Mortons Travel of Basingstoke has been sold to Rambler Group Holdings by National Express for an undisclosed sum.
National Express says all 35 jobs, including driver roles, will be kept by Rambler Group and that the deal was completed today (3 September).
The purchasing group owns Hastings-based Rambler Coaches, which was established in 1924.
Rambler Group Chief Executive Qasim Ahmed says that all existing orders and school runs will be fulfilled, while work “will continue as usual”.
He says: “We are pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Mortons Travel and look forward to building on its current success.
“The acquisition reflects our commitment to growth and innovation, enhancing our service offerings with a fleet of over 175 coaches and expanding our reach in the market.
“All existing booked orders will continue as usual, with the same high-quality service customers have come to expect. We remain focused on driving progress with a fresh perspective, a dedication to excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.”
Mortons Travel, which was established in 2004, was bought in 2018 by Lucketts Group, which in turn was bought by National Express in 2020.
As part of the National Express Transport Solutions division, Morton remained as a brand but operated under the National Express name for all of its national sales and marketing activity.
Mark Heffernan, Chief Safety and Operations Officer, National Express, says: “We were pleased to complete this deal with Rambler Group Holdings as a key part of our business strategy.
“This sale enables us to increase efficiency and utilisation in our scheduled coach and private hire network and to deliver engineering work more efficiently from other depots.”
