delegates nothing. He is both sole director and TM but appears to lack basic professional competence either as a manager or as an engineer. “My findings of fact include my
‘Working for Kishan Chumber [as a Transport Manager] is likely to be a significant risk’
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acceptance of the BOAM evidence relating to interfering with rival operators on some routes. Though this was not premeditated from Kishan, it is a reflection of the culture within the business led by an incompetent individual who lacks basic skills, is hopeless in setting standards and is unable to control his drivers. My assessment of Kishan Chumber is that despite my many criticisms he is basically honest and the issue is of competence rather than personal integrity. “I accept that while Kishan often challenges DVSA findings, it is not an attempt to be deliberately awkward, rather it reflects that he perceives his buses as being safe. The problem is his own level of engineering competence. This was demonstrated on a number of occasions during the PI when I asked Mark to go through prohibitions which had been challenged and where there was photographic evidence to corroborate the DVSA findings. “I accept all the evidence from the BOAMs. The lack of effective monitoring and running to timetable has not prevented Travel Express from running a
relatively profitable business as the passenger routes are well used by the general public with other operators running at regular times. This operator has reduced income of other legitimate operators as a result of poor and illegal practices. “If I ask myself the Bryan Haulage question whether this operator deserves to be put out of business then it would not be unreasonable to answer in the affirmative. However, in conducting a balancing exercise I need to ask myself the Priority Freight question first, namely is the operator capable of being compliant and whether steps could be made to be compliant. “There are some positive features that I ought to take into account. Paperwork produced by the operator in relation to maintenance was generally regarded as adequate in that in large part the PMIs were conducted as scheduled and there were records that vehicles had been inspected. The problem is the records did not reflect the vehicle conditions. It is a positive feature that roller road brake testing occurred and that audits have been conducted as required, it is also positive that audits refer to drivers having been given instructions as to responsibilities. Unfortunately the audits appear to have relied on what Kishan told auditors. “If there had been an analysis by auditors of the PG9 rate and/ or inspection of vehicles it should have identified the significant gap between vehicle conditions identified in the paperwork and actual vehicle condition. “My sympathy for Kishan is lessened by the fact that historic audits referred to the need for actions on drivers’ vehicle defect reports to be properly documented with specific recommendations that were not acted upon and were identified as current issues. “A significant feature in this case is that Kishan is the only manager in the organisation and claims that he does not take leave and is never off sick. He also claims to monitor timetable compliance, but I do not accept that this is so. “Vehicles are generally found to be in a very poor condition and are not even clean. The fact that there are no cleaners employed was not a surprise to me in view of the unprofessional culture within the business.”
Decisions
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necessary repute and professional competence as a TM. His skills fall far below an acceptable level and if he wants to continue to run a bus company he must employ another individual to perform the TM role. I remind him that the requirement is for continuous and effective management of transport and that he will need to allow the new TM to undertake the management role without interference. “My concern as to whether this is likely to happen is such that I will ask that any new TM attends before me so that I can ask him or her as to whether they have read my written decision and are aware that failures could affect their repute and professional competence. Working for Kishan is likely to be a significant risk. Any new TM will also need to decide whether to outsource maintenance in view of the inadequate facilities and staff. “I have only just stepped back from revocation of the licence in view of the various positive features which have been identified. However, while I might hope that Travel Express survives my actions, if it doesn’t survive, then so be it. Failure to take strong albeit proportionate regulatory action in this case would be unfair for rival operators. Whether intended or not Kishan’s incompetent management and lack of control has resulted in vehicles carrying passengers when they are unsafe. Moreover in the case of two routes the actions of drivers has been unacceptable. There has been a detrimental effect on rival operators. “I make findings that in respect of routes 1 and 2, rival operators suffered as a result of actions of drivers employed by this operator. It is in the interests of both the travelling public and compliant rival operators that I cancel both services. I have made orders which require the cancellation by March 15, 2015, although I
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The Traffic Commissioner said a positive feature of the monitoring exercise for routes 32 and 33 was that there was no suggestion of interference with a rival operator. TONY HUNTER would be prepared to entertain an application from Kishan to have an earlier cancellation of those registrations. I am also making an order that no new registrations can be registered until March 15, 2016 and do this as I would wish to ensure that if the business is to continue that it does this
under Section 155 of the Transport Act 2000; the overall failures are such that I would be justified in imposing the maximum penalty of £550 for each disc. I impose a financial penalty for slightly less to reflect that there have been some positive features in that in two of the services there was no
on a manageable scale, without compliant rival operators or the travelling public being adversely affected. “If the business is to continue then I would want a further BOAM investigation in six months. “There is no reasonable excuse for the failures to run registered services as identified by BOAM officers. I consider it proportionate that I impose financial penalties
evidence of interference with a rival operator. I also recognise that the operator will suffer significant financial detriment as a result of my various orders, including the requirement for a new TM and the substantial curtailment. In exercising my discretion I determine that although the maximum penalty is justified, I wish to give some very limited credit for the few positive features in this case. Accordingly my decision is one that the financial penalty is £500 times 13, i.e. £6,500. “I curtail authorisation to eight discs with effect from March 15, 2015. The operation of routes 11, 32 and 33 can continue with eight discs. I do not consider it proportionate to allow this operator to continue with more than eight discs. Any increase in the future would need to be after a comprehensive DVSA investigation. “Kishan may decide that he cannot cope with someone else
‘While I might hope that Travel Express Ltd survives my actions, if it doesn’t survive, then so be it’
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running the transport, including deciding who is to undertake maintenance. If so, he might well reflect that he should cut his loses and close his business down. “If Kishan decides to employ a highly competent TM – who is able to raise standards to levels which are far higher than those seen within Travel Express, he could be director of a smaller business. However, it is not a mere matter of employing another individual to perform the role of TM – the condition of vehicles and the levels of professionalism within the business needs to be raised far higher. Whether Kishan is able to defer to someone else running his business is likely to be an ongoing concern.”
Appeal
On February 4, the TC granted a Stay request to Travel Express, pending the company’s appeal to the Upper Tribunal. It was granted on the sole ground that his decision was not one to revoke the licence. In line with guidance from the Upper Tribunal, the TC cannot say that there are critical road safety grounds for refusing a Stay. However, there are fair competition and road safety concerns and he will ask that the Upper Tribunal take this into account in seeking an early listing of the case. The TC also pointed out that he made findings of fact in his decision relating to the competence of Kishan and he did not accept the assertions in Kishan’s grounds of appeal, although that will be a matter for the Upper Tribunal. n
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Synectics celebrates 25 years protecting the transport industry
Synectics’ Mobile Systems division has been providing cutting edge on-board technology to the UK (and overseas) coach and bus sector for over two decades.
As we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary, we look back on famous recent as well as little-known early milestones, and thank our customers, employees, partners and friends in the industry for being part of our exciting journey.
1990 John and Christine Haworth founded the original CCTV business, under the name “Lancashire Optical Observation Kameras Ltd”, which was later changed to the slightly catchier LOOK CCTV.
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1992 A query from Blackpool Transport about the feasibility of installing CCTV on buses - and the subsequent successful deployment of our first mobile systems started our long relationship with the coach and bus sector using the 24hour Sanyo Video recorder. 1993 London General became Look’s first major customer, quickly followed by Stagecoach, First group, Metroline, Lothian, Preston Bus and Blackburn Bus. Look’s success soon turned global fitting systems in a number of countries inc Hong Kong.
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1999 With a full order book and work for some of the biggest names in UK coach and bus, Look became one of the first companies in the UK to specialise in mobile CCTV. With the business growing from strength to strength, the company move to larger premises on Aldon Road in Poulton and grew its team of employees, we are proud to say some are still with us now.
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2003 We’re embarking on what will turn out to be a long-standing and close relationship with Stagecoach, developing cutting edge on-board systems across a huge fleet of buses, coaches and trams. We also saw a leap forward in technology with the introduction of the Timespace X100 DVR.
2009 We launch our first T-series digital video recorder – a revolutionary real time recorder designed to fit on almost any vehicle.
2010 Reflecting the growing importance of on-board systems and catering for a range of operator needs, we launch our Genius telematics system.
2012 Synectics CCTV equipment plays its part in the Olympic torch relay, keeping torch bearers safe on their tour of the UK.
2004 LOOK CCTV is acquired by Quadnetics Group, now Synectics plc, bringing expanded R&D capabilities and added expertise to the business.
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2013 We’re equipping the first “Boris Buses” in London. 2014 After growing over the years we moved to new state of the art premises in Preston where we launched the IP camera capable T1600, (*Above the team 2014 inc retired CEO, John Shepard). More than 1000 vehicles in Hong Kong carry Synectics equipment,
2015 As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re poised to open new premises in Ireland and continue our exciting journey.
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DIESEL BUSES
Heroes or villains of urban pollution? No one can deny that buses have a signi�icant role to play in easing urban traf�ic pollution, but why are diesels now being seen as part of the problem, and not the solution? Richard Simpson investigates
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recent conference on diesels in the urban environment held by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) highlighted an inconvenient truth: that while getting people out of cars will help improve air quality, putting them into diesel buses can be counter-productive. While bus operators have been encouraged to invest in Euro 4 and Euro 5 vehicles in the interests of improved urban air quality, it seems that more signi�icant improvements can be gained from �itting older Euro 3 buses with aftermarket exhaust treatment devices. Two separate independently-conducted studies of urban exhaust emissions have revealed that such vehicles produce considerably less in the way of harmful pollution then their more modern counterparts. But converting these now somewhat elderly vehicles is not a cheap exercise: the necessary devices cost between £12,000 and £14,000 to �it
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to a typical city bus. In one study, conducted by the respected independent automotive design technology specialist Ricardo, a representative selection of buses operated by Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company were �itted with equipment to monitor their real-life exhaust emissions, ballasted to represent a 70% passenger load and sent out to follow the company’s number 7 bus route, which passes through a notorious air pollution hot-spot in the city centre. The initial objective of the trial was to measure the impact of traf�ic congestion on the vehicles’ emissions output. Unsurprisingly, it found that where buses were operating in heavy traf�ic, emissions output soared. This was the case for Euro 4 buses using EGR, Euro 5 buses using SCR and even buses with Euro 5 SCR engines and a hybrid driveline. In general, the Euro 4 bus produced more emissions than the Euro 5 bus, and the Euro 5 bus produced more emissions than the hybrid bus.
The Millbrook London Transport Bus test cycle has been developed using data gathered from TfL’s route 159. ANDY IZATT
INSIGHT
WHAT CHANGED AT EURO 6? By the time the Euro 6 legislation was written, it had become obvious that urban air quality was not improving as quickly as had been hoped. Legislators had originally drawn up the early Euro standards in response to widespread air pollution manifesting in phenomena such as forest dieback in Germany, and the main concern was emission levels from long-distance traffic, but the impact of particulates and NOx on human health and the high level of these pollutants in the urban environment became of increasing importance.
Early attempts to control particulates were centred upon the weight of particulate material produced by an engine, measured in grammes per kW/hr. However researchers discovered that an unintended consequence of Euros 1-5 had been that while engines produced less mass of particulates, the actual number of particles produced was going up and the size of particles produced was going down. Medical research had revealed that it was these smaller particles that were most injurious to human health: they penetrated further into the lungs and were not removed by normal natural processes. Hence Euro 6 not only forces another reduction in allowable particulate mass, it also for the first time imposes a
But, surprisingly, the Euro 4 bus on occasion produced lower pollution levels than the Euro 5 bus and even the Euro 5 hybrid at the same points on the route. So, there was no direct correlation between exhaust emissions content and the Euro rating of a vehicle in service. It was suggested by Ricardo that, in certain conditions, the vehicle’s emissions control systems were being overwhelmed by pollutants. What was more surprising was that, when a Euro 3 bus �itted with an Eminox aftermarket SCR system and continuously regenerating particulate trap device undertook the same exercise, the NOx emissions were lower than for all the other vehicles tested. A further trial, undertaken on Putney High Street by Kings College London, indicated that the use of Euro 3 buses retro�itted with these devices lead to measurable improvements in the kerbside air quality when compared to Euro 4 and Euro 5 buses. Further studies show that real-time reductions in NOx of up to 95% can be achieved by Euro 6 buses.
Implications for bus operators
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The �irst is the obvious one: that newer vehicles have not necessarily improved real-world air quality. Euro 4 and 5 conformance was achieved by manufacturers running preset sequences on bare engines in test cells: the test sequences do not necessarily present an accurate re�lection of city bus operation in the crowded streets of the UK. A particular issue is the amount of time that buses spend idling or on over-run on city routes where intense traf�ic congestion is combined with a high frequency of scheduled stops. In such situations the engine’s exhaust gas temperature will fall, and may end up not being high enough to trigger NOx conversion in the SCR system. Eminox, which supplied the aftermarket units
limit on the actual number of particles allowed into the atmosphere. In normal circumstances, trapped particles burn off the filter. But mechanical problems with the engine (such as a blocked air filter or leaky injector) may result in them being overwhelmed by soot. Likewise, if the vehicle’s operational cycle does not allow the filter to get hot enough, often enough, soot will accumulate. When this happens, the engine should launch a regeneration cycle, usually through post-combustion injection or the use of an injector upstream of the system. The vehicle will operate more or less normally in these circumstances, with a slightly raised tickover speed and hotter exhaust gas.
