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he actions of a school bus driver in Wigan made headlines last week, both regionally and nationally. The crime? Returning a bus load of misbehaving secondary school children to their educational establishment on the PM run. Furthermore, the decision of the driver’s employer, Wigan Coachways, also hit headlines because it actually backed the driver. Perhaps the driver is fortunate to have a ‘good boss.’ While that may be the case, I feel it’s reasonable to assume there has been a catalogue of misbehaviour on the school run concerned.

Reading the media reports, it was ‘shock horror’ as if returning misbehaving pupils to school is unheard of – something I believe not to be true. It’s more likely that such incidents don’t make it into the media.

The pupils were alleged to have pressed the bell repeatedly. As a former school bus driver, I know how hard it can be to concentrate with such a racket. However, my antidote in that very situation was to keep stopping the bus every time they pressed the bell. As their progress on the eagerly anticipated journey

home was impeded, the complaints would come thick and fast about being late home. I would respond in a perfectly calm manner that if the bell is pressed, it means someone wants the bus to stop – they couldn’t really argue with that. It may be easier said than done, but I would always prefer humour. Getting the others to deal with the perpetrators in a down to earth manner seemed to work wonders – peer pressure if you like.

Back to the Wigan incident, some parents lambasted the driver’s course of action, saying some of the pupils had only been in school a matter of weeks. However, as any driver or teacher knows, if you don’t show them the boundaries early on, the bus will turn into a load of chimps on steroids in no time at all.

On a factual note, a number of news outlets ended their stories by claiming Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was investigating. However, when CBW contacted the communications team as this issue went to press on Monday, GMP confirmed no complaints had been received about the incident. You read it here first.

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NEWS B R I E F LY l ARRIVA MIDLANDS has upgraded its route 110 to the premium Sapphire standard.

New 64-plate ADL Enviro400s entered service on the route on Saturday (October 4). The service links Tamworth with Birmingham, via Fazeley and Sutton Coldfield. The previous 08-plate Wrightbus Geminibodied Volvo B9TLs have been re-allocated to Wigston, where they are to replace older DAF DB230s. The 110 operates up to every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime and, up to every 30 minutes Sunday daytime and up to every 60 minutes each evening. l NEW CARDIFF Bus booklets are now online which include timetables effective from September 28. Have a look at them to plan your journey and make the most of the network.

To view the booklets go to www.cardiffbus.com l TM TRAVEL was teamed up with South Yorkshire Police in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour across Sheffield. On October 2, PC Phillip Clayton and PC Kevin Tinsley dressed in plain clothes travelled on TM Travel’s bus with driver, Mark Shaw, with an aim to identify suspected criminals and reduced the fear of crime in local communities. Ben Mansfield, Service Performance Manager at TM Travel, said: “When the police called to ask if we could be of some assistance in the project we jumped at the chance. Anything that makes the community feel comfortable to go out in the evening and ultimately use our services can only be good.” l THE OXFORD BUS COMPANY introduced its new city600 service last Monday (September 29). The route connects Pear Tree Park & Ride with Oxford University Science Area and the John Radcliffe Hospital every 30 minutes, Monday to Friday. The new route is part of the firm’s Hearbeat brand, alongside other hospital services including city13 and cityX13.

Meanwhile, service 23, which ran from the John Radcliffe Hospital to Redbridge Park and Ride, has been replaced by the X13 from the same date.

North East bus service control case

Bus operators claim the profit margin differentiation between London and the provinces lies in accounting differences between leased and owned vehicles. STEVE HODGSON Nexus’ Quality Contract proposal cited as most expensive option available by Oxera consultants Bus operators met with leaders of the North East Combined Authority (NECA) on October 1 to outline partnership.

Detailed analysis of the Nexus plans conducted by independent economic consultants Oxera showed that the Quality Contracts Scheme (QCS) proposal is the most expensive option under consideration by NECA. As previously reported, Nexus wants to create a London-style transport system which would mean the public body had the final say over where services should run as well as setting fares and timetables. It claimed this would result in fares being capped, services improved, increased bus usage and the safeguarding of concessionary services.

Other proposals included changing all buses to a uniform red colour with Nexus branding, network-wide smart ticketing, and combined ticketing on routes that travel outside the Tyne and Wear authority area into Durham and Northumberland.

It estimated the plans would bring £272m of economic benefits to the region over a decade.

However, the alternative is a partnership package put together by the region’s biggest bus operators – Go North East, Stagecoach and Arriva. They have

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criticised Nexus’ plans as being the most expensive option to the tax payer and have said they can offer passengers a better deal.

Their latest partnership proposals include: l Smartcard multi-operator ticketing and better value fares; l Commitments for investment in extra buses and new low carbon vehicles; l Better information, on-board facilities, and a formal customer charter; l Financial savings of up to £2m per year for the region’s taxpayers; and l A better voice for customers and local communities in their bus network.

Kevin Carr, Chairman of the North East Bus Operators’ Association (NEBOA), said: “We have put together a very strong partnership package which gives passengers what they want and at the same time meets the objective of councils in the North East to save money.

“In contrast, the bus contracts plan will substantially increase the cost to the combined authority of delivering public transport services in Tyne and Wear. It raises the prospect of substantial aboveinflation fare rises for passengers and exposes local taxpayers to significant financial risks.”

Dealing with the profit margins inside and outside London, NEBOA said that where bus services are delivered on a commercial basis as in Tyne and Wear, generally vehicles are owned by operators

outright. In the London contracted environment, generally buses are leased for the term of the contract.

The formal accounting of these vehicle costs is quite different.

Where vehicles are owned, the interest costs involved are reported below the profit line. For leased vehicles, the interest costs are reported above the profit line.

This results in a difference in the reported profit margins of bus operators in London and those outside. In practical financial terms, there is no net gain to NECA and neither is there a benefit to passengers or taxpayers.

However Bernard Garner, Director General of Nexus, claimed: “The partnership offer, while offering some passenger improvements and potential savings, does not come close to the benefits delivered the QCS.” He said it would also mean the final decision on routes, fares and timetables would remain in the hands of the private operators.

“This creates significant doubt over whether the improvements and savings would be achieved in practice,” he said.

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National Express wins Bahrain bus contract National Express’ joint venture, Bahrain Public Transport Company, has won a 10-year contract to operate bus services by the Bahraini Ministry of Transportation.

The contract, which starts February 15, 2015, will initially see 141 new vehicles serve the capital Manama and inter-urban routes across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The contract is expected to deliver over £170m of revenue to the joint venture over the 10 years.

This contract will serve around 77% of Bahrain’s population of

Scarlet Band retakes Durham P&R

Scarlet Band has re-secured Durham City Park & Ride after losing the contract to Arriva five years ago.

The West Cornforth-based independent operator starts running the new five-year contract on October 27. No changes to fares or timetables are planned.

Owner Graeme Torrance said he was delighted and promised to drive the first bus from Belmont himself. He told The Northern Echo: “We’re a local company and it’s good for the community.

I think we were pretty good on it before and we were disappointed to lose it, so we’re pleased to win it back.”

12 drivers will have the option of moving from Arriva to Scarlet Band, taking its workforce to 60, and the firm plans to buy 10 new

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about 1.4 million. It is a significant expansion on the existing 32 vehicle bus service and the Ministry of Transportation expects further expansion in the coming years.

National Express, through its subsidiary, NX Bahrain Bus Company, has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with the Bahraini conglomerate Ahmed Mansoor Al A’Ali (‘AMA’) to form Bahrain Public Transport Company which will hold the concession.

Dean Finch, National Express Group Chief Executive, said: “We expect this win to provide a platform for further expansion in the region and our team are already working on other opportunities.”

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WMSNT’s Section 22 operation is one of the first to unveil a ‘Poppy Day’ remembrance liveried bus, this Plaxton Primo. As Operations Director, Des Rogers explained to CBW: “We operate to the needs of the community and therefore become engaged in national issues that have a profound effect on all our lives. The livery has the approval of the local Royal British Legion and will hopefully be used at the Poppy Day launch towards the end of October.”

CILT 20-year vision

Arriva currently uses dedicated Optare Solos on the Park and Ride contract buses to run the service.

Nick Knox, Area Managing Director for Arriva North East, said the firm was very proud of its achievements over the past five years, including a 99% customer satisfaction rate and 13% rise in passengers on the service, saying its operation had been a great success.

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Arriva had provided an excellent service but Scarlet Band had put in an extremely competitive bid, saving the council more than £170,000 a year.

The Park & Ride service runs buses from three sites on the outskirts of Durham, at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands, into the city centre every 10 minutes, carrying around a million passengers every year.

A new report, A Vision for Transport Planning, has been produced and published by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Transport Planning Society (TPS), setting out the key role transport planning can play in meeting the pressing challenges the nation will face over the next 20 years.

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£30m needed to repair Cambridgeshire Busway Sections of the guideway will be closed for repairs and another potential legal battle with BAM Nuttall looms According to Cambridge News, over £30m is needed to bring the Cambridgeshire guided busway up to scratch.

The large bill is needed to repair a series of defects outlined in a new technical report. Cambridgeshire County Council says legal and technical advice pins the blame on contractors BAM Nuttall, so they should pay. Around £29.6m would be spent on the programme of repairs, with an extra £1.1m to be claimed for other costs.

Bob Menzies, the council’s Service Director for strategy and development, said: “The technical and legal advice is that these defects were created or left by the contractor and they should be �ixed.

“More importantly, this should be paid for by BAM Nuttall.

“The busway is a highly successful transport system that reached its passenger targets early and is used for millions of journeys.

“We have �ixed some of the defects, but the advice is if we leave them then beams could move, seriously effecting ride quality.”

The report outlines that some parts of the Busway were either not built to the agreed design or don’t comply with national standards speci�ied in the contract.

These include foundations not

The repair costs add more expense to the busway, which was already millions of pounds over budget being deep enough and inadequate drainage. Although the defects affect ride quality there are no safety issues, but if left could mean the ride quality would continue to deteriorate.

The council has estimated costs of £5.3m for a fresh legal battle with BAM Nuttall over the problems, but hopes the dispute will not reach court.

Reacting to the news, Andy Campbell, Managing Director at Stagecoach Cambridgeshire told CBW: “We were clearly surprised by the report. Thankfully, the local authority made us aware of it prior to it being made public. We were particularly concerned as to how it went out. The Busway is still safe

to use.

“We are disappointed that we will lose sections of track while repairs are carried out. However, we understand the work needs to be completed. We will have to divert some buses during the works but we’ll attempt to keep this to a minimum.

“We can’t do bi-directional working due health and safety reasons. Put simply, the sections of track are so close together – there’s no safety zone.”

He added: “Hopefully they will repair the southern end before all the new houses are built and then they’ll repair the northern end prior to the construction of the new town of Northstowe.”

Carried out as part of a planned mid-life upgrade programme for the Mybus �leet, the retro�it to the Euro 3 vehicles’ exhaust systems reduces emissions of NOx (oxides of nitrogen) and PM (Particulate Matter) by over 90%. In addition, every yellow bus is now �itted with the GreenRoad Eco-driving driver performance management system, which helps the drivers to drive in a more fuel-ef�icient manner, thereby further reducing emissions.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Chair Cllr Peter

Box said: “Young people are especially susceptible to the potential adverse health effects of vehicle emissions so �itting this technology to school buses is particularly bene�icial.

Combined Authority Transport Committee Chairman Cllr James Lewis said, “Research has shown that an estimated 22% of the journeys made on West Yorkshire’s yellow buses were previously made by car, which means that Mybus has already contributed to reduced emissions around the county’s schools.”

Mybus yellow school buses go green West Yorkshire’s Mybus 119-strong �leet of Euro 3 yellow school buses has been �itted with clean bus technology over the summer.

After a successful £1m bid to the Department for Transport for a Clean Bus Technology grant, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) carried out a retro�it of Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology (SCRT) on the BMC buses to reduce emissions and make them cleaner and greener to the latest European standards.

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‘Frustrating’ bus lane meeting at Liverpool Council

City leaders met at Liverpool town hall on September 30 to discuss the decision to extend the suspension of Liverpool’s bus lanes, but were frustrated with the lack of information they had been given by highway bosses.

A special panel set up to probe whether the suspension has been effective in reducing congestion and pollution heard from experts and witnesses on both sides of the debate. The group of councillors chaired by Green leader Cllr John Coyne decided it was not worth getting together again after the meeting.

The meeting, which was the first gathering of the scrutiny committee while the extension has been up and running, heard from cyclists about how they have been affected by the change, and came ahead of a crucial report going to the council’s cabinet. The report will decide whether or not to get rid of the lanes for good or reinstate all or some of them.

Howard Farrell, Arriva Managing Director, said: “We felt what we saw was a summary decision to scrap bus lanes, which seemed to us perhaps a very dangerous precedent in the

national context. What we would have preferred to have seen was a proper study beforehand showing what we were getting out of the bus lanes and if it is worth the impact.”

The suspension of the bus lanes for a nine-month period began in September last year and was due to end this July. However, because of continuous roadworks in some areas that were said by the council to have skewed data on congestion and traffic movement, the scheme was extended. But opponents continued to criticise what they said was a lack of

Stagecoach improve Hull Park & Ride

A new and improved Park & Ride service has been described as a ‘crucial’ part of Hull’s plans for the City of Culture in 2017.

Stagecoach East Midlands took over the service on September 29 and rolled out five ADL Enviro200s complete with free WiFi for passengers.

The bus company will operate the buses, with no public subsidy, between Priory Park and Hull city centre, for nearly 12 hours a day from Monday to Friday.

Hull’s Lord Mayor Councillor Mary Glew and Portfolio Holder for Energy City Councillor Martin Mancey joined Stagecoach officials at the Hull Park and Ride site on Priory Way to see the first

The Enviro300s used on the Hull Park & Ride include free WiFi passengers use the service.

“I recognise a good transport system is absolutely key for the city, particularly with 2017 fast approaching,” said Councillor Glew.

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Don Thompson, of the Merseyside Cycle campaign, highlighted that the impact on cyclists had not been properly looked at - saying people on bikes had lost nine miles worth of lanes that they feel safe using.

Cllr Coyne said: “I feel a bit frustrated because we could have been able to discuss something rather than just be told ‘we can’t tell you.’ As a panel, I feel we are firing questions without getting anything back. Proper full scrutiny is beyond us really.” centre, via Hull Royal Infirmary, between 0700hrs and 1835hrs Monday to Friday. Departing from the city centre, buses will run between 0713hrs and 1848hrs.

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Michelle Hargreaves, Stagecoach East Midlands Managing Director, said: “This service is a great opportunity and investment for the company.

“We believe it can go from strength-to-strength and are proud to play a part in the facilities offered to residents and visitors.

We are as excited about the City of Culture year as everyone else and are determined to play an important role in ensuring everyone who comes to Hull has a great experience.”

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Heritage group faces licence suspensions Operator given 10 days to present necessary evidence after Traffic Commissioner hears about a number of defects and non-compliance issues A coach operator faces a suspension of its licences if it cannot provide information about drivers’ hours and service reliability, the Brighton Argus reported.

The Heritage Group, which runs four companies in Sussex, was given another 10 days to come up with the details after a protracted investigation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

The investigation led to a Public Inquiry before Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton in Eastbourne on Tuesday, September 30, where Heritage also faced questions over vehicle safety and the legitimacy of a ‘party bus.’

Heritage Group, run partly by

Christopher Stepe and Russell Stepe, owns Round And About, Sussex Commercial Services, Coach Hire Coaches and City of Chichester Coaches, which trades as both TheSussexBus.com and Crawley Reds.

The Traffic Commissioner warned the pair that their licences could be suspended if they fail to hand over necessary material by October 10, which he said they should have readily available in their office.

He said: “If you don’t meet these deadlines I may have to consider suspending one or more of your licences. If you don’t cooperate from now on I will take regulatory action against your licences.”

CBW has been told that the Traffic Commissioner made clear that the operators’ conduct in failing to supply the information originally requested by the DVSA, and their attempts to make the information dependent on the outcome of the complaints lodged about various DVSA

officials, was reprehensible and could not be permitted to continue. Mr Denton said it reflected badly on the good repute of Transport Managers Christopher and Russell Stepe.

CBW also understands that the companies involved are required to meet with DVSA officials on or before October 31, 2014, to discuss any matters arising from the evidence provided to the agency.

Issues were raised over the number 31 Sussex Bus route serving Bolnore, Haywards Heath, Uckfield and Heathfield, which was reported as running early, late or not at all on more than one occasion. Obersvations carried out by DVSA staff found it to have a 30% non-compliance rate.

There were also safety concerns over some of the vehicles. One had a cracked windscreen and a fuel tank leak, while another, believed to be a school bus operating in Burgess Hill, had been driven for about 200km with a faulty accelerator.

The company claimed it was a complaint by one ‘heavy-booted’ driver, before Nick Denton pointed out it had been logged by six drivers.

The Traffic Commissioner said: “If you have a vehicle as big as a bus that can either only crawl along or go full throttle, that is a problem and it’s slightly disconcerting that you are trying to belittle it.”

Philip Brown, the solicitor for Heritage Group, said afterwards: “The operator had the opportunity to present the facts relating to the circumstances surrounding the investigation and will be in a position to produce the documentation requested according to the timetable set by the Traffic Commissioner now that the dates required have been specified.”

The public inquiry will reconvene in November, though the date had not been finalised as CBW went to press – the office of the Traffic Commissioner confirmed.

Lucketts wins Technology Intergration Awards 2014 Lucketts Travel Group has been honoured for its innovative use of technology. The coach firm has been named by the British Chambers of Commerce as the winner of the regional award for Best Use of Technology to Improve Business Performance, which is a new category in the Chamber Awards 2014.

The firm will now represent the southern region in the Chamber Awards 2014 national finals, both in its category and for the chance to be named national Business of the Year.

Lucketts Travel Group comprises three companies: Lucketts Travel, based at the group’s headquarters in Fareham, Coliseum Coaches, which is based in Southampton, and Worthing Coaches, which is based in the West Sussex town.

Ian Luckett, Director of Lucketts Travel Group, said: “It is a huge honour to have received the regional award and to be selected to go forward and represent our area in the national final.

“We use technology to ensure we give our customers an efficient

Lucketts’ digital records, vehicle tracking and cloud IT were all factors which helped it win the award service, as well as to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible. It is also being used to help our employees access company information as easily as possible, no matter which of our three bases they work from.

“Winning the national award would be a huge honour not just for the group, but for all the staff whose hard work for our Lucketts, Coliseum and Worthing businesses

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make them as successful and as popular as they are.”

The technology used by Lucketts includes a tracking system on all its coaches which not only feeds back the route the vehicle has taken, but also reports on how the vehicle is driven.

The company also uses cloud IT technology to help employees communicate and collaborate more efficiently, and an online

human resources system that lets employees easily access policy documents as well as book and review their leave.

New technology has also been introduced in the engineering department, with vehicle records and maintenance schedules being stored digitally rather than in paper form.

Nora Senior, president of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “As the UK economy continues to go from strength to strength, it is great to meet so many inspirational businesses in our network that are tirelessly driving the growth agenda. Their determination and creativity, and the positive impact they are having on their local communities never fails to impress me.

These businesses play a crucial role in creating a balanced and prosperous economy, and one that is admired on the global stage.

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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning On September 26, operators across the country raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking part in World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event. Last year the event raised £10m, enough to fund 200 of the charity’s nurses and support 27,000 people, and their families, affected by cancer. l Alfa Travel and its sister company Leisureplex have together raised over £6,100 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The coach holiday tour operator started a 634-mile challenge on September 22 with staff walking, running and cycling the distance between the Croit Anna Hotel in Fort William and the Cottage Hotel in St. Ives. Over the course of the week staff counted their miles at the gym, whilst walking their dogs, and during lunchtime strolls, beating their goal of 634 miles and achieving 683 miles.

On September 26 the staff took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, a national Macmillan

event, with a Great Alfa Bake Off which was judged by Paul Sawbridge, Managing Director, and Mary Clarkson, Ticketing Officer. The pair tasted a variety of cakes, from a Victoria sponge in a bucket and spade to an almond cake themed around the castle views from the George IV hotel in Criccieth. The winner was a lemon cake shaped like an Alfa coach baked by Lucy Jackson, Product Co-ordinator.

Currently the group has raised over £6,100, although that amount is still growing as donations continue to flood in.

Alfa and Leisureplex would like to thank all the clients that supported them and helped make the events a success.

Donate at: https://www. justgiving.com/alfaleisureplex/ Or donate by texting ALFA48 and an amount of £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 to 70070

l Staff at First Berkshire raised a total of £486 during the coffee

CPT appoints Andy Warrender as Coaching Executive CPT has announced the appointment of Andy Warrender as Coaching Executive.

Andy joined the trade association on Monday (October 6) from Alexander Dennis Ltd, where he was Marketing Manager for Plaxton Coach and Bus. He brings with him almost 30 years of experience in the industry, which includes driving, managing coach operations, and marketing.

Stephen Smith, CPT’s Operations Director, said: “We are very much looking forward to working with Andy in what is a key role in CPT’s Operations Team.

“His wide experience in the coaching industry has given him an excellent understanding of the issues facing operators, as well as an appreciation of the wider sector.”

Speaking about his appointment, Andy remarked: “I am delighted to be joining CPT and look forward to engaging with members, local authorities, stakeholders and the wider industry. The sector faces a number of challenges and I hope through my experience to help coach operators respond to the issues and realise the

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First Berkshire used its open-top Routemaster as a mobile canteen morning event.

The photograph shows volunteer staff providing refreshments at Bracknell Depot, using their open-top Routemaster as a mobile canteen. They then moved to Bracknell Bus Station where customers were encouraged to donate (and eat cakes of course!) l Maynes of Buckie raised £215 by organising a coffee and cake morning at its Mayne office.

Visitors met some of the team,

had a hot drink and also had the opportunity to view coaches and discuss travel plans for late 2014 and beyond.

The Mayne coffee and cake event was held on Friday, September 26 from 1000 to 1130hrs.

Helen Mayne said: “We are thrilled to take part in our first World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Macmillan is a fantastic cause and everyone was really excited about hosting the event.”

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NEWS › REGIONAL SOUTH EAST A NEW BUS route has been introduced through the north of Mole Valley. Buses Excetera started running the 477 route at the start of the month, travelling between Banstead and Guildford via Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Bookham, Effingham and East Horsley. The new service operates on an hourly frequency from Monday to Friday.

The route provides a direct service between Banstead and Epsom, via College Road and a route from Epsom to Guildford which takes 55 minutes via the A246.

