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Issue 99728 November 2008
001_BCB_997 25/11/08 11:20 Page 1
Bob Vale Coach SalesTEL: 01494 716996
www.bobvalecoachsales.com
Limited
AIR CONDITIONED2007 SCANIA K380 IRIZAR CENTURY 49 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet, boiler, fridgein dash, continental door, radio/PA/DVD/monitor, Hispacold air conditioning....................£165,000
2006 IVECO EURORIDER BEULAS CYGNUS 49 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet, boil-er, fridge, powered continental door, retarder, curtains, radio/CD/DVD/2 monitors .......... £139,0002006 MERCEDCES 815 SITCAR BELUGA 33 seats, power door, radio/CD/PA, double glazing,driver’s door, Telma retarder, air conditioning ..................................................................... £65,0002005 VOLVO B12M BERKHOF AXIAL 49 Vogel recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet + hotair hand drier, fridge, hot water boiler, Webasto, radio/tape/PA, Sutrak air conditioning .. £145,0002004 BOVA FUTURA 13.340 13 metre 48 Vogel recliners, rear saloon toilet, servery unitwith cool cabinet, 240v invertor, meal trays + glove nets to seat backs, adjustable footrests, radio/tape/monitor, retarder, 6 speed manual G/B, air conditioning, dark tinted side windows,rear continental door.......................................................................................................... £129,5002004 SCANIA K114 IRIZAR CENTURY 53 recliners, power door, fridge, monitor, air conditioning,AUTO GEARBOX ......................................................RING TO VIEW ..............................£112,0002003 SCANIA K114 BERKHOF AXIAL 100 DOUBLE DECK 13.5 METRE 380BHP ENGINE 63super recliners with min 885mm pitch & leg supports, 3 point belts, 2 staircases, toilet + smokealarm + hand dryer, dark tint double glazing, large servery + fridge, microwave, boiler, 240v inver-tor, twin sinks & s/s work surface, retarder, 4 x 1 CD monitors, DVD/Video system, reverse cam-era, Dura bright alloy wheels, 600 litre fuel capacity. Full automatic climate control Sutrak aircon& Webasto pre-heater ........................................................................................................£165,0002003 IVECO EURORIDER PLAXTON PARAGON 49 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken shadestoilet,continental door, boiler, fridge, power door, double glazed, retarder ........................£105,0002003 (53) BMC PROBUS 850 CLUB 35 recliners, power door, Air conditioning, fridge by crewseat, meal trays, glove nets, meal trays, curtains, Cummins Euro 3 engine, manual gearbox,retarder.................................................................................................................................£45,0002002 (52) VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PANTHER 53 recliners, crew seat, radio/PA/CD, rack lockerdoors, power door, curtains, air conditioning, AUTO GEARBOX ..LEZ COMPLIANT......£105,0002002 (52) SCANIA K124 IRIZAR PB 48 leather trimmed recliners, crew seat, power door, doubleglazing, curtains, centre sunken toilet, powered continental door, rack locker doors..........................................................................RING TO VIEW .........................................................£108,0002002 VOLVO B12M BERKHOF AXIAL 70 50 recliners, crew seat, theatre flooring, rear sunkentoilet, rear servery with fridge & toilet below floor, air conditioning, manual gearbox, Voith retarder,rear continental door, drivers bunk ...............................RING TO VIEW............................£104,500
2001 VOLVO B10M 360 MARCOPOLO VIAGGIO 11 49 Fainsa recliners, crew seat, SutrakAC310 air conditioning, centre sunken toilet, fridge, powered continental door, Webasto, retarder..............................................................................................................................................£69,0002001 BOVA FUTURA FHD 49 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet, fridge, boiler, continental door, double glazing, radio/tape/PA/VHS/DVD monitor, curtains, ZF intarder, airconditioning ..........................................................................................................................£80,0002000 BOVA FUTURA FHD 10 metre, 37 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet, fridge, waterboiler, continental door, ZF intarder, radio/CD/PA/monitor/wired VHS, 4 tables..................£80,0002000 VOLVO B10M VAN HOOL ALIZEE T9 52 recliners, crew seat, rear saloon toilet, retarder,radio/tape/ PA/monitor, power door, double glazing ............................................................£87,5002000 VOLVO B10M BERKHOF AXIAL 70 46/50 recliners, two crew seats, theatre flooring, crewsunken toilet, rear servery + fridge, microwave below floor level, air conditioning, auto gearbox...........................................................................LEZ COMPLIANT .................................................£67,000
1999 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 350 51 recliners, crew seat, rears sunken toilet, con-tinental door, DVD, Telma retarder..................................LEZ TESTED .............................£56,5001999 VOLVO B10M BERKHOF AXIAL 53 recliners, crew seat, power door, double glazing, airconditioning, alloy wheels ............................................LEZ TESTED ................................£69,5001998 SCANIA L94 IRIZAR INTERCENTURY 51 recliners, rear saloon toilet, crew seat, boiler,comfort shift gearbox, air conditioning..................LEZ COMPLIANT – RPC ......................£52,5001998 SETRA S250 49 recliners, crew seat, sunken toilet, continental boiler, radio/tape/PA/monitor .................................................................................................................................£49,500
1997 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEERE MISTRAL 53 recliners, crew seat, power door, fridge indash, radio/CD/PA, full carpets, air conditioning.......... LEZ COMPLIANT......................... £57,5001997 DENNIS JAVELIN GX PLAXTON EXCALIBUR 49/53 recliners, crew seat, demountablecentre sunken toilet, continental door, power door, double glazing, radio/tape/PA/monitor/video................LEZ TESTED.............................................................................................£35,0001997 SCANIA K113 BERKHOF AXIAL 51 retrimmed recliners, crew seat, power door, airconditioning, centre sunken toilet and continental door ......................................................£49,0001997 SCANIA K113 IRIZAR CENTURY TRI AXLE 49/51 recliners, crew seat, sunken toilet,power door, comfort shift gearbox, air conditioning ............................................................ £29,5001996 SCANIA K113 IRIZAR CENTURY TRI AXLE 49/51 recliners, crew seat, sunken toilet,power door, comfort shift gearbox, air conditioning ............................................................£27,0001996 DENNIS JAVELIN GX NEOPLAN TRANSLINER 49 recliners, crew seat ......................................................LEZ COMPLIANT ......................................................................................£25,0001996 SCANIA K113 VAN HOOL ALIZEE 49 recliners, crew seat, fridge, boiler, power door,retarder, air conditioning ..................................................................................................... £47,0001995 DAF MB230LT VAN HOOL ALIZEE 51 recliners, crew seat, centre sunken toilet,continental door, air conditioning, inertia belts, power door, radio/tape .............................. £39,500
VOLVO
1993 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEERE DEAUVILLE P599 53 retrimmed seats, crew seat, powerdoor, double glazing, radio/tape/PA/monitor ........................................................................£24,5001992 VOLVO B10M VAN HOOL ALIZEE 49 recliners, crew seat, centre toilet, double glazed ....................................................................................................................................................£25,0001992 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEERE DEAUVILLE 51 recliners, crew seat, centre toilet,continental door....................................................................................................................£22,5001991 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PARAMOUNT 3500 53 seats, rear continental door, radio/tape/PA ..........................................................................................................................................£8,5001988 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEERE 51 seats, power door .................................................£7,5001987 VOLVO B10M DUPLE 340 53 seats, adapted for a N/S wheelchair lift, power door, doubleglazing....................................................................................................................................£6,5001984 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PARAMOUNT 3500 57 seats............................................£3,000
OTHER COACHES
1998 DAF SB3000 VAN HOOL ALIZEE 49/51 recliners, crew seat, power door,AUTO GEARBOX ................................................................................................................£55,0001994 MAN 18.370 BERKHOF EXCELLENCE 1000L 53 seats, power door, double glazed, rearcontinental door, curtains, radio/CD/PA .............................................................................. £22,0001993 DENNIS JAVELIN CAETANO ALGARVE 53 seats, power door ..............................£13,0001992 NEOPLAN SKYLINER 75 seats, Mercedes V8 engine, manual gearbox ..................£13,5001989 SCANIA K113 JONCKHEERE DEAUVILLE P599 51 seats, power door ...................£8,5001989 DENNIS JAVELIN DUPLE 320 11m 55 seats, power door .........................................£7,000
MINIS-MIDIS
2003 VW LT45-158 EXCEL conversion, 16 seats, slam door, rear boot, racks, reading lightsplus vents .............................................................................................................................£13,0002000 LDV CONVOY HI-ROOF 16 seats, 3 point belts ..........................................................£2,9501999 IVECO 40.10 EUROMOTIVES conversion hi-roof, 15 seats, 3 point belts, rear chair lift,tracking for 3 wheelchairs, full carpets ...................................................................................£3,0001996 MERCEDES 412 OLYMPUS CONVERSION 16 seats, slam door ..............................£6,0001995 FORD TRANSIT DEVON 16 seats, power door, 3 point belts, PLS chair lift at rear ....£3,2501994 MERCEDES 711D AUTOBUS 24 seats, slam door, rear boot....................................£4,2501993 MERCEDES 709 PLAXTON BEAVER 25 coach seats, retractable seat belts, power doors,luggage racks, moquette centre roof, radio/tape................................................................... £3,000
BUSES2005 (55) ADL ENVIRO 300 60 seats + 3-point seat belts, ramp & wheel chair tracking, radio/CD,Hanover electronic destination displays, AUTO GEARBOX..........RING TO VIEW .............£84,9501986 VOLVO B9M PLAXTON BUS 41 seats + 18 standees ................................................£3,000
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2007 MERCEDES 1223LOPTARE SOLERA II
35 recliners, crew seat, power door, largeboot, radio/CD/PA, wood effect trim dash,
Thermo King air conditioning£95,000
2008 MERCEDES SPRINTER 515CDi ONYX CONVERSION
16 seats, 3 point belts, slam door, tinted glass, largerear boot, forced air vents, reading lights, wood effect
trim dash, AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
£39,000
1993 VOLVO B10MVAN HOOL ALIZEE
51 recliners, crew seat, rear sunken toilet,continental door, power door, double glazed,
choice of two
£29,500
1996 DAF SB3000BERKHOF EXCELLENCE 1000LD
LOW DRIVER 51 retrimmed recliners, power door, doubleglazing, centre sunken toilet, fridge & boiler,
Peage window, radio/tape/PA/monitor£39,000
2001 DAF SB3000WSVAN HOOL ALIZEE T9
49 recliners, rear floor toilet, power door, air conditioning, AUTO GEARBOX
£80,000
1999 VOLVO B10MVAN HOOL ALIZEE T9
53 recliners, crew seat, continental door,Telma retarder, radio/tape/PA, rack locker
door, curtains, air conditioning LEZ COMPLIANT
£79,000
Bob Vale BCB FP 997 26/11/08 16:12 Page 1
Moseley PCV FP BCB 997 25/11/08 09:55 Page 2
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4. Index
4, 6, 7, 8. News
10-14. Dublin Show
15-17. Groupe Lacroix - operator
18-19. Fastrack
45. Products & Services
46-47. Fleet Additions
1. Optare
2. Bob Vale Coach Sales
3. Moseley PCV
4. Driving Standards Agency
5. Temsa
6. John Groves
Brindley Chains
7. Eberspacher UK
Plaxton
8. Arriva
9. Alliance & Leicester
20-44. Classified
48. Mistral
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Stagecoach preferred bidder for EastbourneStagecoach has been named asthe preferred bidder for theEastbourne Buses municipaloperation which operates 45buses. Historically, the companyclaims to have been the firstmunicipality in the world to have
run motor buses, having startedoperating them in 1903.
A Stagecoach spokesman said:'We are pleased to confirm thatStagecoach has been named aspreferred bidder for EastbourneBuses Limited following a
competitive bid process. A finalcontract is subject to further nego-tiations, the completion of legalmatters and approval by theDepartment for Transport, and welook forward to meeting withemployees in due course.'
Solbus seek new partnerThe non-appearance of Solbus(UK) Ltd at the Euro Bus Expoexhibition with the Soltour coachand Solcity bus products was as aresult of the UK company ceasingtrading. With effect from 3November P.J.Godfrey-Evans andSteven Leslie Smith, Partners inMercer & Hole CharteredAccountants, have beenappointed Joint Administrators.They can be contacted at SilburyCourt, 420 Silbury Boulevard,Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2AF.
Jakub Slizak, MD of FabrykaAutobusow Solbus Sp, the Polishmanufacturer that produces thevehicles that had been sold bySolbus (UK), had hoped to appointanother dealership duringNovember but detailed talks with apotential partner have come tonothing.
Two Soltour ST10 coacheshave been delivered in the UK and11 more have been completedand are ready for delivery, two of
them the longer 11m Soltour ST11model. Jakub told B&CB thatthere were now a number ofoptions, including appointing anew dealership, setting up thecompany's own dealership in theUK or even selling direct fromPoland and appointing local UKservice dealers. Jakub can becontacted on (0048) 52 387 9531. For more details on Solbusproducts visit thewww.solbus.com.pl website.
World's biggest bus order?The Board of Directors of theRoads & Transport Authority (RTA)of Dubai have approved a deal for1616 new buses, costing £1.53bn(AED8.6bn). It has been claimedthat the deal, which involves five,as yet undisclosed bus suppliers,is the biggest bus procurementdeal ever made, worldwide.
The vehicles will comprise ofsingle deckers, articulated buses
and double deckers. They willmeet Euro4 standards and featureI-Shift transmissions as well asESP vehicle braking and stabilitysystems. On-board, they will beequipped with bus stopannouncement technology, a GPSdevice that tracks buses linkedwith the RTA Control Centre, aswell as external and internaldisplay monitors.
When the deal is complete, thenumber of buses in Dubai isexpected to rise to 2,500 by 2009.There is currently a growingrequirement for buses, triggeredby the increasing population of theemirate, as well as the need for abus feeder service to Dubai Metrostations.
Transdev management movesJoel Lebreton has taken over asChairman and CEO of theTransdev Group, whilst Francois-Xavier Perin becomes Group MD.A number of other moves withinthe Group have also been made,which come into effect on 1January 2009. Current UK Chief,Charlie Beaumont, becomes ChiefOperating Officer for the newlycreated Transdev International
region. He will be responsible forthe group's operations in the UK,Australia, Italy and Iberia. Based inParis, he will become a member ofthe Group Executive Committee.
MD of Transdev London, NigelStevens, will be promoted to UKDivisional Director and CEO ofTransdev plc. He will report toBeaumont and will be responsiblefor all the group's UK businesses.
Replacing him as London MD willbe Paul Matthews, who iscurrently the company'sOperations Director.
Charlie Beaumont, said, 'I amconfident that Nigel and Paul willcontinue the success of Transdevin the UK. The continuity of theseappointments will provide a firmbase for foremost quality publictransport operators.'
for more information visit:www.transportoffice.gov.uk/cpcor telephone 0300 200 1122
004_BCB_997 26/11/08 09:32 Page 4
TEMSA Opalin & TEMSA Safari HDStep aboard these two TEMSA vehicles, and discover what sets them apart. The TEMSA Opalin is the midi that
performs like a coach. Bringing features usually associated with tourism coaches to the medium-sized bus market,
this unique midi provides unrivalled space and performance, while allowing passengers to relax in award-winning
comfort. When it comes to long-distance travel, the TEMSA Safari HD makes every journey an experience. Built
from high-quality components only, it maximises passenger capacity and luggage space, while combining superior
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“Deciding which bus or coach I’m going to buy is not something I do overnight. As theseare big investments, many things need to be taken into account: quality, reliability,safety and total cost of ownership.”
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TEMSA Europe. Dellingstraat 32, B-2800 Mechelen Brussels, BELGIUM. – Tel +32 154 400 00 – Fax +32 154 400 09 – E-mail: [email protected] – www.temsa.com
Temsa BCB 997 24/11/08 15:03 Page 1
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Shipp slams anti-bus budgetPeter Shipp, Chairman of EYMSGroup, has expressed anger atproposals in the Government'sPre-Budget report, saying thatsome of the measures are yetanother burden which will have tobe faced by the bus and coachindustry and its passengers.
He commented, 'TheChancellor has added 2p per litreto the cost of our diesel and thereis to be a further 2p added inApril. Together these will add over£0.33 million to our costs in a fullyear. The Chancellor said that theduty increase is offset by thereduction in VAT, but he has con-veniently forgotten that, whilst thismay be true for fuel bought bymotorists, it is not true for busoperators as we already reclaimVAT in full. This comes as a bitterdisappointment just as we weregetting some relief through fuelprices dropping back, althoughnowhere near down to the pricewe were paying in 2007.'
'It is no surprise that we havenot been told if this additional dutywill be refunded to us through thegrant that we get for fuel used on
local bus services, and, if the lastincrease is anything to go by, it willbe three months before theGovernment deigns to tell us. Inthe meantime we have to assumethat we will have to bear thesecosts in full. We had just decidednot to impose the fares increasewhich was budgeted for thismonth, as the underlying cost offuel has been going down, and,although we desperately need theextra revenue, we felt it was not agood time to ask our passengersto pay more. However, in view ofthis Budget statement we will haveto urgently review this decision,and I certainly cannot now rule outanother fares increase in the nearfuture.'
'Whatever eventually happensfor local buses, the extra duty willcertainly have to be paid on coachand express services. The statedintention of the Budget measuresis to help the less well offmembers of our society, butraising bus fares is hardly going tohelp this objective.'
'Also, hidden away on page137 of the Pre-Budget report, the
Chancellor announces thedecision that sounds likely toaffect the basis of that very grantto offset fuel duty that I havereferred to. The Government hasopted for a decision to link thegrant with bus companies'investment in Smart Card andGPS systems, but that stronglysuggests that either the grant willbe cut for operators who do notinvest in these systems, or justmight increase for those who do -
but to get the higher rate of grantoperators will have to spend bigsums of money on these systemswhich are certainly not cheap.Fortunately EYMS has alreadymade this investment so we maybe better placed than some, butthis could be another nail in thecoffin of many much smaller busoperators who simply cannotafford, and do not need to investin, these high-tech measures.'