In general, the Euro 4 bus in Brighton produced more emissions than the Euro 5 bus, and the Euro 5 bus produced more emissions than the hybrid bus used in both trials, points out that it does not follow the Euro emissions test protocols when developing its emissions control devices. Instead, the Millbrook London Transport Bus (MLTB) test cycle is used: this has been developed by the Bedfordshire proving ground and Transport for London (TfL) using data gathered from TfL’s route 159 from Streatham to (now) Marble Arch. It involves a series of fairly abrupt accelerations and decelerations to speeds no higher than about 45 km/h (27mph), interspersed with brief periods of idling at a standstill. There is virtually no time during which the vehicle is travelling at a constant speed or engine rpm is at a steady state. Eminox’s Retro�it Product Development Manager Martin Taylor pointed out that this accurate simulation of real-life operating conditions enabled the company to �ine-tune its system and installation to produce worthwhile gains in air quality in a way that the “one size
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ON ENGINEEERING › EMISSIONS �its all” Euro tests could not. Furthermore, while the Euro tests just measured an engine’s output of the entire spectrum of NOx gases, Eminox was able to focus on reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2): which is the most harmful of the mono nitrogen oxides. The other, nitric oxide (NO), is held not to be so damaging to air quality. However, Euro 6 buses do produce a real-life improvement in air quality as not only are the total amounts of NOx emitted much reduced, the engine’s output of them is measured over a far wider range of operating conditions. Unfortunately a derogation introduced because of the long lead times needed to body buses has effectively left the bus industry a year behind the truck industry in the delivery of Euro 6 buses to operators. While nearly three-quarters of heavy trucks registered last year were Euro 6, the �igure for buses and coaches was less than one in �ive, the SMMT said.
Emissions roadmap
Early legislation concerning pollution from heavy-duty diesel engines, such as the Euro 1 standard introduced in 1996, was primarily concerned with reducing the weight of particulate emissions. But, increasing concern over other, less visible, emissions, saw subsequent focus on other pollutants, most particularly NOx. This posed a problem for engine designers: ef�icient, high-temperature combustion, which minimised particulate emissions, produced high levels of NOx. By 1999, when Euro 3 was introduced, it was clear that one could no longer be traded against the other: some means, external to the combustion chamber, would have to be found to control NOx. The Euro 4 exhaust standard, introduced for buses and coaches in October 2006, saw operators faced with a choice between Eminox’s two rival methods of aftermarket system NOx control: exhaust for Euro 3 buses gas recirculation (EGR) has proved to be and selective catalytic more effective than reduction (SCR). standard Euro 4 EGR, which appeared and 5 vehicles at on diesels in the USA in reducing pollution the mid 1970s, reduces in certain intensive NOx by disrupting the urban conditions combustion process by
Ricardo fitted buses with equipment to measure real-life emissions on operations in Brighton
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INSIGHT
LOW CARBON BUSES The ‘Euro’ legislation was driven by questions of air quality, but concern over man-made global warming has inspired the invention of the Low Carbon Emission Bus (LCEB) by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. To qualify as an LCEB, a given vehicle must produce a 30% or greater reduction in greenhouse gas than a Euro 3 equivalent of the same passenger capacity. The measure is of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, and the global warming potentials for these are 1, 21 and 310 respectively: meaning that one gramme of N2O has the same global warming impact
as 310 grammes of CO2. The emissions are measured using a ‘real life’ bus drive cycle such as the Millbrook MLTB test and covers the wheel-to-well performance: which is to say it takes into account the energy used to produce the fuel burned by the bus as well as the gases produced by the consumption of the fuel by the bus itself. A bus cannot qualify as an LCEB simply by virtue of using a fuel that produces 30% less greenhouse gases than the equivalent diesel, unless that fuel is biomethane, the consumption of which for its own sake actually reduces the output of a greenhouse gas. Various incentives are available to encourage investment in LCEBs – most
notably an additional BSOG rate of 6p/km – and it should be noted that some manufacturers have got buses with conventional drivelines to achieve LCEB status: so operators can benefit from these incentives without necessarily having to adopt alternative fuel or hybrid driveline technology. The process for obtaining the extra grant is explained here http://www.lowcvp.org. uk/initiatives/lceb/lceb-pol/ bsog.htm Bids are also invited for grants to aid the purchase of eligible vehicles. The procedure is explained here: http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/ initiatives/lceb/lceb-pol/ green-bus.htm And a list of qualifying bus types is here http://www. lowcvp.org.uk/initiatives/ lceb/accredited-lcebs.htm
reducing the oxygen content of the induction air, thus reducing the peak temperatures within the combustion chamber. SCR, which was originally used on an industrial scale as a means of reducing fossilfuel power station emissions, removes NOx from the exhaust-stream after combustion. An aqueous urea solution (sold commercially as AdBlue) is injected into the exhaust after it has exited the hot side of the turbocharger. The heat of the exhaust releases ammonia from the urea, and this reacts with NOx in the exhaust system as it passes through a catalyst to produce nitrogen, water and CO2. Euro 4 saw heavy-duty diesel manufacturers take sides as to which was the superior technology. MAN and Scania went for EGR, www.coachandbusweek.com
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The test cell sequences did not necessarily present an accurate reflection of city bus operation. ANDY IZATT with the remainder of the industry supporting the introduction of SCR and an attendant infrastructure to distribute AdBlue to vehicle operators and roadside outlets. There were arguments for and against each technology at the time, but with the bene�it of hindsight SCR beat EGR hands down. As Euro 5 was introduced, MAN and Scania gradually relented on their EGR-only strategy, and it’s signi�icant that, while Scania still builds Euro 4 engines for markets where that standard is in force, those engines are now mostly SCR-only. However, the arrival of Euro 6, which
combined incredibly low permitted levels of NOx with a very much more demanding test regime, meant that most manufacturers ended up combining both technologies to achieve compliance. SCR is not normally effective unless the exhaust system is functioning at a relatively high temperature. Of the major vertically-integrated European manufacturers, only Iveco has been able to eschew EGR altogether. Volvo Group has opted for an uncooled EGR system which pumps hot exhaust gas back though the engine until the SCR system has reached working temperature,
INSIGHT
THE ROLE OF TELEMATICS Midlands operator Trent Barton has reduced its exhaust CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by 6% by using telematics to monitor vehicle use and driver behaviour. Group Projects Director Mark Greasley said the main reasons for introducing the Microlise system were to reduce fuel consumption, and improve safety and efficiency. The system had highlighted wasteful practices such as vehicles being left idling at
depots, as well as helping bus and coach drivers to avoid excessive acceleration and braking in traffic. Mark added that Trent Barton had learned a lot since the system was introduced on a trial basis in two vehicles five years ago, and it was now standard across the 300-strong fleet. The driver feedback module that provides real-time warnings of excessive idling and enables drivers to monitor their own performance was a particularly valuable tool. “The ‘low-hanging fruit’ is unnecessary idling. In the early stages all drivers were given feedback, but coaching
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is now concentrated on the lower-performing drivers. We’ve realised that different routes demand different driving styles: for example drivers do have to accelerate harder on our Red Arrow service on the A52, simply because it’s an inter-urban route on high traffic-speed roads.” Mark explained the importance of ‘selling’ the system to drivers. “We had to convince them that it wasn’t just an extra way of monitoring them. “Reduced costs meant extra job security, plus environmental benefits for everyone.”
while the rest use cooled EGR to augment the performance of an SCR system which handles the majority of the NOx burden. In the words of Neil Patterson, Cummins’ Director – Automotive Engine Business for Europe, Middle East and Africa: “For mediumduty truck and bus use, the near-zero levels of emissions legislated at Euro 6 mean that the majority of manufacturers no longer have a choice of which technology to adopt. They need to use all of them. However, the way in which OEMs balance these technologies in their emissions ‘recipe’ has a major impact on the end product.” Not only are the limits far lower, but the rules regarding their implementation and enforcement are tougher. The move to the World Harmonized Transient and Steady State test cycles means that the engine testing is much closer to realworld vehicle operation than the previous cycles. Maintaining aftertreatment ef�iciency is more dif�icult under this new testing regime, with ef�iciency being closely linked with the heat management of the system. Hence manufacturers have incorporated some form of secondary diesel burn into Euro 6 engines. If exhaust temperatures drop below that needed for the SCR to work ef�iciently, or the particulate trap becomes obstructed with soot, then either the engine’s fuel system activates a post-combustion injection which forces fuel into the combustion chamber after the exhaust valve has opened or a separate injector/burner in the exhaust system upstream of the particulate �ilter is activated. However, if the �ilter becomes choked with ash, rather than soot, as can happen if unsuitable non Low-SAPs engine oil is used, then the �ilter must be removed for cleaning. ■ www.coachandbusweek.com
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Welcoming coach tourism
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iverpool ONE says it prides itself on the experience it gives to customers and its City Stars – a team of volunteers – are on hand to ensure coach passengers visiting Liverpool ONE leave with a lasting memory. Sara explains: “Liverpool ONE extends the warmest welcome to coach parties visiting the city and this is something we are proud of. “Customer experience is top of our priority list and I think being awarded Coach Friendly City of the Year in 2012 speaks volumes and proves we deliver what we promise. “The customer experience is not just about encouraging people to come and shop and dine with us, it is about ensuring everyone who comes to Liverpool experiences everything our city has to offer. “We want to make sure every visitor leaves feeling they have been touched by the warmth and friendliness which Liverpool is so famous for. “We have a team of specially trained hosts ready and waiting to welcome our coach groups arriving in the city.” Paul Leach is one of these hosts. Paul is a City Stars Volunteer and has been welcoming coach visitors to Liverpool ONE for almost a year. He explained: “I feel I am the face of Liverpool ONE and this fantastic city. “I am here to advise and assist and ensure all of our visitors have the best time possible during their visit to Liverpool. I ensure everyone sees and experiences all that our great city has to offer.” CBW asked Liverpool ONE about their City Stars, how they are chosen and why they are so important. Explaining what it takes to be a City Star,
Paul Leech, City Stars volunteer
Sara Carthy, Support Services Director at Liverpool ONE
The award-winning retail and leisure destination, Liverpool ONE, has a successful Coach Welcome Scheme – a model which it claims is valued and respected by all of its guests. And as coach visitor numbers continue to rise each year, Sara Carthy, Support Services Director at Liverpool ONE, spoke to Jade Smith about how this scheme has developed and what she believes its success can be attributed to.
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Sara said: “We have a pool of 340 City Stars – 40 of whom are specifically trained in our Coach Welcome initiative. “These Stars include a wide range of people of different ages and experiences – but one thing they all have in common is they are all
extremely passionate about what they do – this is a number one priority for us. They are of course the first impression of Liverpool which many of our visitors receive.” The City Stars meet the coaches, provide a brief history of Liverpool, maps, advice on where to shop and eat and answer any other questions which visitors may have. Liverpool ONE works closely with Merseytravel, which manages the Liverpool ONE bus station and they are keen to encourage further coach visits to the city. Sara said: “Liverpool has such a great breadth of things available for people visiting the city and we welcome visitors from all over the world. It really has never been easier to travel to Liverpool. “We want to make everyone’s experience a memorable one so hopefully visitors will want to come back time and time again. “And we don’t forget the coach drivers either – the people who are sitting and waiting for several hours for their guests. “We work closely with retailers and try to ensure at the very least, they receive a discount on refreshments.” So as we start 2015, Liverpool ONE says it looks forward to welcoming even more visitors by coach from both this country and across the world – and ensure everyone leaves with a lasting impression of this famous and beautiful city in their hearts. n www.coachandbusweek.com
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OPERATOR PROFILE › WOODS TRAVEL GROUP
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complete travel service Woods Travel Group has developed a successful formula that has earned it industry-wide respect. Managing Director Roger Elsmere and Director Tina Shaw-Morton give Andy Izatt an insight into how it has all been achieved
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ward-winning Woods Travel Group of Bognor Regis is in every sense a family-run business. Roger Elsmere is Managing Director while daughters Tina Shaw-Morton and Kristy Elsmere are directors. Sales Manager Alison Water�ield-Jones became the �irst non family member to be given a directorship in 2011, recognition of her continuing commitment which now extends over two decades. A multifaceted business that includes two companies, Woods Travel Ltd and Woods Holidays Ltd with different carefully targeted trading divisions, it specialises in offering a very personal service that encompasses every aspect of coach travel and travel agency services. Woods Travel Ltd is a member of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport. “Since 1992 we have operated a fully ABTA bonded travel agency with all the facilities of high street multiples,” Woods says in its publicity. “Being independent we can not only
Oldest in the current line-up are a pair of 1998 53-seat low-height Cummins Futura FLCs that are kept busy on school hires. Both have recently been re-trimmed by Duo�lex, Brackley. Newest is a 2010 53-seat Futura and two similarly-seated Magiq tri-axles. While there’s a mix of manual and automatics as well as 49-seat and 53-seat con�igurations, most are to executive speci�ication. The majority are 12m or 12.8m long, but four Magiqs are 13.5m tri-axles. One, a 2002 Futura has been up-seated to 70, again for school hires. Another, a Magiq, has its own twitter account. The team at Woods fully understand the growing importance of social media. A 25-seat Mercedes-Benz Vario-based Sitcar Beluga and a 16-seat Volkswagen Crafter cater for smaller groups. Light maintenance is carried out in-house, a neighbouring commercial garage dealing with heavier work while inspections and servicing is shared between the two. Most of the coaches have been given dateless
offer you a far wider range of tour operators to choose from, but can negotiate our own special discounts and offers. “Our special relationship with major cruise operators means that many of our special discounted cruise offers cannot be beaten. “Group travel is our specialty – from day trips in the UK to holidays all round the world – we can arrange your group requirements.”
Frontline coaching
Of around 50 staff, 22 are employed in the of�ice and travel agency that is the �irm’s head of�ice on the corner of Aldwick Road and Park Road in Bognor Regis. Most of the remainder are drivers. Two mechanics and an apprentice work at a depot on an industrial estate at Ford, north of the town, where the 17-strong �leet is based. Full size coaches are all Bova/VDLs, a mix of Futuras and Magiqs acquired second-hand, but maintained to a high standard. Roger usually looks to buy when a coach is around two years old and has stayed loyal to the Bova brand for more than three decades.
