Midland Red Influence

Ashley Wakelin delves further into the history of Midland Red, including its origins, its vehicle design, and its pioneering use of pneumatic tyres and computers. He covers his 50 years in the bus and coach industry, and follows on from his time working for Midland Red that was covered in his previous volume. Ashley’s 50 years experience in the UK’s bus and coach industry have been wide and varied, starting from a career with his beloved Midland Red as it changed from BMMO through MROC to Midland Red South. He has also worked in the independent sector, had a spell in the planning and transportation department of a county council, and has had over seventy buses and coaches pass through his hands since the age of 16. He is an avid enthusiast of everything Midland Red!