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Mellor Unveils Next-Gen Strata Minibus

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Say hello to the all-new Strata – Mellor’s latest showstopper in the small bus world. It’s smarter, more accessible and packed with fresh features to make every journey smoother, greener and comfier. And yes, it’s still built right here in the UK. Mellor Bus Since its debut in 2016, the original Strata has earned its stripes as a reliable workhorse – now it’s back with a vengeance, ready to shake up the sector all over again. If you thought small buses were all the same, think again. Accessibility, meet ambition First up: big wins for accessibility. The reworked rear saloon now has just one step up from the low-floor section (down from two), reducing trip hazards and making things safer for everyone onboard. Passengers also get an extra 100mm of headroom – that’s a whole lot less crouching and a lot more comfort. Mellor Bus The low-floor area’s been stretched by 266mm, making space for four extra seats. In fact, there’s now room for up to twelve seats in the low-floor area alone – p...
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First Bus in Yorkshire Rolls Out Giant Poppies for Remembrance

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If you’re spotting giant poppies on First buses around Yorkshire, it’s not your eyes playing tricks – it’s First Bus proudly showing its support for Remembrance this November. With 300 buses decked out in the iconic Royal British Legion poppy, First Bus North & West Yorkshire are adding welcome tribute to their fleet, honouring veterans and their families. And they’ve backed it up with a generous £3,350 donation to this year’s Poppy Appeal.

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From Leeds to York, and everywhere in between, these poppy-clad buses are rolling reminders of the sacrifices made. But First Bus isn’t just showing off poppies – they’re putting their wheels in action by offering free travel for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and cadets heading to Remembrance events. 

Whether you’re heading to a service on Sunday the 10th of November, or marking Armistice Day on Monday the 11th of November, just hop on and show your Armed Forces ID, medals, or uniform, and your fare’s covered.

In a respectful nod to tradition, First Bus drivers will even be permitted to pull over, if safe, at 11:00 am on both days to observe two minutes of silence.

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John Roxburgh, Head of Operations at First Bus, commented,

“We have a number of colleagues who have served in the military or have friends and family connections so this is always a poignant time of the year.

“We hope free travel on our services will make it as easy as possible for as many veterans, serving personnel and cadets to attend Remembrance services and events in the region. The patience of customers in helping our drivers to pay their respects is much appreciated.”

So, as those poppy-adorned buses make their way through Yorkshire, remember that they carry more than passengers. They’re a moving tribute to those who have served, past and present, honouring the sacrifices made for all.

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