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Red Kite are pleased to announce the arrival of the new Renault Master 14 Seat Minibus into our comprehensive range. The new Red Kite Renault Master 14 Seat Minibus is great news for those organisations who only have category ‘B’ Licence drivers as the new model is only 3500kg gross vehicle weight (GVW). So it can be driven on a category ‘B’ Licence without the need of a D1 Driving Licence.
The new Renault Master 14 Seat Minibus is a genuine alternative for group travel. The very stylish and well equipped minibus has a dynamic front-end design featuring modern C-shaped lighting and 3 years warranty as standard. All passenger seats are fitted with integrated headrests [...]
Great service, thank youWould we use you again – Yes!”.Very good service from initial enquiry to handover, no issues at all.
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THE ACCESSIBLE MINIBUS THAT WILL ADAPT TO YOUR NEEDS
With the bold design and chrome grill styling, the Master has been designed with comfort and style in mind for you. The professional can drive with the knowledge of knowing that hours of development and testing have been spent to make your daily life easier. In addition, the high-quality cab features an entirely redesigned dashboard and an exceptionally comfortable, fully adjustable driver's seat. The Master offers the style and design of a passenger car without compromise. The Red Kite Master Accessible Minibus sets new standards in accommodating all pass [...]
Extremely pleased with the service from outset to completion.All of my dealings with Jon were very good! His pleasant manner really made the process easy! Thank you so much. Both delivery drivers were amazing; an asset to your company.Pleasant experience, no sales talk, just good honest advice. Would defiantly use again.
Renault Master 14 Seat Minibus
Safe. Spacious. Practical. The Renault Master 14 seat minibus is a genuine alternative for group travel. The very stylish and well equipped minibus has 3 years warranty as standard. All passenger seats are fitted with integrated head rests and 3-point seat belts for safety and comfort. This minibus is 3500kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) so can be driven on a category ‘B’ Licence without the need of a D1 Driving Licence.
To arrange a demonstration please call 01202 827678 today.The new Renault Master is a smart-looking and practical vehicle with a dynamic front-end design featuring modern C-shaped lighti [...]
While attending the annual Bursars Conference at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham in May, Natalie Shaw, Bursar at Packwood Haugh School was invited, along with all the other attendees to participate in Red Kite’s ‘Lucky Six’ Competition. This year the competition provided participants with the opportunity to win a ‘Red Letter Day’ on one throw of six dice. The winner is the player who either throws or gets closest to throwing six, sixes. By throwing 666642 Natalie became the lucky winner for 2022!
Unfortunately Natalie wasn’t at the ‘Conference’ on day two so wasn’t aware that she had won the competition until Red Kite emailed her a day later. Natalie’s email reply was ‘I really can’t believe that I have won again’. Natalie first won the competition back in 2014 with a throw of 666662. This year she couldn’t beat her previous score but still had the winning throw on the first day of the [...]
Red Kite would like to extend an open invitation to come and join us on Stand 21 at the 2022 ISBA Annual Conference, which will take place at ICC Birmingham on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 May. We are looking forward to seeing customers both old and new, and demonstrating the very latest innovations in school transport.
The ISBA’s popular annual conference brings together many of the independent education sector’s leading experts offering topical updates for schools plus networking opportunities and an exhibition of 150 professional advisers and companies dedicated to providing high quality services to the education sector.
Held over two days, the event welcomes more than 500 bursars and senior management staff from independent schools every year. As the business [...]
Red Kite the UK’s leading supplier of school and specialist minibuses, are pleased to announce the arrival of the Mercedes eVito Tourer PRO 9 Seat Electric Minibus into their extensive minibus range. The all electric eVito Tourer PRO 9 Seat, ‘Clean Air Zone’ friendly minibus, is the ideal choice for those organisations seeking a safe, reliable alternative to a conventionally powered minibus.
With an impressive combined WLTP range of 217-221 miles, plenty of room for up to 8 passengers plus baggage, free integrated vehicle monitoring software and the ability to rapid charge up to 80% in just 40 minutes. The eVito Tourer PRO will keep your passengers and your organisations moving, minimising risk, and work constantly behind [...]
Electric Minibuses
Mercedes eVito Tourer ProRed Kite Minibuses are pleased to announce the arrival of the all electric Mercedes eVito Tourer PRO 9 Seat Minibus. The eVito Tourer PRO is the ideal choice for those organisations seeking a safe, reliable alternative to conventionally powered Minibuses. With an impressive combined WLTP range of 217-221 miles, plenty of room for up to 8 passengers plus baggage, free integrated vehicle monitoring software and the ability to rapid charge up to 80% in just 40 minutes. The eVito Tourer PRO will keep your passengers and organisation moving, minimising risk and work constantly behind the scenes to protect drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users on every journey.
Clean Air Zone friendly, transport solution for schools No congestion charge concerns Class leading range of up to 221 miles (based on WLTP figures) Potential to save over £2,500 per year on diesel costs* Rapid recharge time to 80% capacity in 40 minutes Full Mercedes After Sales Support: 24/7, 365 days a year The eVito Tourer PRO comes with a specialised range of advanced driver support functions including Active Brake ASSIST [...]
Red Kite’s first all electric minibus is now ready to order. The new fully electric PEUGEOT e-Traveller is perfect for smaller group travel and adapts to your requirements thanks to its 2 lengths (Standard and Long). Its modular configuration can accommodate up to 8 people with 1,500 litres of boot volume; up to 5 people with 3,000 litres of boot volume; or 4,900 litres due to its removable seats in rows 2 and 3.
The all electric e-Traveller contains a high capacity high voltage 50kWh battery, ingeniously installed to maximise space in the passenger compartment and boot. It has a range of up to 148 miles WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedures), with [...]
Ford Motor Co., marking another step forward in its goal of electrifying its most iconic models, will reveal on 12 November, the all-new E-Transit, the fully battery-electric version of the best-selling Transit cargo van.
The E-Transit, as previously announced, will feature a variety of chassis options, including a cargo van, cutaway and chassis cab. It will be available in three roof heights and three body lengths.
In making Thursday’s Transit announcement, Ford noted its continued support of the Paris Agreement, which lays out a global framework for combating climate change.
“Even before COVID, that transition to e-commerce was beginning,” Mark Kaufman, Ford’s global director of electrification, told the press. “It’s really just further accelerated that trend that was [...]
