Official Handover of the New Histon and Impington Community Minibus

Saturday 19th May, 2001

A 15 seater Renault Master wheelchair accessible minibus with tail-lift. Compared with the old bus there are many features specifically fitted to help existing and potential uses, including:

15 seats including driver (up from 12 on the old bus)
all seats can be used by children (capacity previously restricted)
greater ease of access, built in folding step
simpler tail-lift to operate
comfortable driving position, power steering, better suspension

Sue Rye, from the Community Fund hands over the cheque (from the National Lottery Charities Board) for £13,500 to Keith Palmer (Chair of HICOM). Histon Feast donated £3,000. The remainder of the funds came from a bequest transferred to HICOM from the Red Cross when HICOM was establlished.

There was a cake, and coffee and tea for drivers and users to celebrate the handover. The cake was cut by Sue Rye.

And a group of drivers eager to try the new bus!

And farewell to the old bus, having given stirling service!

Want to know more?
Contact the Minibus Adminstrator, Neil Davies on 232514