The company took the first two examples of the 21-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based lowfloor vehicle in Autumn 2016 and the first repeat order for a second pair is currently being delivered. It will be followed closely by the first ten of the new order. A further ten will be delivered in 2018. Managing Director Ralph Roberts […]
Van Hool is set to be the first manufacturer to introduce an electric coach but it will launch on the North American market in 2019. Van Hool and Proterra, an American battery technology company, are expecting the venture to create a 100% electric-powered coach with 300km range and says it will be primarily used for […]
By day two of the Coach and Bus UK exhibition, I was becoming aware of my age – these legs, each heading towards 60 years old, ain’t what they used to be. For the ‘little’ show, Coach and Bus UK seemed to be quite big, with plenty to see and, especially on day one, a […]
The Mercedes Benz Tourismo is the best-selling coach in Europe and has made an increasing impact on the UK market since it was launched here. Now there is a new generation of the model with many more options, some of them exclusively right-hand-drive, which Daimler Buses hopes will further entrench the model’s appeal. For those […]
Industry leaders have expressed concern over announcements of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Glasgow. One of the most vocal was McGill’s MD, Ralph Roberts, who was reported in the press that he would be prepared to launch legal action if Glasgow council goes ahead with these plans. He believes the scheme singles out […]
Stagecoach East Scotland has introduced six new Plaxton Elites for use on its Express services across its region. Four of the new vehicles will operate on the newest route in the Express network, the X24, which links Fife and Glasgow Airport. This route was extended in August last year to operate hourly between St […]
Mellor Coachcraft has signed a distributorship agreement with E-Bus, which sees the manufacturer move into the markets of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. E-Bus will be providing all sales, after-sales, service and spare parts for Mellor customers within these three countries. Following similar deals covering Scandinavia, Germany and Austria, the latest agreement gives E-Bus […]
The new Levante III launched at this week’s Coach and Bus UK show by Caetano is one of the most innovative coaches of the year. The Portuguese-built vehicle is completely re-engineered and has a raft of new features designed in conjunction with National Express, whose operators will be the main customers for the 14.9-metre tri-axle. […]