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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,
North Somerset
Coaches,
London Bus Bristol,
or
Crosville Motor Services
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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