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Wednesday, 19 May, 2004, 16:34 GMT 17:34 UK
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In pictures: Newport's new school coach
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The £130,000 coach was on show outside the Welsh assembly building for AMs to have a look around
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Revolving signs on top of the coach act as warnings and reminders to other drivers
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CCTV sends high quality pictures to a screen above the steering wheel, allowing the driver to keep an eye on pupils
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Pupils are allowed to sit only in their designated seats, which Newport Transport says has cut 'pushing and shoving' on board
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There are three seats on each side of the aisle, all with individual seat belts
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CCTV is fitted at several points along the roof of the coach, and there is a screen at the front
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The coach has individual seating for 70 pupils
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Vivid colours, logos and signs make it abundantly clear to other road-users that children are aboard
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