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Post by grahamk748 on Apr 27, 2020 18:55:24 GMT
Looks like Diamond Coaches of Rushden,Northamptonshire may have also ceased. I saw something suggesting they were giving up end of this month but they have given up their service routes as of end of last week not sure about the school contracts but they aren’t running at the moment as the schools are closed.
Edit: I’ve seen else where that it’s confirmed that they will cease on 30th April
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Post by grahamk748 on Apr 29, 2020 17:32:59 GMT
Sadly looks like Shearings could be another to cease trading soon unless they find a buyer, they had given notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on May 2, 2020 12:17:51 GMT
Given that losses for each company will pro-rata differ, and the feasibility of alternative timetables will differ, as will government grants, the Corona downturn will affect some companies more than others. It could be mainly small more rural companies affected but not entirely.
Although it is mainly coach rather than bus companies so far suffering, this could change the longer the lockdown were inevitably to continue.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 21:08:39 GMT
Looks like Diamond Coaches of Rushden,Northamptonshire may have also ceased. I saw something suggesting they were giving up end of this month but they have given up their service routes as of end of last week not sure about the school contracts but they aren’t running at the moment as the schools are closed. Edit: I’ve seen else where that it’s confirmed that they will cease on 30th April Can I ask where you found the info about the business closing? I can find references to service work ceasing, but not a full closure. Cheers. |
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Post by grahamk748 on May 3, 2020 9:47:40 GMT
Looks like Diamond Coaches of Rushden,Northamptonshire may have also ceased. I saw something suggesting they were giving up end of this month but they have given up their service routes as of end of last week not sure about the school contracts but they aren’t running at the moment as the schools are closed. Edit: I’ve seen else where that it’s confirmed that they will cease on 30th April Can I ask where you found the info about the business closing? I can find references to service work ceasing, but not a full closure. Cheers. It was posted on Anglia &Thames Valley Bus Forum. |
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Post by SILENCED on May 3, 2020 9:57:55 GMT
Can I ask where you found the info about the business closing? I can find references to service work ceasing, but not a full closure. Cheers. It was posted on Anglia &Thames Valley Bus Forum. I can only see that the service work has finished .... nothing to say the coaching side has as well |
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Post by grahamk748 on May 3, 2020 10:47:26 GMT
It was posted on Anglia &Thames Valley Bus Forum. I can only see that the service work has finished .... nothing to say the coaching side has as well Stagecoach takes over Kettering to Raunds route from Mon 27 April 2020 after Diamond coaches withdraw ALL their bus routes Diamond Coaches will cease trading on April 30th The above is what was posted on 2 separate posts. A Facebook page has recently been changed name to ‘Diamond Coaches of Rushden memories’ Looks to me as if they have ceased but happy to be corrected Edit. I messaged one of the owners on Facebook who has confirmed they have ceased. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2020 16:26:05 GMT
Specialist Leisure Group, the owners of Shearings and National Holidays, has entered administration today (22 May).
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Post by SILENCED on May 22, 2020 16:38:58 GMT
Specialist Leisure Group, the owners of Shearings and National Holidays, has entered administration today (22 May). For those that come out the other side there will be plenty of modern coaches available. |
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Post by bustavane on May 22, 2020 19:22:26 GMT
Specialist Leisure Group, the owners of Shearings and National Holidays, has entered administration today (22 May). For those that come out the other side there will be plenty of modern coaches available. And another problem for manufacturers... |
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Post by SILENCED on May 22, 2020 21:52:09 GMT
For those that come out the other side there will be plenty of modern coaches available. And another problem for manufacturers... Thankfully just Plaxton in UK |
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 18, 2020 9:38:11 GMT
Moseley the UK distributor for VDL, Belarus and Indcar has entered administration.
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Post by wirewiper on Jun 18, 2020 18:02:44 GMT
Axe Valley Mini Travel in Seaton, East Devon has "temporarily" suspended its services due to COVID-19 - they certainly were not running yesterday. This means there is no bus route between Seaton and Axminster and several small communities in the area are now without a bus service. EDIT: according to Devon County Council website AVMT services weer suspended from Saturday 28th March, It remains to be seen if they ever resume business, especially as the owner has been called to appear before the Traffic Commissioner. Transport Minister Grant Shapps has apparently promised supports for the bus industry "soon", but it is probably too late for AVMT and similar small companies. Axe Valley Mini Travel has recommenced operations, with a full school holiday timetable resuming from 15th June. |
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Post by wirewiper on Jun 18, 2020 18:09:27 GMT
Going Forward Buses, a CIC (Community Interest Company based in the Wallingford area of Oxfordshire) is temporarily suspending all services from today, Saturday 28th March. They say that loadings have dwindled to a level where continued operation is not financially sustainable. Going Forward Buses is looking to recommence a limited service from 6th July, with one bus operating a variety of services from Mondays to Fridays. For passengers paying cash fares, a flat fare of £4 will be charged and must be dropped into a farebox - change will not be given. In practice most passengers are expected to use ENCTS passes. www.goingforwardbuses.com/coronavirus-emergency-timetables/ |
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Post by aecreliance760 on Jun 22, 2020 16:51:34 GMT
Very sad news about both Swallow and Dans.
Both companies were heavily involved in School work in the East London and Essex area.
With both these operators gone, there will be a shortage of capacity for this work in the above area, if and when things get back to normal.
The entire Dans fleet is currently advertised for sale with Odyssey Coach Sales.
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