Paul Aldridge, Author at Australasian Bus and Coach Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:59:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.busnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-ABC-favicon-32x32.png Paul Aldridge, Author at Australasian Bus and Coach 32 32 BLK Auto showcases a bold move at HDrive test day https://www.busnews.com.au/blk-auto-showcases-a-bold-move-at-hdrive-test-day/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:37:51 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/blk-auto-showcases-a-bold-move-at-hdrive-test-day/
The HDrive double decker bus was on loan from Hong Kong for the day

From Hong Kong to the Illawarra, HDrive’s double decker hydrogen
bus arrived in late 2022 for a test drive on Australian shores.

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The HDrive double decker bus was on loan from Hong Kong for the day
From Hong Kong to the Illawarra, HDrive’s double decker hydrogen bus arrived in late 2022 for a test drive on Australian shores.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: 1990 DENNING LANDSEER DOUBLE-DECKER https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-1990-denning-landseer-double-decker/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:20:46 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-1990-denning-landseer-double-decker/
“The Denning Landseer would have to be the toughest bus ever built. The second toughest, if not the same, is the Denning Mono - the mid-’80s DenAirs are as tough as nails," said Darrell Booth, operations and fleet manager at Fantastic Aussie Tours.

Despite being more than 30-years-old, this Denning double-decker is one of two that are the drawcards of Fantastic Aussie Tour’s fleet. And don’t let age fool you! This bus was built to last no matter where it went.

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“The Denning Landseer would have to be the toughest bus ever built. The second toughest, if not the same, is the Denning Mono - the mid-’80s DenAirs are as tough as nails," said Darrell Booth, operations and fleet manager at Fantastic Aussie Tours.
Despite being more than 30-years-old, this Denning double-decker is one of two that are the drawcards of Fantastic Aussie Tour’s fleet. And don’t let age fool you! This bus was built to last no matter where it went.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: 1958 ANSAIR FLXIBLE CLIPPER https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-1958-ansair-flxible-clipper/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:32:47 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-1958-ansair-flxible-clipper/
Ansair built 131 Flxible Clippers from 1950 to June 1960. Today, there are still around 45 in existence. This is a testimony to the cult following of this bus and probably - to a degree - a reflection of the strength of the builds of the era.

One of the last Clippers to be built, this example from 1958 had an eventful life over the decades, from express work to transporting children in the outback. Now a motorhome, it has been lovingly restored by Fantastic Aussie Tours’ Darrell Booth, who delved deep into its beautiful history.

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Ansair built 131 Flxible Clippers from 1950 to June 1960. Today, there are still around 45 in existence. This is a testimony to the cult following of this bus and probably - to a degree - a reflection of the strength of the builds of the era.
One of the last Clippers to be built, this example from 1958 had an eventful life over the decades, from express work to transporting children in the outback. Now a motorhome, it has been lovingly restored by Fantastic Aussie Tours’ Darrell Booth, who delved deep into its beautiful history.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: 1988 MAN-AUSTRAL DOUBLE-DECKER https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-1988-man-austral-double-decker/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:37:31 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-1988-man-austral-double-decker/
From a troublesome mechanical past at Australia Zoo to Glenorie Coaches was a lucky move for the MAN.

It’s time to break out the perming tongs as 1988 is still going strong, albeit in the guise of a double-deck Austral MAN. Cruising the outskirts of Sydney as a member of Glenorie Coaches’ fleet, this is a nostalgia trip that still draws the crowds.

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From a troublesome mechanical past at Australia Zoo to Glenorie Coaches was a lucky move for the MAN.
It’s time to break out the perming tongs as 1988 is still going strong, albeit in the guise of a double-deck Austral MAN. Cruising the outskirts of Sydney as a member of Glenorie Coaches’ fleet, this is a nostalgia trip that still draws the crowds.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: IVECO DAILY SHUTTLE 22 https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-iveco-daily-shuttle-22/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:14:31 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-iveco-daily-shuttle-22/
From city to winding country roads, the Shuttle 22 performed great on all. We could see this working well for everything from wine tours to busy suburban runs; the Shuttle 22 can handle it all.

With the addition of the Shuttle 22 to its Daily minibus range, Iveco is providing a larger vehicle for standard operations that is far from basic when it comes to safety features and a quiet, comfortable ride.