Roger Elsmere with Alison WaterfieldJones (left), Kristy Elsmere (second right) and Tina Shaw-Morton. ANDY IZATT
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FY registration plates for no other reason than two past additions had them and they’re available at reasonable cost. Given the excellent presentation of a �leet that sees regular refurbishment and repainting, it makes it much harder to date a vehicle. What was originally a two-tone blue and white livery evolved into one based on silver because Roger felt it projected a classier feel. It was also expensive to apply so when he bought a Futura from Emblings Coaches of Wisbech he decided to adopt that �irm’s white-based red and blue livery. It has evolved with subsequent applications, at one stage mimicking the style used by Johnsons of Henley-in-Arden. The 2010 Futura is in a special livery for Fred Olsen paid for by the cruise line. “Our DAF-powered coaches are so reliable,” Roger explained. “They’re
returning an average of 11mpg and they’re not bad for luggage capacity. While the Magiqs meet our needs, we prefer the Futura because they’re more solidly built. We’re known for our �leet of Futuras so if a suitable vehicle comes up, the �inance companies know to phone me. When they have been repainted and re-trimmed inside with new moquette and carpets, people think they’re new coaches. “The 70-seater is a recent conversion and has worked out very well. Schools have changed the date they want to travel to be able to use it. It can carry two classes and teachers – an entire year. We try and keep a driver to a vehicle. It is how we look after them that is important.” “The coach and driver are what the customer sees,” Tina pointed out. “A Woods driver is a very important part of our product. He can make or break the trip. The problem is it’s becoming really dif�icult �inding people who want to do it, and do it properly.”
Added Roger: “The Driver CPC has taken out a lot of drivers because the older guys just haven’t bothered and that has particularly affected the availability of part-timers. Driving is a very responsible job, but the pay is poor, the hours can be miserable and there’s a lot of travelling away from home. We’re lucky to have the team we have.”
Core business
Around 6,000 customers book on more than 120 Woods coach holiday departures annually. Where there’s no single supplement, this is clearly �lagged up, as is the availability of single rooms. Around 11,000 people each year take advantage of the 300-strong excursion programme. While the majority of holidays are UK-based, that’s not exclusively the case. There are also destinations this year in Ireland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain and Slovenia.
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OPERATOR PROFILE › WOODS TRAVEL GROUP A BRIEF HISTORY
Woods Travel Group: Woods Travel Group grew from the Bognor Regis taxi business that business partners Roger Elsmere and Bill Wood founded in 1971. Both had been corner shop owners in south London and had got to know each other visiting the local cash and carry. Roger, a trained draftsman, also had a fulltime job in engineering and was a football pools agent. Bill moved to Bognor Regis on the Sussex coast and on visiting him, Roger decided he liked the area as well and relocated his family. He was aged 27 at the time. “London was changing,” he recalled. “Tina was four and Kristy one. It wasn’t a nice place for children to grow up.” With poor taxi provision in the town, they decided to set high standards of service from the start. They bought a pair of new Ford Zephyr Zodiacs and wore sharp suits. It was an approach that was soon rewarded. Two-way radios were a further innovation and it wasn’t long before they had built up a fleet of 12 silver grey Ford Granadas. The Wood’s trading name, initially expressed with an apostrophe, was adopted because it was simple to remember, Roger explaining that he
Roger Elsmere with an additional Unicar-bodied Bedford bought second-hand finds that Elsmere is often misspelt or mispronounced. “As well as suits, we had chauffeur caps,” he recalled. “No one else bothered. When we were queuing on the taxi rank people would still come to us first, which didn’t make us very popular with other drivers. Weddings were very profitable. We tied on ribbons and put satin cushions on the back shelf. That appealed to people.” A 12-seat Ford Transit minibus was acquired in
1977 following repeated customer enquires. It was non-PSV, the business partners not realising they needed a compliant vehicle and a licence, but an appropriate replacement was soon sourced. The fleet started to grow with ever larger capacity vehicles. Notable were two Bedfords with stylish Caetano bodywork. Roger particularly remembers operating a Bedford VAL. True entrepreneurs, Roger and Bill understood the
opportunities that coach deregulation in 1980 would bring – so much so that they started offered their first coach holidays a year ahead of the relaxation. Of five advertised in 1979, four went ahead. While selling direct was successful, using local travel agents was less so because customers’ money wasn’t protected. It’s why Roger pushed for the business to be bonded when that was still voluntary and relatively
unusual. While two star hotels were initially tried, it soon became apparent that that didn’t work for Woods’ customer base so three star establishments were booked instead. Roger believes that Woods was the first coach operator in the UK to offer door-to-door collections and drop offs in 1983. Intent on making a strong impression, the business partners bought two new 53-seat Unicar Euro 80
Before standardising on Bova Futuras, Woods bought Europas
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‘One of the problems with our industry is that the product is so often underpriced,’ said Roger. ‘We have competitors going way under what we charge’
GT-bodied Bedford YMTs. Rare vehicles as relatively few UK operators chose coaches with overseas-made coachwork at that time, they certainly had head-turning looks. The same could be said for a Caetanobodied Ford AO609, which Moseley marketed in the UK as the Faro III. The YMTs proved inadequate for touring and were soon replaced by second-hand Bova Europas, a distinctively designed heavy-duty European integral that was one of the first of its genera to be offered in the UK. Bova Futuras followed as soon as they became available on the second-hand market with the first new one arriving in 1988. The full size fleet has been standardised on Bova/ VDL ever since. A longstanding relationship with Moseley in the South’s Allan Vaulter actually goes back to the Unicar-bodied Bedfords. 1988 was memorable for another reason. Bill Wood died after suffering a massive heart attack. The firm operated eight coaches at the time. The taxis business had been sold two years earlier having been rebranded as Star Cars as part of a planned exit of that market. Woods had continued to own its vehicles and employ its drivers, but competition had intensified particularly from owner drivers. Bill’s death was completely unexpected and there was nothing in place to prepare the business for such an eventuality. It took Roger two
years to reach a settlement with Bill’s dependents. However, Woods continued to prosper. As well as private hire, some of it for local schools, and growing day excursion and holiday programmes, there was a Ford Prison contract and concessions for offering day trips from Butlins and the Southdown Holiday Camp at Elmer. Although Woods had originally been based at Roger’s home, small offices at the back of a building on the corner of Park Road and Aldwick Road has been occupied when the two-way radio for the taxis had been introduced. In 1990 the entire building, which included a prominent shop window facing onto a main road into Bognor Regis, was acquired and has been home to the business ever since. There was a travel agency opposite and Roger soon noticed how many of his customers were visiting it after booking coach trips and tours with Woods. Consequently Woods Holidays Ltd was established in 1992 to sell a full range of holidays. It was a fully bonded ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) member and part of the ATOL (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) scheme. It also joined IATA (International Air Transport Association). Roger understood what a valuable selling tool bonding was, but a consequence of the well publicised demise of Bathbased Land Travel in 1992 was
that it was to become a legal requirement. The ATOL licence entitles Woods to put together its own packages, giving it the flexibility and control that have been key elements in its continuing success. The entrepreneurial flair that has become Woods’ hallmark meant the team were quick to spot the rapidly growing interest in cruising that developed in the 2000s. The Sussex Cruise Club was founded in 2008 to respond to that opportunity, but also to clearly distinguish what was being offered from the rest of the Woods portfolio. In conjunction with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Roger pioneered mini cruises using ships on positioning journeys that would otherwise be sailing empty. He often combined them with land-based themed tours. Roger has chartered whole ships when he has seen the right opportunity, selling the surplus capacity to other operators when necessary. That extends to river boats as well, Woods working closely with Croisi Europe, which operates on the Danube, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône and Seine. Whether it’s a holiday or excursion, Woods has learnt that additional content makes it easier to sell and Roger is insistent that everything is included in the price. Customers don’t pay for extras and that even extends to ‘on tour’ opportunities spotted by drivers while they’re away.
The first new Bova Futura joined the fleet in 1988
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Some UK holidays are in conjunction with Warner’s. Continental holidays are sold working alongside Barnes of Swindon and Mendleshambased Galloway. Each operator has a seat allocation and then the group is consolidated at a motorway services before going forward into Europe. It makes money for the operators while minimising the potential �inancial exposure and frees up vehicles. Woods used to offer air tours to destinations across Europe, but an increasingly poor euro exchange undermined much of the market. However, it still offers air tours accompanied by a Woods escort to Isles of Scilly, Guernsey and Jersey. Today, destinations further a�ield such as New Zealand are available in conjunction with Collette Worldwide Holidays. An important feature of a Woods holiday is that it includes door to door service from across West and East Sussex as well as eastern Hampshire and southern Surrey. Every effort is made to keep travelling to the tour coach to a minimum. Hotels of at least three star quality are used although the Woods ethos is to give its customers as much choice as possible so four and �ive star options are offered when available at an additionally charged. An important element of the excursion programme is London theatre trips. Woods preference is for midweek matinees because better positioned, more reasonably priced seats are available and customers get home at a civilised time of day. It’s also more conducive to drivers’ hours. Passengers on one coach might be going to see different shows. “Our customers are predominantly older,” said Tina. “If it’s a show for younger people we would be more likely to go in the evening. We’re always looking for something different and that’s true for London as much as anywhere. We had 16 coach loads go to see the poppies at the Tower of London. That was one a day. As soon as we �illed one coach, we were �illing another. We matched what was raised onboard for the poppy factory in Richmond - £1,538. Not that going to London gets any easier. “The parking situation is crazy,” observed Roger. “Drivers can run out of hours caught in slow moving traf�ic and there’s nowhere for them to stop. At The Shard, for example, there are no coach bays at all. “We always try and be aware of new activities, attractions and hotels that have been refurbished,” he continued. “Often hotels won’t tell you about this so we go to the trade shows and walk round every stand to see what’s new. We �ind a decent hotel �irst and then put a tour together round it.” “What we’re doing is moving more towards themes,” said Tina. “Great little trains in Wales; boats, trains and the Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre; the Manchester Ship Canal; Durham and the North Pennines including Beamish; castles and gardens; cruises on lakes; and big band weekends. That sort of thing. Two centre holidays are popular. It’s all about giving added value within the price.” Two main holiday brochures are produced inhouse annually supplemented by newsletters, justifying an in-house publicity department.
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OPERATOR PROFILE › WOODS TRAVEL GROUP There are also two day excursion brochures each year. A lot of care goes in to making all of them as user friendly as possible. Customers often buy a number of products annually with retirees predominating on the holidays. Day excursions appeal to a wider audience. The firm’s comprehensive website has all the latest brochures and newsletter, and there’s also a video to watch and a brief history of the company. Testimonials underline the broad nature of the business with dedicated sections for coach tours, air tours, day excursions, coach hire, single holidays, Woods’ travel agency and the Sussex Cruise Club of which more later. The news section on the website highlights just how much Woods is an industry-leading business. For the second year running it was crowned Top Small Fleet Operator at the UK Coach Awards 2014. The judges were again impressed by the professionalism, dedication and high standards evident in all aspects of the business. Private Group Organiser Denise Fry was the Gold Award Winner for Customer Service while driver Paul Smyth was the Top UK Coach Driver Bronze Award Winner. “Winning awards has done us no harm,” said Tina.
Floating cruising
Cruises have been sold under the Woods name since 1985, but in 2008 the Sussex Cruise Club was launched to reflect the growing importance of this market. The name was suggested by Alison Waterfield-Jones to differentiate it from Woods other products and the club has its own website. The Bognor Regis firm has worked closely with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines (FOCL) over many years. FOCL runs popular cruises that often start from ports along the south coast, namely Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover. Ships would move empty between them to get into position for their next commitment, but Roger saw an opportunity to sell those journeys as mini cruises with a return leg by coach. Woods usual door-to-door pick ups were included and the whole trip would be escorted. Adding a couple of day’s hotel accommodation often with a specific theme would make the whole
One of four Bova Magiq tri-axles that operate alongside Futuras in today’s fleet experience unique and that would be reflected in the price of the package. On one positioning journey from Southampton to Dover, Roger booked 350 places that were all filled. It took seven coaches to transport the group back from Kent. There are opportunities for positioning cruises from other ports as well, Roger particularly remembering one from Falmouth to Greenock on MS Funchal that was combined with a couple of nights in the Lake District. Cruises on Windermere and Ullswater were included with the holiday given a Wordsworth theme. Then there were 24-night Mediterranean cruises that Woods made unique by splitting in Venice and combining with coach packages to and from. When the MS Balmoral made a promotional cruise from Venice to Southampton, Roger was alerted and managed to fill not just one, but two coaches for the trip
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down to Italy and subsequent cruise. As ever staff at FOCL couldn’t have been more helpful and the tour was very well received. Another opportunity that Woods has developed is introducing people to cruising through a programme of ships visits while they’re in port being prepared for their next commitment. Accompanied by members of the sales team, people have an opportunity to look round, see what facilities are available and view the cabins. It’s not a day out as such and is only open to those who have not been on a cruise before. A charge is made, but that’s reimbursed if a cruise is subsequently booked. For those who aren’t yet prepared to even venture onboard a ship, the Woods team will make presentations where they live such as at retirement flats. Rather than make a small charge, participants are asked to make a fixed donation to a charity like the RNLI in advance. That way they’re much more likely to attend and take an interest.
Growing private hire
Despite the key contribution of the holiday and touring programmes, the importance of private hire to Woods is underlined by the fact that it accounts for two thirds of its annual turnover. Private hire was up 14% in 2014. All of the different divisions of the business are separate cost centres so Roger always knows exactly how each is performing. “People see our coaches out and about and they think of us as being a coach company,” he said. “Sometimes it can be difficult to get across what we additionally offer through the travel agency and the Sussex Cruise Club. Brand awareness comes from the coaches.” An important source of income is rail replacement work for Go-Ahead, both planned and emergency. “It’s mostly in the winter and at weekends, which is good for us,” he said. While school private hire is undertaken – Woods is a Busk Benchmark member – it has no local authority home to school contracts www.coachandbusweek.com
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Woods white-based red and blue livery has gone through several evolutions but was orginally inspired by Emblings Coaches although it is an approved supplier under West Sussex County Council’s (WSCC) transport framework agreement. “We’ve not got any work out of it,” observed Roger. “It doesn’t really fit with what else we do. Often escorts are required and we don’t employ any. Private hire for local societies, clubs and schools fits better with our holiday and day excursion programmes.” A WSCC contract that was fulfilled around a decade ago was a registered local bus route in Littlehampton using a 16-seater. It ran 18 hours a day for nine months out of season while a bridge was repaired. When the volcanic ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland grounded flights in 2010, Roger found himself trapped in Barcelona. A coach was summoned from Bognor Regis to rescue him, but not before he had sold seats through a local agent to people who found themselves in a similar predicament. “One of the problems with our industry is that the product is so often underpriced,” said Roger. “We have competitors going way under what we charge. This time of year is the worst. I don’t know how they survive. There’s always someone out there cutting the price to pay the bills and there are always people who will go for the cheapest price.”
