Renfrew based Gibson Direct has added three Volvo B11R based coaches with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork to its fleet. Each of the new vehicles is fitted with 49 seats, a centre demountable toilet, CD/DVD audio system, two TV screens and a reversing camera, as well as the Volvo D11C six-cylinder diesel engine. The operator’s new Volvo […]
John Gould, Managing Director of Stagecoach in South Wales, said: “We have warned the Welsh Government for months that these misguided cuts would impact severely on people who rely on the bus and on bus workers. They have not listened and now sadly local people will feel the effects of their decisions. Ministers’ actions are […]
Berkshire based Stewarts Coaches has acquired Woods Coaches of Leicester for an undisclosed sum. Stewarts is to retain the Woods Coaches name and existing management team. Following the acquisition, the Stewarts Group now operates a fleet of over 60 vehicles, from 16 seat minibuses and full size touring coaches to buses and team coaches. Of […]
Frankly, I had expected the public to think better of it and stay in bed but no, there was a crowd assembled, predominantly of children who had brought their parents along, but swelled by dignitaries and local politicians. Lots was going on, it was colourful if damp, and for a while there was a buzz. […]
As well as refreshment opportunities there will be a variety of stands selling items such as models and books. Regular bus drives around Hastings will be run using a variety of modern and heritage vehicles and in excess of 35 buses and coaches will be on display Parking will be available and an adult entry […]
DJ Coaches has taken delivery of two 14.2 m Van Hool Astromegas. The wheelchair accessable coaches each have 85 E-Leather trimmed seats, a toilet /washroom, a large capacity fridge, a ski box, an eight camera CCTV system, a servery, a Bosch entertainment system, an inbuilt sat nav and a driver bunk with false wall that […]
BM Coaches of London has taken delivery of a new EVM X-Clusive based on the Euro5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It is powered by a 519Cdi 191BHP Common Rail Direct Injection V6 diesel engine matched to the 7 G-Tronic automatic gearbox. Features include EVM’s new plug type entry door, an air conditioning system, a 1,500Watt inverter, a […]
Steels Coaches of Addingham has added a 12.9m Irizar i6 Integral to its fleet. The coach has been equipped with 59 seats and has the usual i6 integral specifications, such as a fridge, a reversing camera, a climate control system, a ZF AS-Tronic automated gearbox and an iPod . It will be put to work […]