Andrew Riley, a director of coach and bus hire bookings service, Momentum Coach Hire Ltd (MCH Ltd), has confirmed to B&CB that the organisation has filed to go into administration. Several operators have claimed on social networking sites that the operation owes them considerable amounts of money. It is likely that Harrisons will be appointed […]
The vehicles Apart from the large pod on the roof at the front of the bus containing a battery pack and the radiator pack for cooling the batteries and the interior, which increases the height from 2.9m to 3.3m, the vehicles look the same as any other Wheel Forward Streetlite. A sign in the cab […]
Praise Even though the services had only been running for four days at the time of the launch, Austin had already received a number of e-mails and comments from passengers congratulating him on the new Darts. It seems they have proved an instant hit with bus users, despite an initial difficulty of flooding on Bob […]
Last year the renowned transport law firm, Backhouse Jones, made what it believes is a revolutionary change in the field of transport law, launching BACKup, a new legal cover package, which gives an operation access to legal advice and services for a fixed annual fee. This is a big step away from the traditional hourly […]
Heron Travel has added an EVM Sprinter X-Clusive to its fleet. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516CDi, it is powered by a Euro5 163bhp Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine with automatic gear box. Specifications include an Eberspacher saloon air conditioning system, a Mercedes-Benz sound 20 head unit and 16 EVM Executive class seats trimmed […]
Three Neoplan tri-axle 13.2m Tourliners have gone into service with Heathrow based Symphony Coaches. Based on the MAN P20 chassis, each of the coaches is powered by a 480bhp EGR engine coupled to a 12-speed ZF AS-Tronic gearbox and is fitted with 53/55 Kiel seats. Other specifications include an iPod/SatNav station, a Bosh entertainment package, […]
Welsh Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has launched a consultation on guidance for school transport provision and the code for behaviour on learner travel in Wales. The proposed changes to the Learner Travel Operational Guidance aim to clarify responsibilities of local authorities and parents in providing transport for pupils to and from education establishments. The proposals […]
Windmill Community Transport has taken delivery of a new Volvo B11R coach with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork. The coach is equipped with an 11-litre diesel engine and the Volvo I-Shift gearbox. It is fitted with a rear wheelchair lift, a half flat saloon interior and 48 seats, which can be adjusted to a 36-seater format to […]