Formerly operating as Forman Vehicle Services, we have been part of the Ardent Group since 2019. Today, we operate fully as Ardent, delivering trusted bus, coach and commercial vehicle safety solutions backed by global capability and local expertise.

We provide safety, accessibility and compliance systems that protect drivers, passengers and the public across public service and commercial fleets. From fire suppression and accessibility systems to driver awareness and pannager safety systems, our solutions are engineered to perform in real-world operating conditions.

At the core of everything we do is Assurance Everywhere - our commitment to quality, reliability and proven performance. It reflects our values as a business and our responsibility to keep people safe, ensuring every system we supply meets the highest safety and regulatory standards.

We work in partnership with operators, OEMs and authorities to reduce risk, improve vehicle safety and support long-term operational confidence.

The Ardent V-Series is a range of advanced electronic safety and communication systems designed specifically for buses, coaches and minibuses. Each system is engineered to improve vehicle safety, enhance driver awareness and support effective communication across public service fleets.

Developed through years of collaboration with leading transport authorities, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators, the V-Series reflects Ardent’s commitment to raising safety standards across the passenger transport sector. Our systems have been shaped in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and major bus manufacturers to support compliance with the highest bus safety requirements.

Individually or fully integrated, Ardent V-Series systems work together to deliver a comprehensive, future-ready safety solutions that helps protect drivers, passengers and other road users.