Brijan Tours
Encyclopedia
Brijan Tours is a bus and coach company based in Curdridge
, Hampshire
, England
, It operates a number of local bus services (including a busy route in Southampton
), as well as providing a range of vehicles for private hire services that extend as far as Europe
.
Brijan was widely reported in the newspapers in the area, after one of its drivers was found to be driving nearly twice over the legal alcohol level, while on duty on service 7. The driver was banned from driving for 16 months and instantly sacked by Brijan Tours.
.
The 61, 607 and S1 Services are operated purely commercially, the five others are operated with support from Hampshire County Council
. There are coaches with various seating capacities. The company offers a variety of options on the vehicles.
buses and Volvo
coaches. A fleet list can be seen on the company website.
, injuring 20 schoolchildren. The driver of the bus was banned from driving for three months and fined £300, while the JCB driver was also fined £200.
On January 25, 2008, Brijan was reported in the newspapers after one of its drivers was found to be driving over the legal alcohol limit. The driver was Peter Coe, he was banned from driving for 16 months and fined £115 plus £70 costs. Brijan sacked him instantly after the incident and before the court case.
The incident took place while Coe was driving service 7 towards Bishop's Waltham
. After Brijan received reports of erratic driving, they ordered Coe back to the depot, where the police were called. Coe was found to be nearly twice over the legal limits, at 62 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath, the legal maximum being 35. Coe's defence said that he had been suffering a lot of stress through his job and after the death of his father.
Curdridge
Curdridge is a village and civil parish within the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England. Also located within the parish is the similarly named village of Curbridge. The village houses a small school...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England
England
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, It operates a number of local bus services (including a busy route in Southampton
Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
), as well as providing a range of vehicles for private hire services that extend as far as Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Brijan was widely reported in the newspapers in the area, after one of its drivers was found to be driving nearly twice over the legal alcohol level, while on duty on service 7. The driver was banned from driving for 16 months and instantly sacked by Brijan Tours.
History
Brijan was set up 20 years ago by Brian Botley and his spouse Jan Botley, with the safety and comfort of passengers being their main concern.Bus routes
Brijan Tours operate seven bus services, three starting from Bishop's WalthamBishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:...
.
The 61, 607 and S1 Services are operated purely commercially, the five others are operated with support from Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council is the county council that governs the majority of the county of Hampshire in England. It provides the upper tier of local government, below which are district councils, and town and parish councils...
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| 7 | Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:... , Durley Robin Hood, Denhams Corner, Chalcroft Park, Moorgreen Hospital, West End, Bitterne Bitterne Bitterne is an eastern suburb and Electoral Ward of Southampton, England.Bitterne derives its name not from the similarly named bird, the Bittern but from the bend in the River Itchen; the Old English words byht and ærn together mean "house near a bend", most likely a reference to Bitterne Manor... , Southampton Southampton Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest... . |
| 8 | Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:... , Swanmore Swanmore Swanmore is a small rural village and civil parish situated in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England. It is very near to Bishop's Waltham.Swanmore houses the schools Swanmore Primary School and Swanmore College of Technology which is the secondary school for neighbouring towns and villages. The... , Botley Botley, Hampshire Botley is a historic village in Hampshire, England that obtained a charter for a market from Henry III in 1267. The area has been settled since at least the 10th century.... , Hedge End Hedge End Hedge End is a town and civil parish located in Hampshire in England. It is situated to the east of the City of Southampton, adjoining the districts of West End and Botley. Hedge End lies within the Borough of Eastleigh and is part of the Southampton Urban Area.It is sometimes mistakenly claimed... , Fair Oak Fair Oak Fair Oak, Hampshire is a small village on the outskirts of Eastleigh, and near Southampton and Winchester. Its parish incorporates the neighbouring village of Horton Heath, which lies to the south.-History:... , Eastleigh Eastleigh Eastleigh is a railway town in Hampshire, England, and the main town in the Eastleigh borough which is part of Southampton Urban Area. The town lies between Southampton and Winchester, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation... |
| 15 | Hedge End Hedge End Hedge End is a town and civil parish located in Hampshire in England. It is situated to the east of the City of Southampton, adjoining the districts of West End and Botley. Hedge End lies within the Borough of Eastleigh and is part of the Southampton Urban Area.It is sometimes mistakenly claimed... Superstores, Windover, Hamble Hamble Hamble may refer to:* The last frontier film location.* The River Hamble in Hampshire, England**Hamble-Warsash Ferry, a ferry service on the River Hamble* Hamble-le-Rice, a village on the river Hamble, close to the city of Southampton, England... , Netley Netley Netley, sometimes called Netley Abbey, is a village on the south coast of Hampshire, England, situated on the east side of the city of Southampton... , Windover, Hedge End Hedge End Hedge End is a town and civil parish located in Hampshire in England. It is situated to the east of the City of Southampton, adjoining the districts of West End and Botley. Hedge End lies within the Borough of Eastleigh and is part of the Southampton Urban Area.It is sometimes mistakenly claimed... Superstores |