The first bus to Guildford from Banstead arrives at 0842hrs, with a last departure from Guildford at 1800hrs.

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Managing Director, Phil Medlicott, Stagecoach North East, said: “Teesside offers many different attractions and there are plenty of things to see and do, which is why we were delighted to keep the prices of the Easyrider season tickets the same as last year. These tickets offer excellent value for regular travel around the region and, for no extra cost, passengers can also be spontaneous and have great days out when the weather is nice.”

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MARSH BARTON is a potential new site for Exeter’s bus depot.

According to the Exeter Express and Echo, Exeter City Council has confirmed it is considering using the Matford Park and Ride site for overnight bus parking, paving the way for a redevelopment of the existing bus station in the city centre.

The Matford Park and Ride is the only Park and Ride site in the city which is owned by the city council, the others belonging to Devon County Council.

A spokesman for the city council said: “We are exploring the option of relocating the bus lay-up and garage to the Matford Park and Ride site as a solution to the long-

term needs of Stagecoach.

“These are early explorations which would be subject to planning permission being granted and, of course, agreement with Stagecoach to relocate.

“Doing so would free up the leisure and bus station site for a more appropriate city centre development. The Matford option would allow the site to continue to be used for park and ride during the day.”

Mike Watson, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, said: “We are working with Exeter City and Devon County Councils on finding a new home from which we

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES n is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness month

by displaying pink ribbons on its fleet of buses.

A pink ribbon will adorn the front window of 250 buses in Norfolk and Suffolk during October to help raise awareness of the cause.

Hugo Forster, General Manager of First Eastern Counties, said: “Following the success of this campaign last year, we have decided to place breast cancer vinyls on all buses in our fleet to raise awareness of the cause.

Last year we supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by putting vinyls on our pink line buses which serve the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital but this year we have decked our

entire fleet. “Many members of staff have been affected by cancer and this is a cause very close to our hearts.”

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can continue to operate our Exeter network, including our excellent Park and Ride services to each of the existing Park and Ride sites at Matford, Sowton and Honiton Road.”

Derek Phillips, Vice President of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, said: “We hope agreement will be reached soon so that the much needed redevelopment of the bus station site can proceed.”

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STAGECOACH NORTH EAST and Arriva have frozen the price of the Easyrider ‘go as you please’ bus tickets.

Fares for the season tickets remain at 2013 prices, which vary from £19.70 a week for travel across Teesside to Billingham, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Thornaby with Easyrider, to £26 a week for the All Zone Easyrider, covering Teesside, Hartlepool and East Cleveland.

From Hartlepool and its Marina to Yarm and across to Saltburn, passengers can travel for 28 days with the All Zone Easyrider for £99 a month or around Teesside for £71 with the Easyrider.

All Easyrider season tickets are valid on both Stagecoach and Arriva bus services across the Tees Valley. The tickets can be purchased on board any Stagecoach or Arriva bus. In addition, all tickets can be bought from the Stagecoach Travel Centre in Stockton or the Arriva Travel Information Centres in

WORK WAS DUE to begin on Heckmondwike’s bus station on Monday (October 6), according to the Dewsbury Reporter.

The hub will combine existing bus stops into four stands and add real-time departure screens, sheltered cycle stands and a public area.

Kirklees Council leader David Sheard said: “The new development will not only provide a much improved transport facility in Heckmondwike centre, but will enhance the area as this site has been vacant for a number of years.”

Kirklees Council said a space at the centre of the island would be kept to allow room for a local information centre in the future, but it would be designed in a way that the space could be used in the meantime.

The council said work is expected to take about 20 weeks, depending on the weather.

EXTRA EARLY morning and early evening buses are set to run on several routes in York, following an agreement between the city council and operators.

Additional services will be provided on the 1, 5, 6, and 44 routes to benefit commuters and residents travelling before 0730hrs and after 1830hrs.

A council spokeswoman said the journeys were added after comparisons between York’s bus network and those in similar towns and cities elsewhere suggested the city had lower frequency services at the beginning and end of the working day.

She said the new services had also been designed to make the bus timetable easier to remember, because high service frequencies on York’s busiest bus services now covered the entire period from 0700 to 1900hrs from Monday to Friday, complementing Park and Ride services.

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approximately £40,000 from Department for Transport funding per year to operate initially, although it is intended that an increasing proportion of these costs will be recovered through fare income over time – and they will break even after one to two years,” she said.

“The initiative is supported through part of the £1.2m Better Bus Area Programme awarded to the council from the Department in 2013. This is an innovative partnership between bus operators and the council which is only used in four other places in England.”

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A COUNTY COUNCILLOR has hit out at a proposal to allow taxis and private hire cars to use a dedicated bus lane in Kings Lynn, Lynn News has reported.

Currently, only buses are allowed to use the Hardings Way route, between Boal Street and Wisbech Road. West Norfolk Council of�icials are considering extending its availability as part of a series of potential measures to improve air quality in the London Road and Gaywood Clock areas.

A public consultation ended last week and �inal proposals are set to be published before the end of the year.

Cllr Alexandra Kemp, who represents the Clenchwarton and Lynn South division, has strongly criticised the taxi idea on health grounds.

She said: “This proposal is a backward step and simply must not happen. Poor air quality affects all of us, but particularly children.

“Parents who at present let infants walk to school from home, because there are no cars on Hardings Way from South Lynn, will no longer do so because of motor vehicle traf�ic, as it would not be safe.”

But Anthony Bailey, Company Director of the town’s Station Taxis, described the safety concerns as ‘rubbish.’

He said: “We need to stop the pollution on London Road and make the traf�ic �low a bit better.”

MIDLANDS

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has launched a consultation to �ind out what local people think about implementing smart ticketing across the county on all local bus services.

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highways committee gave its support last year to the idea of implementing integrated ticketing schemes which give passengers the option of buying one ticket which can be used across a number of services and enable a seamless transfer between buses – regardless of whichever company is operating them.

The authority described a system which would be ‘similar to London’s Oyster card.’ It is hoped the system would also encourage more people to use local services.

The consultation is due conclude on January 2, 2015.

LONDON

MORE hybrid double-deckers are set to enter service in London after May next year, when the Transport for London contract to run service 135 changes operator from Arriva London North to Go-Ahead Group-owned Docklands Buses.

The service, which links Crossharbour Asda with Old Street Station, has a Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 14.

Diesel-electric hybrid doubledeckers are speci�ied.

Arriva London North has, however, retained the 253 (Hackney Central Station – Euston) and its associated night service, which runs as the N253. The new contract, which has a PVR of 28, will start on June 6 – although TfL said the double-deck type is to be advised.

Another notable vehicle type change is Metroline’s requirement for new �lywheel hybrid singledeckers for the 331 (Ruislip – Uxbridge) and U10 (Heath�ield Rise – Uxbridge). There is no change to the PVR of seven and two respectively, although the new contracts will take effect on May 2 for the U10 and July 4 for the 331.

Metroline has retained its routes 245 (Alperton – Golders Green) and 460 (North Finchley – Willesden). Both new contracts take effect on June 27, although the double-deck type remains to be con�irmed. There is no change to the PVR of 21 and 10 respectively.

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FIRST GLASGOW has launched the new mTicket app to allow passengers to purchase bus tickets on their smartphone.

Passengers buy an individual or a batch of tickets through the app and show their ticket on the mobile phone display screen to the driver.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Swansea Bus Museum will host a running day on October 26. TUDOR THOMAS

2014 ■ October 12 Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Annual Open Day Bridgeton Bus Garage, Broad Street entrance, Glasgow. www.gvvt.org ■ October 19 TransportFest 2014 London Bus Museum, Brooklands, Surrey. 01932 837994 www. londonbusmuseum.com ■ October 19 30 Year of Tracline Running Day Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenston Drive, Aldridge, Walsall. 01922 454761. www.amrtm.org

■ December 6-7 The Christmas Cracker Museum of Transport Greater Manchester Boyle Street, Cheetham.

0161 205 2122 http://gmts.co.uk

2015 ■ January 24 Northampton Transport staff reunion Monks Park Working Mens’ Club, Northampton. Contact organiser Matt Cooper by email on ntfirstreunion@gmail.com or by phone 07816 116283.

■ January 24 – 25 Excursions 2015 Alexandra Palace, London. www.excursions.org.uk

■ October 23-24 Young Bus Managers Network Conference Novotel, York www. youngbusmanagers.org.uk ■ October 26 Swansea Bus Museum Running Day SA1 Business Park, Langdon Road, SA1 8QY. www.swanseabusmuseum.com

■ January 29 CPT Annual Dinner Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace. Contact Ling Tang on 020 7257 2502 or email lingt@cpt-uk. org.

■ October 28-31 International Bus and Coach Trade Fair Feria de Madrid Avda del Partenon, 5 28042 Madrid, Spain www.ifema.es

■ April 18 – 19 UK Coach Rally Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire 01753 631170. www.ukcoachrally. co.uk

■ November 4-6 Euro Bus Expo 2014 NEC Birmingham www. eurobusexpo.com

■ April 23 UK Coach Awards Ceremony Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester. 0870 900 1450. www. ukcoachawards.co.uk

■ November 4 – 7 QV Associates Introduction to Bus & Crew Scheduling course Birmingham.

01905 613527. http://qv-associates. com ■ November 16 Dewsbury Bus Museum Silver Jubilee Open Day. Foundry Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3HW. 1030 – 1630hrs. www.

■ May 11 – 13 ALBUM AGM & Conference Carden Park Hotel, near Chester www.album-bus.co.uk ■ June 21 Welsh Coach Rally National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. For details, call Ashley Lovering on 07814958379.

dewsburybusmuseum.co.uk

■ November 18 UK Bus Awards Presentation Ceremony London Hilton Park Lane www.ukbusawards. org.uk ■ December 6 Ensignbus Christmas Bus Special Vintage buses through Lakeside www. ensignbus.com

■ May 3 – 4 Friends of King Alfred Buses Running Day Winchester www.fokab.org.uk

■ October 16 – 21 Busworld Kortrijk Kortrijk, Belgium http:// kortrijk.busworld.org

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The latest fleet handbooks available from Steven Knight Media cover East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) and Norfolk Green.

Interest in EYMS is high following the screening of the TV documentary series ‘On the Yorkshire Buses’ and the latest handbook includes the transfer and renumbering of the former Finglands bus fleet back into the main EYMS fleet series. The A6 portrait size book, priced £5.95, runs to 48 pages and is extensively illustrated in colour.

The Norfolk Green book is the same size and is 28 pages plus a four page supplement in the centre correct to September 5, and is priced at £3.95.

There is a foreword written by company founder Ben Colson and there are even details of buses due to join the fleet in autumn 2014.

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Stewart Brown has brought together another compilation of serious and light-hearted articles and picture features for the latest addition of the Buses Yearbook, which these days comes from Key Publishing.

Buses Editor Alan Millar takes an in depth look at the decade since Alexander Dennis was created in 2004 while Stewart himself considers the well-known and some almost unknown bus and coach makers that vanished over the past 20 years. Billy Nicol charts the short lived reign of Dart Buses in Paisley and Gavin Booth considers the joys of bus travel.

Bob Hind, whose epic bus journeys have been chronicled in Buses magazine, takes a Tyrolean bus journey.

Michael Baker looks at some of the non-standard types that London Transport has operated over the years.

David Jenkins looks back 30 years at the joys of getting a PSV driving licence.

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Midland vehicle’s were not always smart, the Volvo Ailsa on page 74 makes the point although it’s the school children who make the photograph.

Amongst the most interesting vehicles are those used for ancillary purposes.

How many fleets had their own mobile scaffolding unit? Midland did. It was a Bristol LD6G and it’s pictured on page 89. Most of the images in Walter’s book are colour. It’s priced at £14.99.

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A new title from Amberley Publishing is Walter Burt’s Midland Scottish Buses, a pictorial reminder of the part of the Walter Alexander bus empire that retained the firm’s attractive azure blue and cream livery when it was split into three operating companies, Midland, Northern and Fife in May 1961.

In his introduction Walter says: “It is my hope that this book will not only appeal to the local bus enthusiast, but perhaps also to those interested in seeing how central Scotland looked between the 1960s and the mid-1990s.”

An early example of that is on page 15 with a Michelle O’Connell picture of the last of the 1958 Leyland PD3s making its way along Fettercairn Avenue, Drumchapel. Both the bus and the housing scheme it’s passing are long gone. Then there’s a great shot on page 18 of Bristol Lodekkas parked at Alva, a popular summer picnic place at the bottom of the Ochil Hills. The driver of one can be seen taking advantage of the summer weather.

Back ends of buses don’t often get photographed, but particularly interesting is the picture on page 30 of two Albion Vikings, one bodied by Potter’s of Belfast, the other Alexander.

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EVENT FOCUS › LOTHIAN BUSES OPEN DAY

Lothian Buses Doors Open Day 2014

The New Routemaster number LT299 (LTZ 1299) is seen leaving Lothian’s Doors Open Day and heading out of Edinburgh. This was a splendid sight, especially alongside one of Lothian’s own Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TLs, number 839 (SK07 CCD) at the Elm Row driver change-over

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his year’s Lothian Buses Doors Open Day saw almost 5,000 people come along – the highest number yet.

Held on Saturday, September 27 between 1200 and 1600hrs, the day was opened by Alistair and Dillon Frizzell along with their dad, a Lothian Buses driver and Anna Robinson from The Yard. The latter, which is Lothian’s charity of the year, is an indoor and outdoor adventure playground in Edinburgh for children and young people with disabilities.

A display of new and vintage buses, including a New Routemaster, sat alongside entertainment for children such as a bouncy castle, face painting and the opportunity to walk underneath a single-decker bus.

Other highlights of the day included a Volvo tilt cab, hybrid bus racing and the ever-popular trip through the bus wash – as well as guided open top tours of the depot giving the history of the building and company. Visitors were encouraged to tweet their experiences of the day using the hashtag #BusSpot.

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Jade Smith reports on the the ever-popular annual Lothian Buses public open day. All photographs by Stuart Montgomery

The event was held at the firm’s Central Depot in Annandale Street. Constructed in 1922 as Edinburgh’s Industrial Exhibition Hall, the building has a long and interesting history hosting many large national shows in the 1920s, including the Scottish Motor Show and Edinburgh’s Christmas Fun Fair. The building became a bus garage in 1926 and was extended in 1933 and 1963 to accommodate the everexpanding fleet of buses.

Lothian Buses said it would like to thank everyone who came along and those who made the event such a good day, including all the volunteers.

The event raised £1,300 for The Yard through people purchasing bus memorabilia.

Bill Devlin, Lothian Buses Engineering Director said: “Thank you to everyone who came along to our annual Doors Open Day and made it our biggest and best event ever. We are delighted with the record breaking number of visitors and we hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did. We are already looking forward to planning next year’s event.”

Bill also wanted to place on record his appreciation for the attendance of the New Routemaster: “Thanks to our colleagues at Wrightbus, we were excited to be able to showcase the New Routemaster. With its modern look and environmental credentials, we were sure it was going to be a special addition to our event – and we were not wrong.” n www.coachandbusweek.com

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The New Routemaster was parked in a prominent spot inside the garage. The bus, which was the first of its kind to be seen in Scotland, was on route to London from the Wrightbus factory in Ireland

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VEHICLE EVALUATION › OPTARE METRODECKER

Kerb appeal I Gareth Evans draws on his experience of driving buses in the rural Welsh borderland and urban West Midlands to give a practical overview of Optare’s new MetroDecker, while Jade Smith shares her thoughts on the vehicle from a passenger perspective

t’s a warm, sunny Wednesday morning on the �irst day of October – and Jade and I are in deepest Bedfordshire. It’s our inaugural visit to the Millbrook proving ground for both of us. Having cleared security, we’re driven up to meet the Optare team in a minibus. While photography is strictly controlled at the secure site, we pass garage buildings which show buses, trucks, cars, vans and a host of other vehicles under development, here to be put through their paces. Some are cleverly disguised, while others make no attempt to shield their identities. The test tracks are akin to something of out of a James Bond �ilm – and we later learn that Millbrook is no stranger to high-speed chases in the popular series.

However, we’re here to evaluate Optare’s new MetroDecker double-decker bus. After a welcome strong coffee and a catch up with the Optare crew, we’re introduced to the MetroDecker’s highly approachable Project Manager, Tim Hampshire.

Setting our eyes on the visually impressive blue-coloured double-decker, Tim explained that the bus was a dual-doored 10.5m straight staircase diesel bus built to Transport for London speci�ication.

“This vehicle is the same one that was unveiled at the

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London Transport Museum in Covent Garden back in May. It’s gone through the testing.

Another bus has been built for destructive tests.

“We are now almost ready to open the order book – it will of�icially start at Euro Bus Expo.”

Indeed, Tim said the bus will be available for demonstration after Euro Bus Expo.

“We still have the history of East Lancs double-deckers within the company but this being a clean slate, we decided we would show customers what can be done. Focus groups are great – but they tend to focus on what they already have.”

That said, Tim was keen to stress operator comments had been incorporated into this particular vehicle – more of which later. “It’s all about listening to people,” he added.

Mechanicals

Under the bonnet, which is opened using a t-key, my eye was immediately drawn to the power unit – a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz OM934. This is coupled to a ZF Ecolife gearbox.

Tim highlighted how this vehicle will differ from production models: “The fuel �ilter will be relocated to be inside the nearside corner.

While it’s currently located almost in the centre of the bay, because fuel is part of the engine injection system, we’re relocating it to reduce the temperature, which in turn will lead to improved reliability.

“This bus was set up as a ‘worst case’ scenario.

A prime example is the brass-coloured down pipe located to the offside of the engine. It picks up a lot of heat. Being the �inal part of the exhaust system, you would think it would be coolest but it’s actually picking up more heat due to the Euro 6 effect of generating heat in the exhaust silencer to reduce the tail pipe emissions. The sort of insulation we’ll be �itting means the temperature will drop from 650 to 80 degrees centigrade.”

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have memories of preparing vehicles for the morning run-out during my days at Tanat Valley Coaches, where having to use a small �lorist’s can rather than a standard large watering can for some vehicles caused unnecessary time to be wasted. Therefore, asked about coolant top up, Tim replied: “There is no gauge because over time it becomes unreadable. It can be topped up via a little �lap on the offside corner.

It’s straightforward – you just top it up until it’s full. You can either use a hose or a standard large watering can.”

Above the engine bay, between the two decks can be found the heating, ventilation and cooling systems. There are nine screws to remove the panel. On the offside is the motor blower for the lower deck, and on the nearside is a double unit for heating and air-conditioning for the upper deck. In the middle is the air intake and condenser for the driver’s cab and upper deck.

They are two separate units to enable them to operate on their own, independent duty cycles.

It’s engine-driven – it’s one big pump off the engine.

In Tim’s words: “We’ve not shoved them together. They can operate independently.”

Alternators, water pump and air-conditioning compressor – known collectively as the front engine accessory drivers – can be accessed on the nearside body panel. While the latter is secured in place with screws on this vehicle, production models will be opened with t-keys.

“It’s a battle between accessibility and security. We don’t want rattles but then we want it to be easily accessible. We’ve found a system to overcome that,” enthused Tim. Interestingly, there are LED marker lights on the lower bodypanels on both sides as standard.

Asked about fuel economy, Tim replied: “There is no formal announcement as yet, but we are working on testing different strategies for ef�icient energy management. For example, ancillaries such as alternators and compressors, and how they phase in with vehicle dynamics.

We are expecting it to be competitive, based on the lighter, low mass design approach to vehicle design and optimisation of energy capacity to the duty cycle.”

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SPECIFICATION Model: Optare MetroDecker Seats: Esteban Civic V2 Seating: capacity 41 upper deck, 22 downstairs Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM934LA fourcylinder engine, Euro 6 Transmission: ZF EcoLife 6AP1000B, sixspeed auto Unladen weight: 9,980kg Width: 2.5m Length: 10.5m Height: 4.3m Front overhang: 2.76m Rear overhang: 2.39m Wheelbase: at 10.5m is 5.35m Fuel capacity: 275 litres AdBlue capacity: 25 litres Available: from Optare 08434 873 200 http://optare.com

Interior practicalities

Internally, the results of Optare’s ‘clean slate’ design approach are all too apparent – with elements which would doubtless be found more traditionally in a shop rather than transport environment.

A prime example is the light above passenger door. Called a ‘halo light,’ it’s designed to be indirect – LEDs shine upwards and re�lect down so the light doesn’t shine directly into people’s eyes.

Another such feature is the illuminated panel which occupies the space between the cab and the staircase. This could be used to display publicity material.

Asked how easy it would be to keep clean – being the sort of space �lies inevitably �ind a way into – not to mention replacing the lighting unit, Tim replied: “It can be accessed via a panel

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VEHICLE EVALUATION › OPTARE METRODECKER behind the cab door.”

“However, that hatch is not accessed through the space under the stairs,” he stressed. “It goes back to the outside and inside principle.”

On that note, the panel behind the driver is for all the vehicle’s control system, such as ABS and transmission. Similarly, the diagnostic ports are accessible without tools on the ledge to the right of the driver but behind the seat.

“If you have screws, they get lost,” explained Tim. Turning to the saloon, separating the

“It’s all about listening to people. It’s the sort of thing you can sit in front of CAD but miss,” Tim said.

The panel at the rear of the lower saloon above the engine bay is for the real-time information and next stop announcement gear – all of which is customer equipment.

There are no floor hatches, which removes both trip hazards and dirt traps. As Tim said: “It also means nobody dirty goes inside. Dampers and air bags are accessible from the outside via removable panels by the rear wheels. There is

wheelchair bay from the row of seats behind it is the customary vertical pole and connecting horizontal handrails. However, the MetroDecker’s layout is rather more ‘jazzy’ in this respect.

On the second nearside door, a lower glass panel is to be added to the partition separating the row of seats by the door entrance. Reacting to a further piece of operator feedback, this will block autumn leaves and help to keep down drafts.

no need for internal access.

“There is no access to the engine internally either. Keeping the inside clean leads to reduced downtime. If you keep it clean in the first place, you don’t have to clean it as often” On the face of it, there is no obvious place for a ‘luggage pen’ to house shopping bags or a newspaper rack such as that provided for the free Metro newspapers. The only potential space for it – over the front nearside wheelarch – is taken by a moulding for what appears to be

‘When I put my foot flat to the floor to pull away from a bus stop, the vehicle responded without hesitation’

INSIGHT

Passenger perspective As the first bus I had experienced on a testing track, all I had to compare the Optare MetroDecker with were the rackety double-deckers I had taken in city environments.

