Saturday, April 1, 2023

Otokar’s Navigo T does coaching in miniature

Operators that run Varios have been gnashing their teeth ever since Euro 6 arrived about what would be the natural successor to the popular...

Used Setra still stakes claim to top-line touring

Setra, the premium German marque left the UK and Irish market for new coaches some time ago, but in the used sector it is still...

The two-axle challenger from BCI arrives in town

The double-decker bus market gained another addition recently in the Ensign Excellence. It promises high capacity and a custom-made design. But what does it...

Tourliner takes two: The evolution of a Neoplan

Hotly-anticipated was the right-hand drive debut of Neoplan’s new Tourliner, which made its global first appearnce at last year’s IAA show in Hanover. How...

A coach that does capacity and cost-effectiveness

Operators wanting a coach that gives a high capacity in a compact envelope have a lot of models to consider. Volvo and Sunsundegui are...

A Van Hool for everyone

It’s unmistakeably a Van Hool, and the latest addition to the manufacturer’s EX range is likely to create much interest in the UK. Van Hool...

Select Plus steps up to Neoplan Tourliner plate

MAN Bus and Coach took advantage of Euro 6c to launch a revised Neoplan Tourliner variant: Select Plus. Tim Deakin puts one through its...

Ayats rises again with its shining white Eclipse

Ayats UK Coach Sales’ heavily-anticipated Eclipse demonstrator, on MAN RR4 chassis, arrived here earlier in March.  Here, Tim Deakin becomes the first journalist to...

Plaxton’s new Elite: One coach for two tasks

Plaxton’s restyled Elite was unveiled at Euro Bus Expo with its appearance more in line with the remainder of the manufacturer’s line-up. Acklams Coaches...

World first Enviro400CBG cooks on gas at Reading

Interest in biogas-fuelled buses has grown recently thanks to Scania and ADL’s partnership to develop the Enviro400 CBG. The first are with municipal Reading...
Translink marks 50 years of Citybus in Belfast

Translink marks 50 years since Citybus formed in Belfast

Translink has celebrated 50 years since the inauguration of Citybus in Belfast. It began on 2 April 1973 with the staff, vehicles and depots...