| 17 | Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:... , Swanmore Swanmore Swanmore is a small rural village and civil parish situated in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England. It is very near to Bishop's Waltham.Swanmore houses the schools Swanmore Primary School and Swanmore College of Technology which is the secondary school for neighbouring towns and villages. The... , Droxford Droxford Droxford is a village in Hampshire, England, lying in the Meon valley, and lies around 3¾ miles east of Bishop's Waltham within the new South Downs National Park. The A32 passes through the village between Gosport and Alton... , Corhampton Corhampton Corhampton is a village in Hampshire, England. It lies on the western bank of the River Meon. It forms a civil parish with Meonstoke which adjoins on the eastern bank.... , Langrish Langrish Langrish is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.7 miles west of Petersfield, on the A272 road.The nearest main railway station is Petersfield, 2.3 miles east of the village.... , Stroud Stroud Stroud a town and civil parish in the county of Gloucestershire, England.Stroud may also refer to:*Stroud, New South Wales, Australia*Stroud, Ontario, Canada*Stroud , Gloucestershire, UK*Stroud... , Petersfield Petersfield, Hampshire Petersfield is a market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is north of Portsmouth, on the A3 road. The town has its own railway station on the Portsmouth Direct Line, the mainline rail link connecting Portsmouth and London. The town is situated on the... |
| 61 | Botley Station, Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:... , Upham Upham -Places:* Upham, Hampshire, England* Upham, New Mexico* Upham, North Dakota* Upham, Wisconsin* Upham, Devon, England-Ships:*USS Upham , a United States Navy destroyer escort converted during construction into the high-speed transport USS Upham *USS Upham , a United States Navy high-speed transport... , Twyford Twyford Twyford is the name of more than one place. The place name is Anglo-Saxon and means 'double ford'.-Places:In the United Kingdom:*Twyford, Berkshire*Twyford, Buckinghamshire*Twyford, Derbyshire*Twyford, Dorset*Twyford, Hampshire*Twyford, Herefordshire... , Westgate Westgate -Companies:* Westgate Resorts, a real estate company and timeshare company* Westgate Department Stores, the Department store division of Anglia Regional Co-operative Society in the United Kingdom-United Kingdom:* Westgate, County Durham* Westgate, Gloucester... |
| 607 | Waltham Chase Waltham Chase Waltham Chase is a village in Hampshire, England, neighbouring the village of Bishop's Waltham.The village comprises about 2 sq. kilometres of land to the south-east of Bishop's Waltham.... , Swanmore Swanmore Swanmore is a small rural village and civil parish situated in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England. It is very near to Bishop's Waltham.Swanmore houses the schools Swanmore Primary School and Swanmore College of Technology which is the secondary school for neighbouring towns and villages. The... , Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:... , Fair Oak Fair Oak Fair Oak, Hampshire is a small village on the outskirts of Eastleigh, and near Southampton and Winchester. Its parish incorporates the neighbouring village of Horton Heath, which lies to the south.-History:... , Eastleigh Eastleigh Eastleigh is a railway town in Hampshire, England, and the main town in the Eastleigh borough which is part of Southampton Urban Area. The town lies between Southampton and Winchester, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation... , Barton Peveril College Barton Peveril College Barton Peveril Sixth Form College is the seventh largest sixth form college in the UK, located in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK with approximately 2600 students. It is part of the Wessex Group of Sixth Form Colleges.-Admissions:... |
| 654 | Shirrel Heath, Shedfield Shedfield Shedfield is a village and civil parish in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England. In the 2001 UK Census, Shedfield had a population of 3,914.-History:... , Waltham Chase Waltham Chase Waltham Chase is a village in Hampshire, England, neighbouring the village of Bishop's Waltham.The village comprises about 2 sq. kilometres of land to the south-east of Bishop's Waltham.... |
| S1 | Park Gate Park Gate Park Gate is a locality in the borough of Fareham in Hampshire, England. It merges into Locks Heath to the south, Segensworth to the east and Sarisbury to the west. Within the area are two churches , a primary school and a police station. It is located to the south of Swanwick railway station.... , Swanwick Swanwick Swanwick may refer to:* The village of Swanwick, Derbyshire, England.* The village of Swanwick, Hampshire, England.* Helena Swanwick , British feminist and pacifist.... , Botley Station, Swanmore Swanmore Swanmore is a small rural village and civil parish situated in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England. It is very near to Bishop's Waltham.Swanmore houses the schools Swanmore Primary School and Swanmore College of Technology which is the secondary school for neighbouring towns and villages. The... |
Coaches
Private hire
Brijan offer a range of vehicles on their private hire services. Coaches can be hired for domestic UK trips, or longer continental services to EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. There are coaches with various seating capacities. The company offers a variety of options on the vehicles.