Even standing still, the MetroDecker appeared to promise a smooth ride to match its sleek exterior look. I was not disappointed…

APPEARANCE

The Optare MetroDecker is an impressive sight. The bright blue livery combined with the large windows and smooth lines makes this double-decker stand out. Both externally and internally it appears stylish and smart.

The LED lighting in the MetroDecker creates a warm glow throughout.

The indirect LED light illuminates a large area without being blinding or creating shadows. A large white panel on the staircase casts soft light so the stairs are more visible.

The entrance is well-lit

with LEDs above the driver and door as expected, but also includes a ‘halo’ of light above the passenger as they enter. This makes boarding the bus a more pleasant experience as the floor is easier to see and the glow is welcoming.

Both saloons have strips of LEDs on either side of the ceiling where the light is reflected off of an upper lip for a softer look.

The ceilings have a slight edge to catch this light and further illuminate the aisles The MetroDecker has large windows throughout.

They extend further down than shoulder height, which allows more natural light into the bus as well as making it easier for passengers to admire the outside scenery. Naturally, the view is better from the upper deck, but because of the big windows downstairs is better for looking outside than expected. Each window is separated by a thin strip, so there are no seats with a blocked view.

Optare ensured the interior maintained the exterior’s clean lines by disguising the domed

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a seat.

However, Tim explained: “The shape was created to give as deep a luggage pen as possible, fitting over the wheel arch structure rather than a flat table above the wheel arch.

If you drop a rucksack or similar onto this, it naturally slides down against the rail that runs around it. We think this will work better than having bags sliding around. The rail can be customised for specific requirements – extra depth, pamphlet or newspaper holders, etc.”

Behind the wheel

Easy to access via two steps, the cab door opens using a t-key. Once inside, the cab feels airy, with plenty of space. Indeed, it’s almost akin to the spacious feel of a Plaxton President.

A notable feature of the door is the large pocket at its base. A hefty bag can be stowed safely in there – with room too for a cash bag and a spare ticket machine roll or two.

The cab has room for a broom and small bucket or bin behind the driver’s seat, something which is a consideration for independent operators, where drivers may have to clean the bus at the end of a shift or over the course of the day.

Both halves of the cab window can be opened by pressing the button and sliding the window along. There is a slot for a drink below the

A close-up of some of the seats CCTV cameras – they are colour-matched, reducing the ‘stuck-on’ look. The speakers are hidden underneath the passenger seats so there are no visible grills. They have even placed the access panel to the upper destination sign underneath it to conceal the screws.

ACCESS

The interior is spacious, helped in part by the large windows. The ceilings feel higher due to the lack of tracking and they slope upwards which creates increased headroom.

Wheelchair users will appreciate the fact that the seating plan allows for a larger wheelchair bay. The seats directly behind the wheelchair area are slightly further back than usual, making manoeuvring into the bay as easy as possible.

In addition to this, the hand pole in the bay slopes to provide even more space to park.

The low floor allows for easier boarding and alighting, and the lack of internal access plates removes a tripping hazard.

External access plates also reduce the amount of

grime brought onto the bus and remove the potential dirt-trap the internal access plates create.

The hand poles curve towards the seats, allowing more space along the aisles.

The front row of seating in the upper saloon has the usual bar with a twist – it curves away from the seats creating more room and reducing the ‘fairground ride’ feeling that straight bars sometimes have.

On this two-door model there appears to be no luggage space available – there is a sloped space behind the first nearside seat with a bar across it, but I fear this would struggle to hold anything more than a handbag.

COMFORT

The seating is more comfortable than I expected – the high-density foam gives high resistance so the plastic underneath is impossible to feel. High seat backs make the ride even more comfy. The seats overall feel high-quality and the layout of the bus allows for more legroom than usual, which is an added bonus.

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The styling is smooth, with clean lines throughout

Textured hand poles and seat backs add some grip for passengers. The smooth dimples soften the look of the interior in comparison to a smooth reflective surface.

The heating system and air-conditioning blow the air upwards from the back of the bus towards the front, so there are no hot or cold zones. Having the grills at the back of the bus eliminates the hot-feet problem that many other vehicles have.

Normal full-width hoppers on each deck open wider than others I have seen, allowing for increased ventilation. Although the airconditioning naturally works better with the windows closed.

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THE RIDE

Starting with the high-speed circuit, the ride from the front of the upper saloon was smooth and relatively quiet.

We gracefully reached 50mph and remained at this pace for some time with no complaint from the vehicle. The engine was relatively quiet, even when travelling at this high speed. For the most part, the air-conditioning was louder than the engine, especially in the upper saloon.

We reached the bus stop section of the high-speed circuit. The MetroDecker glided into each bus stop with ease, the braking and acceleration feeling smooth.

There was no noise from the access panel to the

destination board due to the antiluce catches that are used. The catches shake themselves into place when the bus moves, so there is no need to ensure the screws are fully screwed in to reduce noise.

We experienced the various special surfaces which demonstrated the doubledecker’s ability to absorb the shock of the road. Both the random waves and the increasing frequency of sine waves were cushioned, with the ride being naturally rougher downstairs but still smoother than expected.

The doors complained a little – they started to rattle in reaction to the rough surfaces, which is to be expected. Apart from this test, the doors were virtually silent throughout the journey, which was novel to me.

Lastly, the hill routes tested the double-decker’s ability to climb and descend banks, as well as stopping on an incline.

Again, the ride was comfortable throughout the circuit, the pitching feeling minimal on both decks. Once at a complete stop, the bus felt solid and unmovable even from the upper deck.

window – and there is room too for a running board/card to be placed by the pillar.

A hook for a jacket is conveniently located behind the driver’s left shoulder. That is to say, it’s possible to hang it up without having to get up from the seat.

The fire extinguisher is located directly behind the driver, although it is non-intrusive. It’s secure but there is no fiddly panel to remove when it requires servicing.

The seat position is about right in terms of height in my opinion. It’s not too high or too low.

Tim said the Chapman seat on this particular vehicle is an option. Visualising the location for a ticket machine, I felt I would not have to stretch to reach it. This was something I always felt was a problem with the Wrightbus Eclipse Geminibodied Volvo B7TLs I drove out of Travel West Midlands’ (TWM) Perry Barr garage.

While type training is perhaps rightly the way of the world in this day and age, the MetroDecker’s instrument display will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has ever driven Solos, Versas or Tempos.

The dashboard is now intelligent – it’s the vehicle’s controller. It is Actia’s latest system.

The instrumentation has been split up and moved either side of the dashboard. Tim said touch panels had been selected in place of rocker switches as it was felt touch panels are easier to clean and are more reliable. Carlike features are now making it on to buses – the outside temperature is displayed on the dashboard on this vehicle. The steering wheel was easy and comfortable to handle.

New from Optare is an air-operated steering column. The column on this vehicle was encased in ABS plastic. I knocked my right knee on it.

Thankfully however, Tim said improvements are in hand: “We are developing improvements to the column shrowd based on feedback.”

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The cab is nice and spacious

The ‘halo’ light and the illuminated panel which occupies the space between the cab and the staircase

Space under the bonnet is not in short supply The white dash on this vehicle was requested by an operator to get staff to take more care and pride in what they were driving.

“If the vehicle is shabby, people treat it so.

White shows the dirt marks. It is customisable, depending on the volumes ordered. We’re aiming to stay the same for cream pillars, cove and ceiling panels, which is to ensure the optimum LED light output,” enthused Tim. My driving route comprised the high-speed circuit – running up to 50mph; the high-speed circuit with bus stops; the handling circuit; the special surfaces – complete with rough terrain; and hill routes 1 and 2, which included a hairpin with an 11% gradient.

On the high-speed section, psychologically, I was thinking back to driving down the Hagley Road in Optare Spectras on route 9 between Stourbridge and Birmingham, which included sections of dual-carriageway. While not as nippy as a Dennis Trident, the Spetras could

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shift. Stopping them smoothly could be a problem. Unlike the Spectras however, I was able to bring this MetroDecker to a rapid but ultra smooth stop from a dual-carriageway speed while on the high-speed circuit.

When I put my foot flat to the floor to pull away from a bus stop, the vehicle responded without hesitation. The same applied on non-level terrain – the bus climbed the hills with ease, without any jerking while it tried to decide which gear to engage in. The bus manoeuvred around the sharp corners on the hill routes without any problems – it handled well. This section was reminiscent of my native Welsh borderland. The wing mirrors provided excellent visibility.

On the special surfaces section, the ride quality was excellent – the bus just glided along.

The only rattle was from the door. Tim said this was the result of Koni’s “top notch” work in optimising the suspension.

CBW verdict

Overall, the Optare MetroDecker was a pleasant bus to ride and drive. We were impressed with its ability to handle the steep hills and rough surfaces whilst maintaining an excellent comfort level for the passenger.

Visually, it is a stunning double-decker with every effort put in to ensure it has clean lines throughout. Jade enthused: “Personally, I would be excited to board this bus on a reallife route.” n

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SERVICE UPGRADE › ARRIVA LIVERPOOL ROUTES 86/86A 19 new buses for Liverpool Airport services

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special display of the last three out of 19 brand new buses for Arriva North West services 86 and 86A was unveiled at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on September 5.

The airport is the terminus for the frequent 86A route from the city centre to the airport that runs up to every 10 minutes or better from early to late. The airport was one of Europe’s fastest growing between 1997 and 2007 but passenger numbers have since fallen to around 4.2m in 2013, making it the 12th busiest in the UK. September 5 was the official launch gathering, with the first vehicles entering traffic in Merseyside slightly before the official launch on September 1 in an investment representing the best part of £3.5m. The specification of these vehicles is a little step up from the previous operation, but not quite to Arriva MAX or Arriva Sapphire standard.

The previous allocation on the two routes used Wrightbus Gemini2-bodied VDL DB250 double-decks dating from 2011 and Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TLs double-decks dating from 2005. The VDL Geminis have taken the place of the ALX400s on route 82 (Liverpool to Speke), with the ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TLs on routes 81/81A (Liverpool JLA to Bootle New Strand) in place of East Lancs-bodied Myllennium-bodied DAF SB220s which have moved to Green Lane for various services – in turn replacing elderly Dennis Darts.

Routes 86/86A

The 86 and 86A services form part of Merseytravel’s Quality Bus Network, where timetables are coordinated to provide a frequent daily service. There are also interchangeable tickets between Arriva North West’s 86, 86A and 86D routes and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire’s 86 service that operates from Liverpool One Bus Station to Liverpool South Parkway Bus and Rail Interchange in the south of Liverpool, and the 86C route that operates from Liverpool One Bus Station to Liverpool Hope University.

The vehicles are 19 brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-decks married to

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One of the Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL, which was formerly used on the 86A is seen in Liverpool city centre. TOM HARRISON

The pleasant lower deck interior of the new ADL Enviro400s Alexander Dennis’ own E40D chassis. They feature a Cummins ISB6.7EV engine coupled up to a six-speed ZF 6HP1203B gearbox and feature Euro 5 emissions. Internally they feature 78 E-leather covered Esteban Civic V2 seats, LED saloon lighting, free on-board WiFi provided by Icomera, as well as all round Hanover Displays LED destination equipment.

Howard Farrall, Area Managing Director for Arriva Merseyside, said: “Arriva is committed to providing the best possible service for our customers, and we continue to invest in our �leet.

“New buses not only make a huge difference to our passengers in terms of comfort and reliability, but also have an impressive environmental impact. The 86/86A is an important service which links the Airport to Liverpool, and is part of the Quality Bus Network. We are delighted to introduce these 19 new buses to the South Liverpool area.”

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The launch was attended by a variety of stakeholders

‘Arriva is committed to providing the best possible service for our customers’ buses on the popular 86/86A service.

“This route offers a vital service into the city centre for South Liverpool residents and an important connection to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The new buses will provide more comfort and reliability for passengers, showing a commitment towards improving facilities on public transport in the Liverpool City Region.”

Robin Tudor, Head of PR for Liverpool John Lennon Airport commented: “We are delighted to see these latest buses being deployed on one of Arriva’s airport services. Access to and from the airport by public transport is an important part of the passenger experience for a large number of our customers, and the improved comfort and passenger facilities that these new

vehicles bring will make this an even more attractive option for passengers in the region.”

Final thoughts

To conclude, having sampled various examples of the batch, it was very much hit and miss, especially in terms of pulling off from bus stops. The speci�ied E-leather seating is quite comfortable for the average journey from the city centre to the airport, however in my opinion I don’t think they’re as comfortable as seating covered with moquette. The as of yet unadvertised free WiFi onboard worked perfectly. However, I did notice that our photograph host Google Picasa has been blocked in an attempt to stop people hogging the bandwidth with the likes of Google’s YouTube.

I am also pleased to report that I will be following the introduction of nine more Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-decks in the coming weeks. They are to the same speci�ication as these vehicles and are to be employed on the 375 and 385 routes from Southport to Skelmersdale or Wigan. ■

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INDUSTRY

GUIDE

GARAGE EQUIPMENT Workshops, bodyshops and bodybuilders can all benefit from garage equipment

Maintaining your operation This week’s Industry Guide focuses on garage equipment, from vehicle lifts through to diagnostics and safety equipment

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t’s important in this economic climate to make sure any problems with a vehicle are spotted before they become a major expense and any defects reducing fuel ef�iciency or increasing wear and tear are effectively repaired.

Getting the best equipment allows operators to do this as quickly and effectively as possible, keeping the vehicles on the road where they need to be.

If operators can show that they have made a real commitment to safety, it can help secure some contracts. Responsible schools will want to be sure the buses or coaches their pupils travel on are well maintained, while employers using commuter services will want to know their staff will arrive safely and on time, without any breakdowns.

Advances in products

and technology are making maintenance very ef�icient.

Diagnostics software is becoming more advanced and is able to identify troublesome defects in seconds – sometimes earlier than they would usually be detected.

The variety of vehicle lifts on the market is getting wider all the time, covering for the needs of operators of all sizes. It’s important to make sure the correct lift is purchased, to avoid wasting thousands on lifts more powerful than required.

Also included this week are suppliers of diagnostic products which can help engineers to spot when maintenance is required on a vehicle long before it becomes a serious issue.

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COMMERCIAL GARAGE EQUIPMENT

Commercial Garage Equipment (CGE) offers the installation of ATF (Authorised Testing Facilities) lanes at a claimed 20% less than rival �irms. With VOSA sites closing and the private sector needing to step up, now is a great time to capitalise.

CGE has a dedicated team of project managers to see through the completion of lanes from start to �inish, for use in ATFs and general workshops. Plan drawings are provided free of charge and CGE is now offering a full service for constructing pits in workshops nationwide.

Either traditional inspection pits or fully compliant ATF pits alongside long versions as seen at ministry test stations, can be supplied. With the latter, CGE looks after the supply and �itting of jacking beams, shakers and emission analysis equipment.

“We can even supply the necessary signs if required,” CGE Managing Director Roger Cox revealed.

The ATF lanes come complete with radius plates, play detectors

and pick jack, and are supplied with a VOSA-approved Bradbury brake tester, all for prices starting from £70,000.

Pits are made from high strength prefabricated steel sections and comply with all safety regulations.

CGE has been appointed main distributer for Bradbury Commercial Braketesters, who have been in the industry for 111 years. With such quality products, customers need not worry about CGE’s competitive prices resulting in uncompetitive quality.

Equipment catering for everything from three to 80 tonnes is on offer, though 20 tonne lifts are most popular. The 20 tonne scissor lifts are priced at £23,950, while the 26 tonne column lifts sell for £10,950.

Many customers prefer to go for scissor lifts, Roger said. “Scissor lifts score on the fact you can use them for steam cleaning vehicles.

The electrics can be sited away from the lift itself, which can’t really be done with column lifts.

In addition, scissor lifts can be sited outside, so long as the

electronic controls are carefully covered.”

Column lifts have the advantage of being relatively portable, and can be used around the workshop as required. Both four and six-post platform lifts can be supplied.

CGE has teams of engineers at the ready to �it the lifts, if customers require. The same applies to inspection pits, another area in which the �irm can offer a complete service, from planning to sweeping up afterwards.

Roger said: “I think a lot of operators want someone to come and do the whole job. We have the lowest possible overheads so we can keep prices extremely competitive.

As far as putting in pits is concerned, we can save the customer around a third of the prices our competitors charge.

Another major part of the business is supplying commercial vehicle brake testers. These can be supplied new, or fully reconditioned, with both options offering new software to the purchaser’s requirements.

“We realise many customers have to be careful with their costs, and as I’ve said, with our own low overheads we are in a very good position to help.”

All equipment comes with a year’s guarantee, which Roger feels is essential to give customers peace of mind. The �irm began by offering refurbished vehicle lifts, but now as Roger says, things have moved on, with DHL, Flights-Hallmark and Babcock Engineering being among the customer base.

Roger concluded: “Things are de�initely moving on, but as always we are determined to supply customers with exactly what they are looking for.

“Our prices and availability are both excellent and we pride ourselves on the level of experience and service we offer.”

T: 07538 218194 E: sales@ commercialgarageequipment. co.uk W: www.commercialgarage equipment.co.uk

VOSA AUTHORISED TESTING FACILITY

Commercial Garage Equipment Midlands Ltd (CGE) are one of the main providers of AFT Lanes to the CV Market AFT Lane includes:

• CAD drawing • Civil work • Brake testers 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 Various stages of completion of an AFT Lane at Aldridge Transport, Launceston

Other equipment supplied:

• Commercial scissor lifts • Galvanised commercial scissor lifts • HGV 4 post lifts • Brake testers • MOT bays (all classes) • Prefabricated steel pits • Inspection pits • Gas & smoke • Jacking beams • Car lifting equipment • Column lifts • Civil work with drawings • Leasing & finance available

T: 01386 244758 M: 07538 218194 E: sales@commercialgarageequipment.co.uk W: www.commercialgarageequipment.co.uk www.coachandbusweek.com

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EMA Computer Solutions (EMACS) provides a bodyshop and workshop management system designed to get maximum ef�iciency out of staff and resources. EMACS calls the system the best workshop manager you will ever employ, and estimate that an operator will make its investment back in ef�iciency savings within three months.

EMACS received a supplier pro�ile in CBW1154 which went into detail on the business. With that in mind, here are what some of its customers have said:

George Thornton, Thornton Brothers

We were looking for a new system because the one we had was getting a bit long in the tooth. We were told by a supplier that EMACS was one of the best. They came to see us and provided a presentation of what the product could do.

We’re very impressed with the system. It does most of what we require, and EMACS has amended it to suit our needs. There are still a lot of facilities and bene�its in the system which we haven’t explored yet. Everybody at EMACS is spot on.

Leon Coupland, Group Director Accident Repair

I’m not one for praise unless it is very well deserved, but I cannot say just how impressed I was with the conduct and professional approach from EMACS during our installs at both Poole Accident and Yeovil Accident. From the minute of arrival until the moment they left, they have managed to not only install EMACS in both sites but to also train and focus each and every member of staff to a high level on competency within a few days which has been just amazing.

Although I am sure there will be questions going forward, the level

Thornton Brothers found the EMACS system to be a significant upgrade over the previous system it has used they have left everyone has left no doubt with me that we have made a very worthwhile decision.

Having used EMACS for some time now, it has become a crucial part of our business.

The system itself is a crucial part of our garage to run and maintain every area from staff to cars to customers etc.

The support we receive from EMACS is second to none, no logging calls or waiting for a response; queries are dealt with straight away.

Simon Killick, Director of 5 Star Accident Repair Centre

I am a great advocate of dealing with family-owned and run businesses. EMACS is a very professional and open company, and the installation of the Business Manager system went extremely well, with the EMACS installation

team making us feel comfortable with the new system.

In addition, EMACS gave us a complete bodyshop makeover that enlightened us as to where, when and why there had been inef�iciencies in my business – such as the effect supplementary requests were having on pro�itability.

Dougie Spiers, Group Bodyshop Manager of Wrights Accident Repair Centres

When you’re part of a large franchise you need a lot of information to hand. PAS125 EMACS Bodyshop Manager provides all the information we need, which has saved us from having lengthy site meetings to work out what work is due in, onsite and due out. And because Bodyshop Manager interfaces so well there is no need to rekey information. A fantastic system.”

Kevin Richardson, Group Bodyshop Manager of Lloyds Bodyshops The fact that EMACS is constantly developing its system, and adding new features, is very impressive – and if you ever have a problem they’re always prepared to help you.

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We now have EMACS Bodyshop manager installed in all our sites and the system has made a major

difference to our businesses, improving communications both internal and external. There is now very little downtime and the ef�iciency of our workers has increased greatly as a result of controls that EMACS has provided.

Importantly the weekend installations and on-site support meant no interruption to production.

Phil Earl, Director of Washington Coachworks

I have to say since EMACS was introduced to us nearly 10 years ago the bodyshop has never looked back with regards to general running and operation.

Our bodyshop controller at the time was so set in his ways we didn’t have anything computerised as far as a management system was concerned; we worked off a written diary. EMACS had to wrestle that diary away but once he and we got into the swing of it, it certainly made life a whole lot easier!

Even though over the years the personnel here and the industry in general has gone through some great changes one thing that’s stood the test of time and improved with it is the EMACS system. Right from Alan at the helm to the guys on the frontline nothing is ever a bother and the support is always there 100%.

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Clean any garage no matter how big and how dirty: • Floor scrubbers and sweepers • Pedestrian and ride-on • Electric and petrol • Free on-site demonstration • Buy and hire • Include maintenance

Call 01858 434011 NOW!

Euromec Contracts Limited, Valley Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PS TEL: 01858 434011 www.euromec.co.uk FLEETMINDER

When it comes to �leet management, there are a number of factors to consider: �leet maintenance, defect reporting, workshop operations, vehicle inspections, legal compliance and accounts.

Regulatory changes can mean that many businesses run into safety and compliance issues, leading to serious legal and safety breaches and costly penalties. FleetMinder helps eliminate these problems and can

dramatically improve the pass rate on an operators �leet when it comes to MOT testing.

FleetMinder has been developed in a way that takes into account how �leet maintenance �its into the day-to-day running of business. It connects all the individual elements of successful �leet maintenance into one user-friendly interface and removes unnecessary paperwork and administration.

As a supplier of �loor scrubbers and sweepers, Euromec is particularly successful working with bus companies as it has the experience and machines. For example, its Go pedestrian scrubber drier is well suited to the local bus company with a workshop capable of servicing a �leet of up to 15 buses.

