Richmond's Coaches News

New Mercedez Sitcar Beluga takes to the road

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:58:39 +0100

Earlier in the year we added a brand new 25 seater Sitcar Beluga to the fleet. Generously proportioned with full size coach seats, air conditioning, this mini-coach is ideally suited to smaller parties wishing to travel in the comfort of a coach. Fitted with a PA and DVD player the coach can also be used for corporate groups receiving presentations whilst on the move.

Three New Coaches added to the Fleet

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:25:54 +0100

We have continued our programme of investment in new vehicles and added a further 3 brand new highly specified vehicles to our fleet.

2 are 53 seater Bova air-conditioned luxury touring coaches with the third being a 25 seater luxury executive Mercedes touring coach fitted with 2 tables.

Cessation of the 796 Commuter Service to London change

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:43:47 +0100

Unfortunately due to low passenger numbers, the 796 Commuter Service to London has been withdrawn with the final day of service being 18th December 2009.

Coach operator wins prestigious excellence award

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:41:39 +0100

Richmond's Coaches, based near Royston, have been recognised for their overall excellence at the annual RouteOne Operator Excellence Awards. Being one of 5 nominees in the medium coach operator of the year category for fleets of 11-30 vehicles, the 25-strong fleet (all low emission) has been honoured with a Highly Commended Award.

In addition, Andrew Richmond, Managing Director, has been awarded the much coveted national title of Coach Manager of the Year Award.

Presented at an Oscars-style glittering evening, at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, co-hosted by John Inverdale, BBC Sports presenter, recipients were unaware of who would lift the prestigious awards until the gold envelopes were opened.

The success follows a rigorous process that started with nominations from the industry. This was followed by shortlisting by a panel of judges who then called for submission of detailed supporting evidence so that they could make their final decisions.

The awards are recognition of the customer service given by the whole team of staff at Richmond’s which is now being managed by the third generation since the founding in 1946 by Andrew’s grandfather, Harold Richmond.

Andrew Richmond said “I was surprised, but delighted to receive this award, our team work hard all year to ensure that we turn out an immaculate fleet of coaches, with professional drivers whose primary focus is on the care of our customers. I am proud to share these awards with our staff to recognise their input into our success”.

Looking to the future amongst the additions to the fleet this year was a 79 seater executive double-deck coach which is wheelchair accessible.

New addition to the Richmond's fleet

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:41:00 +0100

The latest addition to our fleet is a 79 seat double-deck executive coach. Perfect for large groups, but still travelling in the luxury and comfort you expect from the rest of our fleet. The coach is fully air conditioned, seats recline and have arm rests and foot rests. In addition there is a multi-screen DVD player, onboard WC, hot drinks and fridge.
This coach has a low floor access to the lower deck, meaning no steps to negotiate for the 18 lower deck passengers, and can be adapted for wheelchair access by removing 4 seats to enable a wheelchair to be secured and the passenger to travel safely with the wheelchair loaded via a ramp and wheeled straight in to position for the journey.