Solent Coaches says its recent move to Bournemouth has helped growth.
The operator, acquired by Lucketts Group in November 2017, moved 12 miles from Ringwood in Hampshire to Bournemouth earlier this year.
Since then it has increased its drivers by more than a third. It has doubled its coach hire work in the last year.
The fleet has increased by more than 40%, including several school coaches and an Irizar i6 touring coach for corporate and tour work.
Mark Pitter, Commercial and Operations Manager at Solent Coaches, says: “The acquisition by Lucketts Group really has unlocked the growth potential for Solent Coaches.
“Investment and operational improvements have helped us to pick up new work and we’re seeing a significant rise in the amount of coach hire work we’re winning locally.”
Managing Director Tony Lawman says: “We saw huge potential in Solent Coaches ahead of the acquisition and we’ve been proven right.
“The company is upping the game for quality coach travel in the Bournemouth area and its popularity is evidenced by the impressive rise in coach hire work.”
