I get what your saying about the mini-bus, but the would that fit into his offer of offering storage for bikes, hiking equipement, freight etc.
In his forecasts, he has obviously worked in the extra revenue from freight and offering something different to a normal service with the storage facilities.

Haven't got a clue what sort of freight he can carry - it may even affect his operating licence (he will possibly need the freight CPC as well as the Passenger one) if he is talking anything above a standard parcel here and there.
Obviously sticking a couple of sheep into the hold is a no-no, however desperate Farmer Giles is to get them to the market!