TfL improves coach parkingTfL have made a number ofimprovements for on-street coachparking in London. The changescome after a public consultationon parking facilities near touristattractions, hotels and theatres onthe TfL Road Network (TLRN).Following the consultation, threenew bays have been introduced inthe capital.
One of the new bays is situatedin Bridge Place, just behindVictoria Station. A new set downand pick up bay has been placedon the west side of the Millbank,close to the entrance of the Tate
Britain. Another parking space hasbeen introduced on the east sideof Millbank, where coaches canpark for free for up to one hour.
The operating times of anexisting loading bay inBuckingham Palace Road, outsideof the Thistle Hotel, have beenextended to 24 hours. Parkingfacilities for The Grosvenor HouseHotel have been enhanced too. Itis now possible to use the twovehicle bay at any time, 24 hoursa day, for a maximum of 20minutes.
Bluestar 18 gains 19%passenger growthEastleigh based Bluestar have achieved19% passenger growth on their 18 route,which runs through Southampton citycentre from Thornhill and Bitterne to Shirleyand Millbrook. The company believes theintroduction of a daytime service every 10minutes, set to a standard, simple route andtimetable, have made the service moreattractive to those who would normally notuse the bus. They believe night buses onFridays and Saturdays has also contributedto the rise in customers.
Bluestar Operations Director, AndrewWickham, said, 'The changes have provedpopular and not just to the over sixties who use their concessionarypasses, as 23% of the new passengers are full fare paying.'
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Go North East extendsBargain BusGo North East have teamed up with Blyth based Phoenix Taxis to give itsBargain Bus users the chance to pay for a taxi in advance at the start orfinish of their bus journey. The operator claims that this is the firstpartnership of its kind in the region.
The development is part of a series of improvements to the BargainBus services. A further enhancement includes the addition of two newroutes, one of which is the X44, that travels to Morpeth via Stanningtonstation and Stobhill. The other is the X45, which goes to Ashington viaStannington village, Loansdean, Morpeth and Pegswood. Both operatefrom Newcastle's Haymarket Bus Station and will provide a half hourlyservice to Morpeth.
Additionally, low floor Plaxton bodied VDL SB220 single deckers havebeen introduced for most journeys on the routes. Brand new bargain faresare to be offered, with a £4 day and a £14 weekly ticket available.
Hookways still use DorsetQueen nameAlastair Gray, MD of HookwaysCoaches has asked us to pointout that, further to our news itemon page eight of our 14 Novemberissue, his company continues touse and promote the DorsetQueen name following itsacquisition with the business on 1January 2004. The original depothas been closed but the holiday
programme offered throughoutDorset is marketed as 'Hookwaysincorporating Dorset Queen.'Other names of acquiredcompanies, including Greensladesof Exeter, Jennings of Bude andClassic Tours of Paignton havealso been retained. There is no linkbetween Hookways and RoadlinerPassenger Transport of Poole.
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Dear Sir,
I know you do not normally have aletters page in Bus & CoachBuyer, but I would like to brieflycomment on the caption to theUK North bus photo whichaccompanied a Probus piece onthe new Transport Act in your 7November edition.
The caption says that there arerelatively few bad operators, butthe powers to act against themare already in place. I agree, butthe use of a UK North bus phototo illustrate this point is perhapsapposite since the authorities tookan enormously long time to usethose powers to sort out thisparticular operator.
Our Finglands subsidiary borethe brunt of UK North's activitiesover many years, and despitemany formal complaints to theTraffic Commissioner and the PTE
about their activities, it took far toolong for this truly rogue operator tobe taken off the road.
In view of what finallyhappened, I believe there mayhave been other factors at play,but the fact remains that thisoperator flouted the rules for fartoo long and more than any otheroperator I can recall, and didenormous damage not only totheir competitors but also to thereputation of the bus industry as awhole.
That UK North were stilloperating at the time of theLabour Party Conference inManchester was an absolute giftto those at the Conference whowere calling for reregulation.
Yours sincerely
Peter Shipp, EYMS Group Ltd,Chairman and Chief Executive.
Letter
Mobility Choice appoint newExecutive DirectorThe charity behind the Mobility Roadshow, Mobility Choice, has appointedJacqui Jones as Executive Director, extending her current OperationalManagement role. Her appointment follows the retirement of JanGethings.
On being appointed, Jacqui said, 'More than ever, it is important forexhibitors to choose reputable events that deliver cost effective exhibitionstogether with the all important target audience. I also believe there areexcellent opportunities for the charity to extend its remit with thedevelopment of new projects in conjunction with appropriate partners andI am looking forward to the challenge.'
First to combine WestYorkshire operationsFirst have announced plans to combine their bus subsidiaries in Leeds,Bradford, York, Halifax and Huddersfield into one company. The 1143vehicles in the West Yorkshire operations are still to run from the samegarages, whilst senior staff will be based at each of the locations. Changewill take place in their offices, with the processing of information to becarried out more centrally. The proposals are now subject to consultationwith staff. The company hope to introduce the new arrangements in early2009.
MD of First UK Bus, Nicola Shaw, said, 'We are working very hardagainst a backdrop of our own increased costs to minimise the burden onfare paying passengers. In West Yorkshire we have four companies ofhugely different sizes and each of them has an administrative overhead allperforming largely the same activities. Our proposals are to combine themso we can carry out these functions more efficiently and effectively.'
First make Customer PromiseFirst in Scotland East have launched a Customer Promise initiative, whichis currently being trialled in the Borders area, before being assessed forroll out across the UK. The scheme provides a guarantee about the levelof service customers can expect when submitting comments,compliments and complaints. Almost 40 services are participating in theinitial trial.
The scheme promises to provide high street shopping vouchers topassengers affected by late or early services caused by circumstanceswithin the operator's control.
MD of First in Scotland East, Paul Thomas, said, 'Passenger feedbacklies at the heart of Customer Promise and we will be looking forpassengers in the Borders to tell us what they think of our services and tolet us know if there are things we could do differently.'
Email: [email protected]
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Courier seat Centre toilet Servery Continental door Drinks/fridge 2 x monitors Stereo/radio/PA Purchase options
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LEZ compliant 49 Rec seats Recent retrim Courier Seat Ret seat belts Air conditioned ZF manual Rear toilet TV/video Radio/PA Drinks New white paint MOT 2009 Purchase options
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LEZ Compliant 49 Rec seats Courier seat Ret seat belts ZF manual Centre toilet Radio/PA TV/DVD New MOT Purchase options
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34 RSH seats 6 Tip up seats 37 Standees Euro 3 engine Automatic DDA compliant Hanover LED Wheel chair ramp Luggage pen MOT 2009 For hire orpurchase options
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he bi-annual Irish Coach and
Bus Show held in Dublin and
organised by the independent
bus and coach operators association,
the Coach Tourism and Transport
Committee, was the biggest ever with
plenty of new products on show.
At the opening of the show,
Chairman of CTTC, 'JJ' Kavanagh,
criticised the Irish Government for
withdrawing the fuel rebate scheme
and not coming forward with an
alternative. The scheme, whereby
coach operators receive a rebate on
fuel for certain sectors of work, has
been a key element in the operation of
vehicles and has lead to a major
upgrading of the coach fleet in Ireland.
He pointed out that the decision flew
in the face of the Government's stated
intentions of doing everything possible
to help modal shift from car use to
public transport use. He said that the
industry had stuck to its side of the
bargain by upgrading fleets and the Government
had reneged on its side of the bargain. The CTTC is
to continue to push the Government to introduce
some alternative scheme. JJ also warned the
Government that it must engage fully with the
CTTC in the formulation of the proposed new
Transport Act. The Act, which has been talked
about for some years, and up until fairly recently
was making little progress, has been brought up
the Agenda. Ireland's current Transport Act dates
from 1932! The new Act is widely seen as being
the measure that will achieve the long awaited
breaking of the dominance of the Irish market by
the State run Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann
operations.
The show was officially opened by Paul
O'Toole, CEO of Irish Tourism. He praised the
industry for the way it had transformed coach
travel in Ireland, especially for in-coming tourism,
and acknowledged the great efforts made by CTTC
and its members to raise standards. He acknowl-
edged that, despite tourism enjoying ten years of
growth, the past year had been difficult, especially
with the strength of the Euro against the dollar
seriously affecting in-coming tourism from the
USA. He felt that 2009 would still be a tough year
but a more equitable exchange rate between the
Euro and the dollar should see the US in-coming
tourism business situation ease. He pledged to
work closely with the CTTC and felt the industry
would emerge from the current situation much
stronger.
The strength of feeling between
the independent industry and the
State controlled sector was
highlighted at the exhibition when
three exhibitors were prevented
from displaying vehicles
destined for those two
operations. Volvo tried
to display a Dublin Bus
Volvo Wrightbus double
decker, Westward
Scania were hoping to
show one of the Scania
Omnilink single deckers,
the first in Ireland, and
Bartons were planning
on showing one of the
new double deck VDL
Berkhof Axial 100
express coaches for Bus
Eireann. The show
organisers immediately banned them.
Whilst one has a great deal of
sympathy with the CTTC view,
because it has been fighting at times
very acrimonious battle with the State
run organisations over many years, it
was a shame that visitors were denied
the chance to see important new vehicles.
Vehicle ExhibitsLeinster Vehicle Distributors of Urlingford
had the first stand in the Hall and some
completely new products from new manufacturers
as far as the Irish or UK markets are concerned.
The first of these products were a
pair of coaches produced by TVM in
Slovenia. Leinster has the franchise
for selling these vehicles in both
Ireland and the UK and is to
announce a UK outlet shortly.
The vehicles on show were a 9.6m
Vive TH390 and an 11.2m TLL 470.
The Vive is a luxury midicoach with
seating for 39 or 37 if a demountable
toilet is fitted. It is powered by a rear
mounted MAN 280bhp engine
matched to ZF fully automatic trans-
mission. The seats in the vehicle on
show were by Vogel. The vehicle also
had double-glazing, Webasto air con-
ditioning, independent front suspension, a com-
prehensive Blaupunkt sound and vision system
and an impressive 7.5cu.m of luggage space, even
with the toilet fitted. The overall height is 3.56m.
There is also a lower 3.26m high version available
but the reduced height does mean less luggage
space.
The TTL470 is 11.2m long, seats 47, and is
designed for intercity work. It has the same
MAN/ZF driveline as the Vive and is double glazed
and air-conditioned. The standard of finish of both
vehicles was very good.
Leinster showed another new entrant to the
market in the form of a Farebus Califa, built by
Andecar/Farebus at Cordoba in Spain. The vehicle
Dublin’s biggest show yetT
The new TVM Vive is a 9.6m midicoach with 39 seats or 37 plus
toilet. It has an MAN/ZF drive line.
The new Farebus from Spain. 12.2m and 13m versions using
MAN chassis are in-build for Leinster Vehicle Distributors.
The new Plaxton Cheetah is sold in Ireland by Barton Coach
Sales. This is a 33-seat version.
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on show was a left hand drive example but
Leinster already has 12.2m two axle and 13m tri-
axle versions in build. The vehicles are built on the
MAN R33 (R37) chassis with 400 (460) bhp
engine and ZF AS-Tronic transmission. The 13m
vehicle can seat up to 62. Again the standard of
finish of this vehicle was very good.
Leinster are also distributors for Euro Coach
Builders and showed a V33 Vario 816 minicoach
from that stable.
King Long Ireland has recently been set up in
the Republic to handle the importation of the
Chinese brand. It is part of the Blue Ribbon co-
operation and is run by
operator Roy Kearney of
Cork. On show were two
examples of the Cummins
powered XMQ6127 with ZF
fully automatic transmission.
The vehicles had 53 seats
and continental exits but no
toilet.
Bartons hold a range of
franchises, which was
reflected in their exhibits.
They showed a VDL SB4000
based coach with the
Berkhof Axial 50 body, fitted
with seating for 53. This was
a late substitute for the
banned VDL Berkhof Axial
decker mentioned earlier.
Alongside it was a Marcopolo Viaggio
350, again mounted on the DAF SB4000
chassis with ZF fully automatic transmission. The
third exhibit was a Temsa Safari HD, once again
DAF powered and again with fully automatic
transmission. The coach had seating for
51 and a full touring specification.
Bartons are also the agents
for the Plaxton Cheetah and
showed two examples of the
new version. Both were 33 seat
examples.
Westward Scania is the
importer for the Swedish
products in the Republic and
has been very successful with
both the Irizar bodied PB and
Century models. Indeed, it has
delivered 320 PBs and Centurys
to Bus Eireann in recent years.
Examples of both were shown
but not the more recently
introduced i4 or the
Birmingham Show introduction
the OmniExpress. The PB was a
12.2m two-axle version with
seating for 49, centre sunken toilet and
a full touring specification. The Century
was seated at 53. Westward had
planned to show one of the new Scania OmniLink
single deckers they are supplying to Bus Eireann.
These are the first Scania Omni products
in Ireland and are to operate in Cork. I
asked Pat Carton of Westward Scania
whether they would be bringing
in the i4 or the OmniExpress. He
said that they had not yet made
the decision whether to bring
either to the Irish market but in
any eventuality they would only
bring in one of them, not both.
He felt the market was not large
enough to make stocking and
training to support two additional
models viable.
Esker Bus and Coach/KVChad by far the largest stand
reflecting their major position in
the Irish market. They had a vast
array of product on show but the
major focus was on the new
Riada GT and Riada Classic
models. Riada 816 GT 29-seaters,
many with the exclusive Grand Rally seats, were
shown in the liveries of Enfield Coaches of County
Meath, Chambers Coach Hire of Northern Ireland,
Dial-a-bus of Belfast and Mannings of Limerick. A
Riada 616GT was also on show. It was a 16-seater
for O'Callaghan and Sons of Killarney who already
operate a large fleet of Esker products.
Two of the Camo bodied Riada Classics
mounted on the Vario 816 chassis were on show.
Both featured 33-seats, air conditioning and
double-glazing. One was liveried in the bright
green livery of the wonderfully named Paddy
Barton Coach Sales have sold a number of these Temsa
Safari HD coaches into Ireland.
The Scania PB has proved very popular in Ireland. It is
distributed by Westward Scania.
An 18-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515 with long
wheelbase, plug door and an extension to create a good
boot. It was built by Esker/KVC.
The new 33-seat Esker Riada Classic has air conditioning
and double glazing.
Optare launched the Versa into Ireland with this 11m
Cummins engined version.
Dualway are to operate this Volvo B9TL with Optare
Visionaire open topped bodywork.
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Wagon.
Representing the larger vehicles in their range
were a 35-seat Cimo XL mounted on the
Mercedes Atego 1022L chassis for Digan Coaches
of Athy, a Touring on the Mercedes Atego 1524
chassis with 37-seats and saloon toilet and
another Touring this time with 41-seats for the
Success School of Motoring.
Two examples of the top of the Esker range, the
Divo, were on show. The Divo model has proved
very popular in Ireland. One was a 12.8m two-
axle version
mounted on
the VDL
SB4000
chassis with ZF
fully automatic
transmission. It
was fitted with
57-seats and a
centre sunken
toilet and is
destined for the
fleet of Corduff
Travel. The
other was a
12.2m version
with 55-seats
and a
continental exit.
It was mounted
on the Iveco
EuroRider chassis with 360bhp engine matched to
ZF fully automatic transmission and was for Rose
Travel in Tralee.
KVC, the van conversion arm of Esker, was also
well represented. There
were examples of
the popular
conversion of the
long wheelbase
Mercedes Sprinter
515 with extended
rear end, creating a
good-sized boot.
One had 13 leather
seats and tables and
was for Enfield
Coaches, another
was a 19-seat
version and a third
was a plug door
version with seating
for 18. The rear row
of seats had quick
release fixings for
easy removal to
increase luggage space.
The final exhibit was a
conversion of the Iveco
Daily 65C18 plug door
shell. It was fitted with 18
seats.
MBB, another indigenous Irish
converter, showed two Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter 515s with rear extensions. One
was fitted with 18 Politecnica seats,
Innotrax floor, forced air
system and was for Tony
Bennet of Killeen, Co Cork.
They also showed a Ford
Transit for the Irish Wheelchair
Association. It had seating for
six and an in-board Ricon
wheelchair lift.
PVS from Northern Ireland,
which is associated with
Loughshore Autos, showed a
Sprinter 515 conversion with
seating for 16 and an AVS
extra entrance step. It was
built for Dungannon and District CT.
Their feature was a former service bus,
based on a Vario, which had been
refitted as a Limo with all the usual
paraphernalia
of a dark
interior,
flashing lights
and loud music. It has
been certified for the
carriage of 16 passengers.
However, this has to use
conventional single seats
set along the side walls
because the banquette
type seating used on
similar vehicles on the
mainland are not
permitted in Northern
Ireland. NI requires all
seats to have three point
belts and not lap only
belts. The final PVS exhibit
was a 24-seat conversion
of a Mercedes Vario.
BMC showed three vehicles but nothing new.
The three were a little Nifty or MidiLux, a Karisma
midicoach and an 1100FE schoolbus.
Optare exhibited in its new guise for the first
time. It still seems odd
seeing John Horn
promoting Optare
products. Neither the
new Solo or the
Raptor were shown,
instead they used the
show to launch the
Versa, which was an
11m version with the
Cummins engine and
seating for 35.
Alongside that was a
Toro minicoach on the
Vario chassis and an
open topped double
decker in the City
Sightseeing livery, but
actually operated by
long time East Lancs
customer, Dualway.
The bus was built on
the Volvo B9TL
chassis with seating
for 83 with 51 on the
upper deck and 32 on the lower, plus 14
standees. Four seats are lost if the
wheelchair bay is used. Interestingly, to
give Dualway maximum flexibility, the wheelchair
bay is tracked so seats can be fitted when
operating on private hire work.
Moseley in the South represent the Moseley
companies in Ireland and Allan Vaulter and his
team were present with an impressive 13m Volvo
B12BT with Van Hool bodywork for Pierce
Kavanagh. The coach was to full touring specifica-
tion including 53-seats and a centre sunken toilet.
Representing the Bova range was a Futura. This
was the lower height FLD model with seating for
57. Their third exhibit, the Sitcar Marlin mounted
on the Mercedes Atego chassis, was making a
debut in Ireland. It had seating for 33.
