Parrys International has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30-based EVM Avantgarde minicoaches. Built on the 516CDI extra-long wheelbase chassis, it is powered by a Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine coupled with a seven-speed G-Tronic automatic gearbox. It has a Masats plug-type passenger electric entry door, Eberspacher saloon air-conditioning, an entertainment package and […]
Bus and Coach Buyer’s David Cole attended the second Honk for Hope rally in London earlier this week. Can you spot your coach? Here are all of the coaches from the event, including the ominous coffin coach. Also pictured is one of the first 70-plate coaches to hit the streets of the capital. Just click […]
Go North East is set to introduce coaches on its X9 and X10 routes, replacing buses. The services run between Middlesbrough and Newcastle via the A19, serving Stockton, Norton, Billingham, Peterlee, Dalton Park, Heworth and Gateshead. The coaches going on the route will initially be Volvo B9R Caetano Levantes as a temporary measure. They will […]
Despite the challenging conditions prevailing at the moment, Walsall-based JKT International has added a sixth Scania Irizar coach to its 12-strong fleet. “Although these times are extremely tough, we made the decision to continue our investment programme in new PSVAR compliant vehicles,” comments JKT International Director, Jawed Akhtar. On why he has taken the plunge […]
As the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) continues to campaign for support for the coach sector, it has warned the government of the damage a collapse of the sector could have on the country’s tourism industry. CPT is warning the government that the collapse of the coach travel sector this winter could wipe almost 10% […]
According to the Petitions Committee, the government’s response to a petition requesting cash to help the beleaguered coach industry is not good enough. The Petitions Committee (the group of MPs who oversee the petitions system) feels the government’s response did not directly address the request of the petition. It has written to the government to […]
Rover European Travel has announced it is to cease trading. The COVID-19 crisis was named as the reason behind the closure, resulting in a complete loss of revenue. The Nailsworth, Gloucestershire-based company was managed by Carole and David Hand. A statement on Rover’s Facebook page said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we […]
The director of Abbot Coach Travel Ltd has regrettably announced the closure of the company with immediate effect, and the loss of 11 jobs. The business, which was incorporated in 1998, had suffered a significant reduction in turnover this year as a direct result of Covid-19 and was impacted following the sad and unfortunate passing […]