Epsom Coaches took delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Tourismo M at its recent Charity Open Day, which was in celebration of its 95th year in operation. Powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM 470 Euro6 engine coupled to a six-speed ZF Ecolife automatic gearbox, the coach has 49 seats in Luxline upholstery with increased legroom, three-pin plug […]
Greys of Ely has added another Irizar i6 Integral to its fleet, following purchasing a similar one in 2014. The 12.9m, DAF powered coach has 57 seats with flat-weave upholstery coupled with iLeather, with the aim being to mimic the interior colours and luxury of high end cars such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Greys MD, […]
A fire that broke out at Geldards Coaches’ site in Leeds recently (see B&CB 1340, 14 August 2015) has completely destroyed the workshop and garage area, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services. The site consisted of three bays with an inspection pit in each. There were a coach and two buses in the […]
Manchester Airport has worked with CPT UK to launch a new scheme to assist coach drivers with the quick and easy movement of coaches and passengers through the airport’s collection and drop-off areas. The Coach Welcome scheme aims to provide clear information and a friendly welcome for a ‘hassle-free experience’. Operators, drivers and tour guides […]
A temporary coach parking bay on the Albert Embankment has become the subject of a consultation issued by Transport for London, in a view to making it a permanent bay. Earlier this year, a temporary 45 metre off-peak coach parking bay was created on Albert Embankment to replace some of the coach parking on Victoria […]
First West of England has painted one of its buses in the familiar yellow and green Badgerline colour scheme, complete with giant badger, to celebrate the company’s launch in 1985. The first opportunity to view it and other heritage vehicles painted in Badgerline colours was at a small gathering on Saturday 8 August at Wells […]
Welsh coach operator Edwards Coaches Ltd, from Pontypridd has been awarded Gold Status during an Engineering Audit carried out by National Express, making them only the third company to be awarded this accolade throughout the UK. The 56 point audit is based on the industry publication by VOSA ‘Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness’.
Transdev has marked the tenth anniversary of its Witch Way service in the Burnley area. Since the X43 was re-branded and upgraded to the Witch Way in August 2005, there has been more than £3m of investment in the route. There’s 15 double-decker buses in the fleet, with tinted windows, leather seating, ample leg room […]