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Frequently asked questions
Q: Why?
A: The best answer
I've heard to this question is "if you need to ask at all, you just
won't get it".
Q: Can I hire any
of your buses for my wedding?
A:
Unfortunately not, for legal reasons. There are commercial
operators who can provide vintage buses. Try
Bath Bus Company or
London Bus Bristol
if you're local.
Q: Can I hire
your buses for film work?
A: Yes,
depending on your requirements. Contact us by e-mailing
webmaster@bvbg.org.uk
Q: How many miles
to the gallon do they do?
A: Between 10
and 15. Not bad, considering some of them can carry almost 70
passengers, and a lot more fuel efficient than most modern buses.
Q: Do you need a
special licence to drive them?
A: This depends on
when you passed your car test. If you passed before the
mid-1990s, only if you're
carrying more than eight passengers, providing the passengers aren't being
carried for hire or reward. Otherwise, a full car licence (and
a bit of practice) will do. If you passed your car test after
that, you need to get a provisional PCV (passenger carrying vehicle)
licence.
Q: What's your
oldest bus?
A:
AHU803, which was built in 1934.
Q. Is it
difficult to get parts for them?
A: It depends
on the bus. We have quite a wide range of spares in stock for
certain types of engine.
Q: I'm really
interested in what you do. Can I join the Group?
A: Yes, we'd
love to hear from you. Have a look at our
membership information.
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