Being a pedestrian machine, Go is light and easy to manoeuvre and requires no special skills or training. It has adjustable brush head pressure so it can scrub harder in places where the workshop �loor is most dirty. This means the �loor is clean but not worn by the cleaning process. In bus workshops hydraulic oil can cause surface staining, however with the right application of machine and cleaning methods this staining can be removed.

Go is compact and easy to store when not in use. Battery powered, it will clean the average workshop on one charge and without re�illing or emptying its water tanks. Made from a high impact plastic its bodywork is able to take all the abuse thrown at it in this environment. Its drying system is very effective having a full width squeegee and powerful vacuum pumps. This means that the workshop �loor is not only clean but dry and immediately available for use.

Whether an operator has its own workshop or carries out maintenance via third party providers preventative maintenance planning is essential to ensure your vehicles spend more time on the road and less time in the workshop.

With FleetMinder this is carried out through the planning module.

Commenting on the system Tommy Cole, Finance Manager of FleetMinder said: “At the heart

Euromec’s products are light and easy to manoeuvre For the larger workshop, Euromec supplies larger pedestrian machines or ride-on models such as Drive. Again these machines are compact and robust and produce outstanding cleaning results while leaving the �loor dry.

Outside of the workshop Euromec has found bus companies are keen on its range of walk behind and ride-on sweepers.

These machines are great at cleaning large areas collecting all manor of dirt and debris including fast food wrappers and discarded drinks bottles and cans. A favourite is its Atom high performance compact sweeper. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use so can be used in workshops, garages and in coach parks.

T: 01858 434011 W: www.euromec.co.uk

of any successful business model is tight �inancial management, FleetMinder gives full visibility when it comes to cost of repairs and service for improved budgeting and provides comprehensive reporting capabilities for informed decision making.

T: 0207 193 8007 E: sales@ �leetmindersolutions.co.uk W: www.�leetmindersolutions.co.uk

fleet maintenance & workshop management software

Workshop Management Solutions for Fleet Operators aOptimise workshop loading & resource planning aIncrease labour recovery by ensuring your fitters clock on to jobs accurately. No lost time! aIncrease margin on all parts by scanning all parts on to the correct job card. No unbilled parts! aSee your sales margin live with Fleetminder live labour dashboard & margin report aFleet inspection and maintenance records can be easily retrieved at any time for greater compliance et Fle

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BRADBURY

With a pedigree dating back over 119 years, and nearly as long as the history of the automobile, Bradbury is proud of its heritage of supplying innovative garage equipment into the automotive industry.

Joseph Bradbury started the company making equipment for local cycle manufacturers. The �irst four post Bradbury lift was built in 1948/49. And in 1954 a revolution in lift technique occurred with the introduction of the Bradbury (Wheelfree) Liftmaster, enabling a vehicle to be raised by its wheels or by its chassis. This resulted in 30,000 Liftmaster’s being sold between 1962 and 1979.

Bradbury’s distinctive yellow

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has not always been the company colour. Between 1948 and 1971, all products were painted blue.

A more recent innovative product introduced to the Bradbury range is a ‘hybrid’ lift which is unique in that it doesn’t take up space and obstruct like a four post lift when not in use, but also provides full, ‘four post’ access for the user to walk beneath the platforms.

Bradbury’s standard product range also includes electromechanical and hydraulic two post lifts, four post service, MOT and ATL lifts, surface mounted and recessed scissor lifts, wheel care solutions such as tyre changers, wheel balancers and wheel aligners as well as brake testers and gas and smoke analysers.

A range of commercial equipment such as ATF prefabricated inspection pits, lifts and brake testers are also available from Bradbury.

T: 01604 828648 E: sales@ bradburyequipment.co.uk W: www.bradburyequipment. co.uk

LIFTMASTER

Liftmaster Ltd is family-owned business supplying and installing garage equipment.

The company specialises in VOSA-approved test lanes for cars and commercial vehicles. The �irm supplies only quality equipment from leading manufacturers and installed by its own GEAaccredited engineers.

Liftmaster supplies many leading companies with tools and equipment on a regular basis, including main dealers and bus operators. The company has its own fabrication and painting facility which allows it to handle special applications where necessary. Vehicle lifts are available from 3.5 tonnes to 60 tonnes as

Liftmaster products can also service wheels

Liftmaster offers brake testers as well as vehicle lifts well as brake testers for cars and commercial vehicles. Commercial brake testers are also approved for car testing, so you can combine an ATF test lane with a class four and seven ATL. Also, Liftmaster has just introduced a new hydraulic play detector for class four and seven MOT. The company has experts who will visit operators’ sites and plan and design their workshop, ATF and MOT bays.

T: 01420 549038 E: sales@liftmasteruk.com W: www.liftmasteruk.com

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Over the years, MAHA’s history has continued to be shaped by its extraordinarily keen sense for constantly evolving market demands.

As a homogeneous and powerful team, partners, directors, management and employees realise the most innovative ideas �lexibly, quickly, and ef�iciently, thereby ful�illing the challenging requirement pro�iles presented by automobile manufacturers, motor vehicle workshops and testing organisations.

Worldwide, MAHA is the most productive manufacturer of vehicle test stands for all application purposes. Its very own software for system networking is only one point which underscores its competency in mechanical engineering. The manufacturing program is enhanced by vehicle lifts in many different versions.

Ef�icient communication lines, comprehensive logistic networks as well as optimised network solutions for different customer demands guarantee a smooth and ef�icient work�low.

As pioneer and global leader

MAHA’s factory in Haldenwang in electronic brake testing technology, MAHA has specialised in the testing of safety-relevant components and driving quality of vehicles for four decades. Testrelevant systems and installations are the result of close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers – from the development phase up to production.

MAHA’s performance spectrum

includes not only the realisation of complete concepts for vehicle testing programs which implement test lanes with communication networks, but also provides standalone solutions to complete single workshop out�itting.

The company’s customers are inspired by the custom-tailored solutions, adapted to individual needs with distinctive service

offerings. MAHA’s claim remains the same, ful�illing highest quality standards for its products.

MAHA’s current market share stands at approximately 40%.

Over 1,000 employees throughout the world are working to increase this percentage, with maximum competency and unwavering commitment.

MAHA’s products stand for innovation and quality. Year by year its product scope is expanded corresponding to market demands.

It has entered into strategic co-operations and alliances with other specialists to develop and produce complementary products. In this way, MAHA’s role as system provider is under constantly evolving optimisation to realise individual solutions for its customers.

MAHA is always state-of-theart thanks to its close contact with vehicle manufacturers, government agencies and test organizations.

T: 01945 476663 E: sales@maha.co.uk W: www.maha.co.uk

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WEBER UK

Weber UK has been supplying the automotive and industrial market for 40 years with a wide range of hydraulic and ancillary workshop equipment. Each item is designed and manufactured to meet appropriate EU and international safety standards.

Weber UK offers a range of products designed to assist in the service and repair of coaches and buses. The ATD10-120 is ideal for modern coach and bus lifting operations where access height is restricted, with its low minimum height of 120mm and compact construction making it perfect for the workshop or out in the service vans. The jack has a hydraulic lift of 110mm which gives the user an excellent platform if required to use a higher lifting capacity jack underneath the vehicle for changing the wheel.

To go with the ATD10-120, WeberUK offers its low entry

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WS24LS, 24,000 kg per pair axle stands that make tyre changing a much safer process. These passivated screw type axle stands support 12 tonnes per stand and have a minimum height of 200mm and extend up to 290mm.

They bene�it from a heavy-duty screw type extension rather than pin and chain assembly as used on other Weber UK axle stands, which means that the load can be supported the exact working height required.

Supplying quality hydraulic products is at the forefront of Weber UK’s ethos and it aims to meet the demands of modern day workshops.

Operators which are looking for equipment

The industry favourite ATD10120 provides the user with a low minimum height ideal for getting that initial lift when changing a flat tyre

The AH50-3 is available with a Telescopic Handle to gain extra reach which has proven durability and is manufactured to the highest standards can view all of Weber UK’s latest products in its new 2014 catalogue which due for release this month.

The new catalogue sees some new products included in the already comprehensive range of garage and workshop equipment.

A new air-operated Vertical Transmission Jack has been added to the already established line of transmission product range along with two variations of a ‘Plug & Play’ Inground Lift.

T: 01787 476319 E: sales@weberuk.com W: www.weberuk.com

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The vast majority of coach operators regardless of �leet size will be paying for the maintenance of the air-conditioning systems on their vehicles, typically through a sub-contractor who will attend their premises when called.

Air-conditioning systems on any vehicle should be serviced every 12-24 months. If this work is sub-contracted then operators can vouch by looking at their previous invoices, that it can be an expensive job. By bringing air-conditioning servicing in house this cost can be avoided, a potentially massive saving for those operator who have a large �leet.

Autoclimate can offer a range of equipment that ful�il an operator’s air-conditioning servicing needs.

Designed speci�ically for the bus and coach industry, the Robinair AC790PRO is the most powerful air-conditioning service station available on the market. Simple to use and automatic, the unit requires minimal ‘hands on time’ and easily copes with larger systems due to its impressive 10cfm vacuum pump, exclusive power charge feature and an internal 35kg refrigerant tank.

Surprisingly, investment in this type of equipment is not expensive, and to get set up with the correct package is affordable, either by outright purchase or through monthly payments.

Once the initial investment is made, the only on-going costs are servicing of the equipment and consumables used on each service carried out. Service equipment supplied by Autoclimate comes with onsite operator training for up to six technicians and further certi�ied training is available if required and all consumables are available on a next day delivery

The AC690PRO is easy to use, with step-by-step prompts service.

Operators will soon discover that the cost of the new equipment easily makes them a long term saving against sub-contracting.

There is also the potential for them to advertise and carry out servicing on the behalf of others, bringing additional revenue into the business which it previously would not have had.

Operators can call the number below to discuss air-conditioning equipment needs. The company can advise operators on the package required or help with

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return on investment scenarios based on expected workloads.

ABOUT AUTOCLIMATE

Autoclimate is an automotive distribution and software technology company. The Autoclimate portfolio covers a broad range of complementary products, technical functions, software, business information and market data toolsets.

Established in 1984, Autoclimate was appointed sole UK distributor for Robinair air-conditioning servicing equipment in 1990.

The company introduced a range of parts and components to the aftermarket and accident repair sector in 2001, and was also awarded �irst approvals from automotive insurers as a specialist air-conditioning supplier to accident repairers.

In 2002 the company started distributing engine cooling products and launched its �irst accident repair procurement system. This was followed by the addition of vehicle lighting to the catalogue in 2003.

In 2008, the business introduced vehicle mounted auxiliary compressed air systems for tyre repair and servicing. Vehicle bumpers and a range of LCV and HGV cooling and lighting parts

were added to the catalogue in the following year.

In 2011, the business was elected as a member for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and became a quali�ied bodybuilder partner to MercedesBenz vans in the UK. The business was then acquired by Euro Car Parts Ltd in 2013.

Autoclimate is committed to delivering effective, high quality products and comprehensive aftersales support. With a �lexible and adaptable approach, combined with its deep-rooted base of experience and expertise, Autoclimate seeks to understand each customer’s precise requirements in a competitive, evolving marketplace.

Autoclimate’s customers and strategic alliances include vehicle manufacturers and importers, franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers, accident repair centres and insurance companies, independent garages and fast�it workshops, coach and bus workshops, plant and agricultural vehicle dealers, tyre services, vehicle refrigeration specialists, vehicle converters, government and public vehicle operators.

T: 0345 50 50 900 W: www.autoclimate.com

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During Automechanika 2014, which takes place every two years in Frankfurt, the prestigious Automechanika Innovation Award is announced.

A jury of eight experts, representing universities, industry, trade associations and the press, awards the products that they believe to be the most revolutionary and designed in order to affect the market; the choice is based on features such as innovation, functionality, quality, the importance for the aftermarket and the contribution to environmental issues. It is certainly the most important acknowledgement in this sector, and sees the participation from the largest international manufacturers.

TEXA is pleased to announce that it won in two categories for augmented reality glasses and remote diagnosis.

The Augmented Reality Glasses created in collaboration with Epson Italia stood out in the category for Repair/Diagnosis.

Technicians often have to constantly look at the diagnostic

Texa’s Augmented Reality Glasses tool while repairing a vehicle and this is particularly annoying when working in cramped spaces.

Thanks to TEXA’s new glasses, technicians can work on vehicle components without having to look away from the diagnostic tool, as all the data is projected directly into the glasses which also responds to voice commands.

Furthermore, the use of glasses and the safety information that can be acquired, decreases the risk of dangerous operations, because each critical point is highlighted by signals that appear right in front of the technicians eyes.

TEXA also achieved its

AXONE 4 AND NAVIGATOR TXTs COMPLETE DIAGNOSIS FOR BUS & COACH

IDC4 Software, technical information, wiring diagrams and technical bulletins.

“SOLVED PROBLEMS”, available online from TEXA’s central database.

second triumph in the category Electronics and Systems, with the revolutionary TMD MK3, a multibrand tele-mobility product that is unique, as it integrates within one device which can be connected to the vehicle’s OBD socket the following: multi-brand diagnostic module; 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE phone module; 4.0 Classic and LE Bluetooth module; GNSS module; 2 triaxial accelerometers; gyroscope; altimeter; dual microprocessor.

Thanks to the TMD, the vehicle is connected to the network allowing many customised functions, with particular attention to safety and economy. Among

the developments that were made possible thanks to TEXA’s technology, there are car pooling, car sharing, E-Call, B-Call, E-Toll, alcohol and drug detection, driver identi�ication, vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure dialogue and traf�ic management.

Bruno Vianello, founder and President of TEXA, said: “Since our company was founded, in 1992 it has been focused on the most extreme innovation. Innovation though, I wish to emphasise, that is never separated from build quality; in fact, we have the most certi�ications for this industry.

“Of the over 450 company employees, 150 of them are dedicated to research and development with an investment of more than 10% of the sales volume. Such a prestigious acknowledgement, received, in the country where most of our major competitors are located and by such a high-level jury, �ills us with pride and is an incentive to continue in this direction.”

T: 01282 606787 W: www.texa.co.uk

Multi-brand diagnostic solutions by TEXA for BUSES and COACHES has been GHVLJQHG ZLWK WKH ODWHVW WHFKQRORJLHV WR DFKLHYH PD[LPXP HIͤFLHQF\ LQ WKH workshop. Thanks to the AXONE 4 and NAVIGATOR TXTs you can monitor the information from the electronic control units and intervene to repair system faults and failures, make adjustments and code components for a wide range of manufacturers. The TEXA IDC4 software also covers a wide range of service and maintenance functions, all of which are quickly accessible through simple menus.

Global system scan function provides automatic scanning of controllers and errors.

AXONE 4: revolutionary portable touch-screen display, rugged and water resistant.

NAVIGATOR TXTs: innovative wireless interface for selfdiagnosis and ECU reprogramming (PASS-THRU).

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32 - 34 Churchill Way Lomeshaye Industrial Estate Nelson - Lancashire BB9 6RT United Kingdom Tel. 00 44 (0)1282 606 787 Fax 00 44 (0)1282 604 240 www.texa.co.uk - info.uk@texa.com

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JHM BUTT

JHM Butt & Company is an importer and distributor of high quality European manufactured products suitable for professional motor workshop applications.

With a range of products from small hand tools, lubrication equipment, vehicle lifts, wheel care equipment and many other products, Butts can ful�il almost all requirements and details of its comprehensive range can be found on its website, listing over 6,000 products.

Butts also offer a comprehensive service including installation, service and repair of workshop equipment with their GEA accredited engineers as well as a replacement parts service for most makes of equipment.

Butts is featuring three of its suppliers at the forthcoming Euro Bus Expo.

Ravaglioli

RAV is Europe’s largest manufacturer of workshop equipment and Butts is pleased to feature their new range of cableless mobile column lifts on stand T192 at the Euro Bus Expo.

With a range of capacities from three tonne to 10 tonne per column, and both mechanical and hydraulic lifts with and without cables available there is a column to suit every application.

All products are manufactured entirely in Europe and are backed by factory trained service engineers to ensure reliable service.

Scangrip

Scangrip is a Danish manufacturing company which produces a range of high quality LED lighting suitable for vehicle lifts and

inspection pits.

Designed to be both functional and safe the Line Light range of products from Scangrip features low voltage and IP67 rating for safety and latest LED technology for high quality illumination.

Line Light units are slimline to ensure that a jacking beam will not be obstructed by the lights.

Line Light kits are universal and should �it almost every lift.

Line Light kits are supplied with all the necessary components for a DIY installation, or Butts can send one of its GEA accredited engineers to do the job for the operator.

Ceteor

The most powerful range of Booster Packs available in the market place.

Manufactured in Belgium, the SOS and Propulstation range of booster packs are the only booster packs available with a lifetime warranty on the booster pack case.

Featuring high quality components including curved clamps, illuminated volt meter and fuse protection the booster has a two-year warranty on the whole booster pack including the battery.

With outputs up to 6,400 Cranking Amps, the Ceteor range of booster packs is capable of starting the largest engines including earth movers and 1,500HP 38 Litre Main Battle Tanks even when the vehicle batteries are completely exhausted.

JHM Butt looks forward to seeing operators on its two stands at the Euro Bus Expo show to discuss their requirements in more detail.

T: 01302 710868 E: info@buttsequipment.

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JHM Butt will be showcasing Ceteor booster packs at Euro Bus Expo

Together, we are local Nationwide A range of high quality commercial vehicle lifting solutions for the UK market.

■ Mobile Column Lifts with Cable ■ Mobile Column Lifts without Cable ■ 4 Post Lifts ■ Scissor Lifts

A solution for almost all applications SEE US AT

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Contact our sales team for more information

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MANUFACTURER › YUTONG

Yutong for you China’s Yutong is the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturer.

Andy Izatt learns �irst hand what the company has to offer and about what importer Pelican Bus & Coach Sales plans next for the UK

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elican Bus & Coach Sales has been delighted by the interest shown by operators in its 12-metre Yutong executive speci�ication coach, the TC12 launched in the UK earlier this year (CBW, February 5). Nine of a Euro 5 build of 21 imported by the Wake�ield Europortbased dealer are now in service and a further eight have been sold. The remaining four are expected to sell quickly.

The demonstrator, test driven by CBW in February, went to Hamilton Coaches of Uxbridge which also bought one of the subsequent build. Hamilton’s vehicles regularly clocking up substantial mileage on subcontracted long distance express diagrams for Stagecoach’s megabus.com.

First operator to order was John Cropley of Fosdyke, Lincolnshire-based Cropley Coaches who took delivery of his TC12 in May (CBW, May 21). MCH of Uxbridge has three while single examples have gone to Godson Luxury Coaches of Leeds, Reading-based TK Travel and KB Coaches of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire.

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powered TC9. Euro 6 versions of this and the TC12, now with a Paccar (DAF) engine, will debut at Euro Bus Expo in November. Silver painted examples will be displayed on the stand in the exhibition halls while a white-painted TC9 will be available for ride and drive in the demonstration park.

Pelican Bus & Coach invited CBW and a small group of customers to visit Yutong’s factories in Zhengzhou in late August. On the trip were John and Sandra Cropley (Cropley Coaches), Gordon Mayne and his sister Audrey Cowie (Maynes Coaches, Buckie) and Mike Owen (Owens Coaches, Oswestry). Representing Pelican were Sales Director Ken Grindrod and Area Sales Manager Bob Elliott who was accompanied by wife Gill.

While Ken and Bob had been to Zhengzhou before, it was a �irst opportunity for the rest of us to see what Yutong had to offer, and for all of us to have a �irst look at the new Euro 6 coaches prior to �inal �inishing and shipping.

The world’s largest

The Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd, better known simply as Yutong and headquartered

on the Zhengzhou Yutong Industrial Park in Zhengzhou, north-central China, is a subsidiary of the Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co Ltd, a Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed jointstock company that in 2013 had a turnover of 33.058bn RMB (£3.25bn). Turnover for Yutong Bus is 22.09bn RMB (£2.17bn). Around 40,000 people work for the Group, more than half of whom are employed in bus and coach manufacturing.

Yutong is the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturer with more than 10% of the market globally. The word ‘Yutong’ translates as ‘universe reaching’ while the �irm markets itself with the strapline ‘Yutong for you’. Annual sales in 2013 were over 56,000 buses and coaches although its two assembly factories are capable of producing 80,000 – a staggering number.

Not surprisingly, with output currently around 310 vehicles a day, an army of delivery drivers are employed although accommodation and reception facilities are available to customers who choose to collect.

What’s striking on �irst arriving at the main factory on the Yutong Industrial Park is the number of company-owned staff buses parked www.coachandbusweek.com

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Making its debut at Euro Bus Expo will be the TC9, a Cummins-powered nine-metre midi coach with 35 seats

The vast factory at the Yutong Industrial Park, Zhengzhou was opened in 1998

Equally impressive is the new energy bus plant on the Eastern International Logistics Park

Different chassis configurations are all built on the same production lines www.coachandbusweek.com

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outside. The fleet, numbering more than 100 including former demonstrators, is driven by volunteers who have fulltime jobs at the plant. Around 20kms away on the Eastern International Logistics Park is another factory, opened two years ago that specialises in ‘new energy’ buses. That’s where future build for the UK will take place. Combined, the two factories encompass more than 2,460,000 square metres.

Yutong’s entire product range encompasses 145 models from 5m to 25m in length.

Alongside Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and school transport vehicles, ‘new energy’ buses are a Yutong specialty. They range from 10m to 18m and are built primarily for the Chinese market where air quality has become an increasingly pressing issue.

Yutong’s ReCtrl technology used in new energy buses can reduce fuel consumption in a hybrid by over 30% and PM emissions by 90% compared with a conventional vehicle. Both series and parallel hybrids have been built in the past, but production is now focussed on parallel as it has been found to be appropriate to more applications.

