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THE AWARD WINNING COACH COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST

When you need to choose a coach operator what do you look for? Is it quality, reliability, professionalism, or do you choose a company with a modern and varied fleet of vehicles that all meet the strictest safety requirements and whose drivers are highly trained professionals?

Of course, it should be all these things and more. Tellings Golden Miller is a leading coach company operating to all these standards.



Tellings Golden Miller has been established for more than 40 years - and has over 40 coaches, the majority of which are less than 5 years old. Our 22-57 seater fleet includes the latest high-tech luxury vehicles.

Whether you need a coach transfer or a tour we have the vehicle to suit. Facilities available include W.C., TV, video, DVD, CD players, hot and cold drinks plus full air-conditioning and seatbelts. We also have coaches offering executive dining with on-board kitchen and host/hostess service. All coaches are equipped with mobile telephones.

QUALITY, SAFETY AND RELIABILITY

Tellings Golden Miller feature the latest Volvo and Setra coaches with Caetano and Plaxton bodywork plus our 22 seater Toyota mini coach.

Our fleet is maintained by our own professional team of engineers who ensure they are kept to the highest standards at all times. We place great importance on maintenance, not only from a safety angle but also to maintain our excellent reliability record.

Our passengers can rest assured knowing their coach is being driven by a highly qualified driver. Each one of our drivers has successfully completed the 'Drivers Vocational Course' organised by the Guild of British Coach Operators. All coaches are fitted with seatbelts as standard.


PERSONAL SERVICE

At Tellings Golden Miller we aim to provide our customers with the best service possible.

Our smart uniformed staff are ready to greet you with a smile and cater for your needs. Many of our staff have been with our company for more than 10 years and know the coach business inside out. Much of our success is down to our versatility and our ability to change operations, often at short notice, to meet the requirements of our many and varied clients.


PRIVATE HIRE


If you need to arrange a private tour or a club outing, let Tellings Golden Miller help you with ideas and the arrangements, whether it is for the evening, day or a longer period. We have many years experience in planning various itineraries and booking hotels and places of interest.

Whatever your requirements or event, Tellings Golden Miller are able to help you make it a total success.

SCHOOLS SERVICE

For a number of years Tellings Golden Miller have been providing a regular transport service for schools. Our service includes:-

  • Home to school runs
  • School to swimming baths etc.
  • School outings
  • Large vehicles which will take up to two classes on one trip.
  • Special rates for pick up and return between normal school hours

Due to our experience in the schools market, we can also suggest destinations for school trips,
We offer:-

  • High specification modern coaches offering safety and comfort
  • Seatbelts fitted on all vehicles
  • Regular fleet replacement
  • Experienced drivers (all are CRB checked)

 

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY - GOLD SERVICE COACHES

Tellings Golden Miller's luxury coach fleet is well suited to cater for the most discerning passenger and executive client.

Working with companies and event organisers, we offer an efficient and reliable door-to-door quality service.

We offer the highest standards of comfort and excellent planning for the events required.

For those extra special journeys we offer a Gold Service Coach. Our award winning executive dinners boast plenty of comfort and room with 36 high quality seats around 9 fully fitted tables.

Our uniformed driver and host/hostess will welcome your party on board and will be available to serve refreshments and drinks, as required, throughout the day.

All refreshments are chosen from our splendid menus and served on china with appropriate cutlery and glassware. Drinks are available from the well stocked bar.


COACHES WITH FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED

Tellings Golden Miller recognise the need of the disabled traveller and provide coaches with wheelchair facilities.

The vehicles are able to accommodate a maximum of 6 wheelchairs with 22 seats left for the more mobile passengers in the group.

Once inside the coach wheelchairs are secured with approved safety clamps. Seatbelts are provided and our drivers ensure passengers are comfortable before setting off.

The vehicles also include the following on board facilities:-
A toilet for the disabled, which although cannot be accessed by wheelchair users when the vehicle is in motion, will however save the disabled passengers getting off the vehicle when stopping at convenience stops.

  • Hot & Cold drinks
  • CD player
  • TV & Video
  • Full air-conditioning

All seats are fitted with seatbelts.


NATIONAL EXPRESS COACHES
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Tellings Golden Miller operate the following services
on behalf of National Express :-


Portsmouth - London
Southampton - London
Portsmouth - Bristol
Portsmouth - Bradford
Paignton - Bradford

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OUR COMPANY CHARTER

We are committed to the highest standards of coach operation and adopt, where appropriate, relevant best practice.

