Mechanics raise funds to buy new minibus for Lancashire Kid’s Club

When Callon Kid’s Community Club’s 15-year-old minibus was sent into Devonshire Garage for its MOT, the mechanics decided it was time the club had a new mode of transport and so started fundraising to buy a new minibus. The mechanics started a collection at the garage encouraging customers and local businesses to contribute to the [...]

Minibus firm owner fined over eBay scam

A minibus hire company owner from County Durham has been hit with a hefty fine after a court ruling which found he had committed internet fraud through the online auction website eBay. Paul Barett has been ordered to pay £5,000 in costs and fines and carry out 250 hours of unpaid work after admitting 11 [...]

Minibus speed limit increase discussed on Isle of Man

Transport officials have opened up a public consultation to discuss the possibility of increasing the speed limit of minibuses and similar vehicles on unrestricted roads in the Isle of Man. The transport authority is proposing an increase of 10mph for minibuses carrying up to 16 passengers, motor homes, and towing vehicles on unrestricted roads on [...]

Minibus flies the flag for England during the World Cup

A pub minibus from Shropshire will be flying the flag for England during the World Cup football tournament this summer after the owner gave it a patriotic makeover. Pub Landlord Ian Barton who owns the minibus splashed out £400 to have the vehicle spray painted with the St George’s Cross. Barton hasn’t scrimped on the [...]

Northumberland minibus service for the elderly and disabled given a lifeline

A Northumberland minibus service which provides transport for elderly and disabled people living in the Blyth area has been given a lifeline after it came under threat from council spending cuts. 11 different organisations make use of the vital service every week. The 16-seater minibus allows the most vulnerable people living in the Blyth community [...]

Electric minibus in the pipeline

The makers of the award-winning Smith Edison electric van have now turned their attention to creating an electric powered minibus, the prototype of which was premiered at the CV Operator Show 2010. The green vehicle will be the first 17-seater electric minibus in the UK. The model is currently in production and is based on [...]

Changes to bus and coach speed limits proposed

The Department of Transport has this week put forward a proposed set of guidelines that they believe will help clarify the situation in regard to the speed limits of coaches, minibuses, HGV vehicles, and buses. The need for guidelines has arisen as a result of the differences between older and newer vehicles. The latest models [...]

Coach Hire News: Coach Broker report record bookings this January

Despite the fact we’re only half way through January, Coach Broker are already reporting a record number of bookings since the start of the new year, and are even predicting that 2010 will be their most successful year to date. With the aid of some well orchestrated marketing campaigns, and heavily discounted coach hire rates [...]

Female bus driver held at knifepoint and robbed of 3 figure sum of cash

A female bus driver suffered a terrifying ordeal on Sunday night after a thief concealed himself in her vehicle, then proceeded to rob her at knifepoint. The 43-year-old woman, who works for Station Coaches, was returning from dropping off a group of passengers in a minibus on Sunday night when the incident occurred. The victim [...]

Coach Broker introduces ultra cheap coach hire rates for January

As part of their exclusive January sale, Coach Broker have introduced knock down prices for coach hire. If you require coach or minibus hire for any occasion in 2010, there’s never been a better time to bag yourself a bargain. However you’ll need to hurry as the offer is only available for a limited period [...]

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