In plug-in hybrid applications, ReCtrl

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MANUFACTURER › YUTONG SPECIFICATIONS

Euro 6 Yutong TC9 Price: £139,000 Engine: Cummins ISB 6.7 litre Power: 280bhp Torque: 1,020Nm@1,200rpm Euro system: Euro 6 Gearbox: ZF 6AP1200B with TopoDyn Retarder: Integrated hydraulic Fuel tank: 260litre Steering: ZF 8095 Brakes: Dual air circuit WABCO ABS & ESC Suspension: Full air suspension. Two air bags front, four rear Axles: Yutong independent front & Yutong rear with 4.1 ratio final drive Wheels: Michelin 265/70R19.5 Luggage cap: Five cubic metres GVW: 13,800kg ULW: 10,500kg Warranty: Two years 200,000km Length: 9.35m Width: 2.5m Height: 3.345m Wheelbase: 4.6m

The TC9 will bring a new dimension to Pelican’s UK product line up

Rear styling makes for an attractive midi sized vehicle

Controls are neatly grouped and well positioned

Power comes from a Cummins ISB 6.7-litre engine driving a ZF EcoLife gearbox

Up to 35 seats can be accommodated alongside a rear continental exit

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The offside continental exit in front of the rear seats

Under floor luggage capacity is five cubic metres in the midi coach

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is achieving 50% fuel savings and a 92% reduction in PM emissions. These buses are already in full production with 490 alone going into service in Zhengzhou on its BRT network earlier this year.

Yutong describes ReCtrl in the following terms. It’s “a system taking the vehicle controller, motor controller and composite power supply controller as the core. It can accurately judge the actual state of the vehicle and intelligently provide an optimal power matching scheme, thus giving full play to the vehicle’s efficiency and making the fuel a full combustion. The stepless transmission also greatly reduces the labour intensity of the driver.”

Aluminium bodywork is used for electric buses, which are available in lengths from 7m to 14m. Yutong normally builds in mild steel.

Different propulsion applications including quick charging and swap-over battery packs.

An eight-year service life is predicted for the lithium-iron batteries and capacitors are also used. A new electric minibus, the E7 was launched earlier this year and was in full production when CBW visited the new energy

HISTORY

Yutong can trace its origins back to the Zhengzhou Bus Repair Factory, a bus repair workshop established more than half a century ago in the city of Zhengzhou.

In 1985 it was renamed the Zhengzhou Bus Factory and became Zhengzhou Yutong Bus 1993 Co Ltd with a sales volume of over 700 units eight years later. It was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1997, the first Chinese bus manufacturer to do so.

Following a massive 400m RMB investment, a 1,120,000 square metre factory at the newly created Yutong Industrial Park opened in 1998. At the time it was the largest bus and coach production base in Asia.

Annual output passed 10,000 units in 2002. A short lived cooperation with MAN, The Lion Bus Co Ltd, was established the same year, helping to internationalise the business. 400 buses were exported to Cuba, the largest Chinese bus export order at the time.

Yutong entered the European market in 2003 with Stork Ltd. Its first exports were to Russia. A 500-vehicle contract with Iran was signed in 2005 www.coachandbusweek.com

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A plug-in electric hybrid comes of the line at the new energy bus factory bus factory.

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), particularly the latter, have a long history of use within Chinese public transport. Notably, Yutong is building CNG-fuelled electric hybrids. Again, chassis using both types of gas were being assembled

during CBW’s visit. There’s little demand for other biofuels in the home market although Yutong does receive enquiries from its international customers.

Research and development (R&D) as well as product testing take place in what must be one of the best equipped facilities in the world.

An aluminium-bodied electric bus goes through its paces at the new energy bus plant and a Certificate for the Exemption from Export Inspection was issued a year later, the first in China’s automotive history. By 2007 Yutong was building more than 25,000 buses and coaches a year and had secured 22% of the Chinese market.

The first Yutong buses with aluminium bodies were built in 2008, the same year that saw the introduction of multiplestage, electrophoretic coating corrosion protection for chassis utilising Japanese technology.

Electrophoretic coating for mild steel body shells using Dürr AG technology

was introduced a year later.

Anticorrosion protection is for a minimum of eight to 10 years under normal climate conditions.

The special vehicle branch, which produces everything from ‘blue light’ to recreational vehicles in its own 533,300 square metre factory on the Yutong Industrial Park, was opened in 2009. Capacity is 5,000 units annually.

The 30,000-vehicle capacity ‘new energy’ bus plant encompassing 1,333,000 square metres on Zhengzhou’s Eastern International Logistics Park was opened in 2012 and the two bus and coach

factories have a combined daily production capability of around 310 units. Such is their size, they have their own internal bus service.

Yutong has its own police force, fire service, medical care, hotel and there is extensive, subsidised catering for staff.

With overtime, production staff working in dedicated teams each earn around £350 a month. They have two weeks holiday at Chinese New Year. It’s a state requirement that after five years of any employment workers get an additional five days holiday, 10 days after 10 years, and so on.

Yutong became global market leader in 2012 when annual sales reached 51,688 units. In 2013 it was 56,068 and from January to May 2014 23,389 have been sold. The product line up includes 12-metre rigids, longer tri-axles, doubledeckers, sleeper coaches and school buses.

As a global supplier, Yutong complies with numerous different technical standards including WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval), GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service in the US), GOST (An acronym for Russian state standard, gosudarstvennyy standart), SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme) and ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route).

Yutong is ISO/TS16949 and ISO9001:2000 quality standard accredited.

Amongst the accolades it has received over the years is the Coach Builder of the Year title on several occasions from BAAV, the respected West Flanders Association of Bus and Coach Operators.

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THE BIG PICTURE The Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Company, better known simply as Yutong, is the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturer with a daily output of around 310 vehicles. There are two factories in China, one dating from 1998 on the Yutong Industrial Park on the edge of Zhengzhou, the other around 20kms away on the Eastern International Logistics Park that was opened in 2012. The newer factory, a state of the art facility, primarily caters for what the Chinese refer to as ‘new energy buses’ – hybrid and electric vehicles. That’s where Andy Izatt took this picture. Read about what Yutong has to offer and what it’s UK importer Pelican Bus & Coach Sales is introducing in this issue.

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MANUFACTURER › YUTONG SPECIFICATIONS

Euro 6 Yutong TC12 Price: £192,000 Engine: Paccar MX11 291 10.8 litre Power: 400bhp Torque: 1,900Nm@1,000-1,450rpm Euro system: Euro 6 Gearbox: ZF 6AP2000B with TopoDyn Retarder: Integrated hydraulic Fuel tank: 480litre Steering: ZF 8098 Brakes: Dual air circuit WABCO EBS and ESC Suspension: Full air suspension. Two air bags front, four rear Axles: Yutong independent front & Meritor rear ratio 4.1 Wheels: Michelin 295/80R22.5 Luggage cap: Eight cubic metres GVW: 18,000kg ULW: 13,700kg Warranty: Two years 200,000km Length: 12.28m Width: 2.55m Height: 3.80m Wheelbase: 6.15m

Stylish, clean lines give the Euro 6 TC12 head turning looks. It will be on Pelican’s stand at EBE

The driver’s area where the emphasis is on functionality

A rear view emphasises the clean lines of the TC12

Yutong makes around 8,000 seats a day so there’s plenty of choice

Continental door and centre sunken toilet Left: Good access to the driveline including the Paccar engine Right: There’s eight cubic metes of luggage capacity

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Yutong’s product line up encompasses everything from double-deckers to hybrids, electric buses, airside transfer vehicles and minibuses

E7 electric minibuses on the line at the new energy bus factory. The E7 made its debut in May at the Beijing International Road Transport Vehicles Show Yutong says that it established “the first postdoctoral workstation, state-level technical and experimental centre in China’s bus industry.”

R&D employs more than 1,000 people and has a budget equivalent to 4% of annual turnover.

For its main production output, body on chassis is the Chinese norm although weightsaving semi and full monocoque construction is increasingly favoured and is what is produced for European markets including the UK. Build times for the domestic market are around 17-20 days, less than 30 days for some other territories although European product with more complicated specifications can take up to 40-45 days.

The same mild steel body structures are used throughout, unless there’s a specific requirement for aluminium such as with electric buses and in certain territories, notably Australia. State of the art multi-stage electrophoretic dip coating including finishing, floating and galvanisation is used to provide anticorrosion protection for shells and chassis

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Electrophoretic coating corrosion protection for chassis was introduced first in 2008, then extended to mild steel body shells a year later

at both factories, Yutong working in partnership with Dürr AG, Henkel and PPG Industries.

Breakeven point on the investment for chassis alone is 20,000 units annually so it’s technology only available to very few manufacturers.

Spray painting takes place at both factories, automated paint robots being used at the new plant, but detail painting continues to be done by hand. The standard and accuracy of work, even on graduated tints, is impressive.

Yutong introduced SAP information resource management systems across its business in cooperation with IBM. Its consultancy partners include Roland, Capgemini, Accenture and Mckinsey & Company. Cummins, Paccar, ZF, Voith, Bosch, Meritor, Allison, Wabco, Vogel and Baosteel are among the component suppliers.

Should the Yutong Industrial Park site become zoned for residential development, a distinct possibility, additional land has been bought on the Eastern International Logistics Park that will enable additional factory capacity to be built. Yutong has its own real estate business,

the Zhengzhou Lvdu Real Estate Group 2002 Ltd which, amongst other activities, is building apartments adjacent to the new factory that are available to staff at preferential rates.

The Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd acquired 100% stake in the Zhengzhou Jingyida Auto Parts Co from Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co and Lions Bus Co Ltd in May, taking much of its supply chain directly in house. Jingyida manufacturer’s an extensive and bewilderingly diverse range of automotive components – everything from axles to seats and dashboards.

Air conditioning systems use Klein components from Germany.

Prisoner transport, ambulances, police vehicles and recreational vehicles are manufactured in a separate factory for ‘specialist vehicles’ on the Yutong Industrial Park while the Zhengzhou Yutong Heavy Industry Co Ltd, now based on the Eastern International Logistics Park, is a major Chinese producer of construction machinery and equipment for mining.

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MANUFACTURER › YUTONG Why sell in Europe?

The vast majority of Yutong’s bus and coach production is sold in China, accounting for a 30% share of a market with annual sales of around 130,000. China now has a maximum age limit of eight years, helping stimulate demand and driving technological development.

Yutong’s annual exports number more than 5,000 – more than 20% of all Chinese bus exports.

While an early bridgehead was established in Iceland, for Yutong the initial focus in Europe was on eastern countries that shared similar emission standards to China. Early orders came from operators in Slovakia and Romania, but as these countries joined the European Union, Yutong was able to supply product meeting the more stringent requirements demanded.

The Chinese equivalent of Euro 4 became countrywide at the beginning of 2014 so the bar is constantly being raised in the manufacturer’s homeland.

In a high profile order, 202 Euro 5 London Routemaster style double-deckers to a dedicated design were supplied to Macedonian operator, JSP of Skopje in 2011/2 and that was followed by an additional order for 15. Similar looking tourist buses are now being built for customers in China.

French dealer Dietrich Carebus Group first approached Yutong in 2010, taking delivery of a demonstrator the following year. Demand has grown quickly. There were 52 Yutongs sold in France in 2013 and the 70 units initially ordered for 2014 are expected to be increased by an additional 60.

For Yutong, extending its western European reach into the UK in partnership with Pelican is as much about maintaining its position, not just as the leading supplier in China, but also globally. That made it very receptive to an approach. The best want to compete with the best and that means being measured against world leading manufacturers in the most demanding market of them all, Europe.

Roger Zhou, Senior Sales Manager for Europe & North America explained that Yutong’s ambition is to achieve equivalent market acceptance. “We must be in the European market if we’re to meet the highest standards and reach new targets,” said Roger. “It’s the final stage for us. While the volume is not great we must be a player there. These are customers in that market that push us to build better vehicles and that means we can offer higher quality to all.”

Ambitions to grow

Pelican has ambitions to significantly grow its UK market share and hopes to have at least 100 Yutong coaches on the road by the end of 2015. It’s the importership for both the UK and Ireland and is in discussions with a potential distributor for the Emerald Isle.

“Yutong is looking to expand into other sizes and models of bus and coach,” explained Ken Grindrod who pointed out that a major British group has already been talking to the Chinese manufacturer about bus product. “Yutong don’t go into new markets on a whim,” he said. “They do their home work to ensure that it’s right for local customers.

“These are cost effective products and we

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Using a double-deck design originally developed for JSP of Skopje, Routemaster-style tourist buses are being built by Yutong for Chinese customers

Signwriting is hand painted to a very high, consistent standard hope to supply a complete range of vehicles that will include buses as well as gas, electric and hybrid options. In conjunction with Yutong we’ve been looking at what’s available in the UK and taking a close look at what market demands are.

“Traditionally our expertise has been in truck, but our approach to the coach and bus market is no different. We work very hard to look after our customers. What we’re doing with Yutong is just an extension of what we do already. We’re very lucky to have (Engineering & Technical Manager) Keith Chadwick as he completely understands the mechanics of a coach.

“Our parts operation is open from 0600hrs to 0230hrs, seven days a week, 362 days a week.

We only close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Service support is 24 hours a day and there’s nearly always someone at the end of a phone who can help. As Sales Director, I can’t do my job without the parts and service departments doing theirs. We understand that everyone needs each other.

“At Pelican we’re a family business - two generations working in it - as are a lot of our customers. We understand what they’re up against so we go the extra mile to keep them on the road.”

A comprehensive range of Yutong specific parts are already stocked by the Wakefield Europort-based importer, a long standing DAF parts and servicing dealer as well as a Cummins agent. Availability will be fine tuned as demand patterns become clearer, but Ken pointed out that what’s not held in the UK can be obtained at a day’s notice. Ransome Fleet Solutions of Woodbridge is providing support for airconditioning. The Euro 6 TC12 benefits from DAFAid, Europe-wide coverage that includes a commitment to an initial response time of just 44 minutes.

Euro 6 products

An initial order for 24 Euro 6 coaches, a mix of TC12s and TC9s including the Euro Bus Expo show vehicles, has been placed with stock

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It’s all Yutong. That’s the main administration building in the distance

Rear profiles of the TC9 and TC12 coaches that Pelican is bringing to the UK

(l to r) Yutong’s Jansen Jia and Roger Zhou, John and Sandra Cropley, Audrey Cowie, Gordon Mayne, Mike Owen, Gill Elliott, Ken Grindrod, Bob Elliott and Cornelia Jin from Yutong availability anticipated from January/February 2015.

The mild steel frames of the coaches are clad in steel for the roof and stretched steel below the side windows, all electrophoretic coated for anticorrosion protection. Aluminium is used for lower panels and locker doors, and composite for front and rear mouldings. Pneumatique up-moving luggage compartment doors are specified for the TC12, manual flaps on the TC9.

The TC12, now 12.28m so slightly longer than its Euro 5 predecessor, is powered by a Paccar (DAF) MX11 400bhp engine because no suitable Euro 6 Cummins was available. Pelican decided right from the start that it would only offer automatic gearbox options and different ZF EcoLife transmission are the choice for both the TC12 and TC9.

Three seating configurations are available in the longer coach. As at Euro 5, it can be configured with 51 seats and a centre sunken toilet or 53 without. Additionally, thanks to the extra length, 55 and a rear offside door is now

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possible. Luggage capacity is eight, nine and 10 cubic metres respectively. A rear floor mounted toilet can be installed in the UK if required.

Other aspects of the specification are essentially the same. The single pneumatic entrance door has a péage window and the driver’s seat is an ISRI unit. The powered front blind is split catering for the different requirements of passengers and driver.

Retractable 19-inch front and middle monitors in the 220cm high saloon are linked to an ACTIA DVD system. The driver has a gooseneck microphone and there’s a mic for the courier.

Heating is provided by a Webasto system.

What’s different is the angled B pillar, a prominent feature of the Euro 5 model, has been deleted resulting in cleaner exterior lines and improved side vision for forward seated passengers. As before, the exterior look of the coach will be finished off nicely with Alcoa aluminium wheel rims as standard.

Ken emphasised that a wide range of specifications and options can be

accommodated for customers that order early. Yutong, for example, manufacture’s around 8,000 seats a day so there’s plenty of configurations to choose from. Euro 6 TC12 prices start from £192,000 with the basic specification including most of what customers are likely to want.

The TC9 with 35 reclining seats, and entrance and offside rear continental pneumatic doors, is powered by a Cummins six-cylinder ISBe 280bhp engine. While the four-cylinder Euro 6 engine is now manufactured in China, the sixcylinder used in this coach continues to be built in Darlington.

Again, an ISRI driver’s seat is specified as are split powered front blinds. A 19-inch LCD screen mounted on the front bulkhead of the 195cm high saloon is linked to an ACTIA DVD system. There are wired and wireless courier microphones and a gooseneck unit for the driver. A reversing camera features, as it does in the TC12. Purpose-built midi coaches are always in demand and this stylish new offering is priced competitively from £139,000. A floormounted toilet configuration is just one of the optional configurations available.

See the separate panels for more on the specifications and pictures that detail what’s on offer. Warranty on both models is two years bumper-to-bumper. n

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VEHICLES 1996 Scania Irizar Century

1994 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier 350

1999 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima

2010 Scania K360 Omni Express

67/70 seats, luggage racks, curtains, 3 point belts, reading lights, power door, double glazing, ZF automatic gearbox, DVD monitor, tinted windows, Telma Retarda, air conditioning, underfloor lockers.

49 reclining coach seats, lap retractable belts, N/S/R floor mounted toilet, ZF auto, tachograph, power door, aisle carpet, radio/CD, air con, newly retrimmed seats, curtains, new repaint in white, double glazed.

70 re-trimmed coach seats, 3 point seat belts, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, reading lights, 6 speed manual, Telma retarda, 174,969 kms, radio/ cassette, excellent condition.

51seats + courier, 3 point seat belts, plug door, double glazed side windows, air con, rear floor mounted toilet, powered continental door, radio/PA/CD audio system, DVD, monitor, water boiler, fridge, reverse camera, integral retarder, automatic, alloy wheels, digital tacho.

£17,500 + VAT

CHOICE OF 2 – £9,000 + VAT

£25,000 + VAT

£POA

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

Drew Wilson Coach Sales 0141 248 5524

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

2001 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma

2000/2001 X/Y Reg Volvo B7TL’S

2006 BMC Falcon

2001 Y Reg Tridents

Auto, MOT April 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD. £23,995 + VAT ono

80 seats, Voith gearboxes, Euro 2 engines with traps, or full Euro 3 with traps, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA with 78 seats.

Why pay more for less.

FROM £20,000 + VAT

40 seats, low floor bus, Cummins engine, MOT January 2015, ideal vehicle for school bus conversion, in daily use. £11,950 +VAT ono

Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.

Why pay more for less.

FROM £18,000 + VAT

EnsignBus 01708 865656

Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905

Low Floor Euro 6 Sprinter 516 or 519

New EVM Sprinter Classic

New EVM Sprinter Classic

New EVM Sprinter X-Clusive

Maximum seating capacity of 22 mixed between seating/standing and wheelchair, multiple drop box combinations for luggage storage.

22 seats + driver, automatic, power door, double rear doors, privacy glass, in-dash and saloon A/C, saloon heater, 3 stage entry step, luggage racks.

22 comfort class seats, auto gearbox, power entry door, double rear doors, in-dash and saloon AC, saloon heater, 3 stage entry step, luggage racks.

16 executive class seats in leather, auto gearbox, Plug type power door, coach back, large drop boot, in-dash and saloon AC, panoramic windows.

Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com

EnsignBus 01708 865656

£POA

POA

£POA

£POA

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

EVM Direct – 0845 5205160

1998 Volvo Caetano Salvador

2007 Ford Transit T430 ELWB

2003 Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDI

2008 Iveco Eurorider Beulas Cygnus

49 reclining seat with seat belts, mid toilet, centre door, monitor + DVD, radio + cassette, courier seat, tax and tested, fitted with air con but needs belts and re-gas.

17 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 6 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, digital tacho, air con, electric front windows & mirrors, remote central locking, COIF/PSV.

17 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 5 speed manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, radio/CD, analogue tacho, front entry lowered step, tow bar, coach style rear with dropwell boot, COIF/PSV.

53 seats + courier, 3 point seat belts OR 49 reclining seats with ONE wheelchair position, plug door, air con, wheelchair lift & access, radio/PA/CD, DVD & monitor, fridge, continental door, driver’s safe, cruise control, digital tachograph, integral retarder, automatic.

£14,500 + VAT o.n.o.

£9,995

£10,495

£POA

01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

2007 Volvo B12B’s

2011 Iveco Eurorider Plaxton Panther

2011 VDL Bova Futura FHD 127.365PR

Iveco Daily

61 seats + courier, 3 point belts, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air con, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD system coupled to drop down monitor, panelled rear, Webasto heater, wired for CCTV, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.

53 seats + courier, lap seat belts, Plug entrance door, double glazing, air conditioning, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD & twin monitors, Webasto heater, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.

Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts, only 3 available. £80,000 EACH

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£POA – CHOICE

£POA – CHOICE

8 passengers plus driver (COIF for 14 seats), front entrance with lowered step, 3 point seat belts, large tinted panoramic windows, MOT Sept, tax Oct 2014.

REDUCED – NOW £3,000 incl VAT

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Tel: 01823 653000 Moseley in the South

Tel: 0121 788 8848 Marsden PTS Ltd www.coachandbusweek.com

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VEHICLES

2000 MAN VanHool EOS 90

Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring

48 reclining seats plus courier, WC/washroom, double glazed windows, forced-air ventilation, radio/CD and PA system, clean condition, MOT Jan, 640,000 kms.

Atego chassis, air suspension, 41 Esteban Ergos seats with 3 pt belts, in Holdsworth moquette, courier seat, air con, double glazed, radio/CD/PA, large luggage capacity, new test.

£21,500

£POA

Coachtraders - 01501 744000

2001 MAN Neoplan

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CD Unvi Vega GT

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Unvi Vega LUX

18 passenger seats, air conditioning, double glazing, manual or automatic gearbox option, radio/CD/PA system with microphone, large rear luggage boot plus side locker, reversing camera.

16 passenger seats, air con, double glazed large panoramic windows, large rear luggage boot, radio/CD/PA system with microphone, manual or automatic gearbox, electric powered entrance door.

£POA

£POA

Coachtraders - 01501 744000

Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010

Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010

2006 Scania Irizar Century

1995 Scania K113 VanHool Alizee

Mercedes Benz UNVI Touring

Auto, one year’s MOT, 49 seats: new 70 Cogent seats on order and the conversion will be carried out shortly, so pick your own trim.

Converted this year to 70 seater using Cogent seats with 3 point belts, tea machine, TV/DVD.

Atego chassis, air suspension, 37 Esteban Ergos seats in moquette, courier seat, AAAirbus air con, double glazed, fridge, radio/CD/PA, DVD & monitor, MOT April 2015.

