Noone Turas dealership Jones Coach and Bus Sales has appointed David Cunliffe as Sales Executive for the East and South East of England.
Mr Cunliffe will work to further grow the presence of Noone Turas small coach and low-entry minibus range in those key markets. His arrival at Jones Coach and Bus Sales comes as the supplier for England and Wales says it is seeing strong demand for those products, with the “exceptional popularity” recorded in 2024 building additional momentum in 2025.
He brings over 35 years’ experience in and around the coach, bus and related vehicle industries having commenced his career as a coachbuilder before moving into sales.
On Mr Cunliffe’s CV is time spent with the Arriva Bus and Coach, CoachLease, Neoplan and PLS brands, and he says it is now “a pleasure to join the Jones Coach and Bus Sales team.”
Continues Mr Cunliffe: “The Noone Turas range is generating real excitement within the coach operator community, and after driving one myself, it is easy to see why. I am excited to contribute my skills to support the company’s growth this year and beyond.”
Jones Coach and Bus Sales underlines how in addition to the established Turas 500s, Turas 700s and Turas 900s products, its offering has grown more recently with the new Turas 800s on a DAF XB chassis and the Low Floor Connect, which is built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, along with reintroduction of the Sprinter-based Envoy minicoach conversion.
Adds Sales and Business Development Manager Christina Sauders: “We are thrilled to have David and his expertise onboard during such an exciting time for the business.
“The Noone Turas range continues to set the benchmark for premium mini and midicoaches, offering exceptional quality and reliability. With ambitious targets for 2025, we are ready to meet the growing demand head-on.”
This year’s deliveries have started strongly, Jones Coach and Bus Sales advises. Bagnall’s Coaches, The Travellers Choice and Whites St Albans are among operators to have already received 2025 vehicles.
