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First Mini Pointer Dart for sale
The first Dennis Mini Pointer Dart built is for sale. S512WAT was new to Plaxton as a demonstrator in January 1999. The B29F bus was initially loaned to JMT in Jersey, followed by Travel West […]
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Challenging perceptions
Angela Youngman investigates how Go-Ahead is working with Transport for London to attract more women to a career spent behind the wheel of one of the capital’s famed red buses Despite forming 50% of the […]
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Running at Cheltenham
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a big draw for the horse racing community, attracting thousands of visitors across the week. Richard Sharman speaks to the man charged with organising the shuttle services each year to […]
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Unique Foden for restoration
A unique Foden PVD6 double-decker has been bought for restoration after 40 years in museum storage – and towed to its new home using truly classic transport, reports Nick Larkin FDM724 was delivered to Phillips […]
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New group for Scania owners
A new group has been set up for Scania owners and operators. The Scania PSV Owners Club aims to provide support and help locate spares for Scania buses and coaches.
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Bus depot plan
Plans are underway to acquire the former First depot in Harwich, Essex, as a classic bus storage and restoration centre. The EN Bus Group, which is behind the venture, is negotiating to sign a five-year […]
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Teeside OMO remembered – 50 years on
The 50th anniversary of a municipal operator controversially introducing one person operated double-decker buses is being commemorated by a group welcoming help in its mission to preserve Teesside’s Transport history. The 500 Group, has been […]
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Building Bournemouth
Go South Coast opened a new custom-made depot in Bournemouth last November. Managing Director, Andrew Wickham talks to Andy Izatt about why the investment was so important in what is an ever more challenging market […]
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MetroDecker EVolved
Demands on bus manufacturers from bus operators to deliver zero-emission solutions is currently at an all-time high due to the proposed introduction of Ultra low emission zones in many parts of the country. Richard Sharman […]
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Leicester PD2 restored by depot apprentices
Stuart Render reports on the revealing of a historic bus which has been restored by engineering apprentices at First Leicester On Wednesday 4 March, Stuart Render visited First Leicester’s Abbey Lane depot to see the […]