Euro Coach Builders used the show to launch
their prototype minicoach, the Mercedes Vario 816
based Arora 200. It was the same exhibit that had
been shown at Birmingham except that it now
sported a metallic blue livery, which did improve
its looks somewhat. Joe Ferry of Euro agreed that
some of the trim was not to required standard but
emphasised that it was a prototype. He is
The 13m Volvo B12BT Van Hool for Pierce Kavanagh
shown by Moseley in the South.Euro Coach
Builders
launched the
Vario based
Arora 200.
The Star of the Show, as it was in Birmingham, was the new
Plaxton Elite Volvo B12B 6x2 shown by new dealer Cronins.
A Jonckheere bodied Volvo B12BT for Aircoach. The
coach has a wheelchair lift fitted.
A Van Hool T916 Astron integral for Collins Coaches
displayed on the Cronin stand.
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confident that when it goes into production these
problems will have been overcome.
Euro also showed one of their popular Vario
conversions, the 33-seat V33 for Morleys of
Cloghan in Co Donegal as well as an 18-seat
conversion of the Mercedes Sprinter 515 that was
also for Morleys.
Volvo featured one of the new Jonckheere SHV
three-axle B12BT coaches they are supplying to
First's Aircoach operation. I understand that they
are to be used on the Dublin-Belfast and Dublin-
Cork services whilst the Dublin city services will
continue to use the Setra S415HDs. I travelled on a
couple of the Setras and despite the arduous
operation they still look in very good condition.
The Jonckheere has seating
for 53, which drops to 51 if a
wheelchair is carried. The
wheelchair lift is towards the
rear on the nearside.
These are the first
Aircoach vehicles to be
lift fitted.
Volvos other exhibit,
in the absence of the
Dublin Bus decker, was a
9700 Prestige Plus for
Callinan Coaches, who
already operate a
number of them. The
coach was seated at 53
and was to full touring
specification, including
centre sunken toilet and
continental exit. Outside the hall there was
another 9700 proudly promoting it status
as International Coach of the Year 2008.
Volvo also had a B7R with Sunsundegui
body on demonstration.
Alongside Volvo was the star exhibit of
the show, Plaxton's new Elite on the Volvo B12BT
chassis. It was shown on the stand of DermotCronin, Plaxton's new dealer. It was one of the
two prototypes, and had been exhibited by
Volvo in Birmingham. It certainly created a
lot of interest and
Kevin Wood, Plaxton's
Sales Director, was
pleased with the
reaction. He said they
had now perfected
the system for
attaching the side
panel flat rather than
the show exhibit
which was a bit wavy
but that is why you
build prototypes.
Interestingly, the first
big batch of Elite's is
destined for Ireland,
heading for the Logan's
Corporate Coaching operation in Northern Ireland.
Plaxton's other exhibit was a 12.8m Iveco
EuroRider fitted with Panther bodywork and
seating for 61.
The new
Cheetah was
featured on the
Bartons Coach
Sales stand as
they still have
the franchise
for that
product.
Cronin's are
also the distrib-
utors for Van
Hool integrals
in Ireland and
they showed
three
examples. A
short T911
Alicron with
DAF 360bhp engine and six-speed ZF
fully automatic transmission was for Mike
Buckley's Kerry Coaches operation but was liveried
in an all black livery for Jerry Quinlan's Celtic Golf.
Inside it had seating for 24 with sumptuous
leather seats set at tables, a rear saloon toilet and
servery.
A T915 Alicron with 49 seats and toilet avoided
the ban on State company's vehicles, although it
was branded in CIE Tours' livery, because it is
operated by Cronins themselves. Again the coach
had the DAF/ZF drive line.
The third Van Hool exhibit was a T916 Astron
for Collins Coaches of Kiniska in Galway. Cora
Collins, who runs Collins Coaches, is also the CEO
of the CTTC. With 57 seats and a full touring spec-
ification, including centre sunken toilet, this is the
largest coach Collins have ever operated.
Brian Noones have been major dealers in
Ireland for many
years, mounting
an impressive
display of Beulas
and Indcar
bodied vehicles.
The most notable
item was a new
version of the
Beulas Cygnus.
This was a
10.8m model
mounted on the
Iveco EuroRider
chassis with
330bhp engine
and ZF auto box.
It had seating for
47 and was for
Michael Dowling's M&H Coaches fleet in Kilkenny.
Mark Noone pointed out to me that, despite
reducing the size of the coach, they had managed
The new 10.8m Beulas Cygnus on the Iveco EuroRider
chassis shown by importers Noone.
New to Ireland was the Fast Starter displayed by importer
Brian Noone.
A Mercedes-Benz Citaro for airport to car park duties with Quickpark.
LtoR: 'JJ' Kavanagh, Chairman, Cora Collins CEO of CTTC
and Paul O'Toole, CEO of Irish Tourism who opened the
Show.
The new Esker Riada GT in the less common 616 form. It
has seating for 16.
The Esker Divo is popular in Ireland. This is a 12.8m
version on the VDL SB4000 chassis.
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to retain the 500-litre fuel tank. Appearing with it
were two other Beulas Cygnus Iveco EuroRiders; a
12.2m 51/55-seat version with demountable
toilet and a 12.72m version, which had 57-seats
plus toilet.
The final Beulas exhibit was a 9m Stela
midicoach with seating for 35 on a Mercedes-
Benz Atego 1022 chassis.
From the Indcar range of small vehicles,
Noones showed a Mercedes Vario 816 based Way
with 33-seats, air conditioning and double
glazing; an Iveco Daily 65C18 version with 33-
seats, air conditioning and double glazing, a
similar vehicle with 20 luxurious leather seats and
a third Daily with 28-seats.
Noones also used the show to introduce their
latest product, the Fast Starter. It was the
unit as shown at Birmingham but is destined
to be the Irish demonstrator. It
featured a MAN D08.36 engine,
ZF automatic gearbox, two
doorways and 57 seats.
Underfloor luggage space is
provided.
Setra sell very well in Ireland
and Mike Beagrie told me that they
had had a really good 2008. On
show they had two examples from
the ComfortClass range, both
produced to the excellent show
standard that Setra always achieve.
They were an S415GT.HD with 49-
seats and the new eight-speed
PowerShift system and a
S416GT.HD which also had 49-
seats and toilet.
The Mercedes-Benz arm of EvoBus showed
the same Tourismo for BM Coaches, which had
been seen at Birmingham with 50 seats and full
touring specification, including centre sunken toilet
and continental exit.
Their other exhibit was a Citaro bus and, not
being for one of the
State companies, not
subject to the ban. It
was one of a batch
supplied to Quickpark
for airport to car park
services.
The show was well
supported by the supply
industry with many
companies from the UK
displaying their
products. Amongst
them were: Gorba,
showing their
destination equipment;
Eberspacher, with
heating and air conditioning equipment; Heavy
Duty Parts; Premier Pits; John Groves ticketing
systems; Carlyle Parts; Politecnica Seats; LOOK
CCTV; Clarke Auto Wash; Mobile Brush Washers;
Distinctive Systems with their booking systems;
Beissbarth garage equipment;
Autosound in-coach entertain-
ment systems;
Ardee Coach Trim,
who also had a
couple of
examples of their
re-trims outside
the hall; Adtec
Aeruto, who are
the Irish ZF
agents; Amber
Valley
Developments;
Stertil vehicle lifts;
Fleetmatic
telematics; and a
range of finance
and insurance suppliers.
Outside the hall was a giant
vehicle recovery unit for West Of Ireland Recovery.
I'm not sure whether Volvo were too happy about
the message it sent out though, because its load
was a brand new Volvo 9700 from the fleet of
Callinan Coaches!
Economic climateIreland hit the economic downturn earlier than
the UK. The booming economy has been slowing
dramatically for over a year, seeing a huge decline
in the construction sector and with truck sales well
down. The strength of the Euro against the dollar
also meant in-
coming tourism
dropped,
especially from
the important
US market,
which tends not
to travel
overseas in a
Presidential year
anyway.
However, the
coach industry
seems to have
been much
more resilient
and I found
most people
quite up-beat and feeling that they could ride out
the storm. Let us hope so, because the Irish
industry has come a long way in a short space of
time and it would be sad to see that halted.
As ever, the Dublin Show was a real pleasure,
as interesting for the hospitality and 'craiche', as
for the exhibits. Congratulations to Cora Collins
and Show Manager, Paul Morton, from the CTTC
for an excellent event.
I'm off for a Guinness!
By Rob Orchard
This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515 was converted by MBB.
A former Vario minibus converted into a certified
16-seat limo with three point belts. PVS did the
conversion.
A 30-seat Indcar Way on the 816 Vario chassis.
Noones are the agents for Indcar in Ireland.
The interior of an Iveco Daily 65C18 bodied by Indcar.
It has 20 luxury leather seats.
Outstanding exhbiition finish was a feature of this Setra S416GT
HD.
A massive wrecker operated by West of Ireland Recovery. I’m not
sure Volvo appreciated a brand new 9700 for Callinan Coaches
being shown on a wrecker!
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o p e r a t o r
ust as bus operations in the UK are
dominated by big groups, much of the French
bus market is in the hands of a small number
of large companies, most of which also have
interests in the UK. And, just as we have our
trentbarton, EYMS, Rotala, and similar
independent operations, so France has its larger
private operators. One of these is Groupe Lacroix,
which has developed from very humble
beginnings in the private hire market to operate
450 buses and coaches, including one of the
biggest Setra fleets in France.
Origins The company's origins can be said to have
started to 1953 with Henry Lacroix. He owned a
boat building operation that was not doing partic-
ularly well and also had a Volkswagen minibus.
Out of the blue he was asked by a travel agency to
take a party to Scandinavia in the VW and found
he enjoyed doing it. Giving up his previous
profession, he continued to run on his own for a
few years before taking on extra vehicles and
drivers and forming Cars Lacroix in 1963. Around
1969/1970, Transport Citroen, a bus company
owned by the Citroen car company was bought
along with a few bus services. By 1973 Henri had
19 vehicles, still used predominantly on private
hire. All were parked in the back yard of his house
with the living room serving as the office. In the
same year, a small house was bought in
Beauchamp, and this site was gradually developed
to become the nerve centre although maintenance
continued to be done at the family home until
1980, the year after Henri died.
At this stage the business was sold to Jean
Pierre Sellier and his family who started to grow it.
The acquisition came at a time when the Iles de
France region around Paris was rapidly
developing. Under the Selliers, the company
continued to offer private hire services, as it still
does today, but the emphasis changed over-
whelmingly to the provision of regular urban and
intercity bus services.
1993 saw the acquisition of a factory next door
to the Beauchamp site, that had previously been
used to manufacture the braking units for TGV
trains, and a new depot facility was constructed.
By the early years of the new millennium this too
was becoming space constrained and a further
site was acquired next door from a former car
dealership, where another new depot facility was
erected. It was here that I met up with Jean
Sebastian Barraault, President of Cars Lacroix.
GroupWithin the group there are now 11 subsidiaries,
most of which were acquired, though some were
started and some are not vehicle operators. Cars
Lacroix is itself a
subsidiary of
Groupes Lacroix.
There are eight
depots within the
group. Five are
within the
department (like a
county or political
region) of Val-
d'Oise (95) at
Beauchamp,
Cergy,
Vaudherland,
Villeron, and
Ennery; two,
Gisors and
Auneuil, are in Oise (60); and one is at Gournay en
Bray in the Seine-Maritime department (76).
Although the
depots are within
three
departments,
vehicles operate in
six different
departments on a
regular basis.
Group
operations are
split into six key
areas of business.
First among these
is urban and
intercity bus
operation, which
involves operating
routes under
concession contracts to local authorities. Six
companies are involved in this including the main
Lacroix fleet and the Vexin Bus, STAVO, Stivo,
Hortoule and Tim Bus operations.
Next is school bus operation for primary and
secondary schools which is operated by Lacroix,
Cergy Voyages, Grisel and Hortoule. The group has
52 separate school runs involving the carriage of
7,000 pupils daily in 15 towns and villages.
I said earlier that tourism and private hire (or
Groupe LacroixJ
One of the most recent Setra MultiClass S415NF low floor purchases seen
nearing completion at the Ulm facility in August.
Another new Setra MultiClass S415NF almost ready to leave the Setra plant.
Jean Sebastian Barraault, President of Cars
Lacroix.
In the orange blue and white of Val D'Oise services is a Setra MultiClass S415NF. This model has
recently been awarded the International Bus of the Year 2009 title.
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occasional as the French describe it) remained a
core business areas and this involves Lacroix,
Grisel, PNA, Aerial, Hortole and Cergy Voyages.
Only one subsidiary is involved in airport service
work. PNA, based at Roissy, close to the Charles
de Gaulle airport. Amongst the work it undertakes
are round the clock shuttles to the central airport
hub. This is demanding work because of the
importance of passengers arriving on time. A
further aspect of the operation is a contract with
all of the hotels in the Roissy area for shuttle
services.
One of the non-operating divisions is a
network of travel agencies operated under
the Lacroix and Gisel brands. Operating for
ten years, there are four agencies selling
the group's own products as well as those
of others. A full service is offered including
the provision of accommodation, meals
and tours. Although many companies have
pulled out of the travel agency sphere in
recent years in the face of pressure from
internet businesses, Lacroix feel they need
to have this element in their portfolio to
compliment their existing offering and
retain business.
Finally, there is Cite Blue, which provides
transport related services as well as
associated auxiliary businesses. Among the
other tasks it is involved with are the
maintenance of urban furniture, the management
and collection of parking fines and industrial
cleaning. Other possibilities are also being
considered including a transport training centre
that would be of benefit to the group as well as to
other operators.
PhilosophyJean Sebastian Barraault explained some of the
group's goals. Put simply these are to offer clients
optimum quality of service using state-of-the-art
equipment. It aims to be a pro-
active partner prepared to make
suggestions to
the local
authorities it
works with.
Its
competitors
are all big
groups: Veoli;
SNCF owned
Keolis;
Transdev; and
the Paris
municipality,
SNCF, but
despite this he
believes that it
is possible for
a small but
significant private company to not
only survive but do well, both today and
tomorrow. With all of the big groups offering high
tech propositions he says the Lacroix must be able
to offer at least as good. 'We focus our offers on
new technology,' he said. Evidence of this can be
seen, not only in the modern fleet of which more
anon, but in the highly computerised operations
for which the company develops its own software
as a method of differentiating itself. Another
example is in the workshops which undertake
other work on behalf of the local authorities.
An aspect of the technology I liked was a
system to automatically update the list of vehicles
available to go out that automatically logs each
vehicle as it enters and leaves the yard.
Overall fleetThe fleet is very standardized with large batches
of similar buses bought, though there are also
some smaller batches and one-offs. Remarkable
by UK standards is the average age of the
fleet which was only 2.5 years when I
visited, with no vehicle owned more than
five years old.
The predominant make is Setra, a rela-
tionship between manufacturer and
operator that stretches back over 30 years
to the purchase of the first brand new
Setra S130 in 1973, although some
secondhand examples had been operated
previously. In this period, Lacroix have
bought over 650 Setra vehicles.
Specifications are high with a number of
features designed to enhance operation,
passenger comfort and driver safety
including air conditioning, realtime video
surveillance and GPS positioning, with 100
main stops equipped with realtime displays
showing the arrival time of the next bus.
Jointly developed with the Iles de France
authorities is a traffic light priority system so far
fitted to 50 buses and set to be rolled out through
Lacroix is Setra's biggest customer in France. One of the older examplesis this S315NF low floor bus.
Not all buses owned are Setras, these are two of a small number ofHeuliez midibuses.Quite a number of tri-axle vehicles are owned, most of them
Setra MultiClass S417ULs.
Odd man out in the fleet is a solitary Van Hool A308 midibus.
A tri-axle Setra MultiClass S47UL on the lines at Ulm in August.
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the fleet.
For the past 18 months all buses bought have
been to Euro5 emission standards and two EEV
level Heuliez buses are already running with
another two on order.
An unusual aspect of all vehicles in
the fleet is that they have the fleet name
on the roof in bold letters, as well as on
the vehicle sides.
Buses operate to the NF quality
system which dictates quality levels.
Under this, no bus should be more than
three minutes late at a stop and it
should be clean inside with no more
than three pieces of litter on the floor.
The strict criteria are overseen by
mystery passengers.
Cars LacroixThe Cars Lacroix section of the
business operates 155 buses and
coaches and had a turnover in 2007 of
Euros 25m. It operates in four main sectors with
regular line services accounting for the major part,
around 65%, schools 4%, private hire and tourism
15% and vehicle rental without driver 16%.
Of the 155, 109 are low floor buses comprising
42 Setra MultiClass S315NFs, 46 Setra MultiClass
S415NFs, 15 Irisbus Agora artics, three Irisbus
Citelis, two Heuliez GX127 midibuses and a
solitary Van Hool A308 midibus.
Cars Lacroix's 46-strong coach fleet is all Setra,
and is marketed with four distinct levels of
comfort. It includes: 31 cars de tourisme (touring
coaches) with 57-65
seats; five cars Grande
Tourisme with 55 seats; eleven cars Grande Luxe
(three star) with 49 seats, toilet and a high specifi-
cation; and one car Prestige (four star), a very
highly specified S415HD with only 37 seats, tables
and a conference table for corporate work. Within
the cars Grande Luxe category are two 32 seat
Setra S411HD midicoaches and two coaches with
40-seats that fully recline to become beds for
overnight travel.
Twelve of the fleet are
equipped with lifts to
provide wheelchair
access and both visual
and aural announce-
ments are mad to
assist passengers with
hearing of sight
impairment. Lacroix
was also the first
operator in the Iles de
France metropolitan
area to have
wheelchair accessible
low floor buses.
The newest of the
Setra coaches is an S415HD
that is the first in France to be
delivered to the latest specifi-
cation with front underun protection.
For school work nine Setra S315ULs are used
an Jean Sebastian says that using Setras on school
duties is cost effective because they are also used
on other work.
