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Coaches the Yutong GTE14, a tri-axle battery electric coach. The operation of which is quite poignant during our anniversary year. We’ ve been working with VEV to procure these vehicles and to deliver associated infrastructure requirements. Further advances in electric and hydrogen technology are likely over the coming years, and we are ready and willing to trial yet further new vehicles as we have done in the recent and distant past. This is how we learn what the best solutions are for the business.”
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Edwards Coaches has consistently been known for its high standards across all aspects of its operation. Simon reflects on the factors that help to maintain these standards:“ There are four main parts to this, all of which are equally important. Firstly, meticulous maintenance is essential to ensure our fleet is as reliable as it can be. We want to avoid breakdowns as far as practically possible to avoid travel disruption and associated reputational damage to Edwards. We have an exceptional record; our fleet is inspected up to every 21 days and we often go above and beyond legal requirements. We have an extensive engineering facility and body shop, through which we can also offer our services to external clients. We can get any repairs done quickly and efficiently so that vehicles have minimal downtime.
“ Secondly, fleet investment is key. We’ ve recently taken delivery of a further two new Mercedes Tourismos, with one wearing our special anniversary crest. The new‘ Team Wales’ coach arrived just before this, a Scania Irizar i8, which wears the cherished registration BU55 WRU appropriate for its use as the team coach for the WRU. We have a Yutong GT14 on order for later this year. Our
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