Contact Gary – 07930 377051

£90,000 + VAT Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

£17,000 Milligans Coach Travel 01290 550365

Coachtraders - 01501 744000

2001 Renault Master Rohill

2003 Mercedes Vario 614D

2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton

Mercedes Benz Vario 814

16 seats with three point belts, 6 removeable seats with tracking for wheelchairs, manual entry ramp, low floor with kneeling facility, destination blind, Webasto, 5 speed manual, radio/cassette, tacho, used daily, MOT Dec.

15 removable seats, or 6 wheelchairs, 5 speed manual, external wheelchair ramp, tachograph fitted, very clean condition, MOT May 2015.

28 seats with 3pt belts, bonded glass, luggage racks with mahogany effect edges, forced air, reading lights and adjustable air vents, coach style rear with deep drop boot, KVC body styling kit, test March 2015.

12 months MOT & tax, full tank of fuel, one owner driver for the last 5 years, 49 seater, toilet, aircon, drivers bunk, alloy wheels, just refurbished, 2 new 22in Samsung LED monitors, black-out windows, TV tuner, DVD system all fitted 8 months ago, good mpg, 3 new air bags, new belts, hoses and interior LED lights just fitted, 600,000km, based in Glasgow.

£25,000 + VAT

£POA

£2,700 + VAT

£5,100 + VAT

53 seats plus courier, automatic, A/C, used only on tour work, removable vinyls, seat belts, available with new test. £39,000 Call Anthony Kelly

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

Coachtraders - 01501 744000

2008 58 reg Renault Master LM39 DCI 100

2006 56 reg Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDI

2006 56 reg Ford Transit 100

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516 CDI Unvi Vega EX

A very well presented minibus in standard layout. The interior is easy to keep clean with wipe down hard wearing surfaces. 16 passenger seats, comes with COIF and digital tacho. £7,995 + VAT

A very clean and tidy 16 passenger seat vehicle that has had only one owner as a minicoach.

Features front entry, DVD playback system, luggage racks with blown air and reading lights. £18,495 + VAT

Direct from the MOD, comprehensive mechanical history, excellent condition,16 full size passenger seats with 3 point seat belts. Comes complete with COIF. Digital tacho can be fitted at cost. £8,495 + VAT – CHOICE OF 2

19 passenger seats, air conditioning, double glazed panoramic windows, large rear boot, radio/CD/PA system, manual or automatic gearbox option, electric power door.

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

UK Minicoaches – 01902 631507 sales@ukminicoaches.co.uk

Taylors Coach Sales Tel: 01638 780010

1993 Volvo B10M Plaxton Premier

2002 Scania VanHool K124

2003 Mercedes Benz Setra

1988 DAF MB230 Plaxton

£22,000

49 seat with belts, 2 monitors, DVD, centre toilet, centre power door, cool box + boiler, leather headrests inserts, seat back tables, foot rests, good tyres, 6 speed ZF, LEZ box, tax and test ready to work.

£POA

49 seats, automatic, good condition for year, removable vinyls, choice of 3, only one remaining. £8,950

49 exec, W.C., A.C., 7 speed C-Shift, MOT 30/9/14, excellent condition.

NOW £39,000

£40,000 + VAT o.n.o.

53 seats, automatic, very good condition for year, currently in dry storage, additional vehicle also available. £2,750

0113 320 0780/0035 386 8138165 Anthony ant@pabtours.com

Kingdoms Tours Ltd 01884 252646 / 07702 626542

01833 660471 / 07730 486708 paul.watson@btconnect.com

PAB Tours – 0113 320 0780 ant@pabtours.com

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VEHICLES

2002 52 reg Volvo B12B Jonckheere Mistral 50

2009 Iveco Beulas

7HO

ZF auto, 53 seats, air-con, monitor, radio, fridge, alloy wheels, RPC/LEZ compliant, MOT February 2015, taxed Sept 2014, good condition.

£28,000 + VAT

55 seats on 2 axles, LEZ Compliant, 12.7m, 1 owner since new, full exec, MOT March 2015, in daily use, choice of 2. £78,500 +VAT ono

Diamond Coaches 01243 870010 / 07711 868976

Travelsure 01668 219291 / 07919 215905

1998 Mercedes Sprinter

2004 Iveco Beulas

15 seats, front entry, Mellor conversion, MOT 16/5/14, very good condition, with tail lift.

£ 3,700

1998 Iveco 40 / 10 15 seats, front entry, MOT 22/8/14, very good condition.

£ 2,500

1995 Iveco 49 / 10 19 seats, front entry, power door, MOT 13/1/15, very good condition.

£ 3,000 Kingdoms Tours Ltd

01884 252646 / 07702 626542

2007 Toyota Optimo Caetano

2006 Transit Tourneo

2004 Dennis Tridents

9 seater, tax till Jan, will have new MOT, 190,000 miles, runs well, front and rear air-con, tow bar. £3,500 + VAT

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.

26 reclining seats, 3 point seat belts, 6 speed manual, forced air vents, power door, luggage racks, CD player, MOT Sept 2015.

£POA

£26,500

EnsignBus 01708 865656

Lakeside Coaches - 01691 622761

2006 56 plate ADL Enviro School Bus

2002 Volvo Plaxton Paragon B12M

2007 Optare Solo SE 7.8m

27 seats, Mercedes engine, CCTV, Hanover destination.

57 belted seats, Cummins engine, CCTV.

£30,000 + VAT

£35,000 + VAT

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

2006 Volvo B12M Plaxton

53 reclining seats, 3 point belts, air con, WC, TV etc, PLS lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, MOT Oct, this coach can be painted in to your livery.

£87,500 + VAT o.n.o.

Tel Adrian – 07717 768315 54 | COACH & BUS WEEK | October 7, 2014

£34,500 ono + VAT

Tel 01249 742000/07717 768315

2006 Transit Tourneo

Hailstone Travel Ltd 0845 388 3848

Auto, 51 seat executive coach, WC, DVD, A/C, drinks boiler, fridge, etc, in exceptional condition for age, MOT July 2014.

Auto, MOT April 15, W/C, climate control, PA, C/D. £26,995 + VAT ono

8 seats, 72,000 miles, immaculate, air con, one owner, FSH, silver with grey interior.

Choice of three vehicles.

£6,000 + VAT

Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111

2007 Ford Transit LWB

Wheelchair accessible, 40,000 miles, FSH, blue with grey interior.

Choice of two vehicles.

£12,000 + VAT

Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com

Crystals Coaches Ltd Tel: 07971 000111

2004 Mercedes Sitcar Beluga

2009 Citroen Relay 35 HDi 120 LWB

2005 Mercedes Vario 614 SWB

29 seater plus courier, arm rests, seat belts and reclining seats, A/C, entertainment/PA system, excellent example of year.

14 seats, manual gearbox, ABS, PAS, Radio/CD, electric front windows & mirrors, satnav, Eberspacher, electric side loading door, Unwin tracked floor, Ricon inboard wheelchair lift.

15 seats with lap and diagonal belts, 5 speed manual gearbox, PAS, power plug door, Unwin tracked floor, offside emergency door, part exchange to clear.

£POA

£POA

£OFFERS

Cannon Bus 07436 536259 wcannon@btconnect.com

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111

Autoservice Pontypool Ltd 01495 757111 www.coachandbusweek.com

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VEHICLES

2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3

59 plate Ford Transit

2002 Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer 10.1m

2003 Dennis Trident Alexander

48 x 3 point belted seats + crew, air con, saloon mounted WC, rear continental door, MOT November 2014. £POA – NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

17 seats, full MOT until September 2015, great runner and clean inside. £7,950 + VAT

Nigel McCree - 01509 502695

0115 940 4466

27 seats + 30 standees, Hanover LED. £8,500 + VAT Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

62 seats + 20 standees, Cummins euro 1V / ZF. £15,500 + VAT – CHOICE Southdown PSV 01342 711840 email: bussales@southdownpsv.co.uk www.southdownpsv.co.uk

Volvo Double Decker

1998 Dennis Javelin Caetano Cutless

2006 Optare Solo 8.8m

1999 Volvo Olympian Alexander

28 seats, Cummins engine, Look CCTV, Hanover destination.

78 seats + 13 standing, automatic, limited to 90 kph, seatbelts throughout, ideal for school trips and contract hire, Hanover displays.

77 seats, full MOT until June 2015. £3,500 + VAT

Recent 70 seat conversion (not Cogent), manual gearbox, 11 months MOT, ideal contract vehicle, excellent fuel economy, sale due to fleet upgrade.

Possible px for 33 seater or newer coach.

£15,000 + VAT

£25,000 + VAT

£POA

0115 940 4466

Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk

Henderson Travel 01698 713007 or 07803 002603

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

2002 Bova Futura

2002 Iveco Beaulas

1995 Dennis Dragon Dominator

1996 Caetano Optimo

DAF engine, air conditioned, twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge, Eminox-LEZ, 49 seats, green cloth trim, manual gearbox, ready to go, MOT March 2015.

£40,000 + VAT

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

Automatic gearbox, air conditioned,

• 18 seats

twin monitors, DVD, toilet, boiler, fridge,

• MOT January 2015

49 seats, Euro 3, MOT March 15.

£25,000 + VAT

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

Contact Coach and Bus Market Co-ordinator Gemma Ireland Tel: 01733 293247 Fax: 0845 280 2927 Email: gemma.ireland@coachandbusweek.com www.coachandbusweek.com

93 seat double deck bus, automatic, imported 1998, for sale at Manheim Auctions, Colchester CO7 7DX, Monday, 15th September at 11.00am.

£POA

• Good runner

£3,500 + VAT

Manheim Auctions Tel: 0844 502 3001

L.J. Edwards Coach Hire 07974 369570 / 01323 440622

2003 MAN Neoplan Starliner

2011 Iveco Plaxton Panther 2

51 new seats, A/C, TV/DVD, toilet, walk-in kitchen, towbar, good condition, MOT May 2015.

Euro 5, ZF auto, 57/61 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, crew seats, low mileage, good condition, MOT May 2015.

£32,500 + VAT ono

£135,000 + VAT ono

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther

2009 Iveco Plaxton Panther

Euro 5, ZF auto, 53/61 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, sunken toilet & continental door, crew seats, low mileage, good condition, MOT May 2015.

Euro 5, ZF auto, 61 seats, A/C, 3 point belts, crew seat, reverse camera, good condition, MOT March/April 2015. Choice of two.

£108,995 + VAT ono

£105,500 + VAT ono

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

Telephone: 01487 843333 david@sunfunholidays.co.uk

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VEHICLES 2010 Ford Transit

Renault Master

2009 (58) Mercedes Sprinter

2002 52 reg Mercedes 814D Vario Beaver 2

S 8 high back passenger seats, 19,243 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, internal Braun fully automatic tailift, SLD with cassette step, COIF’d, PSV.

8 high back passenger seats, 75,901 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, external fully automatic cassette tailift.

34,000 miles, PSV, choice of 9 – just arrived, in totally immaculate condition, genuine ultra low mileage.

£18,995 + VAT

£6,995 + VAT

£POA

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222

2008 Mercedes Tourino

2002 Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima

2009 VW Transporter

10 metre, 30 luxury F1 reclining seats + courier, toilet and servery, PA & DVD, manual gearbox, continental door, MOT April 2015, 380,000 km.

53 belted seats, Euro 4, Eminox exhaust, MOT March 2015, 470,000kms.

Owned from new with 33 highback coach seats with three point seats belts, destination equipment, manual gearbox, interior luggage racks and rear luggage boot, power door, MOT Dec 14.

£16,750 + VAT

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

2 x 1999 Scania L94 Irizar

T32 130, 2.5TDI, 6 speed manual gearbox, air-con, CD player, semi high roof, side loading door, 2 rear seats with grey leather throughout, lowering suspension for rear folding ramp, tracking and winch fitted, only 35,196 miles, MOT June 2015.

MOT May 2015 & March 2015, 49 seats with belts and toilet, ZF automatic, these coaches are in good condition. Due to new arrivals . . .

£79,950 + VAT ono (PP not incl)

£25,000 ono

REDUCED TO £12,500 + VAT ono

Hunts Coaches 01507 668127 or 07834 053439

£9,995 + VAT

Hunts Coaches Contact Andrew 07834 053439

Chalkwell Coach Hire 01795 423982 andy.bates@chalkwell.co.uk

E&M Horsburgh Brian Martin on 01506 432251

2008 Mercedes Sprinter

2000 Volvo B10M Plaxton Panther

2007 Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther

2002 VDL Bova Futura FH

LWB, 10 soft leather reclining seats, automatic executive, power sockets, dark tinted windows, huge luggage area, DVD player.

49 seats, PA system, DVD player, climate control, toilet, continental door, water boiler, not subject to LEZ, recent re-trim, sale due to fleet replacement.

65 seats, Hanover displays, WC, front w/chair lift, A/C, 3 point belts fitted, ZF auto, inspection welcome, ready for work, sale due to fleet replacement.

Converted for use as a mobile training unit and does not currently have passenger seating specified, 354,918km, currently no MOT, number of high specification custom additions, such as full disabled access via hydraulic lift, and audio visual facilities.

£POA

£POA

£POA

£POA

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

Steve 0161 775 0800/07445 266345 operations@travel-master.co.uk

Hilditch Auctions 01666 822577 lucyp@hilditchgroup.co.uk

59 Reg Ford Transit Factory 17 seater

2003 53 Reg Mercedes 411 CDI Sprinter

1996 P Reg Dennis Dart Caetano Cutlass

51 Reg Mercedes 814D Vario Plaxton Beaver 2

With tacho and low miles of only 38,000, new COIF and PSV MOT.

15 high back seats, PSV with new test, ideal schools etc.

43 seats, 37 with 3 point belts, new MOT and paint, ideal school bus.

27 high back seats, 3 point belts, luggage, racks, large rear boot, automatic gearbox, undergoing full re panel and paint, ideal dual purpose vehicle.

£12,950 + VAT

£5,950 + VAT

£5,450 + VAT

£10,950 + VAT

Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com

Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com

Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com

Stafford Bus Centre 01782 791774 martin@staffordbuscentre.com

Renault Master

1999 MAN Marcopolo 18.310

2000 Volvo B10M Caetano Enigma

2005 Scania PB K114EB

£POA

Manual, MOT March 15, W/C, A/C, boiler, P/A, C/D, DVD, refurbished March. £20,995 + VAT ono

MOT Sept 15, LEZ compliant, W/C, A/C, P/A, C/D, DVD. £49,500 + VAT ono

Wilkins Travel 01639 852600 wilkinstravel@hotmail.co.uk

Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com

Lowes Coaches 0115 9550104 lowes.coaches1@gmail.com

8 high back passenger seats, 75,901 miles, lots of Unwin tracking, SLD with electric side step, external fully automatic cassette tailift.

£6,995 + VAT

Heatons Motor Co 01942 864222 56 | COACH & BUS WEEK | October 7, 2014

6 speed manual, ideal 70 seater conversion vehicle, recent new gear cables and recon gearbox, no MOT but 95% prepared, unfortunately it has four misted side windows.

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RENAULT MASTER TRI AXLE BUS

WITH CRAZY LOW MILES OF ONLY 20,000, BUILT TO CARRY 16 SEATED PASSENGERS OR UP TO 7 WHEELCHAIRS, POWER ENTRANCE DOOR, TACHOGRAPH, NEW MINICOACH CONVERSION TO A QUALITY USED VAN MANUAL FOLD OUT REAR RAMP, CAMERA, NO COIF +REVERSING 12 MONTHS PSV MOT 16 COACH SEATS ON TRACK INTO EXPENSE SPARED WHEN BUILT, FULLY REPAINTED FRONT ENTRY,LUGGAGE RACKS WHITE AND MOT TODRIVERS MARCH 2015, CAN PSV WITH LOCKER, NONBE SLIP FLOORING TACHOGRAPH INSTALLATION COIF NEW IF REQUIRED OTHERS IN BUILD SO CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR £25,450.00 £14,950.00

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DOUBLE DECK E 2000/2001 X/Y REG VOLVO B7TL’s

80 seats, Voith gearboxes, Euro 2 engines with traps, or full Euro 3 with traps, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA with 78 seats.

From £18,000

These buses can be seat-belted

LEZ COMPLIANT

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, LEZ compliant, DDA compliant, Alexander ALX400 bodies, dual door 67 seats or single door 77 seats.

2004 DENNIS TRIDENTS

1995 VOLVO OLYMPIANS

Cummins L10 / ZF, Alexander low height bodies, new MOT’s.

8.8m, 29 seats, Cummins Euro 4+ engine, Hanover LED’s.

2002 02 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS

2001/2002 51/02 PLATE DENNIS DARTS

2009 ENVIRO 200

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, Plaxton bodies, DDA and LEZ compliant, 78 seats.

Cummins ISB Euro 3 engines, Allison gearboxes, 10.7m, 37 seats.

1999 V REG DENNIS DART SLF

Cummins C series, Voith gearbox, 84 seats, low height 13 feet 8”, seatbelts, new MOT.

1999 DENNIS TRIDENT

Cummins / Allison, Plaxton Pointer body, 10.1m, 34 seats, MOT June 2015.

70 SEATS

2007 VOLVO B12B’s

Euro 5, automatic, 12m, front wheelchair lift, Hanover LED’s, converted and certified with 70 seats and 3 point belts. £80,000 each Only 3 available.

Cummins Euro 3 / Allison, Plaxton Pointer bodies, dual door, 30 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, can be converted to single door.

2002/3 DENNIS DARTS

2009 OPTARE SOLO M920

33 seats, Mercedes engine, Mobitech LED, long MOT.

OPEN TOP BUSES A SPECIALITY - B

Juliette Close, Purfleet Industrial Pa Telephone 01708 865656 Fax: 01708 86 Visit our website for current sto

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K ER SPECIALIST Volvo Euro 2 engine, Voith gearbox, Alexander RH part open top, 74 seats.

1997 VOLVO OLYMPIAN

2001 Y REG TRIDENTS Cummins C series engines, Voith gearboxes, Plaxton President bodies, 78 seats.

1998 R REG VOLVO OLYMPIAN

Volvo Euro 2 engine, ZF gearbox, Northern Counties body, 74 seats, CONVERTIBLE open top.

2010 OPTARE SOLO SLIMLINE

Cummins Euro 5 engine, 28 seats, Mobitec LED’s. 8.8m long slimline, long MOT.

£18,000 + VAT

2003 03 PLATE DENNIS TRIDENTS

Cummins ISC Euro 3 engines, DDA and LEZ compliant, 2 door 62 seats or can be single doored and upseated.

2000 X REG VOLVO B7TL’s

Cummins Euro 4 , Voith gearbox, East Lancs body, 9.4m, 26 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant.

Euro 2, LEZ compliant, Plaxton President , CCTV, dual door 62 seats or single door 74 seats. £9,000 + VAT

2001/2002 DENNIS TRIDENTS

2001 Y REG DENNIS DARTS

2007 ENVIRO 200

51 and 02 plate, Cummins Euro 3 ISC engines, LEZ, Plaxton President bodies, can be DDA, single door and 78 seats, or dual door 67 seats.

Cummins / Allison, Alexander ALX200 body, 37 seats, DDA and LEZ compliant, 10.7m, long tests.

2005 NEOPLAN SKYLINER

89 seats, air-con, toilet, MAN engine, ZF gearbox.

1996 VOLVO B10MA ARTICULATED COACHES ZF automatics, 71 seats.

2005 VOLVO B12B

I-shift, Plaxton Panther body, 49 seats, centre toilet, all seats with 3 point belts, air-con, LEZ compliant, long MOT.

£44,000

- BRITAIN’S BIGGEST BUS DEALERS Park, Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YF 8 864340 e-mail: sales@ensignbus.com t stock at www.ensignbus.com

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www.crystalscoaches.com chris@crystalscoaches.com Tel: 01622 872302 Mobile: 07968 444555 Ford Tourneo 2006 8 seats, 72,000 miles, immaculate, air con, one owner, FSH, silver with grey interior, choice of three vehicles £6,000 + VAT

Renault Master LM35 2008 Wheelchair accessible, 75,000 miles, air con, Ricon tail lift, white with grey interior £10,450 + VAT

Ford Transit LWB 2007 Wheelchair accessible, 40,000 miles, FSH, choice of two vehicles, nlue with grey interior £12,000 + VAT

Ford Transit 2007 15 seats, 112,000 miles, full Ford service history, choice of two vehicles, white with grey interior £5,800 + VAT

VW LT35 Tdi 2006 Wheelchair accessible, 64,000, miles, one owner, FSH, choice of four vehicles, white with grey interior £7,800 + VAT

VW Movano 2004 Wheelchair accessible.

97,000 miles, FSH, Ricon tail lift, White with blue interior £6,450 + VAT

Part exchange welcome – viewing by appointment please Crystals Coaches Ltd. Hale Street, East Peckham, Kent TN2 5HL

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2003 Volvo B12M Jonckheere Euro 3 48 x 3 point belted seats, 1 crew, air conditioned, saloon mounted w/c, rear continental door, MOT November 2014.

Direct from SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS fleet with full service history.

