BUSINESSMAN John Hughes is finding that his tiny van is attracting attention as he goes around Bolton.

He believes he is the only man in town to use one of the Italian-made Piaggio vehicles.

It has a 50 cc engine, does 90 miles to the gallon and needs a £15 road tax disc.

Mr Hughes, who lives in Withins Drive, Breightmet, runs the Rug Bug cleaning business -- part of High Performance Cleaning Services -- with partner Marie Baker.

The eye-catching van is just about big enough to accommodate a carpet cleaning machine.

"We are hoping to franchise Rug Bug in other areas," he said.