Way of doing business
Unusually there is no mechanism on Woods’ websites for booking online. It’s the firm’s experience that customers much prefer to talk to someone face to face or over the phone. “Everything here is set up to be customer friendly and responsive,” said Tina. “For some people coming here to book a holiday is a day out. There are so many things we need to ask them to ensure that they get what they want. They usually have lots of questions they want to ask us as well. www.coachandbusweek.com
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“We always allocate seats on our products so that couples are able to sit together. This also removes the issue of customers queuing up to get onto the coach because they all want the seats at the front! It’s important to get things right first time, but as the trips and holidays are planned so far in advance, changes are sometimes necessary. If we do have to make a change, customers receive a letter explaining what’s happening and asking them to sign that they’re ok with it. “Last year we introduced a loyalty points scheme for the Sussex Cruise Club which is proving very popular. We have many people who have travelled with us for more than 20
‘We’re always looking for something different and that’s true for London as much as anywhere’
years. Our customers are often repeat bookers or have been recommended by friends. “On our Christmas and Easter tours we give them a little present that’s wrapped and labelled. Sourcing those can be a real challenge. One time we sourced folding travel bags from Canada that were actually made in China. We ended up having to get an import licence to bring them in. “There’s a gentleman who has taken a 100 holidays with us and we’ll be giving him a free holiday. There was another couple who had to cancel their holiday at Christmas through illness. We made sure that they received their presents from us anyway.
“Sometimes we will run a trip at a loss in order to avoid customer disappointment. We don’t want to cancel so we always look at all the factors – what has been bought in, fixed costs and how much for the coach. Would it be sitting at the depot anyway? If it’s a holiday, and we have to cancel, we’ll offer discounted alternatives to soften the blow a little. It means customers get extra value elsewhere. We have got the latitude and flexibility to make that sort of decision because we have complete control over our product. “There are no restraints from outside on what we do. That means we can tailor to individual requirements. If a customer just wants a coach only price, we can give them that or for any other element. Our sales team is salaried. They’re not on commission and there’s no pressure to sell to meet a target.” Said Roger: “Before this last recession many retirees were paying for their holidays out of the interest they were earning on their savings. When the recession came everyone panicked so no one was spending anything. No one was booking or they were booking much later. It took six months for confidence to comeback. “We also took a hit from schools booking private hire. Whatever they did had to be directly curriculum related. Schools also didn’t want to ask parents for money, but that situation has relaxed. “Our work from schools has increased over the past couple of years. “We’ve never purported to be the cheapest. With so many areas to the business, if one takes a hit, there will be others that do better. It’s because of that diversity that we’re still here.” “Customers are becoming harder to please, but we trade on our reputation,” added Tina. “What we say is that we’re value for money. There are no hidden extras.” n
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10 miles from London and still no sign of… Leo Pard: ‘Perhaps it is part of a greater plan to rid the capital of tourist coaches, despite the fact they remove 10 to 20 cars on the streets in one go’
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n 1397 Sir Richard Whittington was appointed Mayor of London by King Richard II after becoming a City Alderman in 1393. That was following the death of the previous mayor, but Richard (Dick) Whittington lent large sums of money to the king, which arguably may have made the path easier to him securing his new post. There’s nothing new about pollution and emissions. At that time horses were ridden and the major problem facing the city was more one of disposing and cleaning up the mess that was left on the streets. It’s possible to see similarities to the familiar business model adopted by the current Mayor of London which manifests itself in the 21st Century expectation the people should seemingly cycle. The latest event to add to the industry’s calendar and list of when and where to avoid is the creation of the Cycle Superhighway in the centre of the capital. When it’s completed, what exactly will be its effect on traffic flow and given the likely consequences, whether tourists will ever bother to
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With road space in central London now at a critical premium, Leo Pard despairs that priority is going to be given to cyclists over coaches and other passenger carrying vehicles that contribute so much to the economy come to London again? At the end of January, it was announced on BBC News that the go ahead had finally been given for construction work to start on a scheme that will cross from east to west and north to south although it will predominantly be on the northern side of the River Thames. The £900m project is due to start in April although it was fully expected to begin in January. This column has made mention before about general London coach parking issues and made reference to what was proposed, but with the minimum of details. Now it will be a reality, and despite the representations (strong representations) of the trade bodies, there remain many unanswered questions and indeed
controversially little, or no response from the Mayors’ office on the massive impact it will have on London tourism. Perhaps it is part of a greater plan to rid the capital of tourist coaches, despite the fact they remove 10 to 20 cars on the streets in one go. Combined with the proposed ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in 2020 it could achieve exactly that. Interesting that some PCVs in London that are actually only Euro 5 compliant have been given an exemption from the Euro 6 requirement, but that’s another story. When the building of this high cost project proceeds, the disruption will start. Coach parking bays around the Embankment Station area on the river side will be removed and replaced
by a bay system. Essentially a lane will be removed making it particularly difficult for coaches turning towards Whitehall from the Embankment. They will be trapped in a flow of traffic now squeezed into one lane and will be fighting for space with sightseeing buses and commuter coaches. Also, there won’t be anywhere to wait. Where they are allowed to drop off, passengers will have to disembark onto a three metre section of pavement and then have to cross over the Superhighway – echoes of the Queen song I want to ride my bicycle. The reason that operators might want to throw in their hats is now explained. The Superhighway will actually consist of two-way cycle traffic, and cyclists come in many guises. There’s the ‘Boris Bikes’, which are hired by people from a stand. Those riders may be quite inexperienced in cycling in a big busy city. Then there are leisure cyclists, commuter cyclists (coach services are available, remember) and the courier cyclists who do it for a living and have a kamikaze tendency to get through as fast as they can at all costs with disregard to anyone else. So your tourists have alighted, or it could 53 or more primary school children all excited and standing on those three metres of pavement. They now have to cross the Superhighway using small crossings, designs yet to be finalised. Chaos could well ensue as they try to reach the security of the pavement by the river. Unfortunately pedestrians and fast moving cyclists do not make a happy marriage and the full impact of this revolutionary scheme is a long way off from being fully understood. Obviously cyclists should be able to safely ride anywhere and the bulk of the Superhighway will provide that, but this is a publicly funded project with no contribution to the cost from those using it at this stage. Maybe that will change? If the purpose is to reduce pollution in some areas, it will succeed. However, in the main tourist area for coach operation, it will increase with reduced road space and all traffic at a standstill from one end of the Embankment to the other. London’s black cabs are seeking a judicial review and some authorities have delaying planning permission for the parts of the route in their boroughs. The fact that the cabs are taking this kind of action shows just how real and serious this is for the tourism currency in London, and quite frankly it is. 10 miles from London and still no sign of cycle paths – yet! ■
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PREVIEW › BEST OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND
The best of BoBI Popular domestic tourism show Best of Britain & Ireland 2015 is fast approaching. James Day provides CBW’s preview
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est of Britain & Ireland (BoBI) is an annual business event in the UK for the domestic tourism and venues industry. When it returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 1000hrs on Wednesday, March 11 to 1600hrs on Thursday, March 12, 2015, the event expects to bring together over 300 exhibitors, including attractions, destinations, hotels and venues, with 3,000 visitors. Coach operator staff responsible for planning holidays, trips, tours, breaks, conferences, meetings and events will find a significant amount of inspiration to assist them in developing their itinerates at BoBI. Alongside the exhibition this year will be a comprehensive seminar programme, and of course the usual networking opportunities which are expected from industry events. BoBI is a free event, open to all relevant trade professionals. It is possible to register in advance for convenience, allowing delegates to collect their passes on arrival on the day. The show will be located in the NEC’s hall number 8.
Exhibitors
With the organisers claiming to have over 300 exhibitors lined up for the event, there will be plenty of worthwhile stands to visit at the show, with a number of new developments featured. VisitLiverpool will have a strong presence and is hosting two informal events on stand D30 – afternoon ‘fizz’ at 1400hrs on the first day and pastries and coffee from 1000hrs on the second. The stand is showcasing several attractions in Liverpool, including The Beatles Story, Cavern City Tours and Mersey Ferries. Cedar Court Hotels has recently completed a £500,000 renovation of the four star Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield, which it will be promoting at the show. The Cedar Court Grand in York also hosted the launch of the world’s first retrofitted electric double-decker bus, so the chain is no stranger to the coach and bus industry. South Devon Railway and Stuart Line Cruises have joined forces to offer a ‘Boat Trains’ joint ticket for groups. The ticket offers a 14-mile round trip aboard the a heritage steam train through the valley of the river Dart before a cruise along the river Exe with the cruise company. Find out more on the railway’s stand, D70.
an ideal place for informal meetings between exhibitors and visitors. A meeting planning tool also offers the opportunity to pre-book meetings and create bespoke schedules. The Hotel Lobby area features 10 hotels which visitors can meet face-to-face, while the club lounge is a good place to take a break from the show floor and network with other visitors. The Britain’s Heritage area features 10 heritage attractions and destinations to examine, from castles to gardens.
Seminar programme
A seminar programme is running throughout BoBI this year. Some of the highlights include:
March 11 – 1100hrs – The Tourism Society’s ‘General Election’ Tourism and Venues Question Time Helen Grant MP, the Government’s Sports & Tourism Minister; Lord Lee, Liberal Democrat Peer and Chairman of the Tourism All Party Parliamentary Group and William Cash, UKIP Tourism and Heritage Spokesperson, have all confirmed their participation at a special Tourism Question Time organised by The Tourism Society. The panel discussion, to be chaired by Bernard Donoghue, Chairman of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, will give each party the opportunity to outline their support and plans for the future of the domestic tourism industry. 1345hrs – Domestic tourism: past its peak or on the road to new heights? A panel discussion including Deidre Wells, CEO of UKinbound, Denis Wormwell, CEO of
Shearings and Bernard Donoghue, Director of ALVA. The seminar will ask what the future holds for the domestic tourism sector and assess the future prospects of the industry.
1445hrs – Are venues back in the driving seat? Moderated by Allan Norbury, Editor of Meetings & Incentive Travel, the seminar asks whether an increase in business confidence with the upcoming election is a positive sign for the venues industry. March 12 – 1030hrs – Big versus small – getting noticed by GTOs and tour planners A session tackling the challenges facing smaller attractions and accommodation suppliers, discussing how they can best compete with larger players.
The Tour Booking System can be displayed effectively through multiple devices
Show features
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Travel and accommodation
The event is easy to reach by coach and bus. Coach services are operated by National Express and Megabus, with over 120 daily services from across the UK to Birmingham Airport. From here, travellers can get to the NEC in minutes on the free air-rail link. Regular local buses depart from Birmingham City Centre. The 900 National Express West Midlands (NXWM) service runs every 15 minutes during the day taking approximately 30 minutes. The 97 service from the same operator runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day taking approximately 45 minutes. Local bus services also run every 30 minutes throughout the day to Solihull (NXWM service 966) and Coventry (service 900). For those planning to attend both days of the event, there are discounted rates available from the show’s recommended accommodation provider, Event Express. These can be found at http://www.eventexpressuk.info/index. asp?e=Bestof2015
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Distinctive Systems
Distinctive Systems has attended every BoBI event so far and returns again this year to display its three major products – Coach Manager, Tour Booking System and Vehicle Maintenance System. The company expects the most interest to be directed towards Coach Manager and Tour Booking, though it will be happy to demonstrate the Vehicle Maintenance System when required. Coach Manager is designed to assist coach, minibus and community transport operators by offering secure handling of bookings, efficient allocation of vehicles and drivers, client confirmations, driver work tickets, invoicing and a built-in sales ledger with extensive financial reporting facilities. The software can link to Sage 50 if the operator requires it. Distinctive’s Tour Booking System is a complete management solution for individual passenger reservations. It is suitable for passengers booking for express services, day excursions and extended tours. As well as a powerful back office sysem, it incorporates an automated data driven website for handling reservations from clients and travel agents, with real-time payment processing and confirmation emails. The company recently added Google Maps functionality into its Coach Manager and Tour Booking System. For Coach Manager, this means business and address lookups are virtually
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PREVIEW › BEST OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND instantaneous, as are route calculations, distances and latitudes/longitudes. On the Tour Booking Service, this helps to accurately display pick-up points or home pick-up areas, allowing the customer to check if their postcode falls within the supported area. A recent development with Tour Booking Software is shopping basket functionality, which allows clients to make multiple bookings before using a single card payment to complete the transaction.
Roeville
In addition to showcasing the latest editions of its tour reservation and private hire software, Roeville will be demonstrating its e-commerce website and revealing WebRes 5.0. Roeville’s coach hire and contract reservation system, ph28, includes coach handling and a full featured sales ledger within a single product. There are no hidden extras or bolt on requirements – it is an ideal, flexible, standalone system for operators of all sizes. The system integrates with Roeville’s tour booking software to automatically chart coaches as new tours are added. Support for AFD postcode address management is also integrated, allowing quick client
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Examples of current Roeville WebRes sites in use with coach operators
addressing subject to licencing from AFD. The system integrates with Sage Line 50 and Line 100 accounts systems. The ph28 system has been updated with a new quotations manager, as well as a link to the new Don’t Travel Empty site. There are two tour booking systems offered by Roeville. Firstly, the t28 is designed for operators of all sizes, focusing on ease and speed of use. It integrates with the company’s WebRes e-commerce product to offer improved internet based booking. The t3 system builds on the t28, using Sybase – Advantage Database Server to deliver a high performance multi brand distributed reservation system. T3 also includes a voucher tracking system for redeeming holiday vouchers, along with the ability to implement loyalty schemes. WebRes uses Microsoft technology to deliver a powerful internet reservation system for coach and tour operators. The system can handle thousands of simultaneous page hits and a large amount of simultaneous bookings without slowing down. The portal is hosted on Roeville’s own servers for maximum uptime and performance. WebRes 5.0 boasts several new features, including integrated blogs for marketing, sales and news and improvements to the content management system, making page layouts easier to adjust. New design tools can also aid the customisation of customer contact forms. n
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THE BIG PICTURE Many coach operators have a strong sense of history, preserving vehicles to a high standard. One of them is Jones Motor Services of Flint which has owned this Burlingham Seagull-bodied Leyland Tiger Cub since 1975. The 36-seater was new in 1956 to Auty’s Tours, a Ribble subsidiary, and is a regular at the Llandudno Transport Festival where Andy Izatt photographed it. Jones Motor Services was founded in 1898 initially as a haulage business, but responding to new opportunities seats were added to lorries so passengers could be carried. While works bus services were sold to Crosville in 1936, the business continued with funeral and wedding cars, a petrol station and cars sales under the stewardship of Gwilym, Edward’s son. Coach operation resumed in 1950. Today’s business is run by Alun, Edward’s grandson. Around 10 vehicles are operated, a mix of Van Hool-bodied DAF coaches and minibuses, and there are door-to-door holidays and short breaks programmes.
