1 May 2005

Coach Rally success confirms Guild members ARE the best!

Three Guild members won awards at the 2005 British Coach Rally, taking a total of no less than 10 trophies at the industry's showcase event.

Pride of place goes to TGM Coaches, winning the prestigious 'Coach of the Year' accolade with a 14m long Volvo B12B with Van Hool body equipped to full executive standards.

As well as the Coach of the Year accolade, the TGM coach won the Van Hool Trophy, Moseley Trophy, LTCOA Challenge Trophy and the Leisurewear Direct trophy - a truly impressive performance!

The coach will be used extensively on corporate hospitality, football and rugby team work - indeed, the first duty for the brand new coach is for the London Harlequins rugby team.

Two other Guild members shared in success. East Anglia based Burtons Coaches of Haverhill (near to Stansted Airport and Cambridge) won the Plaxton trophy for their Volvo B12B with a Plaxton Panther body. Burtons were also awarded the Clarks trophy for the best disabled access coach in the show. Judges praised the easy entrance, flat floor, wide gangway and handrail positioning.

Meanwhile, the Guild's Scottish representative, Maynes Coaches of Buckie, returned home with the Leisurewear Direct Trophy and the award for the Best Coach from Scotland.

By hiring from a Guild member, you really are hiring the best coaches in the UK!