  • We as a company have an appointed person within our organisation that is responsible for health and safety issues.
  • We have a comprehensive health and safety policy available for inspection.
  • We have a policy of informing customers of the on-board safety procedures before departure.
  • All our drivers have their driving licences checked on a regular basis to ensure that drivers have a current valid licence for the type of vehicle they are likely to drive.
  • The company has an approved and documented training policy.
  • All our drivers have a copy of our driver’s handbook containing relevant information required to carry out their duties professionally and in-line with our company policy.
  • We fully comply with all the necessary insurance requirements for public liability, group vehicle cover and employers insurance.
  • Tellings Golden Miller provides a 24 hour helpline to be used in cases of emergency.
  • All our vehicles are under 10 years old, comply with the latest European safety standards which require a crush proof safety cell in the case of rollover accidents, and are fitted with speed limiters.
  • Our vehicles are subject to a rigorous preventative maintenance programme to maximise reliability and safety.
  • All our coaches will be presented in a clean and safe condition and be fitted with seat belts.
  • Our fleet is equipped with mobile communications.
  • All drivers will be in full uniform.
  • In the unlikely event of a complaint, Tellings Golden Miller Coaches Limited operates a formal procedure to deal effectively and quickly with any client dissatisfaction.

September 2004

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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. APPLICATION

These conditions apply whether a contract has been given verbally or in writing.

The hirer acts on behalf of all the passengers travelling on the vehicles. If the hirer is a company, group, or partnership, an individual must be named as a responsible person. The hirer is responsible for the actions and decisions of all the passengers on board including any additional costs incurred in performing the contract, whether or not they actually travel with the party.

If the hirer is not going to travel with the party, a representative must be chosen, and the company informed prior to the hire taking place. The company will only accept instructions from the hirer or their nominated representative.

Where a copy of these conditions has been given to the hirer at any time, or the hirer has been advised verbally of all significant terms, making a booking will be deemed to signify acceptance of them. Where a hirer makes a booking before receiving these conditions and without being advised verbally of all significant terms, the hirer may cancel the contract without liability to the operator within 48 hours of receiving these conditions. Otherwise, the hirer will be deemed to accept these conditions.

2. QUOTATIONS

Quotations are given on the basis of the direct route and on information provided by the hirer. The route used will be at the discretion of the company unless it has been particularly specified by the hirer in which case it will be clearly shown on the confirmation.

All quotations are given subject to the company having available a suitable vehicle at the time the hirer accepts the quotation. Quotations are valid for 28 days unless otherwise notified.

Quotations are given for coach and driver only. Any additional charges will be separately identified and will be the hirer's responsibility unless otherwise specified.

3. USE OF THE VEHICLE

The hirer cannot assume the use of the vehicle between outward and return journeys, nor that it will remain at the destination for the hirer's use unless this has been agreed with the company In advance.

4. ROUTE AND TIME VARIATION

The company reserves the right to levy additional charges for additional mileage or time to that agreed. The charges will be pro rata and in accordance with the formula advised on the booking confirmation.

The vehicle will depart at times agreed by the hirer, and it is the responsibility of the hirer to account for all passengers at those times. The company will not accept liability for any losses incurred by passengers who fail to follow instructions given by the hirer.

5. DRIVER'S HOURS

The hours of operation for the driver are regulated by law, and the hirer accepts the responsibility of ensuring the hire keeps to the hours and times agreed by the company. Neither the hirer nor any passenger shall delay or otherwise interrupt the journey in such a way that the driver is at risk of breaching regulations relating to driving hours and duty time. If any breach is likely to occur, the hirer will be responsible for any additional costs incurred unless it is outside the control of the hirer. The calculation of any additional costs will be as in condition 4.

6. SEATING CAPACITY

The company will at the time of booking, agree and specify the legal seating capacity of the vehicle to be supplied. The hirer must not load the vehicle beyond this capacity.

7. CONVEYANCE OF ANIMALS

On a private hire, no animals (other than guide dogs and hearing dogs) may be carried on any vehicle without prior written agreement from the company.

8. CONFIRMATION

Normally, written confirmation by the company is the only basis for the acceptance of a hiring or for a subsequent alteration to its terms.

9. PAYMENT

Any deposit requested must be paid by the date stated, and payment in full must be made before the start of the hire unless otherwise agreed by the company. The company reserves the right to add interest at the rate of 2% per annum above the base rate of the National Westminster Bank, calculated on a daily basis, from the date by which payment should have been made.

10. CANCELLATION BY HIRER

a. If the hirer wishes to cancel any agreement, the following scale of charges will apply in relation to the total hire charge.

NOTICE GIVEN CHARGES
  Single Vehicle More than 1 vehicle
10 days or more None 50% of hire
6-9 days 10% of hire 60% of hire
3-5 days 25% of hire 70% of hire
1-2 days 50% of hire 85% of hire
Day of hire before arrival of coach at departure point Minimum 85% of hire Minimum 85% of hire
At or after arrival of coach at departure point 100% of hire 100% of hire

b. The cost of accommodation, meals and theatre tickets which have already been purchased by the company at the request of the hirer, will be charged to the hirer, plus any administration charges incurred by the company.

c. Cancellation due to inclement weather conditions will be charged as above.

d. Theatre tickets* once purchased are not returnable and must be paid for in full. (*or other such ancillary service.