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DELIVERIES
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BROWN’S COACHES
South Kirkby, West Yorkshirebased Brown’s Coaches (SK) Ltd has taken delivery of two Scania K 400 EB4x2 OmniExpress 36 coaches powered by Scania’s 13-litre, 400 horsepower Euro 5 engines coupled to Scania’s fully-automated Opticruise gearboxes. The vehicles feature 53 half-leather passenger seats, three point seatbelts, full Bosch Professional Line A/V systems with two flat screen monitors, centre sunken washrooms and alloy wheels. Also included as
standard on both vehicles is Scania’s onboard telematics system. In choosing Scania, Brown’s Coaches (SK) Ltd was looking for a pair of two-axle vehicles with 53 seats and a full executive specification. The combination of the Scania K 400 EB4x2 chassis and the OmniExpress 36 bodywork ticked every box. The operator told CBW: “The vehicles replaced two other Scanias, a 2009 OmniExpress and a 2009 Scania Irizar. “They are doing well so far,
EPSOM COACHES
comprehensive CCTV system with audio. Steve Whiteway, Epsom Coaches Managing Director, told CBW: “Since TfL is aiming to have the entire London fleet to at least a Euro 4 standard by the end of the year, we decided to replace some of our previous Euro 3 Enviro200s early, rather than upgrading them to Euro 4. “They’re performing well so far. The S3 is quite a tight route and the Enviro200s have proven to be manoeuvrable to cope with it. “The buses are the last Enviro200s which use the old model. We don’t have anything against the
Six new Euro 6 compliant Alexander Dennis Enviro200s have been introduced on Epsom Coaches’ S3 route operating between Worcester Park and Belmont, all to Transport for London (TfL) specification. The operator now has 26 Euro 6 buses. In addition, it has refurbished 12 buses over the last year to bring them up to the latest standards. The Enviro200s can carry 49 passengers – 24 standing and 25 seated. They have also been fitted with a
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we would buy another if we could afford it! “They’re being used on a few continental trips and private hire work in the UK.”
Gateshead Central Taxis has added five Euro 5 Optare Solo SRs to its first service bus fleet. The company has over 200 vehicles, including a 24-hour taxi fleet and the largest range of specialist wheelchair accessible vehicles in the Northeast. In Gateshead Taxis’ first venture into vehicles of this capacity, the 9m Solos will serve multiple routes around Gateshead on behalf of Nexus, seating up to 31 passengers. The low-floor combined with the front axle forward of the door allows for easy access to a fully flat lower saloon area, making the buses easily accessible
for all. Scot Ryan, Operations Manager at Gateshead Central Taxis, said: “We look forward to a long working relationship with Optare and their support through these initial stages in our new venture.” Tim Matthews, UK Sales and National Key Account Manager, Optare, said: “We are thrilled to be supplying Gateshead Taxis with what we hope will be the first of many Optare buses.” FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Optare Solo SR ENGINE: Mercedes-Benz Euro 5 TRANSMISSION: Allison 2100 SEATS: 31 SUPPLIED BY: Optare 08434
863200 www.optare.com
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BODY/CHASSIS: Scania K 400
EB4x2 OmniExpress 36 ENGINE: Scania 13-litre, 400
horsepower Euro 5 TRANSMISSION: Fullyautomated Opticruise SEATS: 53 SUPPLIED BY: Scania GB 01908 210210 www.scania.co.uk
new model, it’s just what happened to be available from ADL. “This investment ensures we maintain one of the most modern fleets in the UK, all built to our exacting specification with first class environmental credentials.” FACT FILE
BODY/CHASSIS: Alexander
Dennis Enviro200 ENGINE: Cummins ISBe4 Euro 6 TRANSMISSION: Allison
automatic SEATS: 25 SUPPLIED BY: Alexander
Dennis 01909 551166 www.alexander-dennis.com
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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 belts, DVD + 2 monitors, centre toilet, centre power door, boiler + dash fridge, air con, Eminox exhaust for London 2015, Mercedes engine & gearbox, good condition, test until September 2015, real good drive.
49 recliner seats with retractable belts, DVD + monitor, centre toilet and door, Volvo engine, ZF gearbox, test until August 2015.
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.
£35,000 + VAT o.n.o.
£12,500 + 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
£27,500 + VAT
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
EVM Direct – 0845 5205160
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VEHICLES
1996 Dennis Lance
2003 (53) Volvo B12M
47 belted seats, excellent condition, long or new MOT, excellent reliability, choice of three vehicles, 2nd owner from new, ex Brighton and Hove.
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, Berkoff, LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £44,000 – MAY CONSIDER PX
£POA
Peakes Coaches – 07773 793239
Volvo B12B Sleeper
01884 252646 / 07702 626542 Kingdoms Tours Ltd
1996 Caetano Optimo
2003 DAF DB250 Plaxton President
2000 Neoplan Starliner N513 Tourer
65 seats + 26 standees, DAF euro 1V / Voith, conversion to single door available. £13,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
Call Carl on 00353 86857 0885
2003 DAF DB250 Alexander ALX400
2009 (58) Optare Versa 10.4m
65 seats + 26 standees, DAF euro 1V / Voith, conversion to single door available. £13,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
34 seats + 22 standees. £38,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk
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.
£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.
58 plate Enviro 200
Optare Tempo Dual Door Bus
Automatic gearbox, air conditioned, twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge, 49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.
£40,000 + VAT
£25,000 + VAT
Ex London Transport, 28 seats, 48 standing, lowering suspension, wheelchair ramp, air con, electronic destination, LED lighting, full 12 months test.
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622
£29,995
2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3
2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther
48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
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.
29 seater, manual ramp, Hanover destination equipment all round, new MOT, in white, ready to go.
£52,500
Priority Hire – 01905 821843
Centaur Coaches 01322 625370 / 07957 162388
1999/2001 Dennis Tridents x3
1998 Volvo B10L/ Alexander Ultra
80/85 seats, Voith gearboxes, ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, can be DDA with 78 seats.
43 seats (39 belted), ZF auto, other seat-belted Volvo service buses available due to fleet upgrade.
£00,000 + VAT
From £14,000 + VAT
£9,500 + VAT
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
Steve Hayes – 0161 946 9255 steve.hayes@manct.org
Call 01691 780212 or visit www.tanat.co.uk
2001 Volvo B10M Berkhof Axial
1998 DAF SB3000
2008 Volvo B7RLE/ Plaxton Centro
1999 Volvo B6BLE/ Wrights Crusader
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.
45 seats (42 belted), ZF auto, 2 available, 1 MOT’d until Dec 15, 1 MOT’d until Feb 16. Available due to fleet upgrade.
37 seats (recent refurb), ZF auto, MOT until April 2015. Available due to fleet upgrade. Destination blind not included in sale.
£9,500 + VAT
£55,000 + VAT
£9,500 + VAT
Snowcoach Holidays 01727 866177 / 07831 612125
01487 843333 / 07834 97751 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk
Call 01691 780212 or visit www.tanat.co.uk
Call 01691 780212 or visit www.tanat.co.uk
Nigel McCree - 07817 542113
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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: 01785 811139 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Low Floor Euro 6 Sprinter 516 or 519
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI
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.
Automatic, metallic silver, power door, privacy double glazing, coach rear end, 16 leather seats, indash & saloon air con, MOT till June, 177K miles.
16 seats finished in moquette, manual, white, large boot, double rear doors, panoramic windows, curtains, emergency exit in saloon, 63,500 miles.
8 seats, 202,000 miles, twin sliding saloon door, large boot, 6 speed manual, in-dash & saloon air con, MOT March, clean & tidy vehicle, been very well maintained.
£POA
£36,500 + VAT
£27,500 + 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: 01785 811139 07803 222552 staffordbus@btconnect.com
1997 Volvo B12R Jonckheere Monaco
2005 Volkswagen
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.
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
Lewis Coaches Ltd 02476 449944
Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South
2002 Scania Irizar K114
2002 Mercedes Beaver 2
Volvo B10M
2006 Volvo B12M
£13,999 + VAT
57 seats. £POA
51/53 seat executive, WC, AC, auto, Berkoff LEZ, MOT 12/11/14, excellent condition. NOW £65,000
Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
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.
NOW £37,000
33 seater, auto, 3 point belts, racks, boot, drives well, new tyres, brakes etc, in good condition, very nice interior, wood dash, etc, may PX.
£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
www.coachandbusweek.com
£POA
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VEHICLES 1999 Dennis Dart SLF
33 seats with 19 standing and various combinations including wheelchair space, Hanover destination front side and rear, manual wheelchair ramp, fully DDA compliant with accessibility certificate, choice of 5, MOT May and July.
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.
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
£6,250 + VAT
£12,500 + VAT
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk Tel: 01795 423982
01404 47502/07790 966667 parnell-coaches@supanet.com
EnsignBus 01708 865656
Andy.Bates@chalkwell.co.uk 01795 423982
2001 Setra 315 GTHD
2011 61 plate Sitcar Marlin
2005 Jonckheere Mistral Volvo B12B
2008 Setra 415GTHD Euro 4
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
13 metre, 53 retrimmed seats with 3 point belts and centre toilet, air con, will be supplied with new MOT.
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 – choice of 5.
£14,950 + VAT
£28,000 ono
£85,000 + VAT
£51,000 + VAT
£95,000 + VAT each or offers for 2 or more
Call Ken – Belle Coaches 01728 830414/07887 898425
Grange Travel – 01474 357743 info@grange-travel.co.uk
Chiltern Travel 07768 215058 tboorman@outlook.com
Chiltern Travel 07768 215058 tboorman@outlook.com
2006 Scania K114 Irizar Century
2011 Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther
NEW Mercedes Atego Indcar Next
NEW Iveco Sitcar Voyager
Automatic, 49 seats + courier + driver, centre sunken WC, continental door, air con, radio P/A, CD player, wired for monitor and DVD player, double glazing and curtains, new MOT.
Automatic, 12.8m, 61 seats + courier + driver, power entrance door, 3 point belts, leather headrests + piping, rear continental door, radio P/A, CD player and air con, LEZ compliant, MOT Sept,157,519km.
Available in two weights 10 tonne / 4 cyl engine (33 passenger seats) and 12 tonne / 6 cyl engine (33-37 passenger seats), power doors, air con, radio P/A, CD, provisions for DVD & monitor, lap belts.
25 seat luxury midi coach, Lazzerini reclining seats + courier + driver, air con, manual gearbox + retarder, double glazed tinted windows, with curtains, power door, radio/PA and CD, luggage space of 4 m3.
£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
1999 Mercedes Vario Plaxton Cheetah
2000 Mercedes Vario 614 7HO
29 seats, PSV MOT’d, drives well, manual gearbox, 3 point belts etc, bodywork straight but paintwork a little dull, original interior, may PX.
24 seater, power door, private plate, manual, 3 point belts, low mileage, wood dash kit, very good condition, drives great, long PSV MOT, COIF.
£10,750 + VAT
£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
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516cdi
Euro 5, 43 seats, 30 standing, DDA, RPC, Esteem bodied buses. Choice of 4.
£18,950 + VAT
£78,500 + VAT
Coachtraders - 01501 744000
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
Heritage Coaches Tel Russell – 01403 711238
2003 Renault Master
2001 Mercedes 814D
2003 Dennis Dart
Rohill Kestrel body, 14 seats or 6 wheelchairs, ramp at rear doors, MOT April 2016.
27 seats with 3-point belts, LEZ compliant, manual gearbox, MOT April 2015.
£POA
£6,595 + VAT
Rainham Coach Co Ltd, Kent 01634 852020/07850 657653
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
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
£2,750 + VAT
£14,950 + 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
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
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 2006 VOLVO B12M
2002 52 PLATE SUPER POINTER DARTS
I-shift, LEZ compliant, Hanover LEDs, 12.8m, 50 seats, air-con, server and toilet, 3 point belts thoughout.
42 seats, DDA compliant, Cummins ISB engines, Voith gearboxes.
2002 DENNIS DART SLFs 10.7m, Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, airport spec.
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.
1999 V REG DENNIS TRIDENTS Alexander ALX400 bodies, Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, 80 seats.
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.
OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY -
Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 8 Visit our website for current s
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K ER SPECIALIST 1999 V REG DENNIS TRIDENTS
2001 Y REG TRIDENTS
Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 75 seats.
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
1998 S REG VOLVO OLYMPIAN Volvo Euro 2 engines, 76 seats, ZF gearboxes, part open top.
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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Mercedes Atego Indcar Next
10 tonne version – 33 passenger seats + driver + courier 12 tonne version – 37 passenger seats + driver +courier Now taking orders for Summer delivery
MOSELEY (PCV) LTD Elmsall Way, Dale Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2XS
Tel: 01977 609000 Fax: 01977 609900 enquiries@moseleycoachsales.co.uk www.moseleycoachsales.co.uk
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Stafford Bus Centre Specialist Bus & Coach Sales
VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE
www.staffordbuscentre.com Tel: 01785 811139 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
MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2002 52 reg 28 seats on tracking destination, etc £10,950
ADL ENVIRO 300 2002 reg Currenty fitted out as exibition / classroom, very low miles, very good condition, see website for details £17,950
MERCEDES SPRINTER 616 CDI 56 & 06 reg 24 seats and full DDA spec 1 and 2, manual gearbox, very rare £18,950
MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2001 Y reg 29 bus seats with belts, full body overhaul where needed and repaint into white, long or new test £9,950
FORD TRANSIT T430 2009 high roof, COIF and PSV test, 16/17 seat with underfloor tail lift and tracking, rare to find this spec £11,950
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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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 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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Scania (Great Britain) Limited, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7DJ
2009/10 ‘59’ SCANIA OMNICITY DOUBLE DECK BUSES AVAILABLE NOW FROM LESS THAN £50 PER DAY*
OPTION 1 - SALE PRICE
£85,000.00 converted and painted price.
