Save money, increase safety Thamesdown moved into its purpose built depot in 2005, relocating from its previous base near Swindon bus station. The new facility provides it with over five acres for its operation. David said, ‘We carry out pretty much everything maintenance and repair wise here, from bus servicing, repairs and MOT preparation. We […]
VDL Group Developments Wim van der Leegte, Chairman of VDL, has been at the helm since the age of 19 in 1966 when he took on running the company his father had established in 1953. One of the principles that drives him is that the companies within VDL should manufacture and employ people within the […]
Some readers may have experienced the coach on brief road runs at the NEC during the show. At that time it had a pre-production engine which has just been replaced with a production unit and there have also been a number of other modifications and refinements made in the interim. The Leopard body marks a return to […]
A survey by ComRes for the charity Guide Dogs showed that over 80% of people support the introduction of driver training, as it would improve the experience of disabled bus passengers. This comes as the Government reviews whether PSV drivers must have disability awareness training. The UK is currently exempt from a European regulation that […]
As a result of funding cuts to the All Wales Concessionary Travel Scheme by the Welsh Government, Cardiff Bus has announced reductions to several bus services across its network and changes to a selection of prices in its ticket range. From 20 April 2014, the operator is to reduce the frequency of several of its […]
A new report from local transport authority group, PTEG, claims the Government could make ‘transport work harder for jobs and long term economic growth’ through stepping up investment in urban transport in the city regions. It suggests lower levels of transport spend can explain the 2% GDP gap with Germany. PTEG’s report shows that between […]
VW has announced the availability of Euro6 engines in some of its Crafter CR 35 and CR50 models. The new engine is being made available in vans and chassis cabs with kerb weights between 2,355kg and 2,815kg. It is only available on CR50s with a medium or long wheelbase and CR35s with the long wheelbase. […]
Bessway Travel of Perivale, Middlesex, has upgraded its fleet with two new Unvi coaches. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDi with an automatic gearbox, the Unvi Shuttle conversion has 22 seats, an air conditioning system, powered entrance door and body coloured skirts. The Touring GT is mounted on the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1524L chassis with a […]