The Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT) engineering committee has launched two new accreditations this week. The ‘Workshop Accreditation’ assesses operator and dealer workshops against a series of in-depth engineering compliance and health & safety based procedures, and is open to all CPT members who operate a DVSA Approved Testing Facility or carry out bus and […]
Doors on buses and coaches are easily taken for granted, yet we expect a lot of them in service and, should they go wrong, they become a problem that keeps the bus off the road. When they do break down or simply need some new life breathing into them, one company that can help is […]
Coventry based Harry Shaw has taken delivery of a new Scania OmniExpress to replace an identical vehicle purchased by the firm three years ago. The 14m vehicle is based on a Scania K 400 EB6x2*4 chassis equipped with a 400hp Euro5 Scania engine and the latest generation of the manufacturer’s fully-automated Opticruise gear-selection system. It […]
Cheltenham based Swanbrook Coaches has taken an Irizar i4 for use on its timetabled interurban service. The DAF-engined coach is to DDA specifications and has powered front and centre doors, an air conditioning system, 57 seats with iLeather headrests, a reversing camera and a Bosch audio system. Its wheelchair lift built into the nearside centre […]
Evo Travel from Shepherd’s Bush has invested in its first two Euro6 Mercedes-Benz Tourismos. The pair each have 55 seats with Travel Star Xtra upholstery, entertainment package, an air conditioning system and safety features including ABS, ESP and Brake Assist. Power is delivered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 hLA Euro6 engine matched to a ZF […]
Several weeks ago I blogged about an evening event at the House of Commons at which Dawsonrentals Bus & Coach marked 20 years in the bus and coach market. That wasn’t the occasion to sit down and talk to Dawsonrentals MD, Paul Sainthouse, about this significant milestone and the changes the company has seen over […]
First West Yorkshire launched a consultation programme last week to showcase their plans to provide a ‘New bus for West Yorkshire’ scheme. First representatives were on hand at venues in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and Halifax to present their proposals to council officials, local politicians, business representatives and community and transport groups. Kirsty Flatt caught up […]
Transport engineers, fleet managers and industry experts are set to reveal the latest technologies and thinking to help operators increase fleet efficiency, save fuel and improve compliance at this year’s IRTE Conference. It is scheduled for 17 September at the Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent. Secretary of State for Transport, Claire Perry […]