SecurityAn anomaly of the French system is that bus
contracts the Iles de France area are not yet open
to competitive tendering as they are in
all other areas of France where
contracts are between five and nine
years. Known as 'the Iles de France
exception' the rules were put in place to
protect the municipal RATP operation
but Lacroix benefit too. It was
announced on 3 December 2007,
effective from 3 December 2009, that
the exemption is to end and, following
an eight year transition period that take
them up to 2017, routes in Iles de France
will be open to competition.
Jean Sebastian Barraault was philo-
sophical; 'We don't yet know what the
effect will be when the exception ends.
It could be a big opportunity because it
ends for RATP too and RATP is an
expensive operation. It depends on the law. I can't
predict anything until 2006.'
Last wordI've always found it interesting to see how
operators do it abroad and this operation is a par-
ticularly impressive one. The nature of the
contracts it has in Paris do give Lacroix a huge
degree of security for the medium term and with
the quality of vehicles and service it delivers its
customers are very well looked after.
By Stuart Jones
The latest addition to the coach fleet is this Setra TopClass S415HD to
the new specification. It was the first of its kind delivered in France.Among several liveries carried is that of Stivo, for the Cergy Pontoise
area. It is seen on one of the large number of Setra MultiClass S415NF
low floor buses operated.
Part of the modern premises and yard.
Extensive use of computer systems is made to ensure
that the fleet runs efficiently and on time.
Setra MultiClass S315UL coaches are on a variety of work including
schools services and private hire.
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astrack was the winner of the innovation
and infrastructure awards at last year's UK
Bus Awards. This year the conference to
announce the shortlist for this year's awards was
held at Dartford in Kent and delegates were given
the opportunity to see the system operating and
how it is to be developed.
The whole ethos of Fastrack is to provide high
quality bus services that give a real alternative to
using the car in one of the largest areas of urban
regeneration in Europe. The area is today called
Ebbsfleet but most people will know it as the
swath of land along the edge of the Thames in the
area of Dartford, Greenhithe and Gravesend,
where the M25 crosses the Thames via the Queen
Elizabeth 2 bridge and the Dartford tunnels. This
area was dominated by the huge Tunnel Cement
works and the legacy of
that is two vast former
quarries the West and the
East Quarries.
Regenerating these areas
is a huge project. The
smaller West quarry is
largely completed. I say
smaller but small it
certainly isn't when you
realise that it already
contains the largest
shopping and leisure
complex in Europe - Bluewater. However the
former East quarry is an absolutely enormous
area. Within it, 10,000 homes and 20,000 new
jobs will be created. In addition 2,500 additional
homes are already being built in the existing
towns and a further 6,500 homes are being built
on the Thames waterfront. In total the whole
development will deliver 25,000 homes and
50,000 jobs by 2020.
Right at the heart of Ebbsfleet is Ebbsfleet
International Railway Station, which is already
providing high-speed services to Brussels and
Paris. Brussels is just one hour and 41 minutes
and Paris just two hours from Ebbsfleet but the
real bonus of HS1, the high speed rail link, comes
at the end of 2009 when normal commuter
services from North Kent go high speed
connecting Ebbsfleet with central London in just
17 minutes compared to the current one hour.
This will make the area very attractive to
commuters and international business.
So what is Fastrack?Fastrack will be a network of fast comfortable
bus services linking all the areas together. Already
two routes are operational and more will follow as
development grows. The interesting thing is that,
in most cases, the infrastructure for the Fastlink is
going in before the homes and
businesses are built. This has already
happened with Bluewater and the
new waterside residential area of The
Bridge.
At the same time, priority routes
have been established on the
existing road structure of
Dartford, Greenhithe and
Gravesend. These measures
include completely separate
busways, segregated bus
lanes and priority operation
of traffic signals at major
junctions.
At the moment there are
two routes operating. Route
A, which runs from the
Dartford rail and bus interchange via the
waterside residential development at The
Bridge and the commercial development
at Crossways and Greenhithe rail station
to Bluewater. Route B runs from Temple
Hill and Joyce Green residential areas near
Dartford, via Dartford station, Darent Valley
Hospital, Bluewater, Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet
High Speed Rail interchange to Gravesend. Route
A consists of 2.5km of busway, 2km of bus lanes
and 5.5 km of conventional roads but with
junction priority. Route B has 5.5km of busway,
4km of bus lanes and 4.5km of conventional
roads with junction priority.
The services are operated by Arriva Southern
Counties and are a mix of privately supported
services, Kent County Council supported services
and straight commercial services. The Bridge area
service is particularly interesting because this is
developer supported. That support included
providing a separate bridge link (at a cost of
£8.1m) across the M25 that forms part of the
dedicated bus way through the development.
All the bus stops on the route are of very high
quality and include both real time information and
ticketing facilities that are under constant
supervision by CCTV. The ticketing is monitored all
the time by a control centre set up by the
developer to oversee its investment. It also
monitors the way the buses are running. Arriva
have a similar facility at their Gravesend control
centre using the BusNet system for tracking the
buses. It incorporates a two-way communication
facility with the drivers. This surveillance backed
up by 24hr security teams means that vandalism is
FastrackF
Arriva are using 26 of these Volvo B7RLEs with Wrightbus Eclipse bodies to operate
Fastrack.
The buses have comfortable interiors to attract car users.
On board information screen.
One of the large shelters provided on the The Bridge section.
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remarkably low. Any damage to bus stops is
repaired within 24 hours. But that is not all, the
new homes in the area all come with a touch
screen which shows when the next bus will arrive
and no home is more than five minutes walk from
a bus stop. Passengers can buy tickets at travel
centres, at bus stops and even via their mobile
phones. The aim is
ultimately for all services to
be operated with pre-
purchased tickets. Route A
already achieves this but
Route B still currently
retains the option to
purchase tickets from the
driver.
Arriva are operating the
services using a fleet of 26
specially branded Volvo
B7RLEs with Wrightbus Eclipse bodies at present.
The buses seat 36 with an additional three tip ups
in the nearside wheelchair bay. Operating from the
Arriva depot at Gravesend Northfleet, they are
equipped with internal and external CCTV, real
time information displays and next stop voice
announcements. An example of the co-operation
that exists between the operator, Kent County
Council, the developers and the Police is the fact
that the police use the services to move officers
around the area and also as a deterrent against
trouble on the buses.
Kevin Hawkins, Commercial Director of Arriva
Southern Counties, said that they operate Fastlink
as an elite service encouraging staff to adopt the
highest standards of customer care. Training is
provided to achieve this end and to build the pride
and ownership which is the key to making services
like this really successful. This has bonuses as it
raises the standards of all the company's services
because those not on the Fastrack team aim to be
and don't want their services to be seen as second
best. There is real competition to be part of the
Fastrack team even
though the pay rates
are just the same.
Have Arriva got
Fastrack right?
Customer satisfaction
at 93% would suggest
they have.
At present, the
service operate pre-
dominantly on a five
minute headway for
Route A and 10
minutes for Route B.
Already Fastlink
carries two million
passengers a year. By
2025 the aim is that it
will carry 30 million.
On the parts of the route that broadly use
existing road systems, extensive use is made of
special busways and lanes for the buses. These
are all equipped with new bus shelters incorporat-
ing real time information. Those on the dedicated
busways also include ticket
machines and touch screen
information points. Interestingly,
when these shelters were first introduced the level
of vandalism was very high but Kent County
Council found that by reacting to the damage
quickly i.e. repairing damage straight
away they found that
the vandalism
dropped dramatically.
It seemed that once
the vandals saw that
they couldn't win
they lost interest and
went somewhere
else.
Inevitably there
have been some that
have said that
Fastlink, especially
the sections that go
through the main
regeneration areas should have
been provided by a tram or light rail system but
David George, the project manager, is adamant
that the bus link was the right course. 'Only the
bus has the flexibility to cope with the inevitable
changes which will occur in a development of this
scale. Remember, we are putting the infrastructure
in first so if someone comes along and changes
things we would be stuck with infrastructure in the
wrong place,' he said. This has already happened.
For the new Darent Valley Hospital a dedicated
busway was built to give front door access to the
new hospital. This was built before the hospital
was built. Between the two events the decision
was taken to move the footprint of the hospital
fifty yards deeper into the site. This would have
been a disaster if a fixed
link had been used
whereas, with the bus
option, that major change
was handled simply.
Fastlink has already
resulted in some major
gains. Most notably that
25% of those using the
services previously used
their cars and there is
factual evidence of people
giving up their cars
completely because they
have no need of them
with the excellent service.
Ultimately, Fastrack will
involve 40km of route
mileage with 75% of it
running on dedicated
busways or segregated
bus lanes.
You cannot fail to be impressed with Fastlink. It
is an outstanding example of what can be
achieved when developers, local authorities,
Government agencies and bus operators work
together on a common goal. It certainly was a
worthy winner of its UK Bus Awards and also
those it received from the National Transport
Awards.
By Rob Orchard
One of the two control centres with CCTV screens and real time bus
location information.
At stop ticketing and information equipment. Fastrack buses on one of the dedicated bus lanes near Dartford.
David George. Kevin Hawkins. Just a fraction of the huge East Quarry site. Note that the spine
road which Fastrack will use is already going in ahead of any
building work.
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1996 MERCEDES 208 9 SEAT MINIBUS8 High back passenger seats with 3 point inertia
belts, power steering, luggage space, sideloading door, full soft trim, interior lighting, full
sound system. This vehicle is in outstandingcondition throughout £4,995
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2005 BOVA FUTURA FHD 12.340 Euro 3 - LEZ COMPLIANT Analogue Tachograph, DAFpowered 340bhp engine/Z.F. auto gearbox with Retarder, cruise/speed control, 37 Vogel reclining seatsand 4 tables, rear lounge with 1 large table. Extra seats to make back up to 49/53, O/side centre sunken
toilet with hot drinks facility and fridge above. Tinted double glazed windows, air conditioning, Webastoheater, smart vacuum cleaner, Blaupunkt radio, CD, 2 x monitors, DVD player, courier seat, manualcontinental door, reversing cameras. Registered:- 07.07.05 Tempo 100:- 03.08.11 MOT:- 14.06.09
2007 BOVA MAGIQ HD 122.410 Euro 5 - (Adblue) Digital Tachograph, DAF powered 410bhpengine, 6 speed gearbox, Retarder, 49 chocolate brown leather reclining seats, O/side centre sunken
toilet with hot drinks facility and fridge above. Tinted double glazed windows, air condtioning, Webastoheater, vacuum cleaner, Blaupunkt radio, CD, 2 x monitors, DVD player, alloy wheels, powered centre
continental door, courier seat, reversing camera. Registered:- 01.02.07 Tempo 100:- 14.02.10 MOT:- 15.01.09 – (New MOT at time of sale)
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VOLVO B10M PLAXTON PREMIERE 3500December 1999, 49 reclining seats, centre sunken demountable
toilet, drinks machine, good tyres, MoT Nov 09, taxed March 09,metallic silver paint, very good condition, private plate included.
£48,000.Tel: 01967 431 272/07533279399 David or Donnie
Can be viewed Glasgow, Inverness
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94 COACH SEATS & BELTS!1990 LEYLAND OLYMPIANCummins L10, 55mph, ZF auto,MoT Oct 2009. Ready to work!
£31,995 + VAT onoPX CONSIDERED
1990 DENNIS DOMINATORGardner, Voith auto, 55mph. 80seat with belts, new tyres. MoTAugust 2009, clean condition.
Ready to work!£9,995 + VAT ono
CALL 01487 843333 or 07834 977555
Alexander Dennis LimitedGroup SalesPriorswood Place, East Pimbo,Skelmersdale WN8 9QBwww.alexander-dennis.com
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Contact Alexander Dennis Group Sales:
01695 551939Email: [email protected]
New low floor Enviro300, easyaccess service or school busesfor immediate delivery• 12.5m length• Up to 60 seats as school bus or 49 seats as service bus• Economic Cummins SCR engine• Allison automatic transmission with retarder• Fold out access ramp• Hanover destination equipment
New Enviro200 midibusesavailable from stock• 8.9m & 10.8m lengths• 38 or 28 seats• Economic Cummins 4 cylinder
SCR engine• Allison automatic transmission
with retarder• Fold out access ramp• Hanover destination equipment
Limited availability • Special finance offers available
PLUS
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S p e c i a l i s t B u s & C o a c h S a l e s
MERCEDES 814D VARIO, PLAXTONBEAVER II. 1998 reg, 31 semi high seats,Allison automatic. £7,950 with new test.
MERCEDES 814D VARIO. PLAXTON BEAVERII. 1998 R reg, 27 seats & luggage pen, Allison
automatic, new test, very clean. £6,450.
MERCEDES 814D VARIO, PLAXTONBEAVER II. 1996/7 P reg, 27 bus seats,
manual gearbox. £5,250.
MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTONBEAVER II. 1998 reg, 27 bus seats plus
luggage pen, Allison auto. £5,950
VOLVO CITY BUS NORTHERN COUNTIES1986 C REG. 75 bus seats, engine defect,
otherwise good condition £3,250
VOLVO D10M CITYBUS ALEXANDERBODY 1988 F reg, 78 bus seats, 22 standing,
recent MoT £8,250
LEYLAND OLYMPIAN NORTHERNCOUNTIES 1988 E reg, Gardner engine, 76
seats, long test £5,250
SCANIA 113 EAST LANCS. 1994/5 M reg, 80 busseats, all forward facing, recent retrims, very clean
throughout. Choice of 7 £POA
VOLVO B10M ALEXANDER 1991 H REG.72 bus seats or 70 semi-high seats, both new
conversions Phone for details
DENNIS DART SLF EAST LANCS SPRYTE,1998 R reg, 33 seats, 25 with belts, + fullretrim, + repaint, + new test £18,950
DAF SB220. IKARUS BODY1993 K. Newly belted seats, new MoT +
re-paint school bus yellow. £9,950.
DENNIS LANCE. ALEXANDER STRIDER1993/4 L reg, 47 seats, 25 standing, Cummins/ZF.
Direct from service from £3,250.
LEYLAND OLYMPIAN ECW1986/7 D reg.
£3,950 with new test.
MERCEDES 814D VARIO, PLAXTONBEAVER II.
P, R, S T reg. From £4,750
MERCEDES 814D PLAXTON BEAVER II.1998 R Reg, Allison auto, 29 seats but can
re-seat to 33, new MoT. £7,950
MERCEDES 814D VARIO, PLAXTONBEAVER II. 1998 R reg, 27 seats &
luggage pen, Allison auto, new MoT. £5,950
SCANIA 113 ALEXANDER STRIDER1993/94, L reg, 49 bus seats, clean condition,
choice of 4 Unbelieveable at £4,950
MERCEDES 814D PLAXTON BEAVER II.1997P reg, 29 bus seats with 3 point belts, long test.
£6,250
OPTARE METRORIDER1996 N reg. 31 bus seats, long test.
£2,450
OPTARE METRORIDER. 1996 N reg. 25high back coach seats with belts, full height
boot. Luggage racks. Long test. £3,950
MERCEDES 814D VARIO ALEXANDERALX100. 1999 T reg, new seatbeltinstallation, Allison auto. £11,750
DAF SB220, IKARUS BODY1993 K reg, 48 seats, long MoT. Choice
£3,750
NEOPLAN N4016 INTEGRAL, SUPER LOWFLOOR. 1993/94 L reg, 39 seats, fantastic value
for money. £5,750 £5,250.
MERCEDES 814D VARIO PLAXTON BEAVER II.Choice of Y, 04 and 54 Reg, 31/33 bus seats, autoand manual, all very clean. Phone for Details.
OPTARE METRORIDER. 1996 P reg. 31seats, good condition inside and out.
£2,450
DENNIS ARROW EAST LANCS BODY1996 N Reg, 80 bus seats, Choice of 10 8 6 4
£19,950 £18,250
VOLVO B10B, WRIGHTS ENDURANCE1993 L reg, semi high seats, ZF auto
£9,950
DENNIS DART MARSHAL BODY. 1997 RReg, 39 bus seats, very clean, inside and out
£8,750
SCANIA 113 ALEXANDER STRIDER1993 L reg, 47 seats with new seatbelt
installation, repainted with new MoT £11,750
VOLVO B10B ALEXANDER STRIDERK reg, 51 forward facing seats, ZF auto, vgc,
choice of 3 £9,950
DENNIS DART PLAXTON38/43 seats, 1993 to 96, L to N reg, various
MoT’s From £3,450
DENNIS DART, PLAXTON POINTER1996 N reg, 38/40 seats, very long MoT,
recent re-trim. £5,750
VOLVO B10M, DUPLE BODY. 1989 F reg, 53 bus seats, new MoT, ZF auto. Excellent mechanically
but typical Duple body. Hence £3,250
MERCEDES 814D VARIO, PLAXTON BEAVER II. 1999 Vreg, manual gearbox, fitted with 29 h/b coach seats & 3 pointbelts, would take 33 seats. You will not find better. £16,950
MERCEDES 814D OPTARE NOUVELLE 1999 T reg, 33 high back 3 point belted seats, manual
Gearbox, destination equipment £15,950
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Ensignbbuuss
Visit our new website at www.ensignbus.comor e-mail [email protected]
1998 S/T REG OPTARESOLO
8.5m, Mercedes engines, 25 seats.
1996 VOLVO OLYMPIANSCummins L10 engines and Voith gearboxes, 78 seats, converted to single door,
new COIF, UK registered and ready to work.
1997/8 VOLVO OLYMPIANSVolvo engines, Euro 2, 78 seats, converted to single door, new COIF,
UK registered and ready to work.
1997 P REG VOLVOB10B’S
ZF 5 speed auto’s (60mph), Wrightbodies, semi coach spec with 47
coach seats.
1994/5 M/N REG DENNIS DARTS
Cummins/Allison, East Lancsbodies, 40 seats, very clean.
1992 J REG SCANIAN113 DRB’S
Voith gearboxes, NorthernCounties bodies, recent retrims,
good tests.
1995 M REG VOLVOB10B’S
Volvo/ZF, Plaxton Verde bodies,52 seats, recent re-trims.
1988 E REG SCANIA 113
Voith automatic, East Lancs body,80 seats, very clean, test 09/09.
1998 R REG DENNISDARTS
Cummins/Allison, LEZ compliant,Plaxton Pointer 2 bodies, single
or dual door, large choice.
