Every pound spent on local bus infrastructure can generate up to between £4.67 and £6.94 of benefits for local businesses, communities and the environment, according to a report commissioned by Greener Journeys. Carried out by independent analysts at KPMG LLP, the study found that carefully planned bus priority measures, such as bus lanes, busway schemes […]
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has invested £3m in its Turquoise Line number 78 and 79 services with 15 new ADL Enviro400 bodied Scania double deckers. They feature audio/visual announcement systems, real time technology, interior green mood lighting and free Wi-Fi. Planned to be in operation by early October, they bring the total number of new […]
Attain Travel of Witton, Birmingham, has extended its fleet to almost 30 vehicles with the introduction of two new Plaxton Leopards and a Cheetah XL. Attain Travel MD, David Costello, said, ‘The B9 Leopard is a proven product with a reputation for reliability, durability and performance. At 12.8m and with 70 seats, all with three-point […]
Eavesway Travel has taken delivery of an EVM X-Clusive VIP Sprinter 519Cdi, powered by the Mercedes-Benz Euro6 191bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine married to a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. It features the new EVM plug type passenger electric entry door, 16 Executive 110 seats, a coach back boot, an Eberspacher saloon air conditioning system, […]
Marchants Coaches from Cheltenham has added two Mercedes-Benz Euro6 Tourismo Ms to its fleet. Built to Touring Plus specification, they have 53 seats in Luxline upholstery, an air conditioning system, a toilet, two 19inch fold down LCD monitors paired with BOSCH audio/visual equipment and Wi-Fi. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 Euro6 engine […]
Bayliss Executive Travel from Deal, Kent, has recently taken delivery of two Plaxton Elitei inter-decks. The Volvo B11R 15m coaches have 75 seats and are powered by a D11K 10.8litre engine with I-Shift transmissions. Finished with wood effect flooring, they have a Professional Entertainment System. They have been used on school work, cruise transfers and […]
Galloway European Coachlines Ltd of Mendlesham, Suffolk has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Unvi Voyager GT. The vehicle is powered by the new 5.1litre four-cylinder 211bhp engine matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. It features 30 reclining Brusa seats trimmed in two tone leather, Hispacold air conditioning, a fridge and a Bosch Professional Line […]
Conlon Travel from Clones, County Monaghan, has added a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo to its fleet. Built to Touring specification, it has 53 seats in Travel Star Xtra fabric upholstery, full air conditioning, two 19inch fixed LCD monitors paired with a professional Bosch audio/visual system, hands free Bluetooth technology and a USB charging point. Power is delivered […]