Stagecoach extends Wheelsure trial

Following on from a successful 7 month trial of Wheelsure’s wheel nut locking device, Stagecoach has decided to extend the trial to include another 25 vehicles for a further period of 3 months. The device will be fitted to 25 Volvo B10M coaches based at Stagecoach’s depot in Fife, bringing the total number of vehicles trialling the product at that depot to 29.

Sandy Brydon, Stagecoach Fife’s Engineering Director, confirmed: “we have been very impressed with the results of the initial trial phase. Having discussed the results at our engineering meetings we decided the way forward was to increase the number of vehicles fitted with the product to extend the trial. We already employ comprehensive maintenance processes. However, if the trial continues to go well, I would like to see the Wheelsure device included as a compulsory fitment for all our vehicles, to ensure good working practices.”

The device being used at Stagecoach is Wheelsure’s second generation product, which has been developed specifically for the retro-fit market. It enables operators to fit the device to their vehicles utilising the existing stud, provided it is in good condition. Therefore, keeping costs down and enabling fitting to take place during scheduled routine maintenance.

For further information, please call Karen Bayliss on 01525 840557.