These are exciting times for PLS (Passenger Lift Services), the Smethwick based bus and coach passenger lift manufacturer. Not only has it been incorporated into Mobility Networks, the international provider of access solutions for accessible vehicles, it has also consolidated its operation by moving everything to a single site. This is all topped by the […]
With the aim of significantly reducing the number of people living in areas of poor air quality in London, the ULEZ is planned to halve emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM10) from vehicle exhausts in central London. This means more than 80% of central London is expected to meet the nitrogen dioxide […]
Spot Travel has taken delivery of a Euro6 EVM Classic. The minicoach is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, powered by a Euro6 516Cdi 163bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine coupled with a seven-speed G Tronic automatic gearbox. Features include 22 Comfort 80 seats, a Mercedes-Benz Audio 10 upgrade radio/SD entertainment package, saloon speakers integrated […]
A 14m VDL Futura FHD 139.410MX coach has been delivered to Marshalls Coaches of Milton Keynes. The vehicle has a ZF AS-Tronic gearbox with intarder, an offside centre sunken freshwater toilet, 63 Vogel Magnio Prestige seats with headrests and piping trimmed in car leather with three point seat belts and individual footrests. Moseley (PCV) supplied […]
Birmingham based Endeavour Coaches has added a Plaxton Leopard bodied Euro5 Volvo B9R to its fleet. The coach has 70 seats in three plus two formation, a climate control system incorporating a forward roof mounted Thermo King air conditioning unit and a radio/CD entertainment system with public address facility. Power comes from a Volvo D9B […]
Go Ahead-owned Bluestar has announced that The Rainbow Project is its official good cause for 2015. The operator will spend the year raising funds and awareness to help the charity provide a range of services to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in and around its home city of Southampton. The company is to display information […]
Following the sudden death of driver and Nightcap campaigner David Wright, a charter that he was involved in producing has been named the Wright room charter in his memory. The charter campaigns for minimum standards for accommodation for drivers whilst travelling abroad on skiing and other trips ensuring all drivers are able to relax and […]
An issue concerning diesel has recently been raised in France. It is in relation to a French Ministerial Order that increases the maximum level of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) in diesel sold at public filling stations in France to a maximum of 8% by volume. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), and FuelsEurope, representing […]