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 […]
Aldermaston Coaches of Reading has received an EVM Classic Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516Cdi. Powered by Euro6 163bhp common rail direct injection diesel engine matched, to a 7 G-Tronic automatic gear box, the minicoach has the original Mercedes-Benz door and EVM integrated three stage entry step with LED strip lights and stainless steel inserts. It has privacy […]
Doigs of Glasgow has taken delivery of its first two DAF powered Integral i6 coaches. The pair are 12.9m 57-seaters and are delivering good economy and showing how flexible they can be in a largely urban operation, according to the operator. Doigs specified half-leather seats and seatback tables, plus the standard hot drinks console, as […]
Bayliss Executive Travel has received delivery of a new 12.56m Volvo B9R with Jonckheere bodywork. This latest addition to its fleet means that its eight coaches are now all built on the Volvo chassis. The vehicle has a rear mounted Volvo D9B engine matched to a fully automated Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automated mechanical gearbox. It […]
It has been announced that the Busway being constructed in the Greater Manchester region will serve both ends of Atherton town centre. The route has been finalised following constructive discussions with local residents, town centre businesses, councillors and bus operators. The busway will open in 2015, connecting Leigh, Tyldesley, Atherton and Salford with Manchester city […]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has chosen Eavesway as its new UK domestic coach supplier. From January 2015, the operator will provide both RoyalConnection and CelebrityConnection services from around the UK to the ports of Southampton and Harwich for both the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands. In readiness for the contract, the operator will […]
First is making a number of changes to its Bristol bus network from April. One of the main factors behind the change is the opening of Southmead Hospital and the transfer of the majority of NHS services to that site from Frenchay Hospital. Some of the alterations also respond to a desire to better match […]
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that elderly and disabled people face losing vital bus services as Government funding cuts leave councils unable to pick up the bill for the national concessionary fares scheme. The LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, is calling for the Government to use the Budget to fully […]