Latest News and events at Ellisons
October 2008 - First new style Starliner enters the UK.
The Starliner Coach has long been recognised as one of the best vehicles in the coach business, winning 'Coach of the Year' every year since 1998, The new shape Starliner has been long awaited within the industry and Ellisons are pleased to have purchased the first one, which will be in the UK at the end of November.
The vehicle, which will carry the distinctive Ellisons livery, will be on show at the Coach and Bus Expo at the NEC and is sure to attact plenty of attention.
September 2008 - Ellisons Nominated for Excellence Award - Again!
Ellisons Coaches have once again been shortlisted in the Route One Operator Excllence Award. The awards which are nominated from within the coach industry will be presented in November at a ceremony at the NEC.
Whether they win or not, the fact that Ellisons are shortlisted again, shows their continued committment to maintain their high standards.
August 2008 - British Basketball Team prepare for 2012 Olympics
The British Baseketball Team, have confirmed that Ellisons will be with them as they prepare for the 2012 Olympics in London.
July 2008 - Music and Dancing
If June is for the races, July must be for the Music. Crowded House to Glastonbury and UB40 on tour, both chose Ellisons Premiership Vehicles. Whilst Ellisons are not your 'typical' band bus, the luxurious interiors and facilities onboard are obviously in great demand.
Ellisons coaches were also pleased to provide the coach for local school Birchwood, who went to see their fellow class mate George Sampson (the street dancer), in the Britains Got Talent Finalists show. The England Rugby Team coach was mobbed when he got on to meet his mates having been crowned winner!
June 2008 - Races and Jazz
Ascot is always popular for corporate entertaining and this year was no exception. Several of Ellisons Corporate Hospitality vehicles, along with the canapes and champagne were parked up at the races this month. An impressive group they made parked up together.
On a different note... Ellisons also had the pleasure of providing a coach for 'cool jazz man,' George Benson and his support, on his recent visit to England.
May 2008 - Harlem Globetrotters on Tour.
The famous Harlem Globetrotters are in the UK throughout May, touring the country with their stunning show of skill and tricks on the Basketball court. Ellisons, have been asked to provide a 'state of the art' vehicle for the guys, extra legroom? No problem!
April 2008 - Liverpool 'Legends' playing again.
Earlier in the month, a team comprising of Liverpool Legends set off to play Exeter FC, for a Charity event at St James Park. The team comprising of among others, Phil Neal, Jan Molby, Jason McAteer, Gary Gillespie, Ronnie Whelan, Mike Marsh, Paul Walsh. They of course won with an impressive score of 6 -3, showing that they still have what it takes.
March 2008 - National Football Teams kick off with Ellisons.
The Brazil and Sweden Football teams are using Ellisons Coaches for their games at the Arsenal's Emirates Stadium this month and Fiorentina FC will be on one of Ellisons Premiership vehicles for their UUEFA cup match with Everton. Both Arsenal and Everton use Ellisons for all their teams needs and the fact they have recommended them to these National clubs, speaks for the quality and reliability of the fleet.
February 2008 - Three new vehicles join the fleet.
Three new stunning Bova Magiqs arrived in the country this month to join Ellisons expanding fleet. In beautiful bronze livery with silver logos, they make an impressive group. All have leather seats with three point lap belts and the usual Ellisons high specification applies to them all - toilet facilities, tea/coffee, privacy glass, flat screen monitors throughout, with Freeview TV. The vehicles are being kept with seated interiors, carrying 49 comfortably in reclining seats. One of them has wraparound seating at the rear, around a central table, making it the ideal vehicle for meetings on the move.
January 2008 - Ellisons play their part at Liverpool '08
At the recent opening of the Liverpool European Capital of Culture celebrations, Ellisons were asked to provide VIP transport by bespoke events company Blue Finch. 10 of the Fleet were lined up outside the Anglican Cathedral, to transport VIP guests and dignatries to the new Echo Arena, where Ringo Starr was perfoming.
