In 2003 Giles Fearnley, Stuart Wilde and the team at what was then the Harrogate & District operation of Blazefield Holdings relaunched the 36 service between Leeds, Harrogate and Ripon in a revolutionary move that started an immensely positive trend in the industry. The introduction of leather seats in dedicated branded high specification buses set […]
A Chinese investor could acquire Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL), according to recent press reports. These suggest that Chinese bus builders, Yutong and BYD, have both made approaches. The latter already has links with ADL, having entered into an agreement to collaborate to build 51 single decker electrics. The two companies have signed a joint venture […]
Wrightbus has announced a direct sales offer that enables customers to purchase a variety of new and used vehicles from stock. This is expected to provide ‘fast and easy’ access to the buses customers need for their businesses. The retail operation will be lead by former Optare director, Chris Wise, who is also Wrightbus’s National […]
megabus.com has announced a further expansion of its domestic network in France with the addition of two new routes in the Normandy and Burgundy regions. The Stagecoach owned company will operate a new line between Paris and Dijon and a new route linking Paris, Rouen and Le-Havre, from 3 February 2016. It means it now […]
Mint Coaches of London has added an Unvi Voyager GT to its fleet. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1021 chassis, it features rear air suspension, cruise control and a 211hp Euro6 engine coupled with a manual six-speed gearbox. It is specified with 30 Brusa Platinum Trim leather trimmed seats, a Hispacold air conditioning system, a […]
Stagecoach East Scotland has added 12 Volvo B8R based Plaxton Elites to its fleet. Representing an investment of £3.12m, the coaches are for use on the company’s St Andrews to Edinburgh express service. Their features include free Wi-Fi, USB ports, an air conditioning system, an onboard toilet and leather reclining seats for up to 49 […]
RS Tyrer Ltd of Chorley, Lancashire has added a VDL Futura FHD2 129.370 MX/Auto coach to its fleet. Powered by a DAF MX11 370hp Euro6 engine with ZF EcoLife automatic gearbox and retarder, it has 55/57 Vogel Magnio Luxury seats with Prestige upholstery, footrests, magazine nets, armrests, a fridge, drinks facility, an off side centre […]
St Andrews Executive Travel from St Andrews has added another two Unvi Touring GTs to its fleet. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1524 chassis, they feature all round air suspension, cruise control and a Euro6 238hp engine matched to a manual six-speed gearbox. The luxury specification includes 41 Brusa leather seats, a courier seat, a […]