Every year, Millbrook plays host to the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Cenex event, a showcase of the latest in environmentally friendly vehicles held by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnerhip (LowCVP). Chris Peat attended this year’s edition to report on the innovations, equipment and projects most relevant to the bus and coach sector. Magtec Perhaps one […]
Attain Travel of Witton, Birmingham, has extended its fleet to almost 30 vehicles with the introduction of two new Plaxton Leopards and a Cheetah XL. Attain Travel MD, David Costello, said, ‘The B9 Leopard is a proven product with a reputation for reliability, durability and performance. At 12.8m and with 70 seats, all with three-point […]
Eavesway Travel has taken delivery of an EVM X-Clusive VIP Sprinter 519Cdi, powered by the Mercedes-Benz Euro6 191bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine married to a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. It features the new EVM plug type passenger electric entry door, 16 Executive 110 seats, a coach back boot, an Eberspacher saloon air conditioning system, […]
Marchants Coaches from Cheltenham has added two Mercedes-Benz Euro6 Tourismo Ms to its fleet. Built to Touring Plus specification, they have 53 seats in Luxline upholstery, an air conditioning system, a toilet, two 19inch fold down LCD monitors paired with BOSCH audio/visual equipment and Wi-Fi. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 Euro6 engine […]
Bayliss Executive Travel from Deal, Kent, has recently taken delivery of two Plaxton Elitei inter-decks. The Volvo B11R 15m coaches have 75 seats and are powered by a D11K 10.8litre engine with I-Shift transmissions. Finished with wood effect flooring, they have a Professional Entertainment System. They have been used on school work, cruise transfers and […]
Galloway European Coachlines Ltd of Mendlesham, Suffolk has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Unvi Voyager GT. The vehicle is powered by the new 5.1litre four-cylinder 211bhp engine matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. It features 30 reclining Brusa seats trimmed in two tone leather, Hispacold air conditioning, a fridge and a Bosch Professional Line […]
Conlon Travel from Clones, County Monaghan, has added a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo to its fleet. Built to Touring specification, it has 53 seats in Travel Star Xtra fabric upholstery, full air conditioning, two 19inch fixed LCD monitors paired with a professional Bosch audio/visual system, hands free Bluetooth technology and a USB charging point. Power is delivered […]
Promptly at 1100 the first immaculate former Leicester City Transport vehicle departed well laden from the National Space Centre car park to inaugurate the Leicester Transport History Trust’s heritage bus running day. The event continues to grow in popularity and this year was again linked with an open day at the nearby First depot and […]