(17 Feb 2014, 2:29 pm)ADLEnviro wrote When Sir Brian invested in ADL it was to keep the plant open and guarantee healthy orders from the group, as with all operators a discount is offered for volume but with Stagecoach this isn't really a discount, its more of a loyalty thing were vehicles are offered at a cost price plus a percentage for future development to keep ADL in a healthy position. This equates to just over £156,000 for the current Gas buses entering the fleet.
So its win win as far as the gas buses go.
Stagecoach get Government money to purchase them, but purchase them from the manufacturer that their owner has a massive stake in.
Stagecoach get new buses for nowt, ADL get guaranteed orders and Souter gets a return twice - once from both investments!