Blue Bus Innovations has become what is thought to be the first company in the UK to operate compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) minibuses. The Luton-based start-up has ordered three IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic vehicles powered by CNG. The trio of 16-seater alternative-fuel vehicles is in addition to three 19-seater Daily Tourys minibuses. The CNG vehicles […]
In a past life, I did a lot of off-road driving for a Land Rover magazine. It was enormous fun, and I still have a passion for it. Browsing the web the other day, I wandered on to Unvi’s website to discover that something which existed only in my dreams is built by Unvi – […]
Peter confirmed the desire for change came from the ‘Big Five’; National Express, First, Go-Ahead, Arriva and Stagecoach. A proposed change in the restructure that Martin wanted to emphasise is the formulation of an External Relations unit. Four members of CPT staff are planned to work in this department. Martin said: “The idea with this […]
Centurion Travel of Midsomer Norton, Somerset is a new Parts and Service Dealer for Irizar (UK) in the south west. The joint-venture dealership is located near Bristol and Bath. Centurian Travel MD, Martin Spiller, said: “Centurion Travel has successfully operated and maintained Irizar Integral coaches in its own fleet for some years and is now […]
Volvo made a big reveal at Euro Bus Expo, displaying a B11R 4×2 chassis equipped with MCV 12.65m long stainless steel coachwork. Retailing at £215,000, the as yet unnamed coach is 3.65m high and 2.55m wide with a 13,300kg ULW. The first eight examples have been ordered by Golden Tours, already an enthusiastic MCV customer, […]
The coach ‘Stig’ – our anonymous test driver – summed up Temsa’s Safari HD12 coach at the end of the test: “I can just see drivers saying ‘At last. A proper coach.’ This is a driver’s machine.” Positioned at the budget end of the touring coach spectrum with a retail ticket of £215,000, that’s quite […]
CPT plans to remain in London for the time being, according to a consultation document outlining proposed changes. The announcement follows some speculation over the future shape of the CPT in recent weeks after it was learnt it is discussing a restructuring of the organisation. CPT’s head office is to stay put in its current […]