1990 H REG VOLVOD10M’s
ZF automatic’s. East Lancs bodies,79 seats, new tests.
1993 K REGDENNIS LANCE
Cummins/ZF, 70 seats, newMoT, just repainted white.
1999 V REG DENNISTRIDENTS
Cummins/ZF East Lancs 2 door,66 seat bodies, LEZ and TFLcompliant, or can be singledoored and upseated to 72.
TELEPHONE: 01708 865656FAX: 01708 864340
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1994 VOLVO B10M JONCKHEEREDEAUVILLE
Toilet, TV DVD, 49 seats (recently retrimmed), bodywork excellent,MoT 12 months.
£32,000 + VAT PX CONSIDEREDRedline Travel Ltd, Preston - Tel: 07999534962
NO MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD
BUS RENTALS FROM £125 PER WEEK
Nextbus Ltd, Chippenham, WiltshireTel - 01249 462462 - 24 Hr
www.next-bus.co.uk email - [email protected]
997/1057681/SH
Contact us now for a no obligations quote
MERCEDES 814D VARIO27 - 33 Bus seats, seatbelt option, power door
MERCEDES 709D - 811D16 - 33 High back seats, seatbelts, auto/manual
Prices from £150 + VAT per week
Tel: 01977 609000Elmsall Way, Dale Lane, South Elmsall,
Pontefract WF9 2XSwww.moseleycoachsales.co.uk
2001 NEOPLAN N516/3SHD STARLINER 12M
■ 32 Leather reclining seats with 3 point seat belts located around 8 saloon tables,
■ Centre sunken toilet andcontinental door
■ Rear kitchen incorporating drinksmachine, fridge, microwave, hot airoven, sink and storage cupboards
■ Multi media entertainment system■ Inverter, generator, air conditioning
and much much more....
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TRANSITWHEELCHAIRACCESSIBLEReg 2000, SWB33,000m, diesel, 1
previous owner, MoT Aug2009, service history, 6
seats/2 wheelchairs, Ricontail lift, radio/cassette, fullsoft trim, carpet to floor,
S, L, D. Very tidy minicoach.
£3,450 + VATChris 0207 376 3015
or 07971 000111997/1057736/SH
TWO SUPERBNEOPLAN SKYLINERS
1986/199177 belted recently retrimmed seats,
1 Cummins ZF Auto, 1 Mercedes V8 6speed ZF, toilet, CD, DVD, radio, crewseating. Both recently overhauled andin excellent condition with analogue
tachographs.Offered for sale with 12 months MoT.
Both taxed and ready for work.TWO EXCELLENT HIGH
CAPACITY COACHES£20,000 plus VAT eachContact Paul or Claire
01665 603022 or07771 978492
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33 AAXXLLEE OOLLYYMMPPIIAANN CCUUMMMMIINNSS LL1100 -- ZZFF AAUUTTOOLLEEZZ CCOOMMPPLLIIAANNTT ((EEMMIINNOOXX FFIITTTTEEDD)) –– 110022 CCOOAACCHH SSEEAATTSS!!!!!!98 fitted with belts, 57 top deck – 45 lower deck. Passenger luggage racks.
AIR CONDITIONED, 60mph – tacho’s fitted, tow bars, trailer available,Euroliner trims. MoT’s – 1 x Nov 09 – 1 x Mar 09.
£POATalisman, Colchester 01206 252472
RARE OPPORTUNITY – CHOICE OF 2
VenturaContact Ventura North-01709 703215
Ventura South-01342 835206www.venturasales.co.uk
Mercedes Benz 413CDI Sprinter Auto• 16 High back coach seats• Front entry with fold away step • Sprintshift auto/manual gearbox• Luggage rack with forced air and
reading lights• Analogue tachograph• Extensive rear luggage hold• Excellent interior 99
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1999 MAN 24.350JONCKHEERE MONACO 68st.
D/Deck COACHAir Con, ZF Auto
G/box, Toilet, Fridge,CCTV, Seat BackTables, Retarder
Maintained to a highstandard - Very Tidy
£64,995
2006 VOLVO B12M PLAXTONPanther 53st (12.8 mtr.) Exec
Wheelchair Accessible CoachWheelchair Lift to N/side,
Tracking, 3 Point Belts, Air Con., Webasto,
Video & Monitor, Boiler,Fridge, I Shift G/box
Up to 6 Wheelchairs or 53st + Toilet - Low Mileage
£167,500
2004 MERCEDES 413 CDiEXCEL CONVERSION 16st.
Mini CoachRecliners, Luggage Racks, Reading
Lights, Forced Air, Large Boot, Full Body Kit, Panoramic Windows, 3 Point Belts.
Extended Body - Massive Boot- Full Size Seats
£29,950
2000 VOLVO B10MPLAXTON PARAGON 57ST.
Wheelchair Accessible CoachWheelchair Lift to N/side, Tracking
for 8 Wheelchairs, In-swinging Power Door, Courier Seat,
Manual G/box. LEZ Certified.Wheelchair Access when
you need it – 57 seater when you don’t! £72,500
1999 DENNIS JAVELIN (10M)PREMIER 36/41 ST. MIDI
COACHRear Saloon Toilet, Detachable
Rear Servery with Fridge & Boiler, Video & Monitor, Power
Door, Courier Seat.Versatile Midi Exec. – Good
Fuel Economy - One Owner
£44,950
1989 SCANIA K113 VANHOOL ALIZEE 51st. Exec
Centre Toilet, Centre Cont. Door,Courier Seat, Power Door,
Manual G/box, Retarder, MoTExpired Nov 08, Drives Well,
Tidy inside, Needs SomeWelding for MoT,
For sale as Spares or Repair
£OFFERS
Specialists in used passenger vehicle salesTel: 01509-852883 Mobile 07721-091829
email: [email protected] and user-friendly website
www.thecoachshop.co.uk Full Size Coaches95 Bova Futura FHD 50 Toilet, Courier Seat, Power Door.......................................................................................30,000.0094 Volvo B10m Premier 350 49/53 Centre D/m Toilet, Centre Cont Door, DVD, P/Plate ....................................19,950.0094 Scania K112 Van Hool Alizee 49 Rear Saloon Toilet, Rear Cont. Door, Auto G/box, Retarder, P Plate.............26,500.0093 Dennis Javelin Premier 320 53 In-swinging Power Door,Courier Seat, Later Style Mirrors ...............................23,750.0092 Volvo B10M Premier 350 67 3+2 Seating, Retractable Belts, Power Door ........................................................26,000.0092 Scania K113 Van Hool Alizee 49 Toilet, DVD & Monitor ....................................................................................15,000.0091 Volvo B10m Premier 320 49 Toilet, Power Door, Courier Seat .........................................................................12,750.0090 Volvo B10m Van Hool Alizee 53 Power Door, Courier Seat, Belts .....................................................................12,000.0090 Volvo B10m Para. 3500 53 Power Door, Courier Seat, Belts........................................................................................TBA89 DAF Paramount 53 Power Door, Courier Seat, Belts............................................................................................6,950.0089 DAF SB3000 Van Hool SH 53 Power Door, Courier Seat, Belts ............................................................................8,950.0089 DAF SB3000 Van Hool 55 Centre Toilet (Demounted), Repainted White, Retrimmed ..................................................TBA89 Volvo B10m Van Hool Alizee 50 Rear Saloon Toilet, Power Door, Courier Seat ................................................10,500.0089 DAF SB2305 Jonck. D/Ville 51 Centre Toilet, Centre Cont. Door, Power Door, Courier Seat .............................8,950.0089 Setra 215 HR 53 Merc V8 Engine, Courier Seat, Power Door ..............................................................................7,950.0088 Van Hool T815 Integral 53 Cummins Engine, Power Door, Courier Seat, Webasto, Tow Bar, TV .......................7,950.0087 Volvo B10M Plaxton Para. 57 Power Door, Belts .................................................................................................4,500.0085 Ley. Tiger Van Hool Alizee 50 Power Door, Rear Saloon Toilet, CD Player, Courier Seat ....................................3,500.0085 Ley. Tiger Paramount 3200 57 Semi auto G/box, In-swinging Power Door, Belts...............................................2,950.0082 Van Hool Acron 49 Volvo Engine, Centre Toilet, Centre Cont. Door, Power Ent.Door, Courier Seat ...................4,995.00Mini/Midi Coaches2004 Merc. 815D Sitcar Beluga 33 Plug Power Door, Tach, Boot, Retarder, CD, S/Lockers, Drivers Door ..........59,950.002003 Merc. 413CDi Stanford Conversion 14 Auto G/box, Dual Air Con., Full Body Kit, Large Boot, CD Player, MP3.19,950.002001 Merc 814D Nouvelle 16/24 Optional Leather Seats, 4 x Tables, Large Boot, Air Con., Power Door............27,500.00
2000 Merc. 814 Nouvelle 29 Power Door, Large Boot, Air Con., TV Monitor....................................................................TBA98 Merc 814D Cheetah 32 3 Point Belts, Power Door, Manual G/box, Boot ..........................................................29,950.0097 Merc. 814D Beaver 33 Hidaway Wheelchair lift, Coach Seats, Seat Belts...........................................................10,500.0097 Merc 814D Beaver 33 Coach Seats, Seat Belts .....................................................................................................9,000.0093 Dennis Javelin Berkhof 32 Rear Saloon Toilet, Rear Servry, Boiler, 4 x Tables CD Player..................................22,500.0092 Merc. 609 Van Conv. 20 Hidaway Rear Wheelchair lift,.........................................................................................4,000.0091 MAN 10.180 Jonckheere 32 Rear Saloon Toilet, Rear Cont. Door, Courier Seat ................................................14,950.0091 MAN 10.180 Algarve 29 Rear Saloon Toilet, 4 x Tables, Power Door, Courier Seat, P/Plate, Retrim ................12,950.00Double Deck Coaches2003 Ayats (DAF) Bravo 75 New AVS G/box, Front Power Door, Centre Power Door, Air Con., Toilet ..............122,500.0089 Neoplan Skyliner 77 Merc V10 Engine, Manual G/box, Toilet, Boiler, Fridge, Front & Centre Pr. Dr. ...............19,950.0086 Scania K112 Joncheere P90 71 Toilet, Boiler, Fridge ,Retarder, Belts, TV, Double Courier Seat, Re-trim .........19,950.00Wheelchair Accessible Coaches2005 Merc 413CDi Van Conv. 16 Rear Wheelchair Access, Tracking, Air Con., 3 Point Belts, Side Entrance .......22,500.002003 Merc. 413CDi Van Conv. 15 Rear Wheelchair Lift, Tracking, Side Entrance, 3 Point Belts ............................17,500.0097 Merc. 814D Beaver 33 Hidaway Wheelchair lift, Coach Seats, Seat Belts...........................................................10,500.0096 Merc. 711D Van Conv. 15 Rear Access W/chair Lift, Auto G/box, Power Door,(Buy one get one Free !) ..........5,950.0092 Merc. 609 Van Conv. 20 Hidaway Rear Wheelchair lift,.........................................................................................4,000.00Buses99 Optare Metrorider 29/31 Cummins Engine, Allison Auto G/box, Destination Gear (choice of vehicles) ............6,750.0097/99 Optare Excel SLF 39 26 Standees, Cummins Engine, Allison Auto G/box..............................................from £19,50097 Merc. 814D Beaver 27 27 Service Seats, Retractable Belts, Power Door, Manual G/box ....................................9,950.0097 Merc 709D Beaver 29 Service Seats, Retractable Belts, Manual G/box, Power Door...........................................7,995.0096/97 Merc 0405 Optare Prisma 49 Fully Auto G/box, Retarder, Luggage Pen, Dest. Gear ........................................Offers91 Dennis Dart Carlyle 40 Allison Auto G/box,, Tacho, Luggage Pen .......................................................................4,950.0089 Scania Alexander 80 Voith Auto G/box, Single Front Entrance, Choice of 4 ...............................................from £11,50088 Leyland Tiger Duple 300 55 Semi Auto G/box, Service Seats ...................................................................................5,95087 MCW Metrobus 75 Single Front Entrance, Seat Belts, Auto G/box, Choice of Two....................................................8,950 85(Oct) Leyland Olympian ECW D/Decker 78 Auto G/box, Single Entrance, Luggage Pen, Tacho, Gardiner Engine ...2,000
2002 BOVA FUTURA FHD 340 XE 49/53st. Coach
Air Con, Centre Toilet, Boiler Fridge, Webasto, CD Player,DVD & Monitor, Retarder, Carpet & Curtains.
Configured as 53st at present - LEZ Compliant
£107,500
1994 DENNIS JAVELIN PLAXTONPREMIER 3200 70st. Coach
70 (3+2) Passenger Seats,Retractable Seat Belts,
In-swinging Power Door,Tinted Double Glazing.
From a good home - Good MPG - Long MoT
£27,950
1996 BOVA FUTURA FHD70st. COACH70 New Cogent Seats,
3 Point Seat Belts,Power Door,
Air Con
70 Seats - New MOT -White Exterior
£49,950
FFOORR SSAALLEEY483 TSU £27,000 + VAT Y484 TSU £27,000 + VATY485 TSU £27,000 + VAT P694 RWU £15,000 + VATAll vehicles are Dennis Dart Super Low Floor. The Y registration
buses are 44 seaters and the P registration is a 37 seater.Tel: 0141 886 7772. Mobile: 07834498763
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THE ULTIMATE SCHOOL CONTRACT BUS1988 MCW METROBUS 106 Seater + 6 StandeesOwned by Mullanys Coaches since Ensign Bus imported them from
Hong Kong in 2001.12 metre Tri-axle Double Decker Bus powered by a Gardner 6LXCT with
Voith Automatic Gearbox • 1 years MoTPrice out two contracts using one bus, a fantastic business opportunity.
£15,200 + VATMullanys Coaches Telephone 01923 279991 997/1057547/SH
1 x 53SeaterVanHool
Alizee T9/Volvo B10M1998 on private plate, 6 speed manual
gearbox, LEZ compliant, 53 recliners withretractor belts, TV & video player, doubleglazed and tinted windows with curtains,
carpet to aisle, radio/PA, courier seat,excellent clean condition.
£65,000 + VAT
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1993 VOLVO B10M K REG46 seater, MoT until March 2009,good condition, automatic, clean
and tidy.
£17,500 + VATContact Cymru Coaches.Paz on 07773604204 orSteve on 07976564181
997/1057850/SH
1995 VOLVO B6, ALEXANDER SERVICE BUSZF auto, 40 brand new 3 point belted high back seats, plus 19 standing, front
destination, Telma retarder, luggage pen, Permo heating, new 12 months MoT.£10,450 + VAT
Tel: 0161 231 7777/07721 612075
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Tel: 0161 231 7777or 07721 612075
1995 N REGSCANIA K113AUTOMATIC
70 seat conversionwith 3 point belts,
repainted stockwhite, new 12
month test. Readyto go. £55,000
DENNISJAVELIN
MARCOPOLOEXPLORER, 1998
S reg, 69 3 pointbelted high back
seats, vandal proofplastic backed, 6
speed ZF gearbox,MoT 31/10/2009
£47,500
2006 IRIZAR CENTURY, Scania K114EBchassis, ZF automatic transmission, digitaltachograph, first registered Aug 2006, MoT
expiry Aug 2009, full service history, aircon,49 + C leather headrests, TFT/DVD/CD/PA,
centre sunken WC, mileage 180,000 kms£134,995
1999 T AND V REGOPTARE SOLO,
choice of 3, Ex-Nottingham City, can beresprayed in white for an extra £750,Mercedes
engine, Allison auto gearbox, 33 seat plus spacefor wheelchair, Aug 09 MoT.£23,000-£24,250 ono + VAT
1995 VOLVO B6, ALEXANDERSERVICE BUS
ZF auto, 40 + 19 standing, front destination,Diptac Poles, Telma retarder, luggage pen,
Permo heating, new 12 months MoT, £4,750+ VAT or repainted in white £5,500 + VAT
Choice of 3 all ready to go.
1994 PP VOLVOB10M VAN
HOOLmanual, conversion
with 70 3 pointbelted seats, newpaint, new MoT.£47,000 ono +
VAT
LEZ COMPLIANT
1994 PP BOVAFUTURA DAF
SB3000, 6 speed ZF, 69 3point belted seats
with plastic vandalproof backs, MoT
Jan 09, aircon£38,500 ono +
VAT
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PART EXCHANGE WELCOME – AND ALL SENSIBLE OFFERS
CONSIDERED
9 METRE DART9 METRE DART
Volvo D10M G Reg, 80 seater,tested through to May 2009£10,750 Reduced to £9,995
Choice of 5 1986 C Reg, 72 seats LeylandOlympian. From our own fleet, in
excellent condition, 14’2 high £3,950 each
Brand new Scania Olympus, 80seat double deck buses.Next two due in January
Dennis Dart Northern Counties, 1994 35 seater tested to February 2009.Probably the most attractive body mounted on a step entrance Dart
Reduced to £3,499
1987 Volvo B10M Plaxton 53 seater tested to April 09£4,750 Reduced to £4,499
Due to the withdrawal of our London Express service, we are releasingsix of our AUTOMATIC Volvo Plaxton Premiers... These vehicles are
well maintained and presented, WITH BRAND NEW LEZ COMPLIANT EMINOX KIT £34,995
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Manual, diesel, 17,000 miles, white, 1 owner, 3 point seatbelts, 3 seater cab, power steering, rear underslung accesstaillift, Unwin tracking, radio cassette,
1 company owner, been well maintained,first to see will buy, had very light use.
Bargain @ £11,995 NO VATDirect: 07766670411.
Sales Hot Line 020 8759 3969www.parkwaycommercials.co.uk
MOB. 07766670411• ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
• FINANCE FACILITIES AVAILABLE2002 TOYOTA
OPTIMO V22 seater, curtains, radio/PA, six
speed box, tested April 09£24,500 + VAT
1998 VOLVO B10MVAN HOOL T9
48 seats, rear floor mountedtoilet, boiler, Webasto, air
conditioned, radio/video, recentfull cloth re-trim, test Dec 09
£63,000 + VATBoth vehicles in excellent condition.
