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The small bus builder Mellor launched their new electric drive Big-Taxi concept at BusWorld in October 2019; Pico's first appearance in the U.K. will be at the PHTM Expo in June this year.
Mellor is part of the North West based Woodall Nicholson Group and U.K.’s third-biggest bus building company. With
a turnover of £100M in 2019, the Woodall Nicholson Group is one of the U.K.'s leading manufacturers of innovative passenger vehicles as well as specialist vehicles and have adopted their low floor technology to a genuinely accessible M1 taxi. As a result, Pico meets the demands of the emerging ride-hailing and first and last mile ride-pooling markets driven by mobility as a service (MaaS) solutions, which are rolling out across Europe’s cities such as London, Birmingham, Hamburg, Helsinki and Berlin. The Pico passenger experience and its functional design coalesce with urban mobility services sold through smartphone applications, especially in environments regulated by public transport authorities (PTA’s). With regards to MaaS implementation, it is commonly accepted that PTA’s are in the best position to deliver MaaS services through private businesses working within an agreed single ticket infrastructure. To achieve commonality and compliance, Mellor believes that future designs will mix passengers with society's desire for wide diversity and to include “all”, the able, the non-ambulatory and those who are dependent on wheelchairs. Current taxi designs, which are often used within ride-hailing and ride pooling networks, often fail to deliver faithful DDA compliance, single step and wheelchair accessibility. The seven- seated Pico has an electric sliding door as well as a great passenger experience, which is created by the high roof height and flat floor that facilitates access to individual seats. Wi-Fi, USB charging, different media screens and A.V. systems
are also available to enhance both passenger experience and operator brand. The all-electric Pico operates at 3.5 T GVW. However, in some qualifying countries, the Pico is available at 4.25 T GVW where government actors issue ‘B’ licence drivers with dispensation and where GVW is increased to compensate for battery weight. Picos' battery system is configurable to align with the operators charging infrastructure. The front-wheel-drive system facilitates the low floor design, which is a highly self- developed system and is standard across the Mellor small bus range. Future developments include a battery 'swap' technology to allow larger taxi fleets to 'refuel' by changing batteries (in under eight minutes). 'Swap' is a system in early development with the help of a power generation partnership. Pico is also available in a Euro V1 diesel variant and fully automatic eight-speed Z.F. gearbox.
For more information contact us on 01706 860 610, visit
mellorbus.com or see our advert on page 47.
Fancy a brand-new SKODA Octavia SE Technology for the price of an S model? Well now is your chance to bag yourself a bargain.
Place an order with The Taxi Centre, for delivery before the 31st March, and you’ll receive a free upgrade, worth £1,000, to the premium SE Technology specification.
Taxi Trade Favourite: There are endless reasons why the SKODA badge is a firm favourite amongst taxi drivers but the most obvious is the quality and reliability of its cars. It’s no coincidence that you still see older generation Octavia and Superb gracing the streets of the UK. With over 100 years of history in the automotive world, SKODA, are key players in supplying the most dependable cars in the market and for added peace of mind you’ll benefit from SKODA’s 2-year unlimited mileage warranty. Comfort and Performance: With various engine types and sizes to choose from, Octavia has something to suit everyone. Our best-seller is the 1.6 TDi manual, which returns an impressive 56.5mpg.* The steering is surprisingly light for a car of its size, making city driving a breeze, while the variable driving modes allow you to adapt the driving style when hitting the motorway. Design: The SKODA Octavia SE Technology is equipped with all the essentials as well as the luxuries. You’ll benefit from the sleek driver’s cabin that has been cleverly designed to keep everything you need within reaching distance. The high-spec kit includes an 8” colour touchscreen display with satellite navigation, dual zone air conditioning and integrated Wi-Fi to ensure you’re kept comfortable and connected
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while on the road. You’ll also be in safe hands with SKODA’s smart driving aids such as front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, front fog lights and driver fatigue sensor. The fatigue sensor monitors abnormal driving behaviours, such as more pronounced steering adjustment, and will sound a buzzer if it thinks you’re not at full concentration capacity – ideal for reminding you to take regular breaks on those long shifts. These vehicles are in stock now and available for quick delivery but don’t delay in calling our sales team to benefit from this limited time offer.
*Fuel consumption figures based on WLTP Combined cycle.
For more information call 0330 178 1083, or visit our website at
www.thetaxicentre.com or see our advert on page 25.
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