OPTION 2 - 5 YEAR CONTRACT HIRE
£1,450.00 pcm
• Capacity 87 (41 upper deck, 22 + 1 wheelchair lower deck and 23 standees) • Automatic wheelchair ramp • Euro 5 • ZF automatic • Currently TFL spec but conversion to single door spec with extra seats available • Choice of vehicles *Based on a 5 year contract hire at £1,450pcm - subject to status To view the rest of our stock please visit our website www.scania.co.uk/usedbuscoach
Contact James Morgan on 07795 350814 or 01909 533102. Alternatively, contact your local area representative: • • • • •
James Morgan 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
07795 350814 07974 403312 07974 403305 07739 628732 07974 403309
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2008 (58) LDV MAXUS 120PS 17 SEAT MINIBUS IN WHITE COIF/PSV CHOICE OF 2 14,000 MILES & 18,000 MILES TRADE SALE ONLY £POA
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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FORD TRANSIT MINIBUSES
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
(63) 2013 Ford Transit 9 seat shuttle, 2.2d six speed manual, air-con, twin side loading doors, 25,000 miles £15,500 + VAT
(13) 2013 Peugeot Expert Teepe 2.0 diesel six speed, wheelchair accessible, lightweight ramps, twin side doors, air-con, red, 5,500 miles only £16,995
(61) 2012 Ford Transit 16 seat 2.3 diesel engine, six speed ,high back seats with three point belts, easy clean floor, full roof rack, t towbar, COIF/PSV £13,995
(62) 2013 Citroen Berlingo Automatic, 8,000 miles only, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, high spec £12,850
D SOL
(13) 2013 Renault Trafic LL29 Sport 9 seat, sat-nav, Bluetooth, six speed, 29,831 miles £16,950
D L O S
(61) 2011 Renault Master 3.5ton 17 seat 2.3 diesel six speed, sat-nav, Bluetooth, tachograph, fully tracked floor, COIF/PSV, 33,000 miles £15,995
(12) 2012 Ford Transit 9 seat Shuttle twin side loading doors 18000 miles £12,995
(58) 2008 Ford Transit 17 seat minibus 2.4 diesel with six speed gearbox, 16,000 miles FSH £10,495 (02) 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel 3.5 ton, automatic gearbox, 8 seats, inboard Ricon wheelchair lift, rear heating, tracking to take 3 wheelchairs, overhead lockers £5,995
D L O S
OTHER MAKES New Peugeot Boxer 16 seat 3.5 ton and 17 seat w/chair accessible minibuses, 2.2 diesel 120ps, six speed gearbox LEZ COMPLIANT From £24,750 + VAT Electric Peugeot Boxer E Monarch automatic 13 seat minibus, twin side doors, fully tracked floor, road fund exempt, White, 1600 miles only £19,995 (60) 2010 Renault Master 3.5 ton GVW 17 seat minibus, 2.3 diesel, 6 speed manual, fully tracked floor, high back seats, tacho, 38,000kms, sat-nav, Bluetooth, COIF/PSV £15,995 (60) 2010 Renault Master 9 seat Shuttel 2.3 diesel six speed, large boot, sat-nav, Bluetooth £10,495
(58) 2008 Renault Master MWB 2.5TD 6 speed, tracking for two wheelchairs, in board lift, aircon, rear heating, low entrance step, 62,000 miles, one owner £9,995 (07) 2007 Fiat Doblo 1.4 petrol, 11,500 miles only, five speed manual, three seats plus wheelchair space, low floor, lightweight ramp, electric reals, air-con £6,995 (06) 2006 Iveco Daily Iris Bus 16 seat, 2.8 litre, six speed, front entry drop step with power door, fully tracked floor, full power under floor tail lift, rear heating, 65,000 mile £10,995 (05) 2005 Citroen Dispatch 1.9 diesel, five speed manual, four seats plus wheelchair, low floor with lightweight ramp, 57,000 miles £4,495
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(05) 2005 Renault Traffic 1.9 diesel, six speed manual gearbox, 4 seats plus wheelchair access, lightweight ramp, air-con, electric windows, blue, 53,000 miles £6,495
Tel: 01633 485858 Mobile: 07866 443304
Contact Graham Thatcher – email: sales@minibussales.co.uk
Pembridge House, The Park Business Centre, Plough Road, Goytre, Penperlleni, Nr Usk, South Wales NP4 0AL – 10 minutes from M4 motorway. Viewing by appointment only Finance Contract Hire and Finance Lease Available. We deliver Nationwide. All vehicles prepared to VOSA standard COIF/PSV specialist
All above prices are subject to VAT @ 20%
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BEN WEAVER PSV
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 £ 23,995 + VAT
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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 £ 13,995 + VAT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
BEN WEAVER commercIals
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
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
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
Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076
www.minibuses.co
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commercials 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 £ 8,295 + VAT
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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
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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
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2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 4 wheelchairs, 189,000 kilometers/118,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT
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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
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2003 53 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS White, 2.4 125ps turbo diesel, Certificate of Initial Fitness for 10 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, PSV, Ratcliffe internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 2 wheelchairs, 82,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV/MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,795 + VAT
2003 53 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER LWB 313CDI WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.2 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, silver, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 132,000 miles, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty. £ 6,795 NO VAT
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2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, Certificate of Initial Fitness, PSV, analogue tachograph, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchair,s 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, 102,000 mile,s 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 £ 6,495 + VAT
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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 £ 6,195 + VAT
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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 £ 5,395 + VAT
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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 £ 6,995 + VAT
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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 £ 6,495 + VAT
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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
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2002 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2.5TDI LWB 9 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 turbo diesel, blue, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift with fittings for 1 wheelchair, twin side loading doors, just had the following engine work carried out by ourselves due to water pump failure: new water pump, both timing belt kits replaced, new head gasket and head bolts fitted, eplaced camshaft and 3 valves, previously supplied by ourselves, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month warranty CASH PRICE £ 4,695 NO VAT
2002 02 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, panoramic glass, electric front entry plug door, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 150,000 kilometers 95,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,495 + 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 £ 4,195 + VAT
2001 Y REG LDV CONVOY 17 SEAT HIGH ROOF MINIBUS Ford 2.5 diesel engine, Ford 5 speed manual gearbox, white, very very good condition for its age, last owner has had this bus since 2002, MOT’d until 6th October 2015, 77,000 miles. £ 1,695 NO VAT
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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
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 £ 4,195 + VAT
All vehicles supplied with 12 months MOT/PSV, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards and 1–3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty
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DREW WILSON coach sales
2000 MERCEDES HISPANO 49 seats, semi auto, lap retractable belts, centre toilet, forced air heating, reading lights, TV monitor, 542,190kms, new MOT. £19,950 + VAT
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
2004 FORD TRANSIT 15 seats, 3 point belts, manual., radio.
2010 AYATS BRAVO DOUBLE DECKER 83 seats plus crew seat, 2 side entry doors, carpets, UK COIF, toilet, fridge, TV/DVD, servery, AS Tronic gearbox.
£4,000 + VAT
£190,000 + VAT
2000 DENNIS JAVELIN CAETANO ENIGMA 53 seats, lap retractable belts, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air heating, curtains, manual.
2002 IVECO MAXIM 29 coach seats, lap retractable belts, crew seat, power door, manual gearbox, forced air, reading lights, curtains, radio cassette. £17,500 + VAT
2004 OPTARE SOLO 18/20 seats plus 2 wheelchairs, wheelchair ramp, 3 point seatbelts, automatic, tacho, Mercedes engine, choice of 2.
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. £7,500 + VAT
2002 MERCEDES SPRINTER 16 seats OR 6 seated and 3 wheelchair, slam door, manual, cd/radio, 3 point belts.
2004 VOLVO B12M PLAXTON PANTHER 55 reclining seats + crew seat, 3 point belts, curtains, aisle carpet, forced air heating, reading lights, luggage racks, manual., power door, re-trimmed seats. £43,500 + VAT
1998 MERCEDES 0404 HISPANO CARROCERA 49 seats + crew seat, lap belts, luggage racks, TV monitor, centre toilet, reading lights, forced air heating, automatic.
2006 MERCEDES VARIO 814D OPTARE NOUVELLE SR 29 coach seats, 3 point seatbelts, large boot, air con, luggage racks, forced air, power door, new MOT, genuine 22,6000 km, absolutely mint condition inside and out. £32,000 + VAT
1998 MERCEDES CHEETAH 32 seats with 3 point belts, luggage racks, curtains, aisle carpet, forced air heating, reading lights, power door, CD player, walnut dash. £15,000 + VAT
1995 VOLVO B10M CAETANO ALGARVE II 70 reclining seats, manual gearbox, lap retractable seatbelts, luggage racks, floor vents, reading lights, radio/CD.
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. £9,950 + 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. £10,500 + VAT
1999 MERCEDES BEAVER 2 31 bus seats, lap belts, luggage holder, manual, power door.
1996 DAF SB220 PLAXTON TITANIUM 47 dual purpose seats, 20 standing, NO WHEELCHAIR, reversing camera, tachograph, MOT 11/08/2015.
£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. £10,000 + VAT
2010 MERCEDES CHEETAH 33 coach seats, 3 point belts, tinted and double glazed panoramic windows, power door, forced air heating, reading lights, Euroliners, repainted white. boot, side locke, new MOT. £84,000 + 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. £4,000 + VAT
2002 TOYOTA OPTIMO 23 reclining seats, power door, analogue tacho, radio/cassette, luggage racks, forced air heating, reading lights, MOT’d. £11,000 + VAT
2006 OPTARE SOLO WIDE BODY 29 seats, 1 wheelchair, wheelchair ramp, Allison 2000 auto gearbox, front and rear destination.
£18,000 + VAT
£3,000 + VAT
£17,500 + VAT
£19,000 + 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. £37,000 + VAT
£12,500 + VAT
£9,500 + VAT ono
£30,000 + VAT
CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00
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Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 19 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, tow-bar and boot.
Brand New Coach-built Mercedes Atego Ferqui F5 34, 36 or 38 high back seats, 3 point belts, air conditioning, double glazing, reading lights, power door, curtains, large boot. Orders now being taken.
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S 2011 Mercedes 516 CDi Sprinter Auto 16 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, large boot. Choice of 3.
2010 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.
Last available for March delivery - Brand New Mercedes 516 CDi coach-built Ferqui Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, curtains, power door, large boot, metallic paint.
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2010 Mercedes 515 CDi Soroco 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, metallic paint and boot.
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2008 58 Reg Mercedes 816 Unvi Riada 29 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.
2008 Iveco 40C12 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, curtains, drop step, coach back end.
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S 2007 57 Reg Mercedes Soroco 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, AC,DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, large boot.
2006 56 Reg Mercedes 413CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, curtains, power door & large boot.
1999 S Reg Mercedes 814 Plaxton Beaver 33 seats, 3 point belts, power door, manual gearbox, new test.
Steve Peach Tel: 01405 814064 Mob: 07836 551020 Email: info@connaughtpsv.co.uk Web: www.connaughtpsv.co.uk
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2005 Jonckheere Mistral Volvo B12B
200 2008 Setra 415GTHD & Euro 4 – choice of 5
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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 66 | COACH & BUS WEEK | February 24, 2015
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2003 Mercedes Vario 614D
1999 Renault Master
2003 Renault Master
15 removable seats, or 6 wheelchairs, 5 speed manual, external wheelchair ramp, tachograph fitted, very clean condition, MOT May 2015
Rohill body, 17 seats or 9 seats and 3 wheelchairs, fold out ramp, power entrance doors and destination equipment, MOT October 2016
Rohill Kestrel body, 14 seats or 6 wheelchairs, ramp at rear doors, MOT April 2016
£4,250 + VAT
£2,200 + VAT
£2,750 + VAT
2003 Scania Irizar Inter Century
1999 Dennis Dart SLF
2006 Iveco Daily
Retrimmed and repainted, LEZ compliant, 53 seats, choice of 2, automatic, MOT Nov/Dec 2015.
33 seats with 19 standing and various combinations including wheelchair space, Hanover destination front side and rear, manual wheelchair ramp, fully DDA compliant with accessibility certificate, choice of 5, MOT May and July.
8 seats with 3-point seat belts but certified for 16 seats, external wheelchair lift, power door, MOT November 2015.
£43,000 + VAT
£6,250 + VAT
£7,950 + VAT
2001 Mercedes 814D
1997 Volvo Olympian
2002 Mercedes 814D Vario Beaver 2
27 seats with 3-point belts, LEZ compliant, manual, MOT April 2016.
Volvo engine, Alexander body, 78 seats and 16 standees, Hanover equipment front side and rear, MOT June 2015
Owned from new, 33 highback coach seats, three point seats belts, Hanover destination, manual, luggage racks, boot, power door, LEZ compliant, MOT Dec 15.
£14,950 + VAT
£5,995 + VAT
£14,950 + VAT
Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire
Tel: 01795 423982 Email andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk
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Heathrow based commercial vehicle superstore Up to 50 buses always in stock – prices start from £4,995 Contact: 01784 256 255 www.wheelsvancentres.co.uk
58 Reg MERCEDES-BENZ VARIO 613 24 seat luxury coach...just 17,000 miles £37,500
10 reg VW CRAFTER CR50 5T 2.5 TDI 16 seat, wheelchair lift, 54,000 miles £22,950
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 15 seat, wheelchair ramp, 103,000 miles £19,995
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20 RENAULT MASTER 120.35 DCI 14 seat, wheelchair access, 88,000 miles £11,995
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 seat, air condition, semi-auto £19,995
OF
FORD TRANSIT 17 seaters – choice of 20 From £7,995
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
1999 Mercedes Vario 814 Plaxton Cheetah
Mercedes Vario 814 Plaxton Beaver
2005 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI
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
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
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2008 Mercedes Sprinter
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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
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WANTED: MERCEDES COACHES
1999 to present year, 16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage, etc.