Tel: 0779 3270 682
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11999966 BBOOVVAA FFUUTTUURRAANew MoT, all usual, extras, inc
LEZ compliant, Telma.£44,000 + VAT
SSCCAANNIIAAIIRRIIZZAARR KK111133
11999966MoT, comfort shift, air con,
toilet, new retrim, new tyres,clutch and gearbox.
£37,000 + VAT
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22000066 5566 rreegg FFOORRDDTTRRAANNSSIITT 443300111155PPSS TTDDCCII 1177SSEEAATTEERR LLWWBB BBUUSS((NNEEWW SSHHAAPPEE))22440022cccc
5 doors, manual, diesel, 85,000 miles, white, 3 point seatbelts, 3 seater cab, ABS brakes,electric mirrors, electric windows, 6 speed,power steering, remote central locking, sideloading door, 17 seater, drives excellent, in
frozen, white. First to see will buy.Big Savings ££££ Bargain @ £10,995 + VAT
Direct: 07766670411.Sales Hot Line 020 8759 3969www.parkwaycommercials.co.uk
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• FINANCE FACILITIES AVAILABLE
199635 SEATER
DENNIS JAVELINMoT July 09, 3 point
belts.£12,500 + VAT
Contact:0771854095701474 326777
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1998PLAXTONCHEETAH
25 reclining seats, MoT tillApril 09, LEZ certificate til
Jan 2010, large boot,removable vinyls, needs
paint and some bodywork.
£26,000 + VATTel: 01252 72 74 75
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MACPHERSONCOACHES LTD
2 x (N) 1996 Setra 250S,53 recliners, crew seat,radio/cassette, fridge
£37,000 + VAT(B) 1985 Volvo B10M
Plaxton Paramount 3200,57 seater, no MoT
£1,500
01530 270226
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P REG VOLVO B10MVANHOOL T8
57 SEATERRetrimmed seats, taxed andtested, very well maintained,
in daily use.
£42,500 + VAT ono
Malcolm Bevan South Wales
Tel: 07968 941146 997/
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1999 NEOPLANCITYLINER
Mercedes V6. 49 recliners, centre sunkentoilet, hot water, dash fridge radio/CD. VHS
twin monitors, air conditioning, driversberth, alloy wheels, LEZ, test May 2009.
£46,500Tel. 07803 975501
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2004 (54) MERCEDES-BENZ 814D PLAXTONBEAVER 2, 31 bus seats,automatic and 12 months
MoT £29,500 each(Choice of 2)
2004 (04) MERCEDES-BENZ 814D PLAXTONBEAVER 2, 31 bus seats,manual with current MoT
£24,5002004 (53) MERCEDES-BENZ 814D PLAXTONBEAVER 2, 31 bus seats,manual with current MoT
£22,5001986 (D) LEYLAND
OLYMPIAN ECW, 68 seatdouble decker, automaticwith current MoT £1,950
All the above are plustyres and VAT @ 17.5%
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Due to fleet renewals Go NorthEast (part of the G0-aheadGroup) have the following
vehicles for sale.1992 Dennis
Lance/Alexander PSCummins 6CT engine, 50 seats, no test,
£3,500 plus tyres.1994 Dennis Lance/Plaxton
VerdeCummins 6CT engine, 49 seats, June 2009
test, £7,000 plus tyres.4 x 1994 Dennis
Lance/Optare SigmaCummins 6CT engine, 47 seats, various test
dates, £7,000 plus tyres.5 x 1995 DAF
SB220/Optare DeltaDAF LT1160 engine, 49 seats, various test
dates, £8,000 plus tyres.2003 Bluebird
LFCC/Plaxton PointerCummins ISBe engine, Allison gearbox, 29 seats, February 2009 test, £25,000
including tyres.1995 Volvo B10M/Plaxton
Premiere Manual gearbox, 46 seats, January test
2009, £15,000 plus tyres.Vehicles are located in the Newcastle area.
For further details contact David Slater on 0191 3883026
997/1057809/FC
£60,000 – 1999 Volvo B10MJonckheere Mistral 49 exec,
LEZ, AC, MoT 06/09£60,000 – 1999 Volvo B10M
Berkhof Axial 49 exec, LEZ, AC,MoT 02/09
£15,000 – 1992 Volvo B10MPlaxton Excalibur 57 std, MoT
09/09£14,500 – 1991 Scania N113
Alexander R Type 78 seats withbelts, Feb 09
£11k – 1992 Dennis JavelinBerkhof Excellence 1000 53
rec seats, MoT 04/09, reconengine
£6,500 – 1989 Volvo B10MPlaxton Paramount 53 std,
MoT 11/08£6,000 – 1987 Volvo B10MPlaxton Paramount 57 std,
MoT 08/09£6,000 – 1987 Volvo B10MPlaxton Paramount 55 std,
Auto, MoT 04/09£3k – 1993 Merc 811 Wright
Service Bus 33, Auto, MoT 12/08May consider part ex on an earlier Volvo
Van Hool/Jonckheere (1992-95)
Contact Hookways, Alastair01392 469210 or 07850 035707
997/1057749/FC
1996 VOLVO B10MJONCKHEERE
■ 53 seats ■ Webasto heater ■ 1 years MoT ■ LEZ compliant
■ Private number plate, ■ New clutch.
£42,000 + VAT ono
Tel: 01536 200500
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22000044 5544 RREEGGFFOORRDD TTRRAANNSSIITT443300 LLWWBBMMIINNIIBBUUSS
Manual, diesel, 38,000 miles, red, 1 owner, 3 point seat belts, 3 seater cab, ABS brakes,electric windows, long MoT, power steering,radio cassette, remote central locking, side
loading door, SRS airbags, 17 seater,panoramic windows, direct private school,
mint condition through out. First to see will buy.Bargain at £8,995 + VAT
Direct: 07766670411.Sales Hot Line 020 8759 3969www.parkwaycommercials.co.uk
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• FINANCE FACILITIES AVAILABLE
DUE TO UPGRADE29 SEATER MERCEDES
STARIDER● Excellent condition, reseated 2007
also resprayed 2007.● LEZ compliant, MoT until May 2009.● Carpeted, curtains and coffee
machine fitted.● Euroliner wheel trims.● Private number plate, large boot.
Price £10,500 + VAT
View on pdminicoaches.co.uk
Ring 01843 231571 or07903235252
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1989 DENNISJAVELIN PLAXTONPARAMOUNT 11M
F reg, 53 belted seats,excellent all round
condition, totally reliable,drives superbly. Full MoT
and 6 months tax.Contact Bernard on
01773 822395 or07932107825
997/1057837/FC
BOVA FUTURA 69 SEATS
1993 (K) 6 speed manual, test 10/09 £33,500
1992 (PP) 6 speed manual, new style front, recentlyrepainted £29,500.
Rowe & Tudhope01563 525631 or
07977 071466 997/
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1996 VOLVO B10M PLAXTON
PREMIERE 3500■ 48 seater with recliners■ Sunken toilet■ Drinks machine■ TV, DVD■ MoT until Feb 09
£28,000 + VAT
Tel: 01286 870484Mob: 07900 262633
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05 Volvo B12Plaxton Paragon
◆ I-shift ◆ Air-con◆ 53 seats with padded head rests ◆ Side + front destination ◆ White with vinyls ◆ Excellent condition ◆ PX for older Volvo B9M
considered.
POA
Tel: 00353 87254466500353 749546150
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22000066 5555 RREEGGIIVVEECCOO DDAAIILLYY4400CC1133 LLWWBB 1177 SSEEAATTEERR IIRRIISSBBUUSS 22880000cccc
130 BHP, manual, diesel, 40,000 km, white,3 point seatbelts, ABS brakes, power
steering, radio cassette, side loading door,17 seater, front lower entry side step, digital
tacho, class 5 MoT until April, full servicehistory, 1 company owner. By appointment
only, flexible viewing times.Bargain at £12,995 + VAT
Direct: 07766670411.Sales Hot Line 020 8759 3969www.parkwaycommercials.co.uk
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• FINANCE FACILITIES AVAILABLE
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VEHICLES FOR £9,000 AND UNDER
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COACHES FOR SALEBova April 1990 ex teamcoach, 38 seats, tables etc,
MoT April 09£8,750 + VAT ono
Bova March 1989, 49 seater,spares or repairs, goodrunner OFFERS + VAT
HARRINGTON COACHES02476 313253Nr Coventry
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69 SEATER LEYLANDTIGER 260 DUPLE 3003 + 2 retrimmed service bus
seats, test till August 09.
£3,500 + VAT ono
WANTED35 seater Javelin Duple or
Plaxton
07977407 856
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Mercedes 709D - AUTO1995, 27 bus seats, Allison
automatic gearbox. Retractableseatbelts
£5250 + VAT
Mercedes 709D1995 N reg, manual, painted in
white, 27 bus seats, newretractable lap belts fitted
£4750 + VAT
Next Bus01249 462 462 /
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VEHICLES FOR SALE1994 DENNIS JAVELIN 8.5m VANGARD II,
Wadham Stringer body, 36 seats with belts, 6speed ZF manual gearbox, fitted with Cummins
engine, MoT until March 2009, calibratedtachograph, good tyres, vehicle used daily, all in
good condition £5,500 + VAT1993 DENNIS JAVELIN, 47 seat coach with seatbelts, fitted with Wadham Stringer 10.4m body,
6 speed ZF manual gearbox, power door,Cummins engine, MoT until March 2009,
calibrated tachograph, all in good condition,used daily £7,500 + VAT
Keith Webber, Webbers Coaches, Cornwall01208 74711 (office) 01208 850183 (eves)
07834 439698 (mobile) 997/
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R REG LDV CONVOYS, 8 + seatswith tracking, tail lifts, MoT’d, radio
£3,500 + VAT Choice of 4X REG TRANSIT, 9 seats, used asPCO, MoT’d, radio £3,000 + VAT
R REG TRANSIT, 7 seat + tail lift, verylow mileage, used as sPCO, tracking,
MoT’d, radio £3,750 + VATP REG IVECO 49.10E, 16 seats withtracking, tail lift, requires MoT’S £995
+ VAT Choice of 2
Tel: 0208 8813336997/1057801/HWD
1989 G REG DENNISJAVELIN 11mtr
53 seats, owned by us from new,MoT expired, stored for 18 months
for spares or repairs, goodrestoration project, good seats.
£1,795.00 + VAT
Contact Michael on 01993 811 320
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D REG LEYLANDOLYMPIAN NORTHERNCOUNTIES. MoT June 09,
very clean bus. £3,250 + VAT
E REG VOLVO B10MALEXANDER. MoT
September 09. £3,000 + VAT
Contact Alpha Bus &Coach Services on
0151 9220001
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1988 LEYLANDOLYMPIAN
79 seater, MoT March 09£7,750 + VAT ono1985 VAN HOOL
ALIZEE VOLVO B10M,53 seats, MoT £8,000Tel: 07803 975501
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LEYLAND
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CUMMINS ENGINE and automaticgearbox on Leyland Tiger chassis,can be heard running. £1,200 + VAT.Call Ivan Thomas on Tel: 0208 3973774. Mobile: 07710 157 760.
997/1057842/LE
CONVOY MINICOACH OROPTARE BONITO WANTED, latemodel Max preferred with powerdoor. Call PBC Group Tel: 01707652706 997/1057812/WA
WANTED:Mercedes 33-seater
Service BusManual, must be in
good condition, cashavailable, will part exchange the following ifrequired - 1994 Dennis Javelin 8.5m coach
with Wadham Stringer body, manualgearbox, power door, coach seats with
belts, all good condition, MoT exp Nov 08.OFFERS
Contact Keith Webber, WebbersCoaches, Cornwall on 01208
74711 (office) 01208 850183 (eves) and 07834 439698 (mobile).
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IVECO MILLENNIUM EURO 4 LUXURY 16 SEATER
IVECO MILLENNIUM EURO 4 LUXURY 16 SEATER
The latest addition to our superbrange of Euro 4 Vehicles ● Frontentry lowered step ● 16 full sizehighback seats ● 3 point belts ●
luggage racks ● forced air ● readinglights ● Massive dropwell boot
bonded tinted panoramic windows ●Body skirts ● show curtains ● CD
system ● Euro liners ● E.M. 146 BHPEuro 4 TDi ● 6 speed gearbox.
THE SUPERB NEW OPTARE SOROCO 515 CDI LUXURY 19 SEATER
THE SUPERB NEW OPTARE SOROCO 515 CDI LUXURY 19 SEATER
Features ● Front entry ● Power door ● 19 Full
size high back seats withgangway arm rests
● Full air con ● Readinglights ● Bonded tinted
double glazed panoramic windows ● Large dropwell
boot ● Walnut dash andEuro liners
THE SUPERB BRAND NEW MERCEDES 813VARIO 24 SEAT EURO 4
THE SUPERB BRAND NEW MERCEDES 813VARIO 24 SEAT EURO 4
This superb vehicle features:● Front entry lowered step ● 24highback coach seats ● 3 point
belts ● Luggage racks with forcedair ventilation and reading lights ●
Executive lockers ● Coach rearwith dropwell boot ● Body skirts ●
Euroliners ● Walnut dash ●Markerlights ● Tinted flush bonded
windows ● Digital tacho ● FullyEuro 4 compliant ● Ready to go.
THE SUPERB NEW MERCEDES 515 CDi EXTRA LONG WHEELBASE LUXURY 16 SEATER
THE SUPERB NEW MERCEDES 515 CDi EXTRA LONG WHEELBASE LUXURY 16 SEATER
This range of vehicles are built to thefollowing Holloways usual high
standards.Features: ● Front entry lowered step ● 16 Full
size luxury reclining seats ● Luggage rackswith FULL CLIMATE CONTROL ANDDRIVER AIR CON and reading lights
● Drivers and footwell lockers ● MASSIVEDROPWELL BOOT ● Bonded tinted windows
● Full body skirts ● Show curtains andWalnut dash kit ● Euroliners ● CD stereo with
extra rear speakers ● Electric windows andmirrors ● Central locking ● 6 speed gearbox
● 150 bhp euro 4 cdi turbo engine ● Twin rear wheels plus
ABS ESP EBD ● Large glass quadvent THE BIG
EURO
4
TOP OF THE RANGE
TOP OF THE RANGE
TOP OF THE RANGE
TOP OF THE RANGE
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aavvaaiillaabbllee.. PPrriicceess ffrroomm££2299,,999955
IVECO
LDV(Y) 2001 LDV CONVOY TURBO
DIESEL FRONT ENTRY MINICOACH
Features front entry lowered step, 16 high back coach seats,3 point belts, luggage racks, tinted panoramic windows,Euroliners, walnut dash, analogue tacho, excellent condition.Reduced to £6,995 Finance from £25 p/w
(53) 2003 LDV CONVOY WHEELCHAIRACCESSIBLE 16 SEATER
Features front entry lowered step with 16 highback seats 3 pointbelts, Underfloor cassette wheelchair lift, rear seats on tracking, tint-ed windows, luggage racks, analogue tacho, 67000 only, excellentcondition.£13,995 Finance from £49 p/w
(51) 2001 LDV CONVOY16 SEAT MINICOACH
Features front entry lowered step, 16 highback M2 Coachseats, 3 point belts, HUGE bonded tinted panoramic windows,luggage racks, walnut dash, Euroliners, 74000 miles only,excellent condition.Reduced to £6,995 Finance from £25 p/w
(56) 2006 LDV CONVOY-MAX LUXURY 16 SEATER
Features front entry power door, 16 highback M2 seats,3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air and readinglights, LARGE BOOT, 17000 miles only, euroliners, walnutdash, outstanding condition.£22,995 Finance from £76 p/w
(Y) 2001 IVECO 40 CIIDAILY MWB 16 SEATER
Features front and side entry, 16 highback seats, 3 pointbelts, luggage racks, cd, a super buy, analogue tachoReduced to £4,995 Finance from £19 p/w
(03) 2003 IVECO BEULAS 10MTRSUPER LUXURY 33 SEATER
This is a truely amazing vehicle with every conceivable extra including fullservery, toilet, air con, DVD, PA, tables. Check website for fullspecification.£79,995 All finance options available call for details
(02) 2002 IVECO MILLENNIUM50-C13 LUXURY 16 SEATER
Feature front enrty lowered step, 16 full size highback coachseats,3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air/reading lights, massivedropwell boot, walnut dash, Euroliners, analogue tacho,panoramic tinted windows, excellent condition.Reduced to £14,995 Finance from £49 p/w
FORD TRANSIT(52) 2002 FORD TRANSIT
16 SEAT MINIBUS
Standard production vehicle with 16 full size M 2 seats, 3point belts, stereo, tinted windows, analogue tachograph,remote central locking, good condition.£7,995 Finance from £27 p/w
(07) 2007 FORD TRANSIT16 SEAT MINIBUS
Features front and side entry with 16 M2 seats with 3 pointbelts, driver aircon, one owner vehicle with only 12000 milesrecorded in as new condition, CD, EW, EM CL, in first classcondition and manufactures warranty£16,995 Finance from £59 p/w
(06) 2006 FORD TRANSIT16 SEATER WITH AIRCON
Features side and front entry,16 M2 tested seats with 3 pointbelts, Digital Tacho, Airconditioning, EW, EM, CL, STEREO CD,one owner with FSH, airbags, excellent condition finished inwhite, Euroliners.
