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Does DRT work?
A new report from CoMoUK has gathered data on DRT schemes UK-wide. Jonathan Welch takes a look at its findings DRT, or demand responsive transport, doesn’t have to mean minibuses of course. Just a few […]
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The Mercedes-Benz Tourismo model is about to receive an update in the form of a new headlight unit that features the daytime running light signature to match that of the manufacturer’s Actros HGV. The final […]
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Leylands gather at new venue
The Leyland Society Rally has switched to a new venue, the Buckinghamshire Railway at Quainton, Buckinghamshire. Some 50 examples of the marque will be present at the event on 2 July and there will be […]
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35 classic buses run in West London
Nick Larkin reports on an event organised by the London Bus Museum which brought classics back to the capital’s streets An amazing 6,000 people were carried when some 35 preserved buses operated on two major […]
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Coach drivers John and Louie keep it in the family at Belle Vue
The oldest coach driver in the team at Belle Vue Manchester is helping the youngest recruit – his grandson – to earn his spurs. John Gilbody, 73, was thrilled when 22-year-old Louie Mulcair joined the […]
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You don’t need a V8… to stop at V-ATE
Jonathan Welch pays a visit to a small family business with a passion for food and classic vehicles which is hoping to draw in more coach parties There are some things which, if you’ll pardon […]
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Go South West’s Devon expansion
It has been a busy few years for Go South West in Devon and Cornwall. Richard Sharman visits Clyst St Mary to find out more about Dartline, the latest addition to the group’s operations Some […]
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Rock and Nu Metal fans who booked a seat on the National Express service to the Download Festival recently were in for a treat when Johnsons’ brand new Irizar i6S YT23 HYP, captured by Richard […]
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Harrington celebration
Nick Larkin reports from an event marking the heritage of one often flamboyant vehicle manufacturer More than 400 people attended a tribute to one of Britain’s most innovative and respected coachbuilders, an event which proved […]
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Licence revoked for ‘appalling’ Devon fleet
A catalogue of MOT and roadside inspection failures led to the revocation of the operator’s licence and disqualification of its transport manager On 23 March, Traffic Commissioner for the Western Traffic Area Kevin Rooney published […]
