Ed of Arriva Bus & Coach

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“I’m quite keen to show a new, modern face of ABC,” enthused Ed Potter. GARETH EVANS

Gareth Evans talks to Ed Potter, recently appointed Managing Director of Cleckheaton-based dealership Arriva Bus & Coach, who reveals some of his plans for developing both the Temsa and Van Hool ranges, as well as the aftersales operation

For years it had its own little charm – it was as if time had stood still at the Cleckheaton home of Arriva Bus & Coach. After climbing up a couple of stone steps, upon opening the heavy old wooden door, visitors would be met by traditional dark stained wooden veneer, with a staircase at the foot of a ‘t-junction’ of corridors. Think 1930 to 1950s ‘Are You Being Served.’

Once inside the dedicated reception room,[…]

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