Rail replacement
Some of the fleet are often used on rail replacement work, running between stations when work is being done on the railway lines. This is often done in conjunction with other operators.Maintenance
In their depot, Brijan also have an MOT test centre, which is open for the general public to book cars and other small vehicles into. It also serves other bus companies fleets.Fleet
Brijan operate a variety of buses and coaches, old and new, from different manufacturers. Most common in the fleet are Dennis DartDennis Dart
The Dennis Dart is a rear-engined midibus built by Dennis in the United Kingdom. More than 11,000 were built during 18 years of production....
buses and Volvo
Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses is a subsidiary and a business area of the Swedish vehicle maker Volvo, which became an independent division in 1968. It is based in Göteborg....
coaches. A fleet list can be seen on the company website.
Incidents
In September 2006 a school bus operated by Brijan collided with a JCB lorry in WinchesterWinchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
, injuring 20 schoolchildren. The driver of the bus was banned from driving for three months and fined £300, while the JCB driver was also fined £200.
On January 25, 2008, Brijan was reported in the newspapers after one of its drivers was found to be driving over the legal alcohol limit. The driver was Peter Coe, he was banned from driving for 16 months and fined £115 plus £70 costs. Brijan sacked him instantly after the incident and before the court case.
The incident took place while Coe was driving service 7 towards Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is a small town in Hampshire, England situated at the head of the River Hamble. It is home to the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, an English Heritage monument.-History:...
. After Brijan received reports of erratic driving, they ordered Coe back to the depot, where the police were called. Coe was found to be nearly twice over the legal limits, at 62 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath, the legal maximum being 35. Coe's defence said that he had been suffering a lot of stress through his job and after the death of his father.
See also
- List of bus operators of the United Kingdom
- Bluestar (bus company)Bluestar (bus company)Bluestar is a trading name of Solent Blue Line Ltd. Based in Eastleigh, the company operates bus routes in Hampshire that previously traded under the Solent Blue Line name. Blue Line was started by bus company Southern Vectis as it sought to expand from the Isle of Wight in 1987...
- First Hampshire & DorsetFirst Hampshire & DorsetFirst Hampshire & Dorset is a subsidiary bus company within FirstGroup, which operates buses and trains throughout Great Britain.First Hampshire & Dorset has its head office in Empress Road, Southampton and operates bus services in the Weymouth and Bridport areas in Dorset; and services in...
- Solent Blue LineSolent Blue LineSolent Blue Line Ltd formerly Musterphantom Ltd is a bus company which operates buses in Hampshire, England under the names Bluestar and Uni-link. The company was taken over along with its parent, Southern Vectis in 2005 by The Go-Ahead Group. From 25 February 2008, all previous Solent Blue Line...
- Stagecoach in HampshireStagecoach in HampshireHampshire Bus Company Ltd. trading as Stagecoach in Hampshire is an operating sub-division of Stagecoach South, part of the Stagecoach Group.Its main bases of operation are Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester.-Local:...
- Velvet (bus company)Velvet (bus company)Velvet is a bus company located in Eastleigh, owned by Phil Stockley, the former manager of Solent Blue Line. The company was set up on 3rd November 2007, and its first operational contract was started in January 2008, running a temporary shuttle for Tesco staff.On 25 February 2008, Velvet took...