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BEN WEAVER PSV

02 51 IVECO 50C13 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 2.8 turbo diesel, white, Frank Guy conversion, Access rear wheelchait lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, sunroofs, ex local authority owned, 150,000 kilometers/94,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,495 + VAT

2004 54 MERCEDES 814 PLAXTON BEAVER 2 29 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, yellow/green, COIF, analogue tachograph, PSV, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 10 wheelchairs, electric bi-fold front door, destination boards, 492,000 kilometers/307,000 miles, VGC, supplied with 12 months MOT or PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 14,995 + VAT

PSV

LEZ

2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 16 TO 23 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, metallic light green, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 16 passenger seats, 6 more can be added to take 22 passengers, analogue tachograph, COIF, PSV, overhead luggage storage, 132,000 kilometers/82,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT

2007 56 MERCEDES BENZ 813 25 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, Blutec 4 engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, Excel conversion, digital tachograph, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, electric plug front entry door, 119,000 kilometers/74,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,495 + VAT

2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, AVS side door, access step, analogue tachograph, currently fitted with 12 seats but 5 more can be added to make 17 seats, 43,000 kilometers/26,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,995 + VAT

2008 57 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2461cc TDI turbo diesel 161ps, 6 speed automatic gearbox, white, rear air conditioning, underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, digital tachograph, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, electric mirrors, rear blinds, currently fitted with 13 seats but 8 more can be to make 21 seats inc driver, 92,000 kilometers/57,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 18,495 + VAT

PSV

2002 02 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 413CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 130ps, 6 speed sprintshift automatic gearbox, white, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, analogue tachograph, LEZ compliant, CD player, 109,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT

2004 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY 65C15 16 TO 23 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH TACHOGRAPH COIF AND PSV 2800cc turbo diesel, metallic light blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 8 wheelchairs, currently fitted with 10 passenger seats, 6 more can be added to take 22 passengers, analogue tachograph, COIF, PSV, 214,000 kilometers/134,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,495 + VAT

PSV

2008 58 PLATE FORD TRANSIT XLWB JUMBO HIGH ROOF 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.4 turbo diesel 115ps, 6 speed manual gearbox, frozen white, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, currenlty fitted with 8 passenger seats but can be made up to 16 passnger seats, 65,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT

2008 08 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS Fitted with 8 passenger seats but will take 24 passnger seats, 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic gearbox, rear air conditioning, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF for 16 passenger seats, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door, AVS electric side entry step, CD player, 71,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 19,495 + VAT

PSV

2003 53 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 15 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, 2.8 turbo diesel 6 speed manual gearbox, white, panoramic glass, front entry door, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 166,000 kilometers 103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,495

PSV

PSV

2005 05 MERCEDES 814 25 SEAT WELFARE BUS 4.25 turbo diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, Frank Guy conversion, blue, certificate of initial fitness for 16 passengers, analogue tachograph, PSV, PLS Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 8 wheelchairs, electric bi fold front door, fold out side access step, 150,000 kilometers/93,000 miles, ex local authority owned, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months parts and labour warranty £ 13,495 + VAT

2004 54 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, 95,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,995 + VAT

PSV

PSV

2002 52 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 12 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel, Euromotive conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 4 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 142,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,795 + VAT

2006 56 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT MINIBUS WITH COIF PSV 2.4 100PS turbo diesel, frozen white, COIF, PSV, electric windows, remote central locking, CD player, 142,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,495 + VAT

2005 55 VW TRANSPORTER T5 15 SEAT WELFARE BUS WITH COIF PSV Bluebird Tucana conversion, 2.5 TDI, metallic blue, automatic gearbox, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, gross vehicle weight of 4100 kgs so can be driven without a D1 licence, fold-out rear wheelchair ramp, tracking for up to 5 wheelchairs, electric front entry doors with fold out wheelchair ramp, alloy wheels, LEZ compliant, 166,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour £ 8,995 + VAT

PSV

2003 53 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT35 11 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, blue, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, ex local authority owned, 51,000 mile,s very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 6,295 + VAT

BEN WEAVER commercIals

2004 04 IVECO DAILY 45C11 16 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS White 2800cc turbo diese,l 6 speed manual gearbox, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 4 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 147000 kilometers 92000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,995 + VAT

2002 52 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ricon underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, analogue tachograph, panoramic glass, LEZ compliant, 226,000 kilometers/141,000 miles,1 local authority owner from new, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,795 + VAT

PSV

2005 55 PLATE MERCEDES BENZ 614 VARIO 20 SEAT MINICOACH Onyx conversion, analogue tachograph, certificate of initial for 19 passengers, PSV’D, electric plug front entry door, coach style velour seats, overhead luggage racks, large boot, uplift skylight, waiting for full respray, can be painted into any colour of your choice, supplied with 12 months PSV, fully serviced to RTA standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,995 + VAT

Gower Street, Sheffield, S4 7JW Tel: 0114 275 7076

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commercials PSV

2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Analogue tachograph, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 4 wheelchairs, 189,000 kilometers/118,000 miles excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,495 + VAT

2005 55 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 45C13 13 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS Certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with low access step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, 166,000 kilometers/103,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,995 + VAT

PSV

2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, AVS side door access step, 92,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT

PSV

2005 05 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 16 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, electric plug side entry door, analogue tacho, LEZ compliant, 106,000 kilometers/116,000 miles, one local authority owner from new, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,495 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 76,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,995 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 121,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 11,795 + VAT

2005 54 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, white, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked throughout, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, COIF, PSV, analogue tachograph, LEZ compliant, 187,000 kilometers/116,000 miles, 1 local authority owner from new, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 month nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 7,495 + VAT

PSV

2007 57 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 83,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,795 + VAT

PSV

2006 06 PLATE VOLKSWAGEN LT46 13 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.5 TDI, silver, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 3 wheelchairs, electric plug side entry door with electric access step, digital tachograph, certificate of initial fitness, PSV, LEZ compliant, 104,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 8,795 + VAT

PSV

2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, 92,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty REDUCED WAS £ 7,195 + VAT NOW £ 6,995 + VAT

PSV

2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 8 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 144,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,695 + VAT

2002 02 PLATE IVECO DAILY IRIS 40C13 17 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2.8 turbo diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, white, certificate of initial fitness, analogue tachograph, PSV, panoramic glass, electric front entry plug door, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, LEZ compliant, 150,000 kilometers 95,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 4,995 + VAT

PSV

2007 57 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 66,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 13,995 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tacho, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, fitted with 9 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 100,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,495 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE NEW SHAPE MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDI 21 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WELFARE BUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 150ps, automatic gearbox, rear air con, UV Modular conversion, Ratcliffe underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, COIF, tacho, electric front entry plug door, AVS side entry step, 13 seats but 8 more can be added, 98,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 17,995 + VAT

PSV

2003 03 REG IVECO DAILY 45C13 11 SEAT FRONT ENTRY LONG WHEEL BASE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2800cc turbo diesel white, white, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, tachograph, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 11 seats but can be made upto 17, 200000 kilometers, 124000 miles, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 month nationwide parts and labour warrantry £ 4,795 + VAT

PSV

2005 55 PLATE MERCEDES SPRINTER 416CDI 16 SEAT FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS 2200 CDI turbo diesel 160ps, 6 speed Sprintshift automatic gearbox, red, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, fully tracked, tracking for upto 6 wheelchairs, 107,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 10,995 + VAT

PSV

2004 04 PLATE FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WELFARE MINIBUS White, 2.4 turbo diesel 125 ps, 5 speed manual gearbox, Chassis Developments conversion, COIF, PSV, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for up to 6 wheelchairs, 1 ex local authority owner from new, LEZ compliant, currently fitted with 11 seat seats but more can be added to make up to 16 passenger seats, 151,000 miles, very good condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 1 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 5,395 + VAT

All vehicles supplied with 12 months MOT/PSV, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards and 1–3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic, COIF, digital tachograph, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Access underfloor rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, currently fitted with 10 seats but additional seating can be added to make into 16 passenger seats, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 97,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 12,495 + VAT

PSV

2007 07 PLATE IVECO DAILY 50C15 AUTOMATIC FRONT ENTRY WHEELCHAIR MINIBUS 3000cc turbo diesel, automatic gearbox, COIF, digital tacho, PSV, electric front entry plug door with fold out step, Ricon internal rear wheelchair lift, tracking for 6 wheelchairs, flat floor, fitted with 8 seats but additional seating can be added, remote central locking, electric windows, CD player, LEZ compliant, ex local authority owned, 135,000 miles, excellent condition, supplied with 12 months PSV or MOT, fully serviced to Good Garage Scheme standards, 3 months nationwide parts and labour warranty £ 10,995 + VAT

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JUST A FEW QUALITY COACHES FROM OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF AVAILABLE VEHICLES 2011 Bova Futura FHD 12.75

2010 Iveco Beulas Cygnus

Automatic 53 Luxury Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Centre Sunken Toilet, Centre Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, Air Conditioning, DVD / Radio / PA. Choice of 2

AS-Tronic LEZ Compliant (Euro5) 53 / 57 Recliners, Toilet, Fridge, Boiler, Air Conditioning, Alloys, DVD, Radio / PA

2010 Neoplan Tourliner

2009 Irisbus Beulas Cygnus

£ 149,950

£ 129,500

AS-Tronic 49 Recliners, Lap Seatbelts, Centre Toilet & Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, DVD + Monitors, CD / Radio / PA

Automatic LEZ Compliant 55 Recliners, Courier Seat, Air Conditioning, Webasto, Toilet, Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, DVD / CD / Radio

2008 Volvo B12M Jonckheere SHV

2008 D.A.F. SB4000 Van Hool T9

£ 104,995

£119.950

£ 139,950

I-Shift 53 Luxury Recliners, 3-point belts, Courier Seat, Air Conditioning, Fridge, Centre Sunken Toilet, Continental Door, DVD / CD / Radio / PA

2007 Neoplan Tourliner

£ 79,500

Automatic Euro 5 Compliant 41 Recliners with Rear Lounge or 49 Recliners with Centre Toilet, Fridge, Boiler, Air Con, DVD, Radio / PA, Choice of 2

2007 Volvo B12B Jonckheere SHV

AS-Tronic 49/53 Luxury Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Air Conditioning, Webasto, Boiler, Fridge, On-Board Vacuum, DVD / CD / Radio / PA

I-Shift LEZ Compliant Full Team Coach Specification Or 53 Seat Executive

2006 Volvo B12B Berkhof Axial

2006 Irisbus Beulas Cygnus

£ 74,950

£ 139,950

I-Shift LEZ Compliant 51 Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Seat Belts, Centre Toilet, Continental Door, Air Con, DVD / Radio

AS-Tronic LEZ Compliant 49 Recliners, Courier Seat, Lap Belts, Centre Toilet, Centre Powered Continental Door, Boiler, Fridge, Air Con, DVD + Monitor, Radio / PA

2005 Mercedes 814D Cheetah

2003 Volvo B12M Berkhof Axial

£ 37,500

£ 32,500

£ 54,950

Automatic LEZ Compliant 28 Recliners with Footrests, 3-Point Belts, Double Glazed, Curtains, Forced Air Ventilation, Radio P/A, Large Boot

2002 Scania K114 Van Hool T9 ZF Automatic 49 Recliners, Courier Seat Lap Belts, Centre Toilet, Continental Door, Air Con., Video, Radio / PA, New Engine 12 months

£ 47,995

£ 69,950

6-Speed Manual 53 Recliners, Courier Seat, Seatbelts, Air Conditioning, Double-Glazed, Curtains, CD / Radio / PA

1990 Volvo B10M Van Hool T8 6-Speed Manual 57 Seats Lap Seat Belts Radio / PA

£ 9,500

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★ THIS IS A SNAPSHOT OF OUR LATEST STOCK – P MAXUS 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS MINIBUS This vehicle has been converted to wheelchair accessibility with the addition of a PLS underfloor power out lift, all seats in the rear of the vehicle are removable on quick release NMI fittings making the rear of the vehicle very versatile, a side step is also fitted at the sliding side door for easy access, the vehicle has covered just 49,852 miles from new and will come with 12 months MOT test, a full service and our no quibble parts and labour warranty for 3 months and is an absolute bargain at £14,995 + VAT

2010 FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT MINIBUS

60 plate in white, this Minibus is in first class condition, all 16 passenger seats have 3 point seat belts, the vehicle has central door locking, electric front windows, rear windows have openers 2 at the front and 2 at the rear, a fire extinguisher and first aid kit are also included, the vehicle will come with 12 months MOT test, a full £13,995 + VAT service and our 3 month no quibble warranty.

FORD TRANSIT 17 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS

2012 VAUXHALL 17 SEAT MINIBUS This vehicle is in very good condition inside and out and it has only done 30000Kms, Fitted with a tacho, parcel racks with individual blown air and reading lights, side loading door with automatic step, front air conditioning, silver in colour, CD sound system, interior lighting.

£17,495 + VAT

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAUXHALL MOVANO 2.5 CDTi This 12 Seat Wheel Chair Minibus with side Power Door and low step entrance has many benefits, NMI tracking and 7 quick release seats also in the rear of the vehicle are 2 X fold up seats and a Ricon 300Kg internal wheelchair lift a rear heater is also fitted this vehicle is in outstanding condition and comes with 12 months mot test a full service and our 3 months no quibble warranty, priced to sell at just

£7,995 + VAT

2013 RENAULT MASTER 17 SEAT MINIBUS

Transit 2011 60 plate converted to a very high standard, new aluminium smart floor in non slip vinyl, 14 new seats all on quick release fittings for flexibility, PLS underfloor power out wheelchair lift to IVA spec, side step at sliding side door to aid entrance and exit, LED working light, first aid kit and fire extinguisher complete the conversion, the vehicle is in outstanding condition and will come with 12 months MOT test, a full service and our 3 months no quibble warranty.

This vehicle is in brilliant condition inside and out and has only done 17000Kms, fitted with a tachograph and type approved it would be the perfect vehicle for an operator. 16 passenger seats with 3 point seat belts, sliding side entrance door, parcel racks.

£24,995 + VAT

£19 495 + VAT

Also a massive stock of used vehicles, please visit the website or call

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DAVID FISHWICK VEHICLE SALES North Valley, Colne, BB8 0RF

PLEASE SEE THE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS ★ THE ALL NEW 17 SEAT TRANSIT IN STOCK AND READY TO GO

2013 MERCEDES SPRINTER 17 SEAT LUXURY MINICOACH Finished in silver metallic this Ford Transit 17 seat minibus is fitted with a tachograph, has a Certificate of Conformity and can be operated as a PSV vehicle from day 1, the Transit offers new levels of passenger comfort, high roof enabling passengers to get to their seats with ease, unique suspension settings for a more comfortable passenger focused ride and panoramic windows adding to a better passenger experience.

£24,995 + VAT

FORD TRANSIT TOURNEO CUSTOM LIMITED 9 SEAT LWB

Don’t miss this very rare opportunity to own a 12 month old Mercedes 516 17 seat luxury mini coach, parcel racks with individual blown air and reading lights, huge rear boot, large tinted panoramic windows, front entrance with lowered entry step, remainder of Mercedes warranty.

MASSIVE SAVING FROM NEW

£38,995 + VAT

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE NEW EURO 6 MERCEDES BESPOKE BUILT MINI COACH CALL FOR DETAILS & PRICE

53 PLATE 15 SEAT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS This vehicle is outstanding with its huge specification and outstanding driveability it is a must have for airport runs and much much more, air conditioning front and rear, alloy wheels, twin sliding doors with side steps, bluetooth radio with mobile phone interface and so very much more, in stock and ready to go.

£23,995 + VAT

£7,995 + VAT

TELEPHONE: 01282 615138/867772 We also supply parts overnight. Visit www.davidfishwick.com or call 01282 863563 – all makes of Van or Minibus

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VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SHORT AND LONGER TERM HIRE

www.staffordbuscentre.com email: martin@staffordbuscentre.com Telephone: 01782 791774 Mobile: 07803 222552

View our latest arrivals on www.staffordbuscentre.com FORD TRANSIT FACTORY 16 SEAT BUS Choice of 56/57/59 reg all hand picked with low mileage, all with COIF applied for so ready for PSV work FROM £8,950

BMC 1100FE SCHOOL BUS

56 and 07 reg 55 seats but only 10 mtr length, can carry 1 x wheelchair + 49 seats, Cummins 4ISB engine, Alison gearbox.

FROM £19,950 CHOICE

SOLD

SINGLE DECKERS ADL ENVIRO 300 2006 56 REG. SLF BUS - dual use options, with 60 x 3 point belted seats, use on bus services or school contracts. PHONE FOR SPEC AND PRICE DENNIS DART CAETANO CUTLASS. Step entrance with 38 seats and 3 point belts. Ideal school contracts etc. £3,450 FORD TRANSITS 15-17 seats, available for short term rental. Rent for one week, month or year. Up to you.

Always available.

Phone for details MERCEDES 814 VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2004 54 REG. Fitted with 20 seats on tracking, and up to 10 wheelchairs, PSV, COIF and MoT, manual gearbox, power door, destination etc. long wheel base so could go to 32 seats. £14,950

SOLD

SOLD

VDL SB180 EVOLUTION 2009 59 reg SLF bus currently fitted with 25 belted bus seats and 2 x wheelchair pens but could be re seated with extra seats, only covered 27,000 kms from new £49,950

ADL ENVIRO 300 2002 reg Currenty fitted out as exibition/classroom, very low miles, very good condition, see website for details £17,950

MERCEDES 413CDI PLAXTON PRONTO 2006 56 reg 16 seat coachbuilt accessible PSV bus, choice of 2 with low miles £16,950 or rent for £350 per week (4 weeks min)

MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER 2 2001 51 reg 27 h/b seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks and rear boot, power door and destination, repanelled and re painted £10,950

MERCEDES SPRINTER 313CDI 2011 11 REG 16 seat, new conversion, PSV, COIF and MoT, low miles £23,950

MERCEDES 413D SPRINTER 2004 04 REG. Extra long body with 16 seats and huge full height boot, COIF and long MoT. £11,950 IVECO DAILY 45 15 LWB HIGH ROOF 2005 55 REG. 16 seats wheelchair accessible with power door, new MoT £5,950

VW CR50 WITH STANFORD CONVERSION 2007 07 REG. Very expensive and high spec conversion by Stamford who are recognised as the best in the industry, fitted with 14 high back seats with 3 point belts, Palfinger hideaway tail lift and capacity to carry up to 9 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, it has only covered just over 60k miles from new and is in outstanding condition, all paperwork and spare keys, ready to go £17,950 DENNIS DART PLAXTON SUPER POINTER. 47 fully belted seats, ideal for schools £9,450 DAF PLAXTON PREMIER 1996 PP. Fitted with 55 seats, automatic gearbox, new MOT upon sale £9,950 OPTARE SOLO M850 2000 W REG. One remaining with 23/25 coach seats with ramp, DDA etc £4,950 VDL SB180 2010 59 REG Cummins 6 ISB engine with MCV evolution body, only 20k miles £POA

SOLD

Kingdoms Tours

2002 Scania Irizar K114

2002 Scania VanHool K124

• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 21/5/15 £43,000 £37,000

• 49 seat executive • WC • A/C • 7 speed C-Shift • MOT 30/9/14 £45,000 £39,000

2006 Volvo B12M 2003 (53) Volvo • 51/53 seat exec B12M • WC • A/C • Auto • Berkoff LEZ • MOT 12/11/14 £79,000 £65,000

• 51/53 seat exec • WC • A/C • Berkoff LEZ 12/11/14 £52,500 £44,000

ALL COACHES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. PRICES REDUCED TO SELL – NEW COACHES ARRIVING

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DREW WILSON coach sales

2003 MERCEDES VARIO 614D 24 coach seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks, forced air ventilation, reading lights, large drop well boot, curtains, aisle carpets, manual, slam door, new paint, 418,273 kms. £18,500 + VAT

1998 VOLVO OLYMPIAN Alexander Body, Volvo engine, Voith automatic gearbox, 78/81 seater, power door, front destination, tacho, seatbelts.

2006 VW TRANSPORTER T30 LWB 9 seats with belts, sliding door, electric windows, 6 speed manual gearbox, current MOT.

1999 DENNIS PLAXTON MINI POINTER 29 seats 17 standees 1 wheelchair, ramp, Cummins engine, Allison auto box, power door, current test.

£8,000 + VAT

£6,000 + VAT

£6,000 + VAT

1994 TOYOTA CAETANO OPTIMO 3 GL 22 coach seats with belts, power door, manual box, new paint in white, current MOT.

2007 57 WRIGHTS GEMINI 2 68 leather seats, single door, CCTV cameras, Volvo B7TL engine - Euro 4, Voith automatic gearbox, low mileage.

£5,500 + VAT

2008 MERCEDES VARIO 814D PLAXTON CHEETAH 29 coach seats, crew seat, 3 point belts, new MOT, 289,000kms, manual, air con, large boot plus side locker, luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, power door. £69,000 + VAT

£89,500 + VAT

1999 IVECO BEULAS STERGO E EURORIDER 51/55 reclining seats, toilet, 84,118kms, new MOT, double glazed, manual, repainted white, large luggage space, boiler, fridge, radio/cd/PA, very tidy condition. £17,500 + VAT

1997 SCANIA IRIZAR CENTURY 51 reclining seats, toilet, lap retractable belts, crew seat, comfort shift, double glazing, tinted windows, power door, air con, repainted in white, tidy condition, 199,039kms. £15,000 + VAT

2002 DENNIS DART MPD PLAXTON MINI POINTER 29 seats, 17 standees, 1 wheelchair, wheelchair ramp, 107,424 miles, Cummins engine, Allison auto, FSR LED destination, retrimmed interior, power door, tidy condition, MOT’d. £10,000 + VAT

2009 MERCEDES 816 PLAXTON CHEETAH 29 coach seats with 3 point belts, double glazed, large boot, power door, 6 speed manual, DVD/CD/radio/ PA, new/paint, LEZ compliant, new MOT, 293,718 kms. £75,000 + VAT

2000 VOLVO B10M CAETANO ENIGMA 49 recliners plus crew seat with belts, power door, recent retrim, overhead luggage rack with reading lights, ZF manual, centre sunken toilet, MOT till September. £20,000 + VAT

2007 ADL ENVIRO 200 29 seater with 17 standees or 26 seater with 17 standees plus 1 wheelchair, automatic, power door, front, side and rear destination, DDA compliant, wheelchair accessible. £53,000 + VAT

1998 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTON PREMIERE 320 70 coach seats, Cummins engine. MOT March 2015, 417,119kms, radio cassette, 6 speed ZF manual gearbox, power door, double glazed, tinted windows, tidy retrimmed interior. £23,500 + VAT – PX CONSIDERED

1999 MERCEDES 612D VAN CONVERSION 16 seats with belts, Unwin tracking, electric wheelchair lift, manual gearbox, new test. £4,500 + VAT

1999 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 350 49/55 recliners with belts, ZF manual, air con, Eminox LEZ fitted, reduced pollution certificate, power door, recent paint into white, tested till March 2015. £19,000 + VAT

1999 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTON PREMIER 350 70 reclining seats, lap belts, centre toilet, boiler and servery, 6 speed ZF gearbox, luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, power door, very tidy, 843,751kms, new MOT. £23,500 + VAT

2001 DENNIS DART SLF Max capacity 65, power door, new MOT, Hanover front, rear and side destination, manual wheelchair ramp, all seats in good condition, very clean and tidy, seat belted. £6,000 + VAT

2005 MERCEDES VARIO 814D 24 seats + crew seat, KVC conversion, manua, 241285 kms, 3 points belts, rear boot, fully trimmed interior, full body skirt kit, immaculate condition. £24,000 + VAT

2004 MERCEDES VARIO 814 PLAXTON CHEETAH Courier seat, 3 point seat belts, radio/PA/CD/MP3, large boot & side locker, analogue tacho, engine recently serviced, recent respray, excellent all round condition. £34,000 + VAT

2006 MERCEDES BEAVER 2 814D 33 coach seats, automatic, luggage racks, 3 point seatbelts, power door, tail lift, Purmo heating, destination front, side and rear. £27,000 + VAT

1989 VOLVO B10M VAN HOOL 57 seats with lap retractable belts, luggage racks, reading lights, forced air heating, manual, crew seat, power door.