£13,995 Finance from £49 p/w
(57) 2007 IVECO MILLENIUMSPECIAL 16 SEATER SUPER LUX
This exceptional high spec vehicle has too many features tolist. Please check the website or call us for a full description.Truly magnificent.£32,995 Finance from £113 p/w
Part exchange welcome
SOLD
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OPTARE(02) 2002 OPTARE SOROCO 16
SEAT SEMI AUTOMATIC
Features front entry power door, 16 full size high back reclining seats, fullAIR CONDITIONING, DVD, CD, Sprintshift gearbox, large boot, tintedpanoramic windows, Euroliners. Superb.£26,995 Finance from £92 p/w
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* BUY * FINANCE * LEASE PURCHASE * OFFICIAL
DEALERSwww.hollowaycommercials.co.uk J10 - M6J10 - M6
60 Walsall Road, Willenhall,West Midlands, WV13 2EF
MERCEDES
● With 18 - 26 full sizereclining seats ● Courier
seat ● 3 point belts● Forced air ● Reading
lights ● Power door● Boot ● CD, PA
● Euroliners as standard● A full range of optional
extras including● Air conditioning
● Leather trim and more.● DVD
THE TOYOTA OPTIMO MKV - THELATEST EURO 4 SPECIFICATION
18-26 SEATERS
THE TOYOTA OPTIMO MKV - THELATEST EURO 4 SPECIFICATION
18-26 SEATERS
This range of vehicles is now available fromHolloway’s features ● Front entry power plug door
● 29 or 33 seatlayouts ● CD/PA● Boot and side
lockers● Luggage rackswith forced air andreading lights ● 5
year anti corrosion warranty ● Superb build quality
(X) 2000 MERCEDES 413 CDIFRONT ENTRY 16 SEATER
Features front entry, 16 full size coach seats, 3 point belts,luggage racks, forced air, reading lights, Euroliners, walnutdash, analogue tacho, excellent conditionReduced to £13,995 Finance from £49 p/w
(02) 2002 MERCEDES311 CDI 16 SEATER
Features front entry, 16 full size seats, 3 point belts,bonded tinted windows, luggage racks, footwell locker,rear row seats on quick release, superb condition.Reduced to £13,995 Finance from £49 p/w
(W) 2000 MERCEDES 410 DFRONT ENTRY 16 SEAT MINICOACH
Features front entry lowered step, 16 highback full sizecoachseats,3 point seatbelts, luggage racks, walnut dash, analoguetacho, Euroliners, tinted windows, small boot area, superb conditionReduced to £9,995 Finance from £35 p/w
(53) 2003 MERCEDES 411 CDILUX SPRINTER NEW CONVERSION
Features a brand new Holloway Conversion with 16 full sizeM2 seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air andreading lights, front spoiler with extra lights, bonded tintedflush glazed windows, Euroliners, walnut dash kit, analoguetacho, CD stereo, superb vehicle.Reduced to £21,995 Finance from £73 p/w
(Y) 2001 MERCEDES 311CDI SPRINTER 16 SEATER
Features front entry, 16 full size highback coach seats, 3point belts, tinted windows, walnut dash, luggage racks,super conditionReduced to £9,995 Finance from £35p/w
(52) 2002 MERCEDES 413CDISPRINTER 16 SEATER
Features side entry with power step, 16 full size highbackseats, 3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air and readinglights, analogue tacho, walnut dash kit, Euroliners, superbcondition.Reduced to £12,995 Finance from £46 p/w
(56) 2006 MERCEDES 311 CDI NEWSHAPE 16 SEATERS
Features brand new EXCEL Conversion with front entry, 16 full size coachseats, 3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air and reading lights,tinted bonded windows, em, cd, rear row of seats removable, choice of 2superb vehicles.Reduced to £28,995 Finance from £99 p/w
(54) 2005 MERCEDES 311 CDILUX SPRINTER NEW CONVERSION
Features new Holloway conversion with front entry,16 full size highbackcoach seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks with forced air and readinglights, rear row seats on tracking, bonded tinted windows, front spoiler,walnut dash kit, truely superb Reduced to £21,995 Finance from £73 p/w
(53) 2004 MERCEDES SPRINTER313CDi FRONT ENTRY 16 SEATER
Features: Front entry, 16 full size high back coach seats, 3point belts, tinted bonded windows, luggage racks, footwelllocker, rear row seats removeable.Reduced to £19,995 Finance from £68p/w
(03) 2003 MERCEDES 313CDIMWB 8 SEAT LUX WITH AIRCON
These superb vehicles feature 8 reclining passenger seats, 3point belts, full vehicle air conditioning, walnut dash kit,stereo, massive luggage space, very low mileages with achoice of 3 vehicles remaining, must be seenReduced to £9,995 Finance from £35 p/w
2000 REG RENAULT MASTERLUXURY 15 SEAT WITH BOOT
Luxury vehicle built by Jubilee with 15 full size luxurypassenger seats,3 point belts, LARGE BOOT,luggage rackswith reading lights, CD,ANALOGUE TACHOGRAPH,comes withprivate plate T31BUS, excellent condition,£9,995 Finance from £35 p/w
INTRODUCING THE NEWEUROCOACH V29 AND V33
MIDICOACH
INTRODUCING THE NEWEUROCOACH V29 AND V33
MIDICOACH
RENAULT(W) 2000 RENAULT MASTERT35 SUPER LUX 15 SEATER
This superb vehicle was built by Jubilee Auto Group and features 15luxury seats, 3 point belts, luggage racks with reading lights, raised floorwith large boot, tinted windows, curtains, beautifully trimmed, comeswith analogue tachograph, private plate included.Reduced to £9,995 Finance from £35 p/w
(03) 2003 RENAULT MASTERLM35 16 SEATER
Features 16 high back M2 seats, with all age seatbelts, luggageracks, central locking, power assisted steering, excellentcondition.Reduced to £6,995 Finance from £25 p/w
TOYOTA
(05) 2005 TOYOTA OPTIMOMK V 22 SEATER WITH AIR CON
Features power door entry, 22 full size reclining seats, full AIRCONDITIONING, courier seat, large boot, analogue tacho, CD PA, largeboot, Euroliners, one owner vehicle with 57,000 miles recorded, mintcondition, LEZ compliant.£44,995 Finance from £151 p/w
(06) 2006 MERCEDES 311 CDILUX SPRINTER NEW CONVERSION
Features front entry,16 full size luxury coachseats, 3 point belts, luggageracks with forced air and reading lights, tinted bonded windows, s/h rearrow of seats removable, CHOICE OF 2 Superb vehicles.From £23,495 Finance from £78 p/w
LIMITED PERIOD FINANCE OFFERPAY DEPOSIT + VAT NOW – AND WE PAY FIRST 6 MONTHS
INSTALMENTS CALL FOR DETAILS
Part exchangewelcome
Tailor made finance packages to suit yourrequirements. Call for details
(Y) 2001 TOYOTA OPTIMO MKV 22 SEATER WITH AIRCON
LEZ COMPLIANT
Super vehicle with power door entry,22 full size coachseats, courier seat,Full AIR CONDITIONING, euroliners, large boot, LEZ compliant systemfitted, curtains, ANALOGUE TACHO, speed limiter exempt, superbcondition.£26,995 Finance from £92 p/w
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WHEELCHAIRACCESSIBLEHEATONS MOTOR CO. WIGAN
Let us take the stress out of the purchase of your next minibus, leaving you to concentrateon running your business.
1, PSV tested 2, Tacho fitted 3, Finance options if required, 36, 48, 60 months low deposits,etc. Details on request. 4, Delivered to your premises.
Where can you find one of the largest stock of wheelchair accessible/conventionalminibuses? Ready to work, combining this with over 50 years of experience in the industry.
Just one friendly phone call to Wayne or Philip will simplify your job.
ALL PRICES PLUS VATWe guarantee quality vehicles, right prices, no pressure sales. Come and have a coffee while
you browse at your leisure. Junction 23, M6 or 20 miles from Manchester/Liverpool airport.
54 LDV CONVOY• Standard roof, • Factory 17
highback seats with4 point
• Belts, 44,000 miles, • Will come newly
COIFed, • PSV test, • Analogue tacho
fitted.£6,995
06 RENAULTTRAFIC DCI• SWB twin SLD's• 9 seater• Only covered 5,000
mls• Totally unmarked in
silver metallic• Electric windows• Central locking £10,450
07 RENAULTTRAFIC LWB DCi• 8 High back
passenger seats• Plenty of luggage
space• Alloy wheels• AC, sat nav• CD, EW This looks and drivessuperb £11,450
07 FORD TRANSIT110 TOURNEO• 9 seater.• Full electric, CD.• 28,000 miles, very
nice inside and out.• Were can you find
these.• Balance of
manufacturerswarranty.
£12,995
07 LDV MAXUS SWB• Only covered 3,000
miles, sold withcassette step, 8highback.
• CL, air conditioning,electric windows.
• Totally showroomcondition.
£10,995
R REG DENNISJAVELIN UVG S320• 69 Highback seats
in moquette.• 3 Point belts.• Cummins engine.• LEZ COMPLIANT.• Large boot, luggage
racks, full soundsystem, low klms,11 months PSV test.
• Fitted ABS brakes,school owned fromnew. £24,500
R REG DENNISJAVELIN UVG S320• 55 Seat coach or 31
seats + 6 wheelchairs,high back coach seatsin moquette withcontrasting head lining.
• 3 Point belts, luggageracks, full sound systemwith TV, low klms
• Large boot, Sept 09PSV test, LEZCOMPLIANT, 1 councilowned from new
£24,500
06 PEUGEOTBOXER• Only covered 8,000
miles.• 8 Highback
passenger seatswith 3 pointbeltsplus plenty ofluggage space.
• Totally showroomcondition inside andout, excellent value.
£8,995
X VOLKSWAGEN LT46 • 15 Highback
passenger seats onUnwin tracking
• External taillift.• 90,000 klms• Analogue tacho
fitted but on a class V MoT.
• Would easily COIF£7,450
2003 TX2
• 6 seats.• Wheelchair
accessible.• Full Hackney
spec.• Ford running
gear.£7,995
03 52 MERCEDES SPRINTER 311 CDI• 16 Highback passenger seats in moquette.• 3 Point belts, sld, PSV tested, analogue tacho,
Triptronic transmission, 48,000 miles, airconditioning, Eberspacher heater, chrome trims.
• Totally unbelievable condition inside and out.• Tremendous value.£10,995 READY TO WORK
HEATONS MOTOR CO. WIGAN53 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 5PL
Tel: 01942 864222www.heatonsmotorco.co.uk
54 FORD TRANSITTOURNEO• 9 seater.• 47,000 miles.• Air conditioning• Velour trim• FSH• A nice example of this
popular vehicle• Good value
£9,450
05 RENAULT TRAFICSWB• 31,000 miles.• Ricon fully auto
internal tail lift.• Non slip floor, fully
carpetlined.• 5 Passenger seats
plus 2 wheelchairs.• Sld with cassette step• Showroom condition £10,450
2001 LDV CONVOYHILOADER• Front lowered step
entry• 8 Highback passenger
seats with 3 pointbelts• External taillift• Low miles• Lovely condition• Lots of Unwin tracking£4,500
04 MERCEDESSPRINTER 411 CDi• 15 highback
passenger seats,coach moquette, 3point belts, lots ofUnwin tracking.
• Front lowered stepentry, external tail-lift.
• Euroliners, W/C, PSV.• A nice example will
come newlyCOIFed/12monthsPSV test.
£16,995
W REG MERCEDESSPRINTER 410 LWB• Front lowered step
entry• 15 Highback
passenger seats• 81,000 miles • External taillift• Euroliners • Newly COIFed with
12 months PSV test• Drives and looks
superb £9,995
02 IVECO 50C11 • 16 highback seats
in moquette• Lots of Unwin
tracking • Full carpet lined• Ext tailift• Tacho• Psv tested• Exceptionally cleanFrom £11,995
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINI BUSES
Tiptronic (manual or auto), Mellor Conversion, PAS, LWB,low front entry loading door, 16 high back seats with 3ptseat belts, Unwin tracking, PLS underfloor tail litt, oneowner, ex local authority, 48,000 miles.
2001 Y REG MERCEDES 411CDi2.2TD
5 speed manual, PAS, MWB, high roof, side loading doorwith AVS electric step, 6 high back seats, Unwin trackingfitted with Ricon tail lift, very good condition, one owner,33,850 miles.
2004 53 REG RENAULT TRAFICLH29, 2.2 DIESEL
Manual g/box, LWB high roof, Mellor Conversion, PAS,side loading door, AVS step, 14 high back seats on Unwintracked floor, Ricon tail lift, one owner, only 13,900 miles.
05 REG VAUXHALL MOVANOLM35, 2.2TD
Manual gearbox, LWB high roof, Mellor Conversion, PAS,side loading door, step, 17 high back seats on M2 crashtested floor, one owner, ex charity, only 26,027 miles, goodcondition.
56 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35,2.2TD
PAS, manual, UVG coachbuilt body, front electric doorwith step, 16-24 removable high back seats, Unwintracking, PLS under floor tail lift, ex local authority, goodcondition, choice of 3.
P REG MERCEDES 609D 4.2 TD
5 speed, PAS, Wilker box body ambulance conversion, aircon, sldoor, Unwin tracking, piped oxygen, fixed bulkheadno cab to body, fitted with rear doors and Ross &Bonnyman tail lift, high spec, one owner, 92,000 miles.
2003 03 REG FORD TRANSIT 4302.4
5 Speed, PAS, LWB, high roof, Mellor Conversion,sideloading door with step, 12 high back seats with 3pt seatbelts, Unwin tracking, Ricon tail lift, one owner, ex localauthority, 19,000 miles only
2002 52 REG VOLKSWAGEN LT 352.2TD
PAS, mobile first aid control unit or mobile office, separatekitchen fitted with microwave, sink & fridge, full air con andheating, silent running generator, side entrance door withsteps & ramp for wheelchairs, one owner, mint condition,13,000 miles only
2004 04 REG PEUGEOT BOXERTRI AXLE
Agile gearbox, front entry power door, high roof, tintedwindows with rear top sliders, 16 high back seats, NMitracking.
UN REGISTERED NEW MODELIVECO BUS 45.C15, 3.0HDI TD
LWB, PAS, high roof, 16 high back removable seats, frontentry power plug door, high roof, tinted windows, testedfloor, Unwin tracking, Ratcliff underfloor tail lift, COIF.Choice of 7.
53 REG IVECO 50C13, 2.8TD,IRIS BUS
Manual gearbox, high roof, O & H conversion, PAS, sideloading door, AVS step, 3 high back seat’s on Unwintracked floor, air suspension and electric cheese wedgeramp, one owner, only 14,000 miles.
55 REG RENAULT MASTER MM35,2.2TD
5 speed, PAS, high roof, SCW Conversion, LWB, sideloading door with step, 8 high back Cogent seats, Unwintracking, Ricon tail lift, mint condition, one owner, 53,900miles only.
53 REG CITROEN RELAY 350 HDI,2.8 DIESEL
LWB, high roof, 16 high back Restcroft seats, low frontentry slam door, rear heater, driver overhead storage,Unwin tracking, PLS automatic underfloor tail lift, 140,000kms, one owner, ex local charity.
2002 02 REG IVECO 45.C11,2.8 TD
MWB Chassis 3.OHDI TD, 6 speed manual g/box flatfloor, front entry slam door, high roof, tinted windows, 8-12 Abacus seats Koeller tracking & spring feet, Ratcliff350 underfloor, tail lift.
NEW UN REG NEW MODELIVECO 4.5 C15
Manual gearbox, LWB high roof, O & H Conversion, PAS,side loading door, AVS step, 8 high back seats on Unwintracked floor, Ricon tail lift, Eberspacher heater and aircon, one owner, only 9,036 miles.
03 REG RENAULT MASTER MM35,2.2TD
PAS, air susp, mobile office / communications unit, separatekitchen, full air con and heating, generator, roof entry withsafety rails, air operated T/Scopic mas, side entrance doorwith steps, one owner mint condition, 11,000 miles only.
Y REG 2001 MERCEDESSPRINTER 411
PAS, LWB, Frank Guy Conversion, low front entry loadingdoor, 16 high back seats with 3 point seat belts, Unwintracking, Ratcliff underfloor tail lift, one owner, ex localauthority, 22,000 miles warranted.
2002 02 REG MERCEDESSPRINTER 411CDi, 2.2TD
Ex LWB, Bernard Mansel Conversion. Twin side loadingdoors, 8 high back seats with 3 point seat belts, NMItracking, side ramp, lots of extras, very high spec, oneowner, 2,000 miles warranted.
2008 08 REG MERCEDES VITOTRAVELINER 2.2CDI TAXI
Mobile office / Clinic / Treatment Centre / Expo unit, separatewaiting and treatment area’s, heating, silent running generator,side entrance door with Ratcliff wheelchair access lift, hydraulicfloor jacks, one owner, ex local authority, very low miles.
2002 52 REG IVECO TECTOR7.5 TON
Manual gearbox, LWB high roof, O & H conversion, PAS,side loading door, AVS step, 8 - 12 high back seats onUnwin tracked floor, Ricon tail lift, Eberspacher heater, oneowner, only 36,036 miles.
03 REG RENAULT MASTER LM35,2.2TD
Mercedes 311 CDI Tiptronic (manual or auto), Frank GuyConversion, PAS, LWB, side loading door, 16 high backseats with 3 point seat belts, full climate control, oneowner, ex local authority.
2003 52 REG MERCEDES 311CDI,2.2TD
Agile gearbox, front entry power door, high roof, tintedwindows with rear top sliders, 16 high back seats, NMItracking, PLS underfloor tail lift.
UN REGISTERED NEW MODELIVECO BUS, IVECO 45.C15 3.0 HDi
12-24 high back seats, front entry power door, highroof, tinted windows, tested flat floor, Unwin tracking,Ratcliff underfloor, tail lift, low mileage, choice of 3 1remaining.
02 REG 50c 13 MELLORCOACHBUILT IRIS BUS, 2.8HDI TD
Manual gear box, high roof, O & H conversion, PAS, sideloading door, AVS step, 8 high back seat’s on Unwintracked floor, Ricon tail lift, Eberspacher heater & air con,one owner, only 8.500 miles
03 REG RENAULT MASTER MM35,2.2TD
H.W. PICKRELLMINIBUS AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES
Gardiners Lane North • Crays Hill • Billericay • Essex • CM11 2XETel: 01268 521033 • Mobile: 07860 894331 • Fax: 01268 284951Email: [email protected] - www.hwpickrell.co.uk
Finance available on all vehicles (subject to status) Written details on request.
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• 49 Reclining Seats• Centre sunken toilet• AIR CONDITIONING
• Double glazing• Audio & Video• Retarder & Webasto
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• AIR CONDITIONING• Double glazing• Audio & DVD
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2005 VOLVOB12B VAN HOOLALIZEE T9
• 51/53 Reclining seats• AIR CONDITIONING• Double glazing• Centre sunken toilet
• Fridge & Boiler• Audio• Alloys• Retarder.
