National Express has signed up Michelin solutions to provide a five-year comprehensive tyre management system for its UK fleet – almost 2,000 vehicles – after the company’s Effitires solutions programme proved ideal for the group’s operations.
The price-per-mile deal will cover a mix of single- and double-decker buses, coaches, and smaller ‘Hotel Hoppa’ vehicles operating around Heathrow airport. A fleet of vehicles ‘airside’ at Gatwick airport assisting with passenger transportation will also continue to sport Michelin tyres.
Management of the National Express bus fleet from its depots in the West Midlands and central bus garage in Dundee will account for roughly 85% of the Effitires contract workload. The coach fleet and airside operations are based across three separate locations in the south east.
“National Express has had a mature relationship with Michelin for eight years, so following a closely evaluated competitive tender, we are delighted that Michelin has proved to be the leading tyre solution provider,” said Roy Brewer, National Express Category Manager.
“The price-per-mile structure Michelin solutions offers provides a focus on getting the maximum performance out of every casing, and ensures the safe operation of our fleet, which is paramount. It’s a model that works well.”