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Nigel McCree
2006 Mercedes 815 Unvi Riada 29 seats with 3 point belts £39,000
SOLD 2005 Optare Solo M780SL
2007 Mercedes 815 Sitcar Beluga 33 seats with seat belts, CCTV £42,000
• 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 Tel: 01805 938036 Mob: 07817 542113 Email: nigel@nigelmccree.com Insurance Insurance Stock updated weekly on the website:
www.nigelmccree.com
1993 Volvo B10M Van Hool 70 seats, 3 point height adjustable seat belts, CCTV £15,000
SHORT OF CASH? RE-FINANCE YOUR VEHICLES WITH US – CALL 07808 856390
2 x 1996 Volvo B10M Van Hool 70 seats, 3 point height adjustable seat belts, CCTV £22,000 ea
2001 Alexander
37 seated, new MOT, DDA £5,500 + VAT
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 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.
2004 Volvo B12B
49 seats, air-con, long or new MOT, v.g.c., not ex-National Express £39,500 + VAT
Tel : 01495 740184 Mobile: 07773 793239 www.coachandbusweek.com
Smith & Sons Coaches The Coach Depot, Woodside, Coupar Angus, Perthshire PH13 9LW
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 REG RENAULT MASTER FM35 2.5TD AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, PAS, FACTORY CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR AND ELECTRIC STEP, 16 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, M2 TESTED FLOOR, LUGGAGE RACKS, AIR CON, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, TACHO, 8,432 KMS ONLY.
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.
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.
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.
2015 15 REG VOLKSWAGEN T5 BUS DSG GEARBOX, HIGH ROOF PAS, LWB, NEW CONVERSION, SIDE LOADING DOOR & STEP, 8 HIGH BACK SEATS PLUS DRIVER, FULLY TRACKED UNWIN FLOOR, RICON TAIL LIFT, FULL AIR CON, EBERSPACHER HEATER, ELECTRIC MIRRORS & WINDOWS, HI SPEC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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IN THE SOUTH LTD.
New in Stock – Used Vehicles
2008 VDL BOVA FUTURA FHD 127.365PR - AUTO (Euro 5) 53 lVogel reclining seats, leather headrests, courier seat, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, centre sunken toilet, continental exit, water boiler & fridge situated at toilet top, audio & DVD & twin monitors, reverse camera, digital tacho, retarder, cruise control, auto transmission.
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1999 VOLVO B10M BERKHOF AXIAL - L.E.Z COMPLIANT 53 reclining seats with footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, CD audio equipment, centre continental exit, curtains, Eminox CRT exhaust system, manual transmission.
1998 DENNIS JAVELIN BERKHOF RADIAL - L.E.Z COMPLIANT 53 reclining seats, courier seat, power Plug entrance door, double glazing, audio equipment, manual transmission, Dinex CRT exhaust system.
1992 MERCEDES 709D WADHAM STRINGER WESSEX 24 rixed seats, seatbelts, bi-fold power entrance door, audio equipment, tachograph, front destination equipment, boot, manual transmission. We have a comprehensive selection of quality used vehicles including touring coaches, double deck coaches, school buses and mini coaches on site at Wellington
Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF
www.moseleysouth.co.uk @MoseleySouth
/moseley south
Telephone (01823) 653000 Fax: (01823) 663502 Email: sales@moseleysouth.co.uk
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BUILDINGS
CHECKPOINTS
HEAVY DUTY STEEL BUILDINGS
ENGINES
E & E Potts Ltd
DIESEL ENGINE RECONDITIONER
Bus Workshops - Secure Storage Supplied any width, any length Building to BS5590 - Doors high enough for Double Deckers - Finance available For further information phone
BLUELINE BUILDINGS 01709 578333 anytime
ENGINES
THE CUMMINS ENGINE SPECIALISTS PARTS & SERVICE DIVISION
D.I.E.S.E.L. LIMITED OFFER A VAST RANGE OF SERVICES FOR ALL TYPES OF CUMMINS ENGINES FREE TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT FULL OR 3/4 BUILT RECON ENGINES COMPETITIVE & COST EFFECTIVE SERVICE REPAIRS FIXED PRICE ENGINE REPAIRS/OVERHAULS COMPREHENSIVE PARTS STOCK – NEW AND USED ON SITE REPAIRS FULL ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS CONTACT US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR CUMMINS REQUIREMENTS TELEPHONE UK: 01708 859625 FAX UK: 01708 857630 EMAIL: SALES@DIESEL.UK.COM
CRAIG TILSLEY Suppliers of Reconditioned Tel: 01782 791524 or 01782 791527 Fax: 01782 791316
Email: info@craigtilsley.co.uk www.craigtilsley.co.uk
DAF MAN MERC, VOLVO SCANIA, GARDNER LEYLAND, CUMMINS ENGINES CYLINDER HEADS CRANKSHAFTS CRANKCASES CAMSHAFTS PUMPS ETC
Moorfields Industrial Estate, Cotes Heath, Stoke-on-Trent ST21 6QY 72 | COACH & BUS WEEK | February 24, 2015
Specialists in Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar, Mercedes Commercial, Volvo, MAN, DAF, Scania. All Engines are Dynamometer and Smoke Emissions Tested. Full Engines, Long Engines and Short Motors Available. Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Crankshafts, Camshafts, Pistons, Turbochangers, Gaskets and Bearings always in stock.
Call us today on 0161-737-4666 Email: eepottsltd@aol.com Engine House, New Thomas Street, Salford, M6 6WF
EXHAUSTS
LEZ BOXES FOR SALE
Contact Caroline Hallam
Tel: 01733 293488 Fax: 0845 280 2927 Email: caroline.hallam@coachandbusweek.com
1 x USED EMINOX LEZ EXHAUST BOXES USED FOR SIX MONTHS 2012. CLEANED/RECONDITIONED. TO FIT A BOVA FUTURA. With full fitting kit or can be fitted while you wait! £3,000 each + VAT PARNHAMS COACHES LTD Contact Ray 07747 071071
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www.coachandbusmarket.com GARAGE EQUIPMENT
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INVESTOR WANTED Heaters • A/C Equipment Blowers • Motors • Radiators Silicone Hose • Ducting Wiper Equipment • Gas Struts
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GARAGE EQUIPMENT
I am looking for a hands-on private investor/partner to help take my business to the next level. Minimum investment £500,000 with skills/background in business development. • • • •
Company established for 20+ years 21 luxury vehicle operation, ranging from 16-59 seats Ideal location close to M1 and M25 just 15 miles from central London Freehold site with detached workshop and offices (planning permission granted to replace existing) • Long term contracts and ample private hire work. • Highly reputable business with huge potential. • Turnover £2m+ per annum and rising, with healthy profits c20%. Please contact Peter at MetCoaches, email: rosa@elitemonkey.net No time-wasters please.
PARTS COMMERCIAL GARAGE EQUIPMENT
VOSA AUTHORISED TESTING FACILITY Commercial Garage Equipment Midlands Ltd (CGE) are one of the main providers of ATF Lanes to the CV Market ATF lane includes: - CAD drawing - Civil work - Brake tester approved for all classes - Prefabricated steel pit - Headlight tester - Play detectors - Radius plates - Pit jacks / jacking beams - Optional class 4 / 7 testing - Gas & smoke analyser
Formed in 2011 to support the UK’s PSV & CV operators with parts from Market leading OEM brands from World Wide renowned manufacturers
We offer a comprehensive all makes parts program in:
Above: Various stages of completion of an ATF Lane at Aldridge Transport, Launceston
Braking • Steering • Suspension Chassis Components • Transmission Filtration • Engine • Electrical Lubricants • Consumables
Other equipment supplied: - Commercial scissor lifts - Galvanised commercial scissor lifts - HGV 4 post lifts - Brake testers - MOT bays (all classes) - Prefabricated steel pits - Inspection pits - Gas & smoke - Jacking beams - Car lifting equipment - Column lifts - Civil work with drawings - Leasing & finance available
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Two Day Refresher Courses Available
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www.whalleytransportstudies.co.uk TRANSMISSIONS
Shelley Transmission Services Limited Eagle Street, off Bilston Road Wolverhampton, WV2 2AQ Tel: 01902 351178 Fax: 01902 352545
WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE?
We have everything here – for free quotes at compe ve prices – service exchange or cost of repair. You can be assured of professional advice
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
We can collect and deliver na onwide
We stock the full range of gearboxes and differen.als of all makes and models, including Volvo, Mercedes, ZF, DAF, Iveco, MAN, ERF, Fuller, Rockwell, Scania, Eaton – all in stock.
ALL MAKES OF STEERING BOXES IN STOCK!
COACH TRIMMERS LTD
Supplying the Bus and Coach Industry with quality seat retrims and interior refurbishment. Full floors re-laid and centre gangways. Collection and delivery service anywhere in the UK, seven days a week.
Email: info@eastgate-coachtrimmers.co.uk Web: www.eastgate-coachtrimmers.co.uk
Tel/Fax: 01751 472229 VEHICLE SPARES
Trevor Wigley & Son Bus Ltd
TW FULLY LICENSED END OF LIFE VEHICLE CENTRE TW REDUNDANT AND SCRAP VEHICLES TAKEN TW PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT SERVICE TW ALL REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR TW VARIOUS SPARES AVAILABLE TW CONTACT US FOR FULL AVAILABILITY
Repair service available for pumps and rams
RECONDITIONED AND NEW PROPSHAFTS, BRAKE CALIPERS All propsha components and CV joints for all vehicles including plant and farm machinery
Top quality repair and balancing service – our speciality Recondi.oned starter motors and alternators for PSV, HGV and light commercial vehicles available Why be off the road – Call today! Call us now, don’t delay
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The Midttrafik bus is cooool
Our Jade stumbled upon an unusual advert for Danish operator Midttrafik, which has tried to make taking the bus or travelling by coach seem like the most epic endeavour possible in a commercial video by M2Film. The video begins with a man waiting at a bus stop pressing his ear to the road surface, before reacting ecstatically when he hears a coach approaching. A movie announcer-style voice (later revealed to be an exceedingly cool driver) then proclaims: “Middtrafik presents: The Bus,” before waiting passengers excitedly scramble to board the approaching Scania OmniExpress as quickly as possible. The video shows passengers wideeyed with amazement as the ‘bus stopping’ sign lights up, holding the seats like a cuddly bear and taking photos of each other. The video also jokingly highlights the vehicles’ ‘gigantic panoramic windows, with spectacular views,’ before passing a man filling a wheelie bin on the street. The ‘free handles’ for standing
passengers are also promoted. The same OmniExpress is also shown in the video performing a doughnut at breath-taking speed, before it is further hyped up when the driver says: “It even drives at night.” It has proven to be quite popular online, with the English version of the advert reaching over half a million views on YouTube since it was released in 2012. It also won an Epica award for marketing.
The English version of the video can be seen at coachandbusweek.com/videos.
Sir Peter Hendy successfully hunts down Bunny
SOCIAL MEDIA
UPDATE Robert Williams @baabaarob4 @RealKenBruce nice write up in #Cbw this week even got the front page too @CBWtweets #Routemaster not #PopMaster
London Transport Commissioner Sir Peter Hendy has personally overseen the hunt to track down a toy rabbit after it was lost on a bus, the London Standard reported. Mother Alex Mannion, 36, was very grateful to Sir Peter for helping to reunite her four-year-old Mimi with the soft toy that she calls Bunny. The Transport for London (TfL) boss intervened after BBC London radio presenter Eddie Nestor broadcast Ms Mannion’s emailed appeal while he was in the studio for a regular phonein. Ms Mannion was on either a 36 or 436 bus to take Mimi swimming during school half-term last Wednesday (February 18). “Normally I check she has Bunny with her when she gets off the bus, but because I had the baby and a big bag I didn’t look,” she told the Standard.
Steven Knight Media @TheSKMedia Great interview by Gareth of @ CBWtweets with @RealKenBruce about his heritage (Routemaster) bus company in this week’s issue of CBW McKenna Brothers @McKennaBrothers Thank you @RealKenBruce for the comments in @CBWtweets ‘’We can do personalised blinds too, @ McKennaBrothers are great people to deal with’’ Facebook D & H Harrods Coaches Ltd Just read Patrick Faull’s article in CBW on coach parking in London. Mr Johnson should seriously take note.
The tongue-in-cheek advert heavily emphasises the coolness and sexiness of passenger transport
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OPINION › PATRICK FAULL
Sir Peter Hendy personally called Go-Ahead to help find the cuddly toy “After swimming we got home and Bunny wasn’t there. “Mimi was distraught. We looked everywhere. I said if it’s on the bus, we’ll have to call lost property, but they were shut by that time.” A TfL spokeswoman said that Sir Peter, on hearing the appeal, immediately phoned colleagues at GoAhead, the bus company that operates the two routes. A call was put out on
the bus radio network and Bunny was found. After spending the night at New Cross bus garage, Bunny was driven to Vauxhall bus station to be reunited with Mimi last Thursday. Ms Mannion said: “Sir Peter Hendy ot on the phone to all the big-wigs and they found Bunny. I received an email an hour later telling me that Sir Peter Hendy had been the person to track Bunny down.”
