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A DAF surprise at EBE
The 2018 Euro Bus Expo exhibitors featured a large number of minibus converters, manufacturers, providers and associated parts suppliers. CBW reviews what was on display and what was new at this year’s show
Minibuses
Minibus News
Glasgow minibus operator who ran ‘seriously unroadworthy’ vehicles disqualified for four years
Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner has disqualified a Glasgow minibus operator for four years, describing his licence as ‘rotten’ from the start. In a written decision, Joan Aitken said owner Ian Sharp lied to a government enforcement […]
Minibus News
Oxford Bus Company to expand PickMeUp fleet
Two further Mercedes-Benz Sprinters are currently on order for Oxford Bus Company’s PickMeUp demand responsive service, which operates in the Eastern arc of the city. The additional two vehicles will be bodied by EVM and […]
Minibus News
16-seater Iveco Daily Start enters the market
David Fishwick has become the first supplier in the UK to take delivery of Iveco’s Daily Start, the newest addition to the manufacturer’s minibus range. The Lancashire-based minibus and minicoach supplier has taken on one […]
Minibus News
WNCT takes delivery of an EVM bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
West Norfolk Community Travel (WNCT) has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City Low Floor from EVM. The vehicle is powered by a Mercedes-Benz Euro VI 516 CDI 163bhp with common rail direct injection driven […]
Minibus News
Prentice of Haddington takes delivery of a 22-seat Mellor Strata
Prentice Coaches of Haddington has taken delivery of a new Mellor Strata low-floor bus, which joins another Strata of the same specification that was delivered in 2016 and was one of the first Stratas to […]
Minibus News
Cuckmere Buses takes second EVM- bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Cuckmere Buses has taken delivery of a new Euro VI City Low Floor Sprinter (16 Seat + six standing + one Wheelchair) from EVM. Cuckmere Buses, the trading name for Cuckmere Community Bus (CCB), is […]
Minibus News
Airporter invests in the future
Airporter makes £1 million investment in a purpose-built facility and hub as the company expands Derry/Londonderry based Airporter, which operates 30 journeys a day to Belfast International and Belfast City Airport from the north west […]
Minibus News
Altas Viator debuts at the IAA
The first Lithuanian commercial midi bus, the Altas Viator, was launched at the IAA show in left-hand drive last month. Built on the Iveco Turbo Daily 70C18 chassis and powered by the 3-litre engine with […]
Minibus News
MAN TGE Intercity gives a glimpse of the future for the UK market
The IAA saw the premiere of the MAN TGE as a manufacturer- built minibus in the form of the TGE Intercity, and the result is very good – a luxurious well-built interior with the exterior […]