December 2007 - Ellisons purchase 'environmentally friendly' coaches
Euro 4 emission standards became mandatory in October 2006 and Euro 5 will become manadtory in October 2009. ALL six of Ellisons vehicles added to the fleet this year, have the highest Euro 5 emissions standard.
Emissions standards are important when it comes to the environment and the City of London will soon charge for vehicles who do not comply to Euro 2 standard.
Under Euro 5, an 'ad blue' aditive is injected between the engine and the catalyst to neutralise the 'nasty' gasses, subsequently the engine management system continually monitors the emissions and will reduce the power of the engine by up to 60% if the emissions are not of the required levels. Watch out for the old slow coaches becoming slower!
November 2007 - Alcolock Devices fitted to New Vehicles
The three new Premiership Range vehicles are now part of the Ellisons fleet and have been fitted with Alcolock Devices. Similar to the system the police use for side of the road breath testing, the Alcolock is a device the driver blows into, prior to starating the engine. Any trace of alcohol and the vehicle will fail to start.
An expensive option, Ellisons are currently testing the system on the Team vehicles, providing safety and peace of mind for everyone. Based upon the success so far, we intend to install this system on all coaches by Summer 2008. A testimony to our commitment to client safety.
October 2007 - Coach Operator of the Year
Ellisons Travel win Coach Operator of the Year (Medium), voted for within the industry, the award was presented to Managing Director Andrew Magowan at the Route One Awards Dinner.
The award recognises Ellisons continued committment to quality and service with exceptional vehicles and clients.
September 2007 - New Vehicles arrive in the country
Three new vehicles, two Jonckheeres and one Van Hool, arrived in the country and have been undergoing a total interior refit in the UK. The vehicles, all destined for our Premiership Team clients, are state of the art.
Interiors include, leather seating, coffee machines, Sky, surround sound and fully fitted kitchens.
Whilst internal layouts vary the high standard and finish are reflected throughout. See our Premiership Range, for latest photos.
In addition a new Bova Magiq is expected in October, which will make a brief appearence at the Coach and Bus Show at the NEC, before being used for the England Rugby Team.
August 2007 - New Football Season - New Vehicles
Ellisons go into the new football season with a stunning squad of ten team coaches. Eight Premiership, one Championship and one Divison 2.
Alongside our exisiting teams, Everton and Bolton are also now part of the group, with their new coaches being delivered any day now.
Ellisons also transport a number of Rugby League and Union Clubs, including England Rugby.
July 2007 - Ellisons Nominated for Operator Excellence Award
Ellisons Travel have been shortlisted as a potential winner in this year's RouteONE Operator Excellence Awards, following nomination by the industry. The nomination process invited manufacturers, dealers and suppliers to name those who they regarded as the best in each of this years 16 awards categories. Shortlisted for the Medium Coach Operator of the Year, the winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 10th October at the NEC.
June 2007 - Vehicle Tracking on Ellisons Fleet
Ellisons Travel has installed Trakm8 Swift units on its coaches and Mercedes S Class vehicles. The trackers allow the Operations Team to monitor the location of each vehicle, ensuing that they are in the right place at the right time.
Managing Director Andy Magowan comments...
"our vehicles are high value assets and often transport VIPS, such as Premiership Football teams, I need to assure clients that I can trace the vehicle's exact location at any time. Our vehicles are regularly used for transporting pilots and aircrew between airports and tour operators often contact us in order to find their location, Trakm8 enable us to provide accurate arrival times without multiple phone calls, consequently improving our level of service."
May 2007 - New Football Club Contract
Ellisons are proud to announce that next season they will be providing the team coach for Premiership Team, Everton Football Club.
This means they will provide all the travel requirements for this Premiership Team and as such a new vehicle is being designed and fitted to be ready for the coming season.
Ellisons specialise in providing coaches for the Corporate market place and this new team vehicle will include everything you would expect for a Premiership Team.
Facilities such as kitchens, Bose Sound, Wifi and split screen monitors are all available for your Corporate Hospitality Event - providing the Team isn't using it of course!