London coach parking: a passionate plea
Patrick Faull, a coach driver at Truemans, outlines the problems coaches face in London and shares with CBW readers a lengthy email he sent to The Mayor, Boris Johnson – which includes a reflection on the number of coach parks which have disappeared and not been replaced in recent years
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lmost all coach drivers and overseas doing the same. operators like to complain Part of a coach driver’s responsibility about the problems for is the safe set down and pick up of coaches in central London these passengers, many of which – including the lack of are vulnerable – children, elderly facilities, the ever-decreasing and number infirm people, along with everyone of parking spaces, pick up else and drop in between. Setting down and off points – not to mention picking the rigid up near a particular venue enforcement regime. It’s easy is made to take extremely difficult, due to ‘Red to CBW magazine or online Routes,’ forums to double yellow lines and bus voice your opinions but how stops Patrick Faull with his coach many of that are only available for Transport us actually do something constructive? London (TfL) local buses. Therefore, for I decided to write an email in Bus stands to to Boris effect, we coach drivers have Johnson, the Mayor of London. to run In and around numerous places the gauntlet every time we within A copy was also sent to the venture into the city, there are bus stands. London. There are parking These Confederation of Passenger wardens are designated stands for TfL Transport who will issue an Fixed Penalty vehicles and also Stephen Gaiger, the Notice only, where they have to lay originator (FPN) as soon as they look over for of a Facebook page, Sort Out at you. a short period of time in between London’s There are also CCTV cameras Coach Parking with Common all over bus journeys. These stands Sense. the place recording everything are where This particular group has 700 that drivers of buses can take a members, coaches do. well many of which have voiced deserved rest, albeit, for a an opinion If an FPN is issued, the driver short period of some kind on that particular has to of time. At least those drivers group pay the fine. Each and every have the page – but I believe none borough choice of them of staying with their vehicle within London has a different or have directed their concerns set of getting off to find somewhere at what is rules and laws governing parking to eat regarded as the source of the and drink. If a coach is parked problem. restrictions. They include loading in one of Since posting the e-mail, I bays, these bays, they are either have yellow lines, red lines and moved on received many favourable comments, bus stops and/or receive an FPN. – in fact, anywhere a coach even a suggestion of sending may need However, coaches are now it to the to set down or pick up safely not press, in particular, the Daily near any allowed to set down or pick Mail. particular venue. up for theatre goers at the Aldwych – they Background get moved on. There are also Bus lanes some First of all, let me state that City Tour bus stops in Aldwych, on any one Upon entering London from which day, I would estimate conservatively, any coaches are forbidden to use. direction, there are bus lanes. that 500 coaches enter London. These They specially marked lanes can will be carrying commuters, be used by Parking bays tourists, coaches, providing the bus day excursion visitors for theatres, lanes do not There are parking bays, very useful state “Local Buses Only.” and other places of interest ones – not in Kingsway, but, they have to Having entered London, we to mention school parties visiting are vacated by 1600hrs and coaches be now confronted with more may museums and so on. That bus lanes not return until 1900hrs. number of that are “TfL vehicles only.” coaches would equate to about If these Therefore, if a coach has to 20,000 bus lanes were opened up set visitors, all of which generate to include down its passengers in Kingsway income coaches, it would greatly reduce for a for London. There are also the matinee performance around local coach amount of travelling time, to Covent operators transferring passengers and from Garden theatres, that coach to the city centre. This of course or any or from hotels, airports, sightseeing would other coach, has to vacate include, Oxford Street, where those bays excursions and the like. In there are for about one and a half hours addition to restrictions and times where and these coaches, there are coaches coaches find somewhere else to park from cannot traverse the road. until such time as the show has finished, when 26 | COACH & BUS WEEK | February 17, 2015
The controversial cycling superhighway will see the number of parking bays slashed in central London. GARETH EVANS
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On a roll... Chris Bowles, Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Wigan, spotted an error in last week’s CBW editor’s letter (p3)
which he said caused ‘much mirth amongst the Mancunians in our office.’ He told our Editor by email on Wednesday: “Barm cakes is spelt with an ‘r’ not an ‘l.’ There’s not much balmy about them. They are
also referred to as muffins and rolls, depending on which part of Greater Manchester you are in.” Since we’re sure some of our other readers will also enjoy a chuckle at our expense, we decided to ‘roll’ with the punches…
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Three Arriva employees mark half century of service Three employees from Arriva Merseyside have reached a milestone in their careers, each having worked for the company for an amazing 50 years. Harry Southern and Roy Powell joined the company in 1964, with Sid Atherton following soon after in January 1965. The trio were invited to a special presentation at The Mayor of Liverpool’s Office to commemorate the occasion. Phil Stone, Regional Managing Director for Arriva North West and Wales, said: “To work for just one company for over 50 years shows a dedication to service and commitment to a profession like nothing else. “Harry, Roy and Sid are well known throughout the company, and their loyalty and many years of service are appreciated by the directors and management team here at Arriva.” All three started their working life with what was to become Merseyside PTE, Merseybus, then MTL and most recently Arriva. Howard Farrall, Area Managing Director for Arriva Merseyside, said: “It was great to be able to mark this landmark in service with a visit to The
(L-r): Harry Southern, Mayor Anderson, Sid Atherton & Roy Powell Mayor of Liverpool’s Office – it’s an incredible achievement and we’d like to thank Mayor Anderson for marking the occasion with us.” Mayor Anderson said: “Bus drivers are an essential part of our public transport network and perform a vital duty in getting people around the city.” Harry, who works as Arriva Customer
Services Supervisor at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, added: “I think I can speak for all three of us when I say that buses have been a very large part of our lives for a very long time. We thoroughly enjoy our jobs and the people we work with are great, which is the key to having a long career in any industry.”
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Centro names passenger champion of the year Simon Kirby has been made Passenger Champion of the Year by public transport co-ordinator Centro for his dedication to improving bus, rail and Midland Metro services in the West Midlands. Passenger Champions is a volunteer scheme run by Centro to help identify ways of further improving the network. As well as reporting any issues they encounter, the Champions also highlight examples of good customer service. Simon, aged 30, of Lye, near Stourbridge, works as a sales executive for an office supplies company in Halesowen. He said: “I’m very proud to receive this award and to be a Passenger Champion. “Since I was young I always had an interest in public travel, I enjoy going out and about on it and as a Passenger Champion I can play a part in making it better.”
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Engineering Opportunities Falcon Coachworks is a bespoke vehicle refurbishment centre for the PSV industry based in Iver. We are currently looking for experienced, ambitious and innovative individuals for two key roles:
Fire Suppression Engineer x 1 We are currently looking for an experienced engineer in the installation, maintenance, repair and any subsequent updating associated with the fire suppression systems on varying platforms for the PSV industry. The Compulsory & professional standards of service adhered to and maintained in all relevant areas of the operation. Must be able to demonstrate a wide breath of experience within the PSV industry on all things fire suppression systems related.
Air-Conditioning Engineer x 5 Experienced in the installation, maintenance and repair of the varying air/chill conditioning systems in various PSV platforms. The Compulsory & professional standards of service adhered to and maintained in all relevant areas of the operation. Must hold FGAS Class 1 qualification or working towards this. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility required to work over and above these hours and weekends if deemed necessary. We offer a competitive salary. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Shaun Anders, 20-23 Perivale Park Industrial Estate, Horsenden Lane South, Greenford, UB6 7RL or via email at sanders@metroline.co.uk Applications should include the reasons you are applying for the post, examples of how you meet the skills and any relevant qualifications or experience. Closing date for applications is March 7th 2015.
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NX Dundee launches charity partnership National Express Dundee and Radio Tay’s Cash for Kids launched their charity partnership by celebrating £10,000 raised by fundraising drivers during the past year. During 2014, employees of the bus operator were supporting Cash for Kids through a variety of activities, such as driving the Superhero Tour Bus, organising the charity’s first abseil down the University of Dundee’s Tower Building, and dressing up as Santa to gather donations for Mission Christmas, which provides gifts for kids in deprived families across Tayside. Drivers Ross Murdoch and Allan Fordyce lead a dedicated team of staff who give up their own time throughout the year to gather sponsorship and donations for the local charity, which works to improve the lives of local children. National Express Dundee is committing to support the charity in various ways throughout 2015 - giving donations, providing vehicles for events
and enabling employees to participate in fundraising activities. Interim Managing Director of National Express Dundee, Elsie Turbyne, said: “We are extremely proud of Ross, Allan and all the other staff who regularly give up their time so generously to raise money for this deserving cause. “Thanks to their hard work and dedication, as well as donations from customers and the company, together we have raised £10,000 for local children. “We intend to continue our support for this charity throughout 2015 and hope to equal, if not exceed, last year’s amazing total.” Cash for Kids Charity Manager, Lynda Sword, said: “We have been overwhelmed with the support shown by National Express Dundee. Both employees and customers displayed the kind of drive, enthusiasm and generosity that makes Cash for Kids proud to work with such a fantastic company.”
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Do you have prior experience of working in the transport sector or with public sector clients?
Network Warrington is proud to operate the majority of bus services in the town of Warrington, with an operational fleet of around 100 buses and a history of carrying 8 million plus passengers per year. We are a progressive Local Authority owned Bus Company (working with the Shareholder) and have an annual turnover of £10m and a workforce of 250 employees who are committed to providing the best possible transport service for everyone who lives, visits and does business in Warrington. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Director. The company is looking for an experienced person who is self motivated, has good interpersonal skills and who is seeking to develop their career and work creatively to deliver a safe, punctual, reliable and customer focused bus service and to ensure that the company remains sustainable and legally compliant for the future. The company is keen to maximise the opportunities afforded by new technology, both for service delivery and customer communications. A good knowledge of RTPI systems would be an advantage, but not essential. To be considered for this role you must be a National CPC holder. We are offering a competitive salary, an auto-enrolled contributory pension scheme and travel benefits. For an application pack, or for further information, please contact Gina Johnson, Executive PA, Network Warrington, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington WA4 6PT – g.johnson@networkwarrington.co.uk. Tel: 01925 634296. The closing date for applications is Friday 6 March 2015 and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 23 March 2015.
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Do you have a passion for shaping the future of public transport now and in the future? Do you want to work with some of the very biggest names in public transport, to help support and grow sustainable solutions that connect communities, drive economies and offer the promise of mobility to all who desire it? Are you skilled at building strong relationships with your clients? Do you have the drive to take extraordinary steps to understand your customers’ needs, wishes and aspirations? If so, we would like to hear from you. Trapeze Group (UK) Ltd is one of the leading software providers for the UK transport market. We provide a broad range of software products and ancillary services that have been designed to enable local authorities and bus operators to optimize and enhance the provision of transport services. We are looking for a CRM who can understand and champion the customer’s journey and who will strive to continually improve processes to ensure excellence in customer service delivery. The role is based in Aberdeen or Staverton (Wiltshire) and will involve travel. For further information about this or our Project Management and Service Desk vacancies, please contact the HR Team at mycareer@trapezegroup.co.uk or visit our website www.trapezegroup.co.uk
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First Bluebird apprentice up for award A young apprentice with First Bluebird has been nominated for a top industry award. Gareth Kelly, 20, a third-year apprentice at Larbert depot, has been nominated for the Passenger Transport Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at the People 1st Apprenticeship Awards. The awards recognise apprentices, employers, mentors and partnerships from the hospitality, passenger transport, retail and travel industries. Winners will be announced at a prestigious award ceremony held at the House of Commons on February 26. Paul McGowan, Managing Director of First Bluebird, said: “I know this nomination is well deserved, as Gareth is a determined and dedicated member of our engineering team. He has also been an enthusiastic volunteer for community engagement work with local schools. “We have a long tradition of employing people through
Metroline is one of London’s leading bus operators with a fleet of over 1400 buses operating from a number of locations in West and North West London.
The primary focus of the role requires the successful applicant to develop, produce and deliver training courses in line with the needs of the business, Transport for London and JAUPT. We are looking for a driven, innovative, focused person, who will be responsible for the management of ensuring that all our driving staff are Btec and CPC compliant and that training is provided to a small but dedicated team who will assist in the delivery of training courses.
Former St Mungo’s High School pupil Gareth Kelly, now a third-year apprentice with local employer First Bluebird apprenticeships and many of our current engineering team members started life in First that way. I’m delighted to see our people recognised at awards like these and it reflects the excellent work going on around our business within the engineering and
Translink head leaves to ‘preach gospel’ The Chief Executive of Translink, David Strahan, is quitting his job to become a gospel preacher. “I know many people may not understand this decision but, as this is a very personal matter, I ask that the media respect my privacy,”he told the BBC. Translink Chairman, John Trethowan, said: “Since David joined Translink as Group Chief Executive last year he has brought energy and commitment to the challenge of driving our organisation forward. David has now informed the Board of Translink that he is to leave business life for entirely personal reasons. While we are sorry to lose David we respect his decision and
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wish him every success with his future endeavours. On behalf of the Board of Translink I want to record our thanks to David for all his hard work and leadership of the organisation through a period of significant funding challenges.” Mr Strahan will continue to lead Translink until the autumn, which allows time for a successor to be appointed. The process to appoint his replacement has already begun. Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy, said: “I have been very impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm David has brought to this post and I fully respect his decision to leave to take up a new direction in his life.”
Your responsibilities will include: • Develop CPC & BTEC training courses within CPC & BTEC criteria; • Classroom delivery accredited to BTEC and CPC standards; • Prepare paperwork meeting compliance with JAUPT requirements for registering and re-registering CPC courses. • Ensure that course documentation is up to date, relevant & stored accordingly; • Keeping accounts of such transactions for finance purposes; • Keep accurate records for audit purposes; • Ensure Trainers delivering the courses trained are fully qualified, and regularly audited; • Maintain records ensuring staff are CPC compliant; that all driving • Managing departmental administration processes; to ensure drivers • Liaising with garage management are legally team compliant with periodic training. driver CPC
The ideal candidate will possess: • A sound understanding to the European according of the syllabus Directive 2003/59EC exceptional • Knowledgeable Word and Excel to an of PowerPoint, standard professionally • Ability to holders communicate with all stake and have a committed demonstrate flexibility • Be able to initiative, approach to their work; • Ability to operate as a team player; • The ability to work well under pressure skills, accurate work, • Numeracy in their with a good attention to detail.
You will work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility required above these hours and weekends if deemed to work over and necessary. We offer a competitive salary and free (non contractual) travel on London buses and tubes. For more information on the role please visit www.metroline.co.uk/careers
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Samantha Smith, HR Advisor, Metroline, ComfortDelGro House, 329 Edgware Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 6JP or samsmith@metroline.co.uk Applications should include the reasons A you are applying for the post, examples of how you meet the skills and any relevant qualifications or experience. Closing date for applications is Friday 6 March 2015.
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