Minibus Options has completed what is thought to be the UK’s largest wheelchair accessible minibus conversion. The M2 category minibus can accommodate up to seven wheelchairs. It is based on the Iveco Daily, which is now offered with a 4,100mm wheelbase plus an extra-long rear overhang, making the vehicle over 7.6m in length. Minibus Options […]
First in line to trial the Irizar i4H hybrid coach in not only the UK, but northern Europe, is Travel de Courcey (see B&CB 1442, 11 August 2017 for our coverage of the announcement of this vehicle). Operating green PCVs is nothing new for CEO, Adrian de Courcey, whose fleet includes electric Optare Versas. It […]
To all those planning on entering the Pride and Joy All Stars awards, there is now a new email address to send entries to: [email protected] Pride and Joy Clothing has teamed up with Bus and Coach Buyer to launch the accolades; a new initiative that acknowledges and rewards young talent in the industry. Download an […]
My final foray into the world of influencing opinion formers takes us into the heart of each local area; mixing with those dedicated people who are the backbone of local business and community groups usually working on as voluntary basis with no thought of financial reward. These aren’t the politically-inspired councillors, bureaucracy-loving council officers, elusive […]
If you’ve got over the shock of reading my last two columns suggesting you invest time in attending relevant meetings of your local council to get to know and ultimately influence the key people who make decisions affecting your business, guess what?… I’m about to suggest even more meet-ups with influential people. This time I’m […]
Two weeks ago in this feature, I explained the basic structures of local authorities (county, district and unitary) and I encouraged you to attend meetings to see democracy in action as well as provide for a great opportunity to meet councillors and officers and let your presence be noted and noticed. Now, I can appreciate […]
CPT President Ian Luckett wrote in a recent blog: “…as operators we need to keep up the pressure on our elected representatives but equally it is imperative we get involved with our local authorities”. Ian was referring to the Government’s Air Quality Plan, in which local councils have been charged by Government to come up […]
Lancashire based operator, Travellers Choice has taken delivery of nine new Volvo B11R Jonckheere coaches adding to an existing fleet of almost 150, of which nearly 90 per cent are built on Volvo chassis. John Shaw, Managing Director of Travellers Choice said: “When considering the addition of new vehicles to our extensive fleet, we looked […]