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25 January 2013
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The first Plaxton Elite i for an independent operator will be delivered to New Adventure Travel in Cardiff.
23 April 2012
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Who Buys What
Shrewsbury-based Longmynd Travel has taken delivery of a new 12.
21 May 2012
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The first coach for operation on Grand UK Holidays’ new UK Gold programme is about to enter service.
11 December 2009
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What are being billed as Ireland’s most luxurious coaches have been delivered to Logan’s Executive Travel.
08 April 2011
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Weymouth-based Bluebird Coaches has taken delivery of its first Plaxton Elite, a high specification 48-seat touring coach on a Volvo B13R tri-axle chassis.
10 April 2012
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Stotts of Huddersfield has chosen the Plaxton Elite for the latest additions to its coach fleet.
International news
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Brian Souter has launched a low-cost intercity coach service in New Zealand, ManaBus. Issue 347
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In the first nine months of this year MeinFernbus, which claims to be Germany’s market leader in long-distance coach travel, has extended its network to include destinations in the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Italy, taking to eight the number of countries it serves. Issue 347
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A lower version of the Enviro500 for North America has been launched by Alexander Dennis. Issue 347
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A six-month trial of a twin-steer Bustech double-decker starts in Adelaide this month, running on a new JetExpress service linking the city and its airport. Issue 347
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The first of the Europe-wide Zero Emission Urban Bus System (ZeEUS) projects has been launched in Barcelona with city operator TMB running two Irizar i2e electric buses, which will be followed next year by two battery-powered Solaris artics. Issue 346
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Ashok Leyland plans to produce Optare electric buses in India “in the near future”. Issue 346
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Product news
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Irish vehicle noise control specialist Ventac is to supply acoustic materials to coach manufacturer Temsa which it says reduce noise levels by up to 4. Issue 347
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National Windscreens technicians demonstrated their expertise for working on coaches with a recent replacement upper screen for a Neoplan Starliner operated by Edwards Coaches, Pontypridd which is used for the Welsh National Rugby team and after the season ends on European Red Dragon Tours. Issue 347
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Vehicle glass for the coach and bus market is complex and fleet operators have a duty of care to ensure they only use an expert windscreen repair and replacement company. Issue 347
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Distinctive Systems has now integrated Google Maps for Work into its Coach Manager private hire and contract booking system and its built-in price calculator. Issue 346
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Specialist manufacturer of on-board computers In-CarPC, which supplies rugged in-vehicle computers for many industries and is now part of Bowmonk, is introducing a new range of rugged fan-less PCs able to carry out numerous functions which previously required several separate systems, including CCTV. Issue 346
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WNV-systems has installed its 60th automatic under-chassis wash to the bus and coach industry with Epsom Coaches Group being the latest. Issue 344
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Translink’s new group chief executive, David Strahan, took up his post last week. Issue 347
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After seven years as chief executive officer of Reading Buses, James Freeman has now taken up his post as managing director at First West of England. Issue 347
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After spending four years working in Australia, Roland Eglinton has returned to the family business of Chalkwell of Sittingbourne as commercial director working alongside his father, managing director Clive Eglinton. Issue 347
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Volvo Bus has appointed Dave Porter as regional coach sales manager for the Republic of Ireland. Issue 347
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Yourbus has appointed Paul Major as operations director. Issue 347
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Passenger Lift Services has appointed David Cunliffe as technical lift sales manager. Issue 347
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05 November 2014 | UK
Irizar UK has marked the opening day of Euro Bus Expo with its largest ever order in a deal to supply ten coaches to Ellisons Travel.
04 November 2014 | UK
The response from the metropolitan areas to the bus groups' promise of multi-operator smart ticketing suggests that there is little hope of hostilities ending soon.
03 November 2014 | UK
The major bus groups have issued a joint commitment to introduce multi-operator smart ticketing across the major metropolitan areas and other city regions outside London.
03 November 2014 | UK
Glenn Saint, Optare chief technical officer is leaving the company for a new venture developing electric vehicle technologies for the automotive industry.
31 October 2014 | UK
Traffic commissioner for the north east of England Kevin Rooney has been appointed to chair the Quality Contract Scheme board to assess the proposed scheme in Tyne and Wear.
31 October 2014 | UK
More control of bus services will be given to local councils under Labour's plans to devolve power to the English regions.
Latest vehicle deliveries
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Woods Coaches of Tillicoultry has taken delivery of a 10. Issue 347
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Courtney’s of Finchampstead, Berkshire, has added two 11. Issue 347
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Laguna Travel of Bournemouth, the coaching arm of the Laguna Hotel business, has purchased its first tri-axle touring coach from Scania. Issue 347
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New in the fleet of Lloyds Coaches of Machynlleth is this 12. Issue 347
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Five new Euro 6 Neoplan Tourliners are now in service with Buzzlines Travel of Hythe. Issue 346
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Arriva Southern Counties has invested £300,000 in two micro-hybrid Wrightbus StreetLites for its service One in the Southend area. Issue 346
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Coach tourism news
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Visit England has published a new guidance document in conjunction with the Coach Tourism Council to provides both advice and best practice examples for destinations, travel trade organisations and attractions to help meet the needs of coach tour groups and operators. Issue 347
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New extensive walking and coach tours of Coventry are being added to the portfolio offered by Roger Bailey who offers guided tours across the Heart of England. Issue 347
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Few sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse. Issue 347
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Groups looking for something a bit different may well be attracted to the dark skies of Northumberland. Issue 346
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Hever Castle in Kent has received a Gold Award and was voted Garden of the Year 2014 by Britain in Bloom (South & South East). Issue 346
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The Great Central Railway in Leicestershire, which has been voted number 12 in the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world by The Independent newspaper, is launching a new campaign to target group visits The Great Central is the UK's only main line heritage railway and offers a chance to step back in time and explore the beautiful Charnwood countryside. Issue 346
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