Here’s what some of you had to say about 2009.................

Mike De Courcey – De Courcey Travel
My intention was to come here, look around, meet old acquaintances and see what there is on offer from manufacturers. However I’ve actually now gone and placed an order for a new bus and there’s every likelihood I’ll be ordering some more.

Mike Weston – Operations Director, Transport for London
I wasn’t expecting to see so much here. There were lots more vehicles and stands than I realised. It’s definitely been worth having a trip here and from all the conversations I’ve had with manufacturers they are pleased too.

David & Carole Hand – Rover European Travel
A well put together and presented show - lively and upbeat with lots of variety. With so many features, seminars, workshops and networking opportunities even in two days we didn’t get time to visit all the stands we came to see.

Leon Daniels - Commercial Director UK Bus, FirstGroup Plc
As an exhibitor First Rail Support has had a fantastic show with far more operator contacts than we’ve ever secured before. As a visitor I’ve spent two days here talking to many exhibitors and it’s been time really well spent.

Sir Moir Lockhead - Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, FirstGroup Plc
I’ve spent a brief time here and had a good look around. From what I’ve seen it’s a good show. One thing is certain, the recession will end and when it does business will get back to normal. It’s encouraging that there are a lot of manufacturers here so well done.

Steve Low – Commercial Director, Mistral
Coach & Bus has been a busy and enjoyable show for Mistral. Two days with modest size and built stands has proved cost effective. What’s more we had an unexpected visitor to our stand which led to a signed contract there and then.

Gavin Trimnell – Parkeon, Head of UK Sales
Good quality leads, a very successful show for Parkeon.

Nick Page – Sales Director, Volvo
We have been pleasantly surprised by the number of people at the show as well as the quality and the level of interest shown by those who have visited our stand.

Mark Nodder – Managing Director, The Wright Group
Despite a modest presence at this year’s show and not having spent lots of money on our stand the return has been good. There has been a continual flow of customers and we have seen all the major operating groups. This hasn’t just been a place for meetings but deals have also been spoken about, there have definitely been sales out there

Heinz Mader – Managing Director, EvoBus UK
I’m astonished how successful the show has been already after just one day. We have seen all the right people, the stand has been constantly busy and I know that we’ve sold coaches here. The organisers have done a first class job