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From city to winding country roads, the Shuttle 22 performed great on all. We could see this working well for everything from wine tours to busy suburban runs; the Shuttle 22 can handle it all.
With the addition of the Shuttle 22 to its Daily minibus range, Iveco is providing a larger vehicle for standard operations that is far from basic when it comes to safety features and a quiet, comfortable ride.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: MARCOPOLO AUDACE 1050 https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-marcopolo-audace-1050/ Sun, 30 May 2021 14:07:46 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-marcopolo-audace-1050/
“We have a product that is in the price range of a complete Chinese vehicle, but has a European chassis with a Marcopolo-designed body on it," said Volgren national sales manager Yuri Tessari.

The new Marcopolo Audace 1050 provides affordable luxury that can be tailored to an operator’s needs, as well as a predictable and dependable drive. With smart European looks and a high level of flexibility, this is a bus specifically designed for Australia’s variety of conditions.

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“We have a product that is in the price range of a complete Chinese vehicle, but has a European chassis with a Marcopolo-designed body on it," said Volgren national sales manager Yuri Tessari.
The new Marcopolo Audace 1050 provides affordable luxury that can be tailored to an operator’s needs, as well as a predictable and dependable drive. With smart European looks and a high level of flexibility, this is a bus specifically designed for Australia’s variety of conditions.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: CHALLENGER V12 https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-challenger-v12/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:32:25 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-challenger-v12/
The Challenger ideology is simplicity achieved by standardising componentry between the different vehicles, Challenger Bus & Coach managing director Greg Sloan explained.

Challenger Bus and Coach has built a bus for the Aussie industry from having been an operator within the Aussie industry. The result? The Challenger V12 - with a focus on simplicity and safety.

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The Challenger ideology is simplicity achieved by standardising componentry between the different vehicles, Challenger Bus & Coach managing director Greg Sloan explained.
Challenger Bus and Coach has built a bus for the Aussie industry from having been an operator within the Aussie industry. The result? The Challenger V12 - with a focus on simplicity and safety.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: CUSTOM DENNING ELEMENT https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-custom-denning-element/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:00:41 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-custom-denning-element/
The new Element being all Australian-made from start to finish – built in Sydney – is another standout achievement, according to Custom Bus Group’s national contracts manager Grant Mascord.

Built in Australia, able to cover 500km in high temperatures and with a smooth, whisper-quiet performance, Custom Denning’s foray into electric buses has made a very strong start with the attractive European-styled Element. ABC got behind the wheel and enjoyed all of the power with none of the noise.

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The new Element being all Australian-made from start to finish – built in Sydney – is another standout achievement, according to Custom Bus Group’s national contracts manager Grant Mascord.
Built in Australia, able to cover 500km in high temperatures and with a smooth, whisper-quiet performance, Custom Denning’s foray into electric buses has made a very strong start with the attractive European-styled Element. ABC got behind the wheel and enjoyed all of the power with none of the noise.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: FUSO ROSA https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-fuso-rosa/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:03:57 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-fuso-rosa/
The new Rosa comes in three models: the Rosa Deluxe (22-seater), Rosa Deluxe (25-seater) and the Rosa Standard (25-seater).

It’s what you can’t see that’s exciting in the new Rosa.

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The new Rosa comes in three models: the Rosa Deluxe (22-seater), Rosa Deluxe (25-seater) and the Rosa Standard (25-seater).
It’s what you can’t see that’s exciting in the new Rosa.
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]]> VIDEO REVIEW: VOLVO B10M MK1 https://www.busnews.com.au/video-review-volvo-b10m-mk1/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:03:54 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/video-review-volvo-b10m-mk1/
With the number of years B10Ms were kept in service, they often did over a million kilometres in their lifetime, so they had to be built tough and built to last.

Westbus’ Volvo B10Ms were an iconic sight on Sydney’s Western Suburbs roads in the 1980s and their spirit lives on in a beautifully restored Mark 1 today. Built to last, the 50th B10M that Westbus bought is at the Sydney Bus Museum - and it still runs like a charm.

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With the number of years B10Ms were kept in service, they often did over a million kilometres in their lifetime, so they had to be built tough and built to last.
Westbus’ Volvo B10Ms were an iconic sight on Sydney’s Western Suburbs roads in the 1980s and their spirit lives on in a beautifully restored Mark 1 today. Built to last, the 50th B10M that Westbus bought is at the Sydney Bus Museum - and it still runs like a charm.
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