121,446kms, new test. £5,000 + VAT

2003 IVECO INDCAR MAXIM 11 29 seats with belts, courier seat, CD/PA system, curtains, large boot, tinted windows.

2007 MAN 18-360 BEULAS CYGNUS 49 /53 reclining seats with leather headrests, centre demountable toile, centre continental door,radio/CD/DVD with 2 monitors, reversing camera, air con/climate control. £75,000 + VAT

£21,000 + VAT

CHOICE OF OVER 350 VEHICLES • OPEN 7 DAYS 08.00-18.00

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DREWWILSON.CO.UK Tel/Fax: 0141 248 5524 • Mob: 07764 200444 • Email: drew@drewwilson.co.uk Mob: 07827 325474 • Email: graham@drewwilson.co.uk

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BUS & COACH

IN THE SOUTH LTD.

2010 SCANIA K360 OMNI EXPRESS - AUTOMATIC & EEV EMISSION LEVEL 51 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrests inserts, Individual footrests & seat back tables, courier seat, powered plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, rear floor mounted toilet compartment, continental exit with powered exit door, radio/PA/CD audio system, DVD player with front monitor, water boiler at courier side, dash mounted fridge, reverse camera, curtains, integral retarder, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, digital tachograph.

2008 IVECO EURORIDER BEULAS CYGNUS - AUTOMATIC & EURO 4 EMISSION LEVEL 53 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts OR 49 reclining seats with ONE wheelchair position, courier seat, plug entrance door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, near side wheelchair lift & access, radio/PA/CD player, DVD & monitor, dash mounted fridge, O/S rear continental exit with powered door, powered luggage compartment doors, curtains, driver’s safe, cruise control, digital tachograph, integral retarder, automatic transmission.

2011 IVECO EURORIDER PLAXTON PANTHER - AUTOMATIC / EURO 5 EMISSION LEVEL /13MTR - CHOICE OF VEHICLES 61 reclining seats with 3 point seat belts, leather headrest pads, individual passenger footrests, courier seat, Plug entrance door, double glazing, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD audio equipment, DVD system coupled to drop down monitor, panelled rear, Webasto heater, wired for CCTV, curtains, carpets, reverse camera, retarder.

2006 VOLVO B12BT BERKHOP AXIAL 100 - ‘I’ SHIFT - EURO 4 PM 72 reclining seats (16 lower & 56 upper) including lap belts, seatback tables & leather headrest inserts, courier seat, powered central entrance door, crew door, double glazed side windows, full draw curtains, AIR CONDITIONING, radio/PA/CD, DVD player & 4 monitors, toilet compartment within lower saloon, servery unit including hot & cold water, fridge, boiler & storage, Blaupunkt EX-V navigation system, ski-box, drivers bunk, upper saloon luggage rack locker doors, integral retarder, cruise control, digital tachograph, alloy wheels, ‘I’ shift automatic transmission, Eminox CRT exhaust system.

Summerfield Avenue, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF

www.moseleysouth.co.uk Follow us @MoseleySouth on /moseley south

Telephone (01823) 653000 Fax: (01823) 663502 Email: sales@moseleysouth.co.uk

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Volvo B10M Camper Coach

Sleeps 6 • New MOT on sale • Loaded with extras incl central heating MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Tel: 07773 793239

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Tel: 01977 609000 Fax: 01977 609900

MOSELEY (PCV) LTD Elmsall Way, Dale Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2XS

enquiries@moseleycoachsales.co.uk www.moseleycoachsales.co.uk

ALL THIS ON TWO AXLES ...

• • • • • • • •

57 Vogel Conturo seats Centre sunken toilet Water boiler, fridge DAF MX11 370bhp engine ZF Automatic gearbox Large luggage capacity Alloy wheels Twin fuel tanks, total 830 litres

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR EURO 6 USED VEHICLES BOVA 2008 BOVA FUTURA FHD 127.365PR 12M 53 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CON, Automatic gearbox £139,500 2004 (September) BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.340XE 12M 49 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF intarder, finished white.

MOT MARCH 2015 £75,000 2004 BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.340XE 12M 49 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF intarder and finished white. MOT APRIL 2015 £69,500 VOLVO 2012 VOLVO B7R SUNSUNDEGUI 10 38 seats, AIR CON, kitchen servery incl drinks & fridge. MOT BEING RENEWED £165,000 2006 VOLVO B12B PLAXTON PANTHER 12M 49 recliners trimmed in blue multi-coloured moquette, centre sunken toilet and conti door, drinks, dridge, double glazed side windows, curtains, AIR CONDITIONING, automatic gearbox, wired for TV & DVD, courier seat, power entrance door, exterior blue.

MOT MAY 2015 £95,000 2005 VOLVO B12M CAETANO ENIGMA 12M 49 seats with 3 point seat belts, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF automatic gearbox with intarder and finished blue. MOT JANUARY 2015 £69,500 2003 VOLVO B12M BERKHOF AXIAL 12M 49 seats, rear sunken toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, white. MOT SEPT 2014 £59,500

CARE

2003 VOLVO B12B PLAXTON PARAGON 12M 49/53 seats, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge and finished white. MOT APRIL 2015 £59,500 2002 VOLVO B12M JONCKHEERE MISTRAL 50 COACH 51 reclining seats trimmed in black safari moquette, centre sunken toilet and cont door, drinks, fridge, double glazed side windows with curtains, AIR CONDITIONING, wired for TV & video, courier seat, power entrance door, exterior white/blue. MOT NOVEMBER 2014 £39,500 2001 VOLVO B10M BERKHOF AXIAL 50 12M 49 seats, toilet, drinks machine, fridge and finished white. MOT JANUARY 2015 £35,000 SCANIA 2009 SCANIA K340 EB IRIZAR CENTURY 12M 49 seats with 3 point seat belts & leather headrest inserts, toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, drinks machine, fridge, ZF automatic gearbox and finished white.

MOTs 2014 £149,500 1 SOLD, 2 REMAINING 2009 SCANIA K340 EB OMNIEXPRESS 13M 55 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CON, automatic gearbox £139,500 VAN HOOL 2010 VAN HOOL T916 ASTRON 13M 36/53 seats, toilet, drinks, fridge, AIR CONDITIONING, AStronic gearbox, low mileage, full leather trimmed, rear kitchen inc drinks and fridge £239,500

NEOPLAN 2002 NEOPLAN N122/3 SKYLINER (MAN POWER) DOUBLE-DECK 12M 75 seats, saloon toilet, front and centre power doors, AIR CONDITIONING, kitchen incorporating drinks machine and fridge, TV monitors to both saloons, AS-Tronic gearbox and finished white. MOT BEING RENEWED £75,500 SETRA 2005 SETRA S315 GT/HD 48 reclining seats trimmed in bronze moquette with centre sunken toilet and continental door, drinks, fridge, wired for TV and video, automatic gearbox, AIR CONDITIONING, courier seat, power entrance door £55,000 2002 SETRA S315 GTHD AS Tronic gearbox, 49 reclining seats, centre sunken toilet, continental door, drinks, fridge, AIR CONDITIONING, in white. MOT MARCH 2015 £39,500

KING LONG 2012 KING LONG XMQ6300 MIDI COACH 31 reclining seats trimmed in two tone leather upholstery and 3 point seat belts, sideways adjustable passenger seats, rear power operated continental door, double glazed side windows, AIR CONDITIONING, TV and DVD player, seat back tables and magazine netts, reverse camera. £59,500

D SOL

BUSES 2006 PLAXTON PRIMO (CUMMINS POWERED) BUS 28 seats + 14 standees, trimmed in blue multicoloured moquette, disabled seating position, flat floor, wheelchair ramp, automatic gearbox, power entrance door, exterior cream/blue. MOT NOVEMBER 2014 £25,000

NEW ARRIVALS 2010 VDL BOVA FUTURA FHD 127.365 IVECO 53 seats, auto gearbox, centre toilet, AIR 2002 IVECO CC80 INDCAR MAXIM II 29 seats, AIR CONDITIONING, fridge and water boiler – choice of 2 CONDITIONING, courier seat, driver’s door, and £169,500 finished white. MOT BEING RENEWED £29,500 2007 VOLVO B12M JONCKHEERE JHV 12.6M 53 seats, 3 point seat belts, radio PA, CD, DVD, fridge, water boiler, centre toilet, AIR CONDITIONING, alloy wheels, Euro 5 engine £110,000 2000 BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.370 49 seats, AIR CONDITIONING, toilet, water boiler, fridge £27,500

PARTS

RENTAL

For special offers on • AIR CON • BRAKE PADS & DISCS • FILTERS Contact Geoff or Matt on 01977 609000

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D L O

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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 519 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 leather high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, DVD system, power door, large boot, metallic paint.

Brand New coach-built Mercedes 516 CDi Euro 6 Ferqui Soroco 16 high back reclining seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, reading lights, power door, and large boot.

2013 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back leather seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, DVD system, power door, large boot, metallic paint, balance of manufacturers warranty.

2010 Mercedes 516 CDi Soroco 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.

2010 Mercedes 515 CDi Soroco 19 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, metallic paint and boot.

2008 58 Reg Mercedes 613 Vario 24 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, power door and boot.

2008 58 Reg Mercedes 816 Unvi Riada 29 high back seats, 3 point belts, AC, forced air, reading lights, power door and large boot.

2007 57 Reg Mercedes Soroco 16 high back leather trimmed seats, 3 point belts, AC,DG, forced air, reading lights, power door, large boot.

2007 56 Reg Iveco 45C14 16 high back seats, 3 point belts, forced air, reading lights, curtains, reversing camera, power door and boot.

2006 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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Call Tim 01404 47502 or 07790 966667 Email: parnell-coaches@supanet.com

Iveco 16 seater front entry luxury mini coach

2005 Mercedes 814 Vario 29 seater LEZ compliant

2007 07 Iveco 16 seat front entry mini coach

PSV MOT’d, tidy coach, very nice coach interior, large dropwell boot separate from passengers.

Power door, 3 point belts, forced air, very nice luxury coach, extremely low mileage, reliable and economical.

Power door, Excel conversion, digital tacho, COIF, forced air, 6 speed box, very tidy inside and out.

£4,999

£23,999

£10,999 + VAT

WANTED: MERCEDES COACHES 1999 to present year, 16 to 35 seats, finance settled, with or without MOT, accident damage, etc.

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For further information please call

01634 377 577

www.thekingsferry.co.uk Jan 03 Castrosusa Body Scania N94 Chassis £18,000 35 seats, 629,241km, MOT expiry 29th March 15, non-LEZ compliant.

Sep 01 VanHool Elizee T9 Scania K124 Irisbus Indcar Maxim II Ford Iveco CC80 E18 MP

£29,000 49 seats with belts, toilet, fridge, hot drinks machine, air-con, DVD player and screen, automatic.

£18,500 29 seats, MOT Expiry 19th June 2015. DVD player, air con, manual gearbox.

Feb 03 Berkhof Axial 100 Scania K114

Feb 03 Berkhof Axial 100 Scania K114

£87,500 74 seats with belts, toilet, fridge, hot drinks machine, aircon, DVD player and screen, automatic.

£87,500 74 seats with belts, toilet, fridge, hot drinks machine, air-con, DVD player and screen, automatic.

For further information please call

01634 377 577

2007 (07) IVECO 40C15 12 SEATS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE IN WHITE 107,250 MILES £10,495

2007 (07) MERCEDES SPRINTER 515 CDI KVC CONVERSION LUXURY BUS BLACK LEATHER RECLINING SEATS ELECTRIC PLUG DOOR DROP WELL BOOT SILVER METALLIC £26,995

NEW 2006 (06) CITROEN RELAY 8 SEATS INC DRIVER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE INBOARD LIFT FOLDAWAY SEATS TO ACCOMMODATE 4/5 WHEELCHAIRS £7,495

Part of

2012 (12) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 17,500 MILES COIF/PSV £16,995

2006 (06) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI EXTENDED BODY XL CONVERSION LUXURY MINIBUS 17 SEATS INC DRIVER COACH REAR/LARGE DROP WELL BOOT COIF/PSV £18,995

03 (53) MERCEDES SPRINTER 413 CDI 17 SEAT CREST CONVERSION LUGGAGE RACKS COIF/PSV £10,750

07 (57) FORD TRANSIT 85 T280S WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 8 SEATS INBOARD LIFT FULLY TRACKED FLOOR £9,450

2013 (62) FORD TRANSIT 135 PS 17 SEATS 16,120 MILES COIF/PSV £17,995

NEW MERCEDES SPRINTER TOURLINE 519CDI • ALTAS CONVERSION • 17 SEAT MINICOACH • DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS • FULL AIR CONDITIONING • POWER DOOR LOW ENTRY STEP

P.O.A. (PONTYPOOL) LTD

MULTIPART & LDV/MAXUS PARTS STOCKISTS

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Contact The Sales Team Tel: 01733 293484 Fax: 0845 280 2927 Email: Ian.Gillis@ coachandbusweek.com

Wanted

AUDIO & video

BUSINESSES WANTED & for sale

Bus & Coach Businesses

• Audio / PA systems • Video-on-demand systems • Monitor & DVD systems • Hands-free mobile phone kits • Reversing cameras and sensors • Multi or single language systems • CCTV • Alarms, tracking and cruise control • SkyTV systems • GPS commentary systems UK and Ireland Distributor

www.autosound.co.uk Tel: 0044 (0)1274 688990 Unit 4, Lister Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PQ

CMS BRADFORD - WEST YORKSHIRE

Coach Multimedia Systems

AUDIO/VISUAL/SECURITY SYSTEMS, LCD/LED MONITORS, DVD/HDD PLAYERS, REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEMS, MICROPHONES, CCTV, DIGITAL/SATELLITE SYSTEMS, USB CONNECTIVITY ALL SYSTEMS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE OF THE UK WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Phone: 07933 47 48 48 Email: Andy.Baxter@coachmultimediasystems.co.uk www.coachmultimediasystems.co.uk

BUILDINGS HEAVY DUTY STEEL BUILDINGS

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 www.coachandbusweek.com

CHECKPOINTS

• Are you Retiring • Losing Money • Need Investment • or Just Had Enough

We have Interested Buyers, Cash Investors Waiting

Reply, in con"idence, to PO Box 490, Scarborough YO11 9FF

BUSINESS FOR SALE Established PSV/PCV operation in West Midlands traffic area with a combined seven vehicle PSV Operators Licence and nine vehicle Council Issued Taxi/Private Hire Licence (latter under used as only one car in use).

Trades as two separate Limited Companies with a combined sales turnover for year ending 31st March 2014 of £452,495.00.

Council contracts (school / SEN / school meals) and call off contracts with major clients. Massive potential to increase work as no private hire coaching or bus service work undertaken at present.

Leased operating centre two minutes from major rail and bus station in the centre of a county town with recent planning consent to build a new vehicle workshop. No rent to pay on occupancy until May 2015 and lease is open ended.

Available with or without vehicles: Current fleet comprises two executive coaches, two standard coaches, two x SLF SD buses, two minibuses and two seven seat MPV’s.

Price: £49,995 without vehicles, £179,995 with vehicles.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Call The Sales Team Tel: 01733 293488 E: ian.gillis@coachandbusweek.com

CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

COACH SERVICES

The complete transport washing solution

FULLY AUTOMATIC UNDER CHASSIS WASHING TO MOT STANDARDS

• No operator • No Health & Safety issues • No damage to vehicles • No MOT returns WNV-systems specialise in manufacturing, installation, chemical supply and after sales servicing of commercial vehicle cleaning systems, automatic under chassis washing, pressure wash systems, automatic top washes, water reclaims & rain water harvesting throughout the UK using our nationwide engineers.

A WNV-systems fully patented under chassis wash will result in your chassis cleaned for less than £2.20 and completed in 25-35 minutes.

Our systems are fully programmable to wash a full range of commercial vehicles.

Contact us for a free site survey, quotations or more information.

Tel: 0208 641 5601 Email: geoff@wnv-systems.com www.wnv-systems.com

ENGINES

EQUIPMENT

E & E Potts Ltd

DIESEL ENGINE RECONDITIONER

MAN VOLVO CUMMINS SCANIA DAF ETC

GARAGE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Specialists in Brake Testers & Column Lifts www.bwsequip.co.uk BWS (0117) 9530381

GARAGE EQUIPMENT

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 78 | COACH & BUS WEEK | October 7, 2014

• ATF Lanes • MOT Bays • Vehicle Lifts • Brake Testing Equipment • Column Lifts • Inspection Pits • Repair and 6 Monthly Service Inspections Tel: 01386 244758 Mobile: 07538 218194 www.commercialgarageequipment.co.uk Email: sales@commercialgarageequipment.co.uk www.coachandbusweek.com

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ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

INSURANCE

REPAIRS

Express Coach

Repairs

ESTABLISHED 1982

• Re-spray & refurbishment specialists • 70 seat conversions • All insurance work undertaken • Accident damage specialsts • 33 seat mini coach conversions • All aspects of exterior and interior work undertaken

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(L-r) Matthew Alexander, Remembrancer of Guildford, Stuart Wilkinson, Chairman, Transport Trust, and John Dennis, grandson of John Cawsey Dennis, who started the business with brother Raymond outstripped their cars by 1905. In 1913 On September 27 a Transport Trust cars were discontinued in favour of ‘Red Wheel’ was unveiled in Guildford commercial vehicles. By 1916 Dennis to commemorate a site which was ceased use of the original building and formally Britian’s first purpose-built from 1919 to 1928 it was used by the Motor factory.

Rodboro Boot & Shoe Company, whose Dennis Bros. Ltd Cycle and Motor name has been linked with the Factory was opened at 1-10 building ever since. Owned Bridge Street, Guildford

by Guildford Borough in 1901. Motor Council, the building Cars and Cycles is now occupied by were built on Wetherspoons Pub the premises. on the ground floor Demand grew and the Academy rapidly - the of Contemporary building was Music above. extended The Red in 1903 and Wheel scheme additional commemorates premises opened Britain’s rich and on Woodbridge Hill globally important legacy in 1905. The company in the development of initially made cars but demand for larger The Transport Trust Red transport and presents commercial vehicles Wheel marking the site it to a new and wider

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audience. Whereas many plaque schemes commemorate famous individuals, Red Wheels principally highlight key locations of engineering and transport importance. On the awareness criteria, they may rank a ‘hidden gem’ higher than a site already nationally recognised.

The Dennis Bros. Ltd Red Wheel was unveiled by Stuart Wilkinson, Chairman of The Transport Trust with John Dennis, grandson of the founder and Matthew Alexander; Hon Borough Remembrancer; who received the Plaque on behalf of the building’s owner, Guildford Borough Council.

Matthew was one of those credited with saving the Rodboro Buildings from redevelopment some years ago.

John Dennis brought along his 1909 Dennis Car, one of just three survivors.

The Dennis Society brought along a 1950s single deck bus belonging to one of its members.

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Nexus Director General announces retirement Bernard Garner, the Director General of Nexus, is to retire.

Bernard has led Nexus since 2006, overseeing a record £389m investment in the Tyne and Wear Metro, the roll-out of smart ticketing and the Bus Strategy Delivery Project.

The process of seeking a new Managing Director for Transport Operations has now started and is being led by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). This key new role which incorporates the responsibilities carried out by the Director General of Nexus, involves leading the passenger transport executive and integrating it further into the delivery of transport policy across the region overseen by NECA. NECA will appoint the new Managing Director (Transport Operations), replacing the former Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority, for whom Nexus Director Generals have previously worked. Bernard is expected to leave his post by the end of the year as this new post is appointed.

Bernard said: “It has been my enormous privilege to have worked at Nexus for almost three decades, and to have led the organisation for the last eight years in the delivery of important local services.

“I have enjoyed the close and productive relationship shared with colleagues and friends across our community, local authority partners and of course members of the Passenger Transport Authority, Integrated Transport Authority and most recently North East

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Bernard Garner seen at the Northern Bus Summit 2012 in Manchester Combined Authority.

“I am particularly proud to have led an organisation that has strived to provide effective and high quality local transport for everyone in our community, no matter what their needs, through access improvements at Metro stations, encouraging the introduction of low-floor buses, and concessions including Taxicard and Companion Card for disabled people.”

Cllr Nick Forbes, Leader of Newcastle City Council and lead member for Transport on the Combined Authority, said: “Bernard has led Nexus through a substantial period of change and I’d like to thank him for his dedication to the cause of public transport in the North East. He understands the need to put the travelling public first and can be proud of his record, one notable success being making public transport accessible for people with disabilities.”

New Managing Director for Blackpool Transport

An experienced transport manager has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services.

Jane Cole, who has more than 35 years’ experience working in the rail industry, most recently as a Senior Manager in Customer Service, Operations, Commercial and Marketing at Virgin Trains, will start work on November 3.

Originally from Manchester, Jane’s career began in 1979 when she took her first job as a technical officer in signalling and telecommunications.

Progression brought her to Blackpool in 1989, when she took a job working at Blackpool North Station. A management

promotion took her to Preston to work for Intercity in 1990, before moving to Virgin Trains in 1996.

A former member of the board of the North West Lancashire Chamber of Commerce as well as Visit Lancashire, Jane is also an active member of the Blackpool Business Leadership Forum.

Jane said: “I am delighted and excited to now be the Managing Director for Blackpool Transport Services.

“With the new tramway, plans to extend it further to create an improved, fully integrated transport network linking to Blackpool North Station and running bus routes across the whole of the Fylde coast, the challenge is huge. These are exciting times and Blackpool Transport is now ready to be part of the integrated transport revolution which is being strategically planned for the resort.”

Duncan Cameron to leave First Aberdeen First Aberdeen Managing Director, Duncan Cameron is to leave the company early next year to join transport logistics company, ARR Craib as Performance Director.

Regional Managing Director for First UK Bus, Dave Alexander, said: “Duncan has made a fantastic and significant contribution to the success of First Aberdeen. His leadership, commitment and passion for customer service has delivered outstanding results and improved the quality of journeys that our passengers experience.

“We are sad to see him leave,

but he departs with our very best wishes and having worked with him closely I have every confidence that he’ll be a huge success at ARR Craib.

Duncan Cameron said: “I’ve had 13 enjoyable years in the bus industry with First and grateful for the many opportunities the company has given me to develop my career “ I am really looking forward to moving into the road transport and logistics industry with ARR Craib.

It’s an exciting new challenge that will allow me to test myself in a new industry.”

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