Swanbrook is latest coach operator to be purchased by Go-Ahead
The Go-Ahead Group has continued its acquisition of independent coach operators with the purchase of Cheltenham-based Swanbrook. It follows multiple…
Coach industry consolidation: An attractive investment opportunity?
“These recent acquisitions grow our position in adjacent services and allow us to enter new regions, which is key to…
C9: Target young to help solve recruitment issues
As CEO of one of coach and bus’s most prolific recruitment agencies, C9 Recruitment, Sam Wharfe has done much to…
Reading Buses partners with CitySwift after successful trial
Reading Buses has confirmed it will roll out CitySwift's performance-optimisation platform to its whole network after a successful trial. CitySwift…
Leger Shearings leadership trio become majority shareholders
A trio of executives at Leger Shearings Group have increased their stake in the business to become majority shareholders. CEO…
Stephensons and NIBS parent sold to employee ownership trust
Stephensons of Essex and NIBS Buses parent Eastern Transport Holdings has been sold to an employee ownership trust by previous…
Lakeside Group is further coach operator bought by FirstGroup
FirstGroup has purchased Lakeside Group in a remarkable second acquisition of a coach operator in short order. The deal includes…
Tower Transit wins 10-year contract for Jersey bus services
Tower Transit will continue to deliver bus services on Jersey via its LibertyBus operation after being awarded a new 10-year…
Anderson Travel is the latest to be purchased by FirstGroup
FirstGroup has further expanded its reach in the coach market with the purchase of London operator Anderson Travel for an…
FirstGroup Energy makes £1m investment in KleanDrive
FirstGroup has signalled a close partnership with repowering specialist KleanDrive with a £1 million investment from the transport operator's energy…
