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Jim Stones Coaches - Nicholas - 06/07/2012 17:01
From Monday 9 July, vehicle BUS 1N will be re-registered MH07 EPY in preparation for sale once the company has received its new vehicle. A new 8.9 metre Enviro200 is currently on order which will receive the BUS 1N registration, due to arrive next month.
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - T42 PVM - 06/07/2012 17:12
can someone tell me more about this company, do the expand if so is it commershall services or tendered services they go for? i dont really know that much about them
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - Nicholas - 06/07/2012 17:15
The company likes to remain local to Leigh, they haven't expanded as such for quite some time, the last new route (excluding school services) being the 681 Atherton Circular back in 2004. If an opportunity does arise, they will look at it, but they don't like treading on other operators' shoes too much.
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - T42 PVM - 06/07/2012 17:16
not bad, thanks for that
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - P528LND - 06/07/2012 17:28
They seem to enjoy flip-dot displays, with the vast majority of their vehicles/Enviro 200's (Yes, enviro 200's) equipped with them.
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - Nicholas - 06/07/2012 17:59
Jim prefers flip dots, due to the tendency of them being easier to see in bright sunlight. However, with them being increasingly expensive and with his last three purchases (albeit one from stock and two second hand) having LEDs fitted, he may start to move that way with future purchases.
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - jonathon890 - 07/10/2012 19:07
Ex Jim stones Enviro 200 MH07EPY is now with Stanley Travel does anyone know which bus it was with Jim Stones.
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - Nicholas - 07/10/2012 19:15
(07/10/2012 19:07)jonathon890 Wrote: Ex Jim stones Enviro 200 MH07EPY is now with Stanley Travel does anyone know which bus it was with Jim Stones.
See above
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - jonathon890 - 07/10/2012 19:42
oh yes thanks Nicholas
RE: Jim Stones Coaches - M113 YKC - 12/03/2013 16:35
Leyland Tiger A499 MHG is out on the 593 today because one of their buses has recently been involved in an accident. Apparently, it'll be out in service until, at least, the weekend. (Credit to John Glover on Facebook.)