Maintainability Glenn Saint commented, ‘The bus has been designed specifically for ease of service and maintenance. For example, all electrical items are on the lower deck and the iBus & CCTV systems housed in a dedicated rear electrical compartment which can be easily accessed without tools.’ To avoid confusion, Optare’s harnesses run alongside the offside […]
Adidas are the first brand to use this medium, which will only be available throughout 2014 to tie in with Transport for London’s ‘Year of the Bus’, celebrating 100 years since the launch of the world’s first mass produced motor bus and 60 years since the creation of London’s iconic Routemaster. There are five different […]
Wigan based Olympia Travel UK has added its first i6 Integral. The coach has DAF’s MX300 engine, a ZF AS-Tronic autoshift gearbox and leather headrest inserts, a drinks machine, a toilet and a reversing camera with alarm. The operator has also added air horns. The coach joins a fleet of six touring under contract for […]
Birmingham based Aziz Coach Service has added two Plaxton Leopards to its fleet. The 12.8m 59 seat vehicles are built on a Euro5 Volvo B9R chassis, with a rear mounted Volvo D9B 9.36litre engine and I-Shift automated gearbox. Features include reclining seats, air conditioning, DVD entertainment system and CCTV, Aziz MD, Naz Aziz, said, ‘They […]
Mayne Coaches of Warrington has taken delivery of its first wheelchair accessible coach, a 12.6m Plaxton Elite, based on a Volvo B9R underframe. Wheelchair users board using a concealed lift in the main entrance which gives access to an area with mountings to secure the wheelchair. The 49-seater also has a demountable centre toilet which […]
Jim Spittle FCILT, CILT’s (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) new President in the UK, has set out his priorities for the Institute in the coming year. Speaking at the Annual President’s Inauguration Lunch, Jim said the Institute has achieved significant growth in its scope and influence over recent years. He outlined three key opportunities […]
Reading Bus is to implement new timetables on its 19 and 19a and claret routes 20, 20a and 21, which come into effect on 7 July. The current 19/19a arrangement, alongside claret 20/20a, will be replaced by the new ‘nineteens’ services. The three different ‘nineteens’ will combine to provide a 20 minute frequency between central […]
First Essex has unveiled a special anniversary vehicle to celebrate 100 years of Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services. An ex-London Dennis Trident has been painted in the former operator’s cream and red livery with gold detailing. It will enter every day service on Monday, 19 May, serving customers in south Essex. The 825 preservation group carried out […]