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• 49 Retrimmed seats• Floor mounted toilet• AIR CONDITIONING• Double Glazing
• Audio & Video• Boiler & fridge• Webasto & Retarder
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• 49 Reclining Seats• Centre sunken toilet• AIR CONDITIONING
• Double glazing• Audio & Video• Retarder & Webasto
• 51/53 Reclining seats• AIR CONDITIONING• Double glazing• Centre sunken toilet
• Fridge & Boiler• Audio• Alloys• Retarder.
• 49 Reclining Seats• Inswing door• AIR CONDITIONING
• Fridge & Boiler• Telma• Double glazing
• “I” Shift gearbox• 49/53 Reclining seats• Continental exit
• AIR CONDITIONING• Double glazing• Audio & DVD
equipment
• 49 Retrimmed seats• Floor mounted toilet• AIR CONDITIONING• Double Glazing
• Audio & Video• Boiler & fridge• Webasto & Retarder
• 53 Reclining seats• Double glazing• Air Conditioning
• Inswing Door• CD/Radio/PA• Cruise Control
• 53 Reclining seats• Double glazing• Air Conditioning
• Inswing Door• CD/Radio/PA• Cruise Control
• 51/53 Reclining seats• Air conditioning• Centre toilet
• Double glazing• Boiler & Fridge• Audio & DVD systems
SELECTED USED VEHICLESSELECTED USED VEHICLES
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2004 BOVAFUTURA FHD12.340 XE
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2005 VOLVOB12B VAN HOOLALIZEE T9
2003 BOVAFUTURA FHD12.340 XE
• 48 Reclining seats• AIR CONDITIONING• Rear sunken toilet• Double Glazing
• Boiler & Fridge• Audio & DVD systems• In-swing entrance door• Alloy Wheels
1999 VOLVOB10M VAN HOOLALIZEE T9
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1999 VOLVOB10M VAN HOOLALIZEE T9
‘2007 REG’DENNIS ‘R’ SERIESPLAXTONPARAGON
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• Allison Automatic• 71 Reclining seats• AIR CONDITIONING• Toilet• Double Glazing
• Boiler & fridge• Audio & DVD systems• Navigation system• Choice of 2 vehicles
2003 VOLVOB12BBERKHOFAXIAL D.D.
• Allison Automatic• 71 Reclining seats• AIR CONDITIONING• Toilet• Double Glazing
• Boiler & fridge• Audio & DVD systems• Navigation system• Choice of 2 vehicles
2003 VOLVOB12BBERKHOFAXIAL D.D.
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• Double glazing• Boiler & Fridge• Audio & DVD systems
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From product sales to product support, you can now get it all... direct from MAN!MAN Truck & Bus UK – A member of the MAN group
1998 “R” NEOPLANCITYLINER (MERC V6)48 recliners, manualtransmission, aircon, w/c,TV, seatbelts, hot water,double glazed, crew seat,Euro 2. In white withblack and yellow interior.Retail Price £49,950.00excl VAT
2001 “X” NEOPLANTRANSLINER (MAN)53 recliners, manualtransmission, aircon, TV,seatbelts, double glazed,crew seat, Euro 2. Inwhite with purple interiorRetail Price £69,950.00excl VAT
STOCK LIST2005 “05” MAN 13.220 NOGE CATALAN
MIDI COACH35 recliners, manual transmission, aircon, w/c, tv,
seatbelts, hot water, crew seat, Euro 3. In white withgreen interior.
Retail Price £79,950.00 excl VAT
2001 “Y” IVECO BEULAS STERGO E53 recliners, automatic transmission, aircon, belts, double
glazed, TV, crew seat, Euro 2. Choice of twoRetail Price £79,950.00 excl VAT
2001 “Y” IVECO BEULAS EL MUNDO49 recliners, automatic transmission, aircon, belts, doubleglazed, hot water, TV, crew seat, Euro 2. Choice of three
(one with 51 seats)Retail Price £84,950.00 excl VAT
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Wealden PSV
Contract tyres supplied at cost
www.wealdenpsv.co.ukTel: 01892 833830. Fax: 01892 836977Mobile: 07885 838989 Tonbridge, Kent
2004 SCANIA N94UDOMNIDECKER 76/80 seats,
long MoT. Choice of 4. £callfor a deal!
1995 VOLVO OLYMPIANL10/ZF ALEXANDER RH 78
belted seats, MoT 7/09£29,950
1988 LEYLAND OLYMPIAN6LXB NORTHERN COUNTIESLOWHEIGHT, 75 seats, MoT
6/09. Choice. £6,950
1988 VOLVO D10MALEXANDER RH, 5 speed,
ZF, 80 seats, 1 owner, MoT10/09 £10,950
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AUCTIONS ACCESSORIES BUSINESS FOR SALE
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 1 litre foam toBS 5423 c/w gauge and bracket £29.50FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, new red, EECtype, 2 litre foam to BS EN3 completewith gauge and bracket £33.00SCHOOL SIGNS £25.00 per setFIRST AID KITS PSV SPEC, withinvinyl case £17.00NO SMOKING stickers, double sided£0.95 eachEMERGENCY EXIT stickers, white onblack £0.85 eachFIRST AID stickers, white on green£0.85 eachFIRE EXTINGUISHER stickers, red onwhite £0.95 eachWINDOW HAMMERS small £2.75ANTI THEFT WINDOW HAMMER(wired) £13.50‘T KEYS’ £2.00 each12/24V DRIVERS FANS £16.50LONG REAR MUDFLAP 98in x 12in£37.00TWIN WHEEL MUDFLAP 22in x 12in£7.00
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TRAINING
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DUOFLEX LTDNOW OFFERING
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Also available side wall carpet
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P.L. TRIM LTD
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Get your Dennis partsfrom the company who really
knows Dennis buses
Bus and Coach Parts LtdNationwide Delivery Service
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www.busandcoachparts.co.ukDart/Javelin fuel tank from
£220 + VAT
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Telephone: 01226 722052 Eves: 01226 710620 Fax: 01226 700261
www.pvsbuses.co.ukEstablished since 1960
(The Reliable PSV Dealers)
Large stocks of quality used spares for most makes:Engines, G/Boxes, Diffs, Axles, P/Shafts, Glass, etc, etc.
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NEW MINIBUS PARTS
Tel: 01706 211 838www.cabmasters.com 997/1057811/VSP
OE Cummins 6b N/A engines Transit Minibus Shell Driver’s Air Seat
New Batteries Type 625 OE Peugeot EN55 LDV 2.5D Transit Connect Combi Shell
Daily 6 speed g-boxes £500 delivery mileage OE New Daily auto g-box £500 MB Vario Parts
New Van Doors OE Nissan 2.7td engines Renault 1.9 CDi f9qt engine
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MOBILE COLUMN LIFTSand accessories for heavy
duty vehiclesSEFAC UK Ltd
Barton Road, Water Eaton, Bletchley, MK2 3HU Milton Keynes,
The United Kingdom
Fred Lacoste,[email protected]: 01908 82 12 74Fax: 01908 82 12 75Website - www.sefac-lift.co.ukE-mail - [email protected]
GARAGE CLEAROUT4 x 305/75/24.5 remould (suit DAF) steer pattern . . £175 each
4 x 24.5 rimms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £50 each
6 x 205/75/17.5 (suite 814 Merc/DAF Cheetah) . . £65 each
2 x 700 R16 Michelin ex ZA (suit Optimo) . . . . . . . . £75 each
6 of 185 x 14 suit Sherpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £25 each
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205/75R 17.5 Uniroyal £90.00205/75R 17.5 Bridgestone £90.00215/75R 17.5 Uniroyal £92.00215/75R 17.5 Bridgestone £94.00225/75R 16 Budget £62.00245/70R 19.5 Pirelli £165.00245/70R 19.5 Budget £125.00265.70R 19.5 Continental £175.00275/70R 22.5 Matador £140.00275/80R 22.5 Premium £POA285/70R 22.5 Premium £POA295/80R 22.5 Budget Steer £124.00295/80R 22.5 Budget Drive £126.00295/80R 22.5 Regal £167.00295/80R 22.5 Bridgestone £225.00295/80R 22.5 Michelin XZE2 £POA315/80R 22.5 Budget £136.00315/80R 22.5 Regal £178.00315/80R 22.5 Michelin £POA315/80R 22.5 Bridgestone £245.00305/75R 244.5 Goodyear £POA
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For all your Recruitment & Tender Requirements
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Sallyanne BellerbyAdvertisement Manager
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The Bus & Coach Buyer Sales TeamTel: 01775 711 777 Fax: 01775 711 737
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John DilleySenior Sales Executive
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VDO launch improvedtachograph data managerTIS-Web 3 is a new
version of VDO's data
management solution
for downloading,
analysing and archiving
both digital and
analogue tachographs.
It features a new
interface to make
everyday data
management tasks
easier and quicker.
For approximately
80p a week, the device
highlights driver infringements, downloads the contents of cards, reads
analogue charts and analyses all of the data. The technology can be used
to ensure drivers are adhering to legislation and can help optimise vehicle
use. A starter kit is available, consisting of a Download Key II, Smart Card
Reader and free TIS-Web Software. A free three-month trial of the system
is available from www.dtco.co.uk. The starter kit can be bought on-line at
www.vdoshop.co.uk or from the firm's network of distributors.
New LED Bodyside Indicatorfrom BMACBMAC Limited have released a
newly designed Bodyside
Indicator, designed to ensure
manoeuvring vehicles are more
visible to pedestrians and other
road users. The light features
robust, high power LEDs as its
light source, which provide ten
times more light down the flank
of the vehicle than previous
versions. According to the
company, the light lasts up to
50 times longer than traditional
21 watt bulbs.
The indicator is easily
installed using three screws and
is protected against water and
dirt. It is suitable for 24Volt
applications and meets various
quality and safety standards. To
find the nearest BMAC distributor, visit www.bmac.ltd.org, or contact the
company direct on 0161 337 3070.
Somerstotalkare help keepcustomers happyMullany's Coaches of Watford have recently invested in additional
Somerstotalkare S6ng mobile lifting columns to help maintain their
company ethos of keeping
customers happy. The
operator's workshop
caters for its own 35
strong fleet and is also
used for carrying out
service and MOTs for
other PSV and heavy
goods vehicle operators.
The S6ng lifts, which have
a capacity of 7.5 tonnes,
are light and easily
manoeuvrable and can be
configured into sets of
four, six and eight.
Additionally, Somerstotalkare have announced that they have been
appointed as the UK agents for the supply of service and spare parts for
German vehicle lift company Hetra Gmb. Hetra customers can now sign
up to Somerstotalkare's routine maintenance agreements. For more
information on what the company offers, visit www.somerstotalkare.co.uk.
CPC training aid for handlingluggage'Handling luggage: reducing the
risk of injury' is the title of a new
CPC training aid from The
Association of Trainers, in
conjunction with Scriptographic
publications. The booklet is
designed to assist with driver CPC
periodic training manual handling
for coach drivers loading luggage.
It has received the ‘Crystal Mark’
for clarity from the Plain English
Campaign and the last page
features a pull out quiz which can
be kept as signed evidence of
training. To find out more or to
purchase the guide, visit
www.asot.org.uk
Litelogic signs deal with ArrivaLitelogic, suppliers of digital advertising solutions, have signed an
agreement with Arriva to provide eight Evolution custom LED screen
panels for the company's buses in Darlington and Derby. The high
resolution digital outdoor advertising billboards are fitted with GPS
technology and can be designed to fit various sizes and formats.
The system is powered by the Litecast software platform, which
enables advertisers to buy, schedule and upload advertising instantly via a
secure web interface. The screens' location and status can be monitored
in real-time, with certain displays triggered by the vehicle's current
location. To find out more, visit www.litelogic.com
AVS go for goldAVS Steps have launched a special offer called EX Gold, allowing
charitable organisations and voluntary groups to receive free three-year
roadside warranty cover when the EX Series of electric powered steps are
specified direct or through coachbuilders. The slide-in/slide-out cassette
steps are available in four sizes, with tread widths of 600mm to 1200mm.
The aluminium tread is enclosed in a galvanised steel case. They are self
cleaning and can
be fitted to hinged,
sliding and power
operated doors.
Additional
features include full
automatic working,
automatic step
closure when the
door shuts and
they can have an
illuminated front
edge. Another
option is a touch
sensitive strip,
which detects any
contact with
objects and cuts
the motor. The
steps are the factory fitted product of choice for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Minibuses.
Hillingdon Community Transport and Barnsley Dial-a-Ride have both
taken advantage of this offer. Their new steps were fitted for free by AVS
accredited Double 4 Ltd and Des Morrow Tail Lift Services. For more
information on AVS, call 01948 880010, e-mail [email protected] or
visit www.avssteps.co.uk
(LtoR) Manager of Hillingdon Community
Transport, John Reid; Sales Manager at Double 4
Ltd, Peter Davies; MD AVS Steps, Keith Clarke and
MD Double 4 Ltd, Dale Wilkes.
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Richmonds Coaches receivesB12B AlicronRichmonds Coaches of Royston, Hertfordshire, have added a 12.15m
Van Hool Alizee T9 Alicron to their fleet. Based on the Volvo B12B
chassis, it is specified with a 420bhp Euro4 rear mounted engine
matched to an I-Shift gearbox with intarder. It features 53 Royal class
seats, DDA compliant step strips and handrails, entertainment system,
ASR traction control, as well as Sutrak air conditioning and Webasto
heater. The coach was supplied by Moseley in the South Ltd.
B7R for O'ConnorsO'Connors Coach Hire of Bandon, Co Cork, have taken delivery of a
Volvo B7R Sunsundegui Sideral 10. The 10.3m coach is powered by
Volvo's Euro4 engine rated at 290hp and is matched to a six-speed
automatic gearbox. It features 43 seats, an entertainment package,
Bluetooth hands free mobile phone installation and GPS navigation. The
vehicle was supplied by Volvo Coach Sales of Loughborough.
Crafter for AirparksAirport shuttle
service, Airparks,
have taken delivery
of a minibus
converted
Volkswagen Crafter
cr50. The vehicle is
the extra long
wheelbase version,
featuring 16 seats
and has a large boot
for the luggage it will
be carrying from
airports. The
minibus was
supplied by Excel Conversions.
Travel Wright's first SetraNewark's Travel Wright have bought their first Setra, a 12.2m S415GT HD
ComfortClass, featuring a Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA 428hp Euro4
engine coupled with a ZF AS-Tronic 12-speed semi-automatic gearbox. It
has a number of safety features, including ESP, Brake Assist and EBS.
The 49-seater has a centre sunken toilet, Webasto heating, ComAir roof
mounted air conditioning and a Coach 2000 multi-media system. The
coach was supplied by Setra Coach Sales.
Comet’sExcelVariosandCraftersTwo Mercedes-
Benz Vario 813
luxury minicoaches
and two
Volkswagen Crafter conversions have entered service with Comet Car
Hire. The Varios have 20 luxury seats, a huge dropwell boot and air condi-
tioning, along with panoramic windows and full body kit. The Volkswagens
have 16 high back seats, a large boot, full air conditioning and panoramic
windows. The vehicles were converted by Excel Conversions of
Doncaster.
Short Van Hool Alicrons forCity CircleFour 10.5m Van Hool Alicron T911s have been added to City Circle's
fleet. The identical vehicles are powered by Euro5 DAF PR 265 S2
engines, producing 360hp, driven through a six-speed automatic gearbox.
36 reclining seats have been fitted, with a rear floor mounted wash room,
fridge, hot drinks machine, air conditioning and courier seat. The on-
board LCD screen is capable of showing DVD and satellite navigation
displays. The coach was supplied by Arriva Bus and Coach of
Cleckheaton.
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Plaxton Volvo for Longstaff'sOne of the first production Euro5 Volvo B12Bs, has been delivered to
Longstaff's Coaches of Amble. The 49-seat Plaxton Panther bodied
coach is powered by a 420bhp engine matched to an I-Shift gearbox and
features air conditioning. It has a personalised number plate, bearing the
letters EL, the initials of owner Fred Longstaff's son. The coach was
supplied by Plaxton Coach Sales of Anston.
Bova Magiq and Alizee B12B for BrooklineBrookline Coaches Ltd of West Malling, Kent, have received a 13.1m VDL Bova Magiq 131.460 MX, featuring a 460bhp DAF MX Euro5 engine coupled
with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission with integral retarder. The coach has ASR traction control, cruise control and a reversing camera. The interior specifica-
tion includes 53 Vogel Conturo reclining seats, tip up tables, entertainment system and water boiler and cooler. The vehicle has air conditioning with
additional heater and a Webasto heater. The new vehicle is seen alongside a pre-owned Volvo B12B Van Hool Alizee T9 supplied at the same time. The
coach was supplied by Moseley in the South Ltd.
Beluga for Mid-Devon CoachesA Mercedes-Benz 0816DT Sitcar Beluga II luxury midicoach is a new
addition for Mid-Devon Coaches of Bow, Devon. It is fitted with a 157bhp
Euro4 engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. It features a Telma CC80
retarder with hand and foot control, as well as an entertainment system,
Pannier lockers, 27 Politecnica reclining seats and Sutrak air conditioning.
The midicoach was supplied by Moseley in the South Ltd.
Solosare afirst forLothianBusesLothian Buses
have added six
new 9.6m Optare
Solo SRs to their
fleet, the first of
this kind of
vehicle to enter
service with the
company. They
are fitted with Euro5 MAN engines matched with Allison 2100 Series
gearboxes. They will run on the MacTour routes 60, 61 and 69 and were
supplied by Optare Sales.
Setras for West End TravelTwo Setra ComfortClass coaches have been bought by Leicestershire's
West End Travel. One is a 12m S415GT HD fitted with the Mercedes-
Benz OM 457 LA 428hp Euro4 engine matched to a ZF AS-Tronic 12
speed semi-automatic gearbox and has 49 Nimbus seats. The other is a
13.02m tri-axle S416GT HD, fitted with the same specification as the
S415GT HD. With 49 seats, extra legroom is achieved through its
additional length. A safety feature of the vehicle is Proximity Distance
Control. The coaches were supplied by Setra Coach Sales.
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