What does coach industry consolidation mean for a small operator?
I wrote some months ago about how coach operators had suddenly become attractive to large bus firms and mused on…
Newport Bus extends Newport County kit sponsorship
Newport Bus has announced a continuation of its training kit sponsorship of Newport County AFC. The municipal bus operator, will…
The Coach Travel Group backer named; ex-Go-Ahead man aboard
Private equity firm H2 Equity Partners is an investor in The Coach Travel Group, which has been formed to bring…
The Coach Travel Group formed by seven-operator merger
Seven coach operators have merged to form a new business called The Coach Travel Group in a major shift for…
VDL completes deal for parts of Van Hool coach and bus business
VDL has confirmed which parts of the coach and bus affairs of the bankrupt Van Hool business it has acquired…
Arriva Group acquisition by I Squared completes
The acquisition of Arriva Group by I Squared Capital has been completed. The deal, which was announced by then owners…
Procters Coaches and Fourway among latest Go-Ahead purchases
The Go-Ahead Group has purchased coach operators Compass Royston, Esk Valley, Fourway Coaches and Procters Coaches in a significant expansion…
Rowgate Group to expand FlixBus partnership during 2024
Rowgate Group – which includes Baileys Coaches, Fernhill Travel and White Bus – is to expand its partnership with FlixBus.…
Caledonian Leisure continues growth with Tartan Travel purchase
Caledonian Leisure has continued its growth trajectory with the purchase of Glasgow-based Tartan Travel, further strengthening the buyer’s presence in…
Simonds of Botesdale is latest operator to be purchased by Vectare
Norfolk coach and bus operator Simonds of Botesdale has been bought by Vectare. It takes the purchaser to an overall…