11. CANCELLATION BY THE COMPANY

In the event of any emergency, riot, civil commotion, strike, lock out, stoppage or restraint of labour or on the happening of any event over which the company has no control (including adverse weather and road conditions) or in the event of the hirer taking any action to vary agreed conditions unilaterally, the company may, by returning all money paid and without further or other liability, cancel the contract.

12. VEHICLE TO BE PROVIDED

a. The company reserves the right to provide a larger vehicle than that specified at no additional charge unless any extra seats are used in which case an additional pro rata charge will be made to the hire charge.

b. The company reserves the right to substitute another vehicle (including those of other operators) or ancillary facilities for all or part of the hiring subject to such substitutes being of at least equivalent quality.

13. BREAKDOWN AND DELAYS

The company gives its advice on journey time in good faith. However, as a result of breakdown or traffic congestion, or other events beyond the reasonable control of the company, journeys may take longer than predicted and in those circumstances the company will not be liable for any loss or inconvenience suffered by the hirer as a result.

14. AGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

Where the company hires in vehicles from other operators at the request of the hirer and where the company arranges ancillary facilities such as meals, accommodation, ferries, admission tickets or any other services provided by another supplier, it does so as agent for and on behalf of the hirer. Any terms and conditions imposed by such other suppliers through the company shall, insofar as they are supplied to the hirer, be binding on the hirer as if he had directly contracted such services and the hirer shall indemnify the company against any loss, claim, damage or award in respect of a breach of such supplier's terms and conditions brought about by the hirer's action.

15. PACKAGE TRAVEL REGULATIONS

If the hirer organises other elements of a package in addition to the provision of transport, the hirer may be defined as an 'organiser' or a 'retailer' for the purposes of the Package Travel, Package Holidays, and Package Tours Regulations 1992 and as such may be required to comply with the provisions of those Regulations.

In this instance, the company cannot accept any liability that may be incurred for losses or damage that it would otherwise accept under the terms of those Regulations.

The hirer accepts responsibility for establishing whether they are so defined, and the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage incurred that should have been the responsibility of the hirer if the hirer was the legally defined organiser or retailer.

Where the company agrees to act as an organiser or retailer, it will issue separate conditions of trading relating to its liabilities and responsibilities under the Regulations.

16. PASSENGER'S PROPERTY

a. All vehicles hired by the company are subject to restrictions on carrying luggage for statutory safety reasons. The hirer accepts that the driver shall be the sole judge as to whether and to what extent passengers' property is carried. Large bulky items may not be able to be carried, and the hirer should take all steps to notify the company in advance of such requirements.

b. The company accepts any personal property of the hirer and their passengers on the understanding that it will take all reasonable steps to avoid loss or damage. The hirer should notify the company or the driver if items of exceptional value are to be carried on the vehicle. It is the hirer's responsibility to minimise risk of loss when property is left unattended.

c. The Company's liability for loss and damage to property, however caused, is limited to £500 per bag, case or package with an overall limit of £1000 (overall claim value) maximum per passenger. It is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that items over this value are insured separately for loss and damage.

d. The limits in this section do not apply to personal injury claims.

e. All articles of lost property recovered from the vehicle will be held at the property's premises where the vehicle is based, and will be subject to the current Public Service vehicle (Lost Property) regulations. The company will provide details of this legislation on request.

17. CONDUCT OF PASSENGERS

a. The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle at all times, and as such may remove any passenger whose behaviour prejudices safety or is in breach of the Public Service Vehicle (Conduct of Drivers, Inspectors, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1990. These regulations set out certain rights and responsibilities on all parties, and full details of these can be obtained from the company on request. The hirer is responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle by any passenger for the duration of the hire.

b. Where the hire is to a sporting event, the hirer should be aware of the legal requirements relating to alcohol, contained in the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol) Regulations 1995, and the conditions of entry to race courses as laid down by the Race Course Association Ltd. The company will provide details of these restrictions on request.

18. COMPLAINTS

In the event of complaint about the company's services, the hirer should endeavour to seek a solution at the time by seeking assistance from the driver or from the company. If this has not provided a remedy, complaints should be submitted in writing and within 14 days of the termination date of the hire. The Company will acknowledge all complaints within 14 days and will normally reply fully within 28 days.

19. NOTICES
No bill, poster or notice is to be displayed on any vehicle without the written consent of the company.

20. REFRESHMENT AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Other than on a vehicle fitted expressly for that purpose, food (except confectionery) and drink (including alcoholic beverages) may not be consumed on the vehicle without prior written consent from the company.

21. SURCHARGES

Once a confirmation has been issued to the hirer, providing there are 30 days prior to the departure date, the company reserves the right to pass on increases in the cost of fuel, taxes imposed by the Governments of the UK and of other countries to be visited during the journey, road tolls, and foreign currency. No surcharges will be levied within 30 days of departure. On notification of such surcharges, the hirer may cancel the booking subject to the scale of cancellation charges shown in paragraph 10. The liability of the company will be limited to the cost of